1. Indiana Foundations

2. A statewide membership association of 165 grantmaking organizations, professional philanthropic advisors, and qualified individuals We champion, support and connect our members as they transform Indiana through effective philanthropy Who We Are

3. PRIMARY SERVICES Education & professional development Member communications and connections Advocacy Information & resources

4. Who Gives? Giving USA 2014

5. Private foundations Charitable trusts CORPORATE FOUNDATIONS CORPORATE GIVING PROGRAMS Community foundations Giving circles Operating foundations

6. Giving in Indiana Foundation Center 2014 1,184Number of foundations $14 billionTotal assets $733 millionTotal giving

7. Foundation Type Foundation Center 2014

8. Where Does the Money Go? Foundation Center 2014

9. Private Foundations

10. Corporate Foundations

11. Public Foundations

12. Community Foundations

15. Trends in Philanthropy Strategic vs. responsive grantmaking Using linked, accessible data to make grantmaking decisions “Overhead myth”

16. NEXT GENERATION PHILANTHROPISTS Those that can are giving larger, bolder gifts Leverage philanthropy in all parts of their lives Directly, actively engaged with a cause to affect change Traditional foundation model may not be as appealing to some

17. Top 10 Things Foundations Look For Mission fit Measurable impact Well-written, realistic proposals Complete proposals w/ all attachments Proven success/good work Honesty Understanding of issues and potential solutions – not just needs Strong case for funding Collaboration when and where appropriate Strong leadership, vision and mission

18. Things That Can Work Against You Proposals that don’t fit mission/criteria of the foundation Proposals that don’t follow instructions Late, incomplete Proposals that are poorly written Grammar, spelling errors Proposals that are unrealistic or untrue Organization red-flags Weak leadership Financial instability Lack of understanding of the need in context of broader issues

19. Finding the Info On-Line Foundation Websites

20. Finding the Info In Person Other Resources Local libraries are excellent sources of information. Though last version is from 2008, many still have copies of the Indiana Grantmakers Alliance Foundation Directory. Lilly School of Philanthropy at Indiana University has very useful information on giving trends, fundraising and philanthropy. They also offer classes in fund development. Indiana Nonprofit Resource Network offers resources and classes on nonprofit fundraising and management. http://www.inrn.org/index.htm http://www.inrn.org/index.htm

21. What to Look For… Specific Information 1.Application Procedures 2.Deadlines 3.Giving Priorities 4.Giving Restrictions 5.Giving Amounts 6.Giving History 7.Personnel Board and staff

22. What to Look For… Non-Specific Information 1.Clues for Mission Fit 2.Organizational Culture 3.Timing of Grant Cycle 4.Affiliations and Partnerships

23. Marissa Manlove Indiana Philanthropy Alliance mmanlove@inphilanthropy.org 317-630-5200 x118 mmanlove@inphilanthropy.org