IPA Peer Communities offer members ongoing opportunities to connect and learn with their peers who share similar job responsibilities either regionally or statewide. Members are connected through listserv discussions, virtual meet-ups, and in-person convenings.
IPA and GIFT listservs are online communities that provide an interactive forum for members to engage with their peers through group e-mails where they can share ideas, ask questions, and learn from each other. Contact Julie Markland if you would like to join a listserv.
Connect with colleagues across the state.
GIFT works with EDS, a firm specializing in marketing planned giving, to provide you with 32 e-booklets on planned giving. Please note, the e-booklets may not be posted to your foundation’s website.
IPA operates an optional fee-based service, the Foundation Legal Help Desk. Through a web- portal subscribers have direct access to an attorney for quick answers to legal questions.
As federal policies evolve, philanthropy remains a stabilizing force in communities across Indiana and beyond.
Crisis communication strategies in response to sudden changes in state or federal policies affecting philanthropy and their grantees.
Listen to IPA's all member call regarding federal policy updates.
Hear emergent research from Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy about how corporate philanthropic organizations prepare their teams to grapple with a charged political environment, pressure on DEI programs, external disasters and a lightning-fast news cycle. Gain practical insights on how to strategize, streamline and partner to ensure you are prepared for the unexpected and maintain focus on your organization’s priorities.
Resources to optimize your internship experience.
The IPA public policy team explains what bills related to early childhood education, workforce development, access to broadband, and more will be coming before legislators in 2025.
We hope you will choose to be active in celebrating National Philanthropy Day and Community Foundation Week.
IPA has released its 2024 Midwest and Indiana Grantmaker Salary, Benefits, and Demographics Reports.
Learn how to debunk common myths that could hinder how your foundation advances equity.
IPA's GIFT Annual Snapshot Report provides essential information on Indiana’s community foundations to inform the GIFT Technical Assistance Program work, advocate for the sector, and share information with peers.
A variety of nationally-recognized organizations offer in-depth and topic-specific information. The GIFT team recommends these external resources.
Community Foundation staff throughout our state and the US have found value joining.
Thank you for registering for IPA's National Community Foundation Boot Camp. Workshop materials will be shared with you as we move closer to the event.
All sessions can be accessed by using the same meeting link shown below. Meeting links may NOT be shared with non-registrants without express permission from IPA. Recordings will be shared with all participants. If you have questions about this program, please reach out to info@inphilanthropy.org.
Join Meeting: https://inphilanthropy.zoom.us/j/3176305200
Schedule
Wednesday, February 26
10:30-1:00 PM ET – Overview + Governance
2:00-4:00 PM ET – Fund Management
Thursday, February 27
10:30-12:30 PM ET – Asset Development
2:00-4:00 PM ET – Finance and Investments
Friday, February 28
10:30-12:30 PM ET – Grants and Community Leadership
2:00-4:00 PM ET – Sustainability + Community Foundation Lifecycles
Thank you for registering for Indiana Community Foundation Boot Camp. Details about this event are shown below.
Date/Time
Day 1: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
10:00 am – 4:00 pm ET
Day 2: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
9:00 am – 3:30 pm ET
Registration begins at 9:30 am on Tuesday, March 11.
*Exact start and end times are subject to change – check the event page for the most accurate times.
Location
Inventrek Technology Park
700 E Firmin St
Kokomo, IN 46902
Please reach out to Lauren Daeger if you have any questions about the event.