“If you operate in your values, and you are determined to find a way, you will always be able to do the right thing.” Shannon Schumacher
Simone Murray, Founder and Executive Director of The DirectEmployers Institute, was the speaker at our July 2nd Virtual Lunch Series. The Institute was one of our 2017 Change Maker Finalists. The Institute’s mission is to provide programs for underserved and underexposed students in Indiana Grades 8-12 to provide hands-on experience to support STEM career exploration…
Darcie Kurtz, Executive Director of Friends of Indianapolis Dogs Outside (FIDO), submitted the nonprofit’s residual grant final report. The report emphasized the importance of our residual grants on local nonprofits. What follows is their December 14, 2020, report. Impact 100: How did the unrestricted fund strengthen your organization? FIDO’s old truck used for the FIDO…
Impact 100 Greater Indianapolis was established to bring together philanthropic women to fund high impact grants of $100,000 or more to improve our community. Our Grant Funding Works to Improve Our Community Our grant philosophy directs us to improve our community in two ways: We seek to fund critical needs, new ventures, and innovative ways…
every investor, a UK-based website for DIY investing, recently published an article asking, Should you join a giving circle? As many of us already know, the answer is a resounding yes! The article lists many of the benefits those participating in a giving circle receive: Research shows that Giving Circles influence members to: • Give more…
The annual meeting of the Impact 100 Board of Directors took place at the Annual Awards Celebration. The following Board of Directors were selected for the upcoming fiscal year (August 1, 2019 – July 31, 2020): Board Member Role Executive Committee Karen Holly President Julianne Robinson Vice President and Membership Chair Kelly Perry Co-Treasurer…
