By Pat Wachtel, CEO
As we're preparing to celebrate Girls Inc.'s 40th anniversary in 2009, we have celebrations on our mind. Two of our key supporters are celebrating ten year milestones in 2008. They are unique and wonderful organizations, but we believe that they share some common characteristics that truly deserve celebration:
- A deep understanding of this community and its needs
- A strategic approach to philanthropy that addresses those community needs
- A willingness to be creative and bold in their grant making
- A real heart for the well being of the Indianapolis community
- A willingness to share advice and wisdom in addition to financial gifts
- An understanding of the importance of validating creative non-profit initiatives
