Nonprofits added depth to mission of outgoing drug czar
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By Lynn Sygiel, editor, Charitable Advisors
Jim McClelland first tried to retire five years ago after leading Goodwill of Central Indiana for 41 years. He planned to travel a bit with his wife, Jane, and maybe write a book.
Those plans changed in 2017 when Gov. Eric Holcomb called on McClelland to spearhead Indiana’s Next Level Recovery initiative, a statewide effort to address substance abuse. McClelland became known as the state’s “drug czar” and wore the mantle with gusto.
Last week, a reflective McClelland retired again, and was quick to credit his experience in the nonprofit sector for some of his successes in the state’s response to the growing opioid crisis.
Goodwill’s focus was on poverty, but the nonprofit found it could not just tackle it internally. Poverty wasn’t a stand-alone problem, but rather it was intertwined with multiple health issues, and a collaborative effort with other nonprofits and community groups was needed.
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Highlights of Next Level Recovery
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By Lynn Sygiel, editor, Charitable Advisors
There’s not a whole lot about his work as “drug czar” that Jim McClelland would have changed, except to have quickened the pace.
“I’d love to see things move faster than they do, but I’m pretty much that way on everything,” McClelland said. “We have, I am told, compared with the usual pace in state government, moved with lightning speed. It’s kind of hard for me to believe sometimes, but we’ve gotten a lot done.”
In 2017, over 1,800 Hoosiers died of overdoses, and the number one priority of McClelland’s initiative, Next Level Recovery, was to keep people alive.
“Our death rate peaked in November of 2017, and then began a gradual decline. It is still declining, but much more gradually. We were down 12.9 percent last year, and nationally, it was down about 5.1 percent. So, we were like 2.5 times (better than) the national percentage. We are still declining greater than the national rate,” said McClelland.
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Crafting a road to recovery with dulcimer strings
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By Patricia Leigh Brown, contributor, The New York Times
The heritage of handcrafted stringed instruments runs deep in this tiny Appalachian village (pop. 770) stretched along the banks of Troublesome Creek. The community has been known as the homeplace of the mountain dulcimer ever since a revered maker,
James Edward (“Uncle Ed”) Thomas, pushed a cartload of angelic-sounding dulcimers up and down the creek roads, keeping a chair handy to play tunes for passers-by.
Music is the region’s lifeblood: Locals like to say that “you can toss a rock and hit a musician.” But these strong cultural roots have been tested by the scourges that devastated Eastern Kentucky, an early epicenter of the opioid crisis. Hindman is the seat of Knott County,
one of the poorest regions in the United States and one that continues to grapple with overdose death rates that are twice the national average..
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Could your organization become a victim of lifestyle fraud?
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By Chris Mennel, CPA, senior audit manager, Alerding CPA Group
Sometimes it begins with “borrowing” a small amount of money, as a temporary loan from an employer. He or she may be thinking,
“I really need this money and I’ll put it back when I get my paycheck,” or
“I just can’t afford to lose everything – my home, car, everything.”
Or the employee is living beyond his or her means and wants to support an extravagant lifestyle.
Regardless of the rationale, lifestyle fraud is very real. And small businesses and nonprofit organizations are especially vulnerable.
For example, an employee was involved in an accident resulting in several injuries while also experiencing marital troubles at home. As a result of the injuries, the individual was prescribed narcotics for pain management. She became dependent on the narcotics as a way to relieve her pain and escape her marital troubles. The employee began spending a large amount of money in order to obtain narcotics, which lead her to steal from her employer in order to make ends meet, resulting in a six-figure loss to the organization.
It’s easy to point the finger at this individual and cite statistics about fraud, but what if we could rewind the clock and encourage management to identify this individual as a potential fraud risk. The organization’s management could have then reviewed internal controls making sure that stealing wasn’t an option. It sounds difficult to do, but the personal stresses mentioned above were well-known by management.
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Amanda Hall was promoted to SVP of Operations, Behavioral Health for Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana. Joining the organization in 2019, she previously was clinical director and then senior director of residential services.
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Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana promoted
Amber Hollingsworth to vice president of clinical services. Joining the organization in 208, she previously was senior director of safety and security for behavioral health.
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Pathfinder Services, Inc. has hired
Brooks Fetters as chief marketing and development officer. Fetters recently concluded his second term as the Mayor of the City of Huntington.
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Kay Nannet was appointed the executive director and primary nurse practitioner for Crawfordville’s Dr. Mary Ludwig Montgomery County Free Clinic.
