The key for not-for-profits in tough economic times is market share. Fewer people are giving less, so you need more of them. Continue reading
Category Archives: Causes
Tonic Turns Ten
Who’d’a thunk it? Ten years ago, we were a bunch of starry-eyed dreamers who thought we could put on a nice little show and raise a little money for the most important cause we knew. How wrong we were. Turns out we can put on a great big show and–with your help–raise a bunch of money for the best cause we know. And this year, with Tonic Gallery, a kids’ music event, and music on three-count-’em-three Tonic Ball stages, Tonic is going to be bigger and more fun than ever. It all happens Friday, November 18 in beautiful Fountain Square. … Continue reading
Unpaving Paradise–And Growing A Community
Our amazing nonprofit local arts collective Big Car has launched Service Center for Contemporary Culture + Community, a new 11,500 square foot creativity-based community center in the old Firestone Building at Lafayette Square. And we have a real shot at a Pepsi Refresh Everything Grant. Continue reading
Childhood Obesity Isn’t Funny
Childhood obesity isn’t funny–nor was the Mallard Fillmore strip that made fun of it. We’re killing our kids. It’s time to stop that. Continue reading
Time To Strut Your Mutt For A Great Cause
Sunday, May 1, is Mutt Strut to benefit the Humane Society of Indianapolis. Come for the dogs, the music, the fun, and the great cause. Rain or shine, it’s gonna be great. Continue reading
The Future Of Our Most Public Place
Monument Circle has been our city’s most prominent public place for more than a century. What should it be in the century ahead? That’s up to you. Continue reading







