About IPA Listservs
IPA listservs are email-based discussion groups that connect members with shared interests. By sending a message to a listserv address, your email is automatically shared with all subscribers, fostering peer exchange, idea sharing, and collaborative problem-solving across Indiana’s philanthropic community.
Usage Guidelines
- Subject Line Clarity: Please include a clear message in the subject line to aid in content navigation.
- Identify Yourself: At the end of each message, kindly list your name, position, and organization (i.e. your standard email signature block).
- Considerate Replies: When responding to a question, please reply directly to the individual asking unless the response benefits the entire community.
- Share Collective Wisdom: If you've posed a question, compile the responses and share the consolidated insights back with the group. This not only enriches our collective knowledge but also helps IPA update our resource library with fresh, practical information.
- Don't Send Personal Messages: Be sure that all information you post is appropriate for group consumption. For example, do not send personal messages meant for one person.
- Avoid Attachments: Messages are limited in size, so consider using links instead of including file attachments. Stationary and backgrounds will also increase the size of your messages and are not recommended for email messages sent to the community.
Etiquette
The following policies apply to discussions conducted online or via email:
- Help to maintain the listservs as a respectful environment.
- Participation in IPA listservs is limited to subscribers. Some listservs also require staff approval to join.
- Information shared in the listserv should be considered confidential unless otherwise stated. Do not forward any part of an online discussion to others without group approval.
- We encourage members to discuss collaborative opportunities but please do not use listservs to discuss specific nonprofit partners or the merits of grant-specific requests using this forum.
- IPA members and subscribers agree not to use listservs to solicit donations or business from other members.
Policy
Opinions expressed on these communities are those of the writer, not Indiana Philanthropy Alliance (IPA). No material within the online community may be duplicated electronically or in print form, re-transmitted, redistributed, or otherwise used for commercial ends. In consideration of their participation in this online community, any user who duplicates electronically or in printed form, re-transmits, redistributes, or otherwise uses material on this listserv shall be solely responsible for any violations of copyright, proprietary or other personal right, including libel or slander, or any other personal injury. The user hereby agrees to indemnify and hold IPA harmless from any loss or damage, including attorneys' fees, arising out of any claim or proceeding instituted on the grounds that any of the foregoing rights have been violated.
IPA cautions participants in listservs and online communities that private foundations are prohibited by law from lobbying, promoting a specific candidate or ballot measure, or engaging in commercial activities. IPA shall not be responsible for any prohibited activity engaged in by participants of this listserv. IPA reserves the right to terminate access to any user who does not abide by these guidelines.
Questions?
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