[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 193 (Thursday, December 6, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1608-E1609]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




PAYING TRIBUTE TO MARISSA MANLOVE ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AS 
         PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE INDIANA PHILANTHROPY ALLIANCE

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                          HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 6, 2018

  Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my friend, 
Marissa Manlove, on the occasion of her retirement from the Indiana 
Philanthropy Alliance. Throughout her impressive career, Marissa served 
as a leader within the nonprofit community in Indiana. For the past 
twelve years, she served as President and CEO, promoting independent, 
family, community, public, and corporate foundations, giving programs, 
and grantmaking organizations throughout the state of Indiana. The 
people of Indiana's Fifth Congressional District are forever grateful 
for Marissa's commitment to transforming Indiana through her roles in 
various nonprofit organizations.
  A life-long Hoosier, Marissa attended Schulte High School in Terre 
Haute, Indiana, before earning a bachelor's degree in psychology from 
Saint Louis University. Her academic aspirations led her to Indiana 
University where she earned her master's degree in educational 
psychology. Passionate about positive change, Marissa began her career 
with Noble of Indiana, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving 
persons with intellectual and other disabilities. She spent the next 
twenty-nine years at Noble in various senior program management roles, 
overseeing communications and marketing, special events, development 
and eventually becoming the Vice President of Consumer and External 
Relations. Ever dedicated, she still sits on their Board of Directors 
today.
  In 2007, Marissa shifted her commitment to supporting philanthropy 
when she became President and CEO of the Indiana Philanthropy Alliance 
(IPA). IPA is a large, influential membership association for the state 
of Indiana's philanthropic grantmaking community. It provides training, 
networking opportunities, research, resources and public policy support 
to its members, which control over $18 billion in assets and award over 
$775 million in grants per year. Under her leadership, IPA membership 
grew to an all-time high and today is a national leader among regional 
associations of grantmakers.
  In 2006, Marissa and her husband, Kim, founded the 24 Group in honor 
of their late son, David. The all-volunteer nonprofit organization is 
led by a group of parents with the common experience of losing a loved 
one who struggled with addiction. Their work is dedicated to informing 
and educating the Central Indiana population about addiction and 
recovery. In addition, she has continued to be a community leader 
through her service on the boards of the United Philanthropy Forum, 
Indiana Society of Association Executives, Forum of Regional 
Associations of Grantmakers, Bowen Center for Public Affairs, Hope 
Academy, the Indiana Nonprofits Advisory Board, and Fairbanks.
  Her many awards are a testament to the exceptional work ethic of this 
incredibly talented individual. In 2006, Marissa received the

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Keeper of the Light Award from The Indiana Commission for Women for her 
extensive and change producing work. She also received the Circle of 
Hope Award from Fairbanks Hospital, the Salute to Families award from 
Family Services of Central Indiana, and the Parent Advocate award from 
Drug Free Marion County. Notably, in 2015, Marissa was named one of the 
top 20 women in philanthropic work by Michael Chatman, who hosts the 
Giving Show and features leaders committed to creating a more generous 
world through philanthropy. She shares this title with the likes of 
Oprah Winfrey.
  Marissa has made a remarkable impression on her community through her 
lifetime commitment to service. She has truly left a legacy of success 
at the Indiana Philanthropic Alliance that will be built upon for years 
to come. On behalf of Indiana's Fifth Congressional District, I 
congratulate Marissa on her extraordinary career and extend my 
gratitude for all the wonderful contