United Way to distribute $34.6M from campaign
The amount to be given to local agencies is 3.6 percent less than last year. United Way raised a total of $38.2 million in its 2010 campaign, falling short of an ambitious $41 million goal.
View ArticleUncollected pledges remain high for United Way
United Way of Central Indiana will reserve about $2.65 million, or nearly 7 percent of the $38.2 million it raised in its annual campaign, to cover uncollected pledges from Hoosiers who lose their jobs.
View ArticleUnited Way turns to coupons to lure donors
In a promotion fit for the economy, United Way of Central Indiana will try to lure donors by offering them access to discounts from national and local retailers.
View ArticleUnited Way of Central Indiana likely to keep administrative fee
The Buffalo chapter eliminated its fee on designated gifts.
View ArticleLocal United Way aims for pre-recession giving
United Way of Central Indiana hopes to raise a record $39.2 million in its next campaign, which would surpass its 2007 fundraising level.
View ArticleBulls, Pacers to open preseason with charity game
The Indiana Pacers will open the long-delayed preseason Dec. 16 by hosting the Chicago Bulls at Conseco Fieldhouse. All proceeds from the game will go to the United Way of Central Indiana.
View ArticleIndiana United Ways get $3.15M for storm recovery
The Lilly Endowment is giving a $3.15 million to the Indiana Association of United Ways to help southern Indiana recover from recent tornadoes and other storms.
View ArticleUnited Way expects record $40.6M in donations
United Way of Central Indiana is projecting that its 2011 annual campaign will raise a record-breaking $40.6 million, topping the previous high of $39 million in 2007.
View ArticleUnited Way CEO Annala announces retirement
Ellen K. Annala, who has led the United Way of Central Indiana as CEO for 14 years, will retire next year, the not-for-profit announced Wednesday afternoon.
View ArticleUnited Way's Annala planning ambitious final months
Ellen Annala has less than a year to lead United Way of Central Indiana through a multimillion-dollar fundraising campaign and launch a five-year strategy. At the same time, the not-for-profit’s board...
View ArticleUnited Way announces $40.8M fundraising goal
The United Way of Central Indiana has set a $40.8 million goal for its annual fundraising campaign, the group announced Friday. The Indianapolis-based not-for-profit is shooting to exceed last year’s...
View ArticleKatie Betley throws herself into community service
Whether she’s working with the Indianapolis Zoo, the United Way of Central Indiana or Butler University, Katie Betley is a constant presence in civic circles, a whirling dervish of volunteerism and...
View ArticleLilly donating $12.4 million to United Way
Eli Lilly and Co. said Monday it plans to give $12.4 million to the United Way, the largest single charitable donation in the company’s history.
View ArticleFairbanks gets $1M from United Way for hospital expansion
The $2.5 million expansion will add 7,000 square feet of meeting and office space to Fairbanks' 86-bed hospital for patients trying to recover from drug and alcohol addictions.
View ArticleUnited Way lands $11M in grants from Lilly Endowment
United Way of Central Indiana will receive more than $11 million from the Lilly Endowment to boost its capital fund, combat poverty and provide professional development, the groups announced Thursday...
View ArticleUnited Way yet to announce CEO to replace Annala
The search for a replacement for the long-time executive, who steps down April 1, started the middle of last year.
View ArticleEx-IPL chief Murtlow picked to lead United Way
Former Indianapolis Power & Light Co. CEO Ann Murtlow will take the helm of the United Way of Central Indiana on April 1, the organization announced Wednesday afternoon. She'll be the first new...
View ArticleUnited Way sees promise in new CEO's connections
Ann Murtlow has no experience running a not-for-profit, yet she is charging into the top job at one of the city’s largest charitable groups. The people who hired the former Indianapolis Power &...
View ArticleUnited Way expects to cut grants despite record fundraising
The not-for-profit on Tuesday projected a record 2012 campaign total of $41 million. But as more donors earmark gifts for specific purposes, less is available for general grantmaking.
View ArticleGlick's all-in style leaves mark throughout philanthropy
Marianne Glick's community commitment has earned her the distinction of being named the 20th recipient of IBJ's Michael A. Carroll Award, given annually to someone who has demonstrated the former...
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