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IPA members are eligible to receive a 15% discount* on tuition to IU’s Fund Raising School.
Looking for a fun way to reduce stress, increase focus, and revitalize your senses before jumping back into the conference? Join us for yoga to feel rejuvenated for the day. Tracy Souza, president/CEO of Heritage Fund - The Community Foundation of Bartholomew County will lead the session.
The yoga class is sponsored by Blackbaud. They will provide swag to attendees.
Multi-sector collaboration presents exciting possibilities. Learn about the public-private-philanthropic partnership that built a new manufacturing facility on Indy’s northeast side. The $15 million facility, which seeks to employ up to 200 area residents, is owned by Central Indiana Community Foundation, operated by Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana, and produces medical devices for Cook Medical.
Join this panel to consider further potential impacts of issues presented in the keynote given by Jeremy Beer. The major philanthropic reform proposals being considered nationally—the curtailment of donor privacy, increased private foundation payout requirements, restrictions on donor-advised funds, and more—will be discussed. The all-star panel, moderated by IPA President & CEO Claudia Cummings, will provide more context and detail on the proposed reforms, which could threaten endowments and the survival of philanthropy as a whole.
Examine Agency Funds —both the development opportunities they provide and the complexities in managing them—in this interview-style session featuring experts and practitioners. While these funds can build community capacity and engage new donors, there is also the potential for problems if your organization lacks proper accounting procedures and recordkeeping. You’ll leave the session with a better understanding of how to avoid those pitfalls and maximize the benefits of these important tools.