Celebrate Philanthropy Indiana bloomed from a Central Indiana Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals committee to locally promote National Philanthropy Day. With a lot of enthusiasm, Philanthropy Day easily turned into Philanthropy Week, and a whole slew of great stories and accomplishments came pouring in to those involved. Naturally, it needed a home on the web – and now with tools of social media working an electronic magic, the word of good deeds done in the Hoosier state will reach and inspire many.
Celebrate Philanthropy Indiana is intended to carry out the ideals of National Philanthropy Day throughout the year by gathering stories from anyone promoting, benefiting from, or participating in philanthropic acts. Gifts of time, talent, goods, services, cash and legacy are all highlighted here. And I encourage anyone and everyone with a good story to share to email me. jake_roesler@yahoo.com
Thanks for reading. Now go get inspired and do some good!
-jake
Authors
Jake Roesler – With more than seven years of fundraising and marketing experience at IAHSA, The Indiana Youth Institute, The Indianapolis Museum of Art, and Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana, Jake has developed a variety of skills in direct mail, e-marketing, grantwriting, database management and event coordination.
Gus Pearcy – Gus has more than 20 years of experience in communications. Currently, he writes for a monthly business publication and general consumption magazine. He also maintains a freelance writing business for different projects from media relations to Internet copy.
Gus has a very diverse background in the non-profit sector and has focused his service on the marketing and public relations aspect of organizations such as Hendricks College Network, The Indiana Medical History Museum, The Hendricks County Community Foundation, the West District Branch of the Indianapolis YMCA, and Wayne Township Education Foundation.
