August 27, 2024

By Stephanie Beasley, The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Many nonprofits continue to hold on to decades-old fundraising strategies that primarily target men — specifically older white men. But those strategies could result in the loss of billions of dollars in donations as women are becoming wealthier and more engaged in philanthropy, experts say.

MacKenzie Scott and Melinda French Gates have become two of the biggest names in philanthropy. Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, has an estimated net worth of about $31 billion and has given away more than… 

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Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center named Heather Pease as president and CEO. Pease previously served as the chief engagement officer with Early Learning Indiana.—Charitable Advisors’ leadership search

Shari Finnell has been named director of communication at the Indianapolis Foundation. Finnell was previously the director of communications at Faith in Indiana.

Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana was promoted Shannon Brown as principal of the Indianapolis Metropolitan High School. Brown previously served as vice principal.

Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana named Dana Calfee director of The Excel Center in Bartholomew County. Calfee previously served as the STEM & computer science specialist on the Academics Team at the Indiana Department of Education.

Samantha Burke has been named the new corporate giving and sponsorship director at Riley Children's Foundation. Burke’s previous position was executive director at Pass the Torch for Women Foundation.

Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center named Jasmen Drake as the Public Allies program manager. Drake is a Class 8 Public Allies Indianapolis Alumni. 

The Lilly Endowment in Indianapolis announced a $600 million commitment in support of the launch of two multiyear initiatives focused on K-12 public and private schools in Marion County. Up to $450 million will be allocated for the Marion County K-12 Public Schools Initiative and up to $150 million for the Marion County K-12 Private Schools Initiative. Read more

The Indiana Bar Foundation awarded more than $4.4 million to 12 Indiana organizations whose mission is to provide civil legal assistance to low-income Hoosiers. See recipients   

The International Center has selected 24 participants for the fifth annual James T. Morris Global Leadership Series. See all recipients

Impact 100 awarded $11,000 to iibada Dance Company to help dancers build confidence and improve mental health. The funding is helping to pay for mental health professionals and upgrades to their dance studios. Learn more 

Brooke's Place for Grieving Young People, Inc. has been awarded $266,780 from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. This grant, a result of Congress passing the Victims of Crime Act and developing the Crime Victims Fund, will be used to support survivors of violent crimes, allowing them to access grief support groups and therapy services through Brooke’s Place. Read more

Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center is accepting applications for the Collaborative Spirit Award. The award honors Indianapolis neighborhood groups improving their communities through collaborative projects. The winner receives a cash prize and a trip to the Neighborhoods USA Conference. Applications, including a project description and a 3-5 minute video, are open until September 9th. Apply  

Monthly giving online summit is from Sept. 5-6. Learn how to grow your recurring giving program and network with peers. Presented by DonorPerfect. Cost: Early bird tickets $99. Learn more and register

Developing an effective board of directors on Sept. 7 at 2:00 p.m. at Central Library. This workshop will help you understand the basic responsibilities of nonprofit boards and identify methods for improving board effectiveness. Presented by the Indianapolis Public Library. Cost: Free. Register

Monitoring financial health webinar on Sept. 10 at Noon. Translating complex financial concepts into understandable terms for board members and staff with diverse backgrounds can be challenging. Presented by The National Bank of Indianapolis and Hedges partnering with Katz Sapper & Miller. Cost:  Free. Register

Closing the gap symposium on Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Indiana Landmarks. Learn how schools and community partners can develop innovative strategies to address the complex challenges impacting youth and family development. Presented by MCCOY. Cost: $20. Register 

Navigating tomorrow’s health challenges conference on Sept. 26 at the Forum Events Center, 11313 USA Parkway, Fishers. Discuss strategies to assist case managers and social workers in navigating future challenges. 5 CEUs – CCMC and NASW. Presented by Case Management Society of America –Indiana Chapter. Cost: $30 early bird by 8/31. Register

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Lead with Purpose, an interactive eight-session online training series, prepares individuals to apply their skills, interests, and experiences in effective nonprofit board service. The 2024 series is Aug. 8-Nov. 21, from 12:00-1:30 p.m. Presented by Hedges. Cost: $500 for the eight-session series for two participants from the same organization, or $90 per individual session. Sponsors include Faegre Drinker, KSM CPA & Advisors, Community Foundation of Hancock County, and The National Bank of Indianapolis. Register 

IU McKinney Law is offering virtual Master of Jurisprudence visits for those interested in applying for the 2025 - 2026 academic year. Learn more about the program

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2024 Microsoft Office business software series choose from various start dates. Available in self-guided and instructor-moderated formats, fully online options include basic, intermediate, and advanced modules for the Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Presented by IU Indy Professional Development and Continuing Education in partnership with ed2go. Cost: Varies based on course(s) selected. Register      

Teachers' Treasures needs shopping assistants and stocking assistants. Shopping assistants are needed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 2:30-5:30 p.m. at 1800 E. 10th St. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30-5:30 p.m. at Northwest Middle School. Stocking assistants are needed weekly at 1800 E. 10th St. from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Contact Sarah Gregory

United Way of Central Indiana is looking for volunteers for its ReadUP program, a literacy initiative that sends volunteers to elementary schools across the region to read with third graders who are behind on their reading skills. The program is set to begin after Labor Day.  Register

Addressing the opportunity gap and improving workforce equity outcomes

The CEO of Opportunity@Work discusses the nonprofit’s mission to broaden equitable access to career opportunities for skilled workers through alternative routes.

Overcoming psychological barriers to giving

Even the most enthusiastic and driven donors often become overwhelmed and anxious, causing them to put off, stall, or curtail their giving, which in turn, hinders impact and strips the joy out of philanthropy. Understand the behavioral science behind the ten most common barriers to giving.

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