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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I place a job ad in the newsletter?

You can advertise for one week or two weeks in the Indy e-newsletter. The option includes a four-week posting featured on Charitable Advisors’ website.

Deadlines: To be included in the current week’s newsletter, Indianapolis ads must be received by 10:00 a.m. on Monday.

For pricing information and to submit your job ad, click here.

To set up an account and place your first job ad, we created a video. Additionally, you can reference this step-by-step guide with screen prints, download here.

How do I submit an announcement in the newsletter?

The Announcement section is designed to share organizational information with Central Indiana’s nonprofit community, and can include grants (received, given, and application info), cohort opportunities, community conversations and major awards. This is free to submit. Items will be edited to one-two sentences and can should a web link that provides readers with easy access to additional information.

Example:
Announcement: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has awarded a $375,000 grant to the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy to increase understanding about how and why women give to charity.

Announcement: Drug Free Marion County is now accepting nominations for its annual awards program, which recognizes individuals with outstanding commitments to and achievements in addressing challenges related to alcohol, tobacco or drug (ATOD) use. Nomination forms are available at: www.drugfreemarioncounty.org.

Please submit your nonprofit’s news by completing the online form.

How do I submit a new hire/promotion in the newsletter?

The People on the Move section is designed to new hires and promotions in Central Indiana’s nonprofit community. This is free to submit.

**Board appointments can be submitted here as well and will be highlighted in our monthly Wants and Wins publication.

Examples
People on the Move: The Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis Office of Stewardship and Development has named Joanna Feltz director of planned giving for the Catholic Community Foundation. She previously served as an attorney with Hahn Loeser in Indianapolis. – Inside Indiana Business

Please submit your nonprofit’s news by completing the online form.

How do I submit volunteer opportunities with my organization?

We love connecting volunteers to orgs they are passionate about! For each request, please include the event or commitment and length of service.

Example
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana needs volunteers for the Letter Carrier Food Drive on May 9. Individuals will work at area post offices sorting donations. Shifts vary during the hours of noon to 8:00 p.m. For more information, contact jbarnett@gleaners.org or 317-829-xxxx.

Please submit your news by completing the online form.

How can I promote professional development opportunities that are open to nonprofit employees or volunteers of other organizations?

Postings are free for nonprofit organizations presenting training events. This is a popular section for readers.

Please include the topic, date, time, location, cost and registration link and/or a phone number to call. Training and development opportunities for board members and leadership team receive priority.

Example
Grantwriting for beginners on April 2 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at United Way of Central Indiana (3901 North Meridian St.). No cost. To register, visit http://www.uwci.org/events/grantwriting-for-beginners-spring-2015-1

Please submit your news by completing the online form.

How do I share our fund-raising event in the e-newsletter?

The not-for-profit News does not promote fund-raising events at this time, due to volume. because of the volume. Major results of funds raised or other impact after the event will be considered for the announcement section. This is free to submit. (See announcement section above)

How do I subscribe and receive the e-newsletter?

We are glad that you learned about Charitable Advisors’ e-newsletter, and want to become a subscriber. It’s easy to become a regular reader, just use the simple subscription form.

How do I advertise excess equipment or materials to donate?

Our monthly Wants and Wins e-newsletter includes options for nonprofits to connect to companies or nonprofits that are offering donations. There is no charge to publish these requests. If you need or have office equipment, furniture, supplies, vehicles or space to donate, include a brief description with your contact information.

Examples
Donations: Heavy-duty snow blower from Sears that runs well/seldom used and also a knee walker that is like new. Contact Bill at billcoit@hotmail.com or 317-841-xxxx and leave a message.

Donation: 20-30 Meridian digital telephones model M3904 phone systems. Contact Lexi Meyer at lexi.meyer@ashfieldhealthcare.com.

Please submit your news by completing the online form.

How do I change my subscription e-mail address?

Simply click on “Unsubscribe,” at the bottom of every e-newsletter.

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