FAQs

Click "Log In" then select "Create New Account." If you are a member, your account will be approved and a confirmation email will be sent to you with a link to set your password. For non-IPA members, the system administrator will confirm your account and you will receive an email confirming your username and a link to set your password. In order to register for an event you must create an account. Please allow 24 hours for account approval. For immediate access, contact info@inphilanthropy.org.

Click My Account then select "Edit Profile."

Click here to reset your password. An email will be sent to you containing a link which will allow you to reset your password.

To register for an event, you must first Log In to our website. After selecting an event you would like to attend, click "Register Now." Next, fill out your information and payment details (if needed). You will receive a confirmation email once you have successfully registered for an event. IPA members, please be sure to log in first in order to receive the member rate. 

Go to My Account and click "Registrations" to find a list of all past event registrations.

In order to update your organization's information in the IPA database, please contact info@inphilanthropy.org.

You can usually register as many people as you'd like from your organization. Please enter the number of people you would like to register by editing the number of registrations in your cart. You will then be prompted to select your colleagues from a list. To add more colleagues, increase the number of event registrations in your cart. If you do not see the option to select one of your colleagues (from your organization), please contact us so we can add them to our database. 

Some of our website content is available only to current members or board/committee members. If you are a current member, make sure you are logged in to your IPA account to ensure access to members-only resources. If you believe you are getting an "access denied" message in error, please contact us. 

IPA's resource collection features materials from IPA's programs as well as resources submitted through a shared knowledgebase with philanthropy supporting organizations across the country. We also accept submissions from our members and the public to share resources on our website. Contact us to submit a resource. 

IPA members may post job openings free of charge. Non-members may post openings for a fee of $50 per posting (upon approval of the posting). Go here for more information.

Use this form to submit an event or email info@inphilanthropy.org if you'd like us to consider adding an event to our website.

IPA is here to help you find resources that support your work. We are here to answer your questions, track down research and get you where you need to go. Have a research request? Ask us at info@inphilanthropy.org. GIFT Technical Assistance is available for Indiana community foundation staff and board members.

See IPA's dues structure. If you have questions, please contact membership@inphilanthropy.org.

To update your contact information or other details on your individual profile, please go to My Account, then click Edit Profile. Here you will be able to update contact information and edit your funding areas of interest. Please note this information is private and visible only to current IPA members; non-members will not see your name or any other personal info. To opt out of being listed in the directory, simply uncheck the "Include in Membership Directory" field on your edit profile page. 

To update your organization's listing, please have your organization's Primary Contact person send an email to info@inphilanthropy.org.

Please contact info@inphilanthropy.org to obtain an invoice or other financial documents.

Use our form to submit an event or contact info@inphilanthropy.org to recommend a program or partnership. 

Learn about eligibility, our application process, and the benefits of joining IPA.

You may register as a non-member if you or your organization is eligible to apply for IPA membership. If you do not meet IPA’s eligibility criteria, you will not be able to attend IPA events, even as a non-member. To register for an event as a non-member, please first register a new account on our website. If you have questions, please contact info@inphilanthropy.org.

In order to register as a non-member for an IPA event, you must have an approved user account on our website. If you do not have a user account, please create one. When your user account has been approved, please sign in and then go to the page for the event you wish to attend and select "Register."

Philanthropic members support IPA’s efforts through annual contributions based upon their annual grantmaking. Learn about membership dues.

Regional associations of grantmakers or philanthropy serving organizations (PSO) are professional associationsfor individuals and organizations in the philanthropic sector. Please visit United Philanthropy Forum for more information.

Use our form to submit an event or contact info@inphilanthropy.org to recommend a program or partnership. 

IPA is a nonprofit professional association and does not give grants.

As a nonprofit membership association (also referred to as a philanthropy serving organization, or PSO) of and for Indiana's grantmaking community, IPA connects members to what they need to grow their impact by providing networking, educational, advocacy, and technical support.

If you are searching for Indiana grantmakers and potential funders, we recommend the following resources:

Funding Information Network
Candid provides free funding information through more than 400 Funding Information Network locations (formerly called Cooperating Collections) — libraries, community foundations, and other nonprofit resource centers located across the U.S. and several countries. Use their map to find a network location near you. It’s a good idea to contact the Funding Information Network prior to visiting the location to learn more about the resources and to find out if a librarian will be available to assist that specializes in grantseeker data.

Foundation Directory Online (FDO) by Candid
Hosted by Foundation Center, FDO offers an extensive, up-to-date database of philanthropic giving at various subscription levels. FDO includes data on 140,000 foundations and other donors worldwide.

IPA Member Directory
IPA provides a public listing of our members, which includes members who have given their permission to be included. Grantmakers are searchable by funder type and include a link to their website.

Indiana Foundation Stats
Created by IPA in partnership with Candid and the United Philanthropy Forum, Indiana Foundation Stats is an online portal providing a snapshot of Indiana giving. This web-tool includes a list of top 25 Indiana foundations by assets and total giving. You can also search top funders by subject area, including education, human services, and economic development.

Grants.gov
Grants.gov is the source to find and apply for federal government grants, with over 1,000 grant programs offered by all federal grant making agencies.

GuideStar by Candid
Use GuideStar's database to find information on nonprofits registered with the IRS. You can find information on nearly 3,000 organizations by entering “Indiana” into the geography field and searching by the keyword “foundation.”

Cash for Your Classroom
Accredited Schools Online created this guide to provide teachers and administrators with expert tips and resources for raising funds and building relationships.

Your Local Library
Libraries often offer resources for grantseekers, including access to shared data portals on grantmakers. Contact your local library to learn about their resources for nonprofits and grantseekers.

Serve Indiana
Serve Indiana provides resources and trainings for nonprofits and faith-based organizations.

Go here for more resources for grantseekers.

Go here for a step-by-step guide on how to start a nonprofit.