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Launch Indy has named
Drew Kincius as its executive director. Previously, he was the creative director for beLithe.
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Gennesaret Free Clinics in Indianapolis has named
Theresa Patterson executive director. She previously served as chief executive officer of Carmel-based Verve Health.
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Leadership search conducted by Charitable Advisors
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Indianapolis-based Easterseals Crossroads acquired Brownsburg-based manufacturer Techna-Fit. It is the nonprofit’s third acquisition as part of an ongoing effort to address a change in the philanthropic landscape.
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IUPUI’s School of Education received a nearly $500,000 Indiana Department of Education grant to provide cultural competency training and support for more than 300 schools across the state.
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Child Advocates receives $5 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. The largest gift in the nonprofit’s history, it will support the child welfare agency’s key initiatives to enhance sustainability, primarily through the establishment of an endowment and for volunteer recruitment and retention efforts, updates to the agency’s current office space, and technology enhancements.
The International Center awarded a $500,000 Lilly Endowment grant to support The Center’s programming and general operations.
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Indianapolis-based
Lilly Endowment Inc. has approved nearly $55 million in grants to more than a dozen youth-serving organizations. The endowment says the funding will help the organizations "build stronger financial futures and resiliency so they can have a lasting impact on those they serve."
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Indy Pride hosts the LGBTQ+ Indianapolis City-County Councilors “meet & greet” on Jan. 28 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Young & Laramore (407 Fulton St.). All are asked to
RVSP through this link.
The Patachou Foundation (4565 Marcy Lane) opened its headquarters this summer will launch a paid summer workforce development program for high school students with grant support from the Samerian Foundation.
Learn more.
Martin Luther King Day activities: Two ways to engage with his legacy and continue the conversation will happen on Jan. 20 – from 9 to 11 a.m. at Cleo's Bodega (2424 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St.) and from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Sol Center (708 E. Michigan Street). For more information, contact Vicki Rubio at vrubio@inrc.org or call 317-920-0330.
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb declared Jan. 27
“Eva Education Day” in honor of the late Eva Kor, the Hoosier Holocaust survivor who dedicated much of her life to educating the world about the experiments of Nazi doctor Josef Mengele. To learn more about events of the day, click
here.
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Boardable’s Board Engagement Survey webinar on Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. (ET). Kelly Velasquez-Hague of OneCause will discuss the results and relationship to fundraising, specific ambassador fundraising, current state of peer-to-peer fundraising and what rewards development and increases engagement.
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP): Meet the funders on Feb. 20 at 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Lafayette Country Club (1500 S. 9th St.). Learn directly from funders how to apply for grants or sponsorship funds for your nonprofit organization. Cost: $30. To register for this luncheon, click
here.
NFP CFO Group:
Integrated reporting on Feb. 20 at 8:30 to 10 a.m. at INCPAS Learning Center (900 E. 96th St. #250). Does your organization prepare an annual report that highlights its accomplishments from the last year? If so, you should consider preparing an integrated report. In this session, learn how to create one. Cost: free.
Register here.
Thomas H. Lake 17th annual lecture on March 12 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church (100 W. 86th St.). Join David Brooks and Anne Snyder as they share stories from the frontlines of community rebuilding and civic creativity, and talk about the sacred re-weaving of institutions of all forms. Cost: free. R.S.V.P.
here.
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The Indianapolis Athletic Club Foundation needs volunteers for the Indianapolis St. Patrick's Day Celebration. Volunteer opportunities are available for the parade on March 13 and the Shamrock Run & Walk on March 14. Commitment: 4 hours. For more information, contact Bryan Apolskis at
indystpats@gmail.com or call 317-515-7929. For more information on volunteer opportunity, click
here.
The Indiana Writers Center board of directors, a youthful, diverse board of folks promoting writers and writing in Indiana, is seeking a Treasurer. Previous finance/accounting experience required. For more information on the volunteer opportunity, visit
https://www.indianawriters.org/ or contact Celeste Williams at
celestew@me.com or call 317-255-0710.
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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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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
or 317-454-8497 or
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Downtown
Are you looking for a small office downtown? Look no further. The Heier Building (10 S. New Jersey St.) is located in the heart of Indianapolis and has 630 square feet available. It is a five-minute walk from City Market and within walking distance to Monument Circle, Mass Ave and Fountain Square. Contact Lena Hackett at 317-423-1770 for detail
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