We believe philanthropy has a unique ability to innovate, incubate, and deliver results. Importantly, philanthropic co-investment and partnership across all sectors leverages private resources to benefit communities in Indiana and beyond.
Our Advocacy Work Falls Into Three Areas:
- Inform members about public policy impacting philanthropy and the nonprofit sector
- Educate policymakers about the work of foundations
- Advocate for public policies that promote the health and vitality of the philanthropic sector and its role in building strong communities
2025 IPA Public Policy Agenda
Our public policy agenda helps members engage with policymakers on critical reforms.
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Government Relations
IPA is your behind-the-scenes partner in navigating government systems to help philanthropy get things done. Whether you're advancing a local initiative or working toward sector-wide change, we connect the dots and open doors—so you don’t have to.
We work with executive branch leaders and elected officials to:
- Influence regulatory and administrative changes that impact grantmaking
- Identify opportunities for philanthropic voices on boards, commissions, and advisory groups
- Secure access to public grant opportunities and inter-agency collaborations
- Facilitate partnerships that align state priorities with community investments
If government—or changes in government—could help move your work forward, reach out. You bring the vision; IPA will figure out the path and take action wherever we can.
Policy Events
See AllAs a member of IPA since 2007, I’ve seen tremendous impact by IPA for not only its members and our missions, but to philanthropy as a whole. Indiana continues to lead the way in the Midwest and IPA is a major part of that impact.
Public Policy Committee
President/CEO,
Kosciusko County Community Foundation
Vice President,
Legacy Foundation
Director,
Government Affairs AES
Executive Director,
Dubois County Community Foundation
Vice President,
Glick Philanthropies
President/CEO,
Community Foundation
of Jackson County
Program Officer,
The Clowes Fund
Development Director, Community Foundation of Bloomington &
Monroe County
Vice President,
Compensation & Benefits, Strada Education Network
Executive Director,
Community Foundation
of Pulaski County
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