Marty PoschQ: Who do you work for?
Community Relations - IUPUI
Q: Reason for joining Giving Sum?
I really liked the idea of meeting and networking with professionals that really wanted to make a difference in the community. I really like the idea of a group of people working together to do something fun and great!
Q: What is your Favorite Band?
Anything that 92.3 plays except the gin blossoms and spin doctors!
Giving Sum in the News:
IndyStar.com http://www.linkfw.com/11OfQHt
InsideIndianaBusiness.com http://www.linkfw.com/aamCM
Welcome to Giving Sum
Giving Sum is an organization of
young professionals targeting the next generation of givers with the
purpose being to inspire, engage, and educate young professionals in
philanthropy and to have lots of fun along the way. Play the E-card or click here to learn more.
Sign up to receive updates on Giving Sum news and events at : updates@givingsum.org.
Happy 1 Month Anniversary Giving Sum!!
The official launch was just over a month ago and we are already at 70% of our 100 member goal. The response has been great and we continue to get inquiries on a daily basis. We will stop taking members June 1 or once we reach our 100 member goal, so be sure to get on board and be part of the inaugural Giving Sum class.
If you need additional information you can email us at info mposch@givingsum.org or join us at one of our upcoming informational sessions. These are informal opportunities to meet current members and learn more about the organization. Upcoming sessions will be:
- Wednesday, May 14th
Noon-1:00 pm -
- Tuesday, May 27t
Noon-1:00 pm -
Want to learn about giving circles?
Giving Sum, along with the
Emerging
Practitioners in Philanthropy (EPIP) and Indy Hub invite you to join us
to
learn about local philanthropic opportunities through participation in
a
“giving circle.” Giving circles, a fairly new trend that is growing in
popularity, consist of a group of individuals who pool their funds to
donate to
their communities.
Join us for a small scale
version of a giving circle. Participants are asked to bring
ideas and
information on an established cause or nonprofit need in
Giving
Sum, has been invited to participate and present
our innovative
approach to forming a giving circle.
For more information on
giving
circles, check out this link
for recent coverage in
USA Today.
The event will be held at the Indianapolis Marion County Library on Thursday, May 15, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided.
All
participants will also receive a coupon to Urban
Elements
RSVP and more information: Please contact Molly atmolly@indyhub.org or (317) 624-0248.
Cost: A gift of $5 is expected to go towards the giving circle’s donation.
When: Thursday, May 15th, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Indianapolis Marion County Library, 40 East St. Clair Street
Parking
is available on the street (metered) or in the attached
parking garage (entrance off of Pennsylvania).
Rebuilding the Wall
Saturday, May 17th, Giving Sum is organizing a
volunteer event along with Rebuilding the Wall and we would love for you and
your friends to join us. The event will be from 9-12 and we will meet at
8:45 at their office,
Rebuilding the Wall stabilizes and empowers low-income families by renovating vacant inner city properties and giving the families the opportunity for homeownership. For a better understanding of Rebuilding the Wall, click here Rebuilding the Wall
Serve It Up
Time: 4:15 – 6:15 pm
Address: