Gates Foundation CEO steps down after five years
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By Helen Branswell, senior writer, STAT
Sue Desmond-Hellmann is stepping down as CEO of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the world's largest private funder of biomedical research. In a statement, she cited health and family reasons for the move.
Desmond-Hellmann will be replaced by Mark Suzman, the foundation's president of global policy and advocacy and chief strategy officer, on Feb. 1.
Desmond-Hellmann said on Twitter that she was leaving the foundation's top job with mixed emotions, calling her more than five years at its helm "easily among the most rewarding of my career."
"This was without doubt the toughest decision of my career," she said in the statement. "But I felt I could no longer be the CEO the foundation needs and deserves at this vital time."
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Paul Ryan launches new nonprofit
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By Scott Wong, senior reporter, The Hill
Former Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) launched a nonprofit organization that will focus on his legislative priorities during his two decades in Congress: fighting poverty, boosting economic opportunity and promoting "evidence-based" reforms on issues like welfare, foster care and criminal justice.
The American Idea Foundation, which will have offices in his hometown of Janesville, Wis., will partner with community organizations, academics and lawmakers. Ryan will serve as president of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
"The American idea means the condition of your birth does not determine the outcome of your life, and I am excited this Foundation will educate individuals about solutions and efforts that give more people the opportunity to realize their versions of the American Dream," Ryan said in a statement launching his nonprofit.
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Leading for Change: Onboarding the next generation of nonprofit leadership
By Angela White, CFRE, Senior Consultant and CEO, Johnson, Grossnickle and Associates
Boomers are moving toward retirement, Generation X is taking on greater leadership roles, and millennials are accelerating their career development. As the next generation of leaders are introduced into nonprofit workplaces, they will bring with them new personalities, opportunities, and approaches to fundraising. Current nonprofit leaders have the opportunity to learn from the next generation, tailor their hiring strategies to attract and retain the best candidates and create successful onboarding programs.
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Recently, Johnson, Grossnickle and Associates (JGA) partnered with the Chronicle of Philanthropy to provide a curated collection of Chronicle articles and JGA insights on grooming future leaders, hiring fundraisers, and preparing for the next generation of nonprofit workers. We encourage you to download this collection of articles produced by Chronicle Intelligence, a division of the Chronicle of Philanthropy.
One important step in strengthening your advancement team is to reduce employee turnover, which is an area that often presents challenges for nonprofits. Frequent staff changes can tap limited resources, impact mission delivery and hamper fundraising.
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Properly integrating employees into an organization's culture can, and does, significantly improve retention. However, too often organizations do not sufficiently engage their employees in their organizational ecosystem. Effective onboarding is much more than a meeting with the HR administrator and a tour of the office. Effective onboarding is grounded in the culture of your institution and takes time.
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The Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis has named
Lee Vriesman to capital campaign director. She previously served as the senior director of Major Gifts/Neuroscience at the Indiana University School of Medicine.
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The Carmel International Arts Festival has named
Rachel Ferry executive director. She currently serves as manager of events and hospitality at St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Indianapolis.
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Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana has named
Ivan Cropper vice president of marketing. With 25 years of experience in advertising, marketing and communications, Cropper's previous employers include INDYCAR and USA Track & Field.
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United Way of Central Indiana added
Gina Davis to its Impact team as Senior Director of the Family Opportunity Fund. Davis formerly served as senior program officer for the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) as well as in various higher education leadership and teaching roles at Butler University and IUPUI.
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Over $1.5 million in CICF scholarships. Applications now available through Feb. 5 at cicf.org for students in Central Indiana. Recipients will be notified by July of awards for the 2020-2021 academic year. To view the nearly 50 scholarships,
click here.
The last day to nominate a young professional, ages 21 to 40, for
United Way's ELEVATE awards is Dec. 13. Categories include nonprofit employee, community ambassador and volunteer of the year. Young professional awardees will be honored at a gala on Feb. 29.
Learn more here.
