GUEST BLOG: A Smile, a Meal, and a LifeLine
Good Works Indy is proud to feature this guest blog by Julie Plake with Meals on Wheels of Central Indiana.…
I’m curious. Aren’t you?
I’m always interested to learn about a nonprofit organization or a fundraising or communication tactic. Check out what’s top of mind with me lately.
Competitive Advantages of Conscious Capitalism
If you’ve heard anything about Conscious Capitalism, you probably already know that it’s a movement encouraging businesses and business leaders…
Nonprofit Board Service as a Leadership Accelerator
Did you know? Nonprofit organizations are required to have a governing board of directors. Separate from an agency’s paid staff…
GUEST BLOG: What Makes a Successful Paddle Raise?
Good Works Indy is proud to feature this guest blog from our partners at Auctria. What is a Paddle Raise?…
Service as a Strategy
In my work as a social-impact consultant, I frequently talk with business leaders about how community engagement can deliver measurable…
Leading Through the Noise
On a chilly January evening, supporters and followers of Conscious Capitalism gathered in the warmth of Harry & Izzy’s in…
Fighting Food Insecurity
I’ll be honest: Not much makes me angrier than the issue of food insecurity in our country. It’s a solvable…
Beyond Competitive: Why a Living Wage Can Be Your Competitive Business Strategy
Imagine this scenario: You’re watching the local news on TV, and they’re talking about the rise in food insecurity in…
Does Your Fundraiser Need a Glow Up?
I recently worked with a nonprofit organization to coordinate their annual fundraising event, and I noticed early on that we…
Social Impact: Why Doing Good is Good for Business
This article was originally published as featured content in Mobius Vendor Partners‘ monthly “First Friday” newsletter (August 2025). Business is…
Becoming a Benefit Auctioneer
When I started Good Works Indy in 2021, I had a mission to use my experience and expertise for the…
Go To the Thing
I recently co-hosted an event: It was a late-afternoon gathering of business professionals, coming together to share insights about work…
Why Green?
If you follow me on social media, or if you see me somewhere, you’ve probably noticed my affinity for the…
What Matters at Westmin: May 2023
As I write this edition of the Board Chair Blog, I’m keenly aware that – if you’re reading this –…
What Matters at Westmin: February 2023
If you drive past Westminster Neighborhood Services in Indianapolis at 8:55 a.m. on most Monday mornings, you’ll see a line…