Top Stories From 2009

January

No press releases were published for this month.

February

Tue. 24
Charitable Gifts of $1 Million or More from Individuals Fell by One Third in Last Half of 2008 Compared to Same Period in 2007
Fri. 27
Proposal to Reduce Charitable Gift Tax Deduction Likely to Have Relatively Small Negative Effect on Charitable Giving Overall

March

Thu. 12
Hoosiers trust nonprofits to do what is right, Indiana University survey finds

April

Tue. 21
McCormick Foundation and CEO David L. Grange to be Honored By Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University
Fri. 24
Bulletin on How Nonprofits Can Apply for Stimulus Package Funding Available Starting Today
Tue. 28
Religious Giving in Uncertain Times to be Topic of May 4 Conference

May

Thu. 14
Giving Circles Change Donors' Giving in Positive and Significant Ways
Fri. 15
Internal Revenue Service Leader To Discuss IRS Role in Helping Nonprofits Meet Current Challenges

June

Tue. 2
Doctoral Fellowship Awarded for Research on Women's Philanthropy
Wed. 3
Patrick Rooney Chosen to Lead the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University
Wed. 10
Giving USA 2009: U.S. charitable giving estimated to be $307.65 billion in 2008

July

Thu. 9
Growth of Giving in Kansas City Exceeds National Average

August

Mon. 3
Charitable Giving Climate Continues to Decline, Nonprofits Say

September

Tue. 22
Charitable Donors Give More When Asked Personally

October

Mon. 19
Osili Named Research Director for Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University
Tue. 20
Donor Motivations for Giving Vary with Income and Education
Tue. 27
2009 Congregational Economic Impact Study

November

Mon. 2
Men & Women Equally Likely To Include Charity In Estate Plans
Tue. 17
Center On Philanthropy Congratulates Indianapolis Philanthropic Leader L.H. Bayley On Lifetime Achievement Award

December

Wed. 2
Blackwelder, Simic to Receive Center on Philanthropy's Highest Honor
Wed. 16
Charities Say Fundraising Very Tough Now