Early Learning Indiana names award winners. Five organizations were awarded a total of $45,000 from funds from the Infant & Toddler Access Challenge, which are supported by Indiana's Preschool Development Grant.
Read more about recipients.
Adult Learning. The state of Indiana launched an initiative, which was signed into law in May, to help adults who didn't graduate high school earn a diploma. The Indiana Workforce Diploma Program also helps students earn certain skilled-trade certifications for free.
Read more.
Project Lead the Way named
AWS Educate a "Transformative Partner." The two organizations will work to provide students access to computer science curriculum.
Read more.
Aspire Indiana reorganized business operations has evolved to a fully integrated nonprofit "whole health" care provider and is now known as "
Aspire Indiana Health." To learn more,
click here.
Marian University will add a doctorate degree in Organizational Leadership through its Fred S. Klipsch Educators College. The 34-month program is designed to develop leadership capacity, beginning in 2020 with first classes offered in July.
Read more.
The Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee and Mayor Joe Hogsett presented
Bill Shrewsberry with this year's
Charles L. Whistler Award.
Read more here.
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Join
Faith Hope and Love Community on Dec. 12 from 11:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. at Krannert Hall (1100 W. 42nd St.) for a free lunch and hear from a HealthNet representation at Table Talk, a place where food pantries and social services meet to connect ideas and resources. No RSVP needed. For additional information, contact
Merlin Gonzales or call 317-363-8993.
How to build lasting relationships with your 2019 donors in 2020 webinar on Dec. 10 at 1 p.m. This session covers how to segment donors to increase response rates, close the gap between your nonprofit's nurturing and donor's expectations and build on momentum with year-end and #GivingTuesday donors and raise retention rates in the coming year.
Register here.
FTM Nonprofit Forum: Developing an effective dashboard and key performance indicators webinar on Dec. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The session covers developing metrics and properly designing a dashboard to monitor a nonprofit's effectiveness as evidenced by the financial health along with the impact of the programs and services provided. Cost: free.
Register here.
Bigger, faster, better: The personal and cultural benefits of social media on Jan. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon at Franklin College (101 Branigin Blvd., Franklin). Dispel myths about social technologies and focus on how to be strategic in using tools for benefit. Cost: $59. To register,
click here.
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Healing Friends Foundation needs volunteers to support its communication efforts, specifically helping to edit and write its e-newsletter and website. Commitment: 2 to 4 hours quarterly. For more information contact
Scholasticah M Chidemo at 317-997-2194.
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Corporate Donation Guide. From restaurants to airlines, companies have programs designed to support nonprofits through donations, sponsorships, grants and even discounts on services required to run an event. Download this free NonProfit PRO guide.
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Curiosity Quotient. In the current business landscape of information overload, you must find meaningful knowledge that you can put into action and give your business a competitive advantage. Learn six ways to raise yours.
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Johnson, Grossnickle and Associates:
Giving USA 2019: What this means for healthcare organizations.
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FUND DEVELOPMENT
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MEETING ROOMS OR EVENT SPACE
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Reserve a room for your next meeting or training at St. Paul's Indy.
Looking for a meeting space on Indy's Northside? St. Paul's Indy has six rentable spaces that can accommodate groups from six to 250. Building is handicap-accessible and has a large parking lot and ample street parking. Guest wifi and A/V equipment included. Interested in learning more?
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for accommodation details, pricing and an inquiry form.
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OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE OR SALE
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Prime office space for lease in the heart of Indy's Downtown
Share office space with other nonprofits in the Platform in the City Market Complex (202 E. Market St.). Affordable spaces available for up to 60 people or 6 - 8 employees. Among the amenities tenants have shared access to large and small conference spaces, fiber optic internet and wifi, color and B/W printers/copiers/scanners, and a kitchen stocked with premium coffee. Easy access to parking, public transportation, a bike hub, outdoor plaza, and cultural trail, along with many great restaurants. For more information contact Tosseia Holmes at
tholmes@lisc.org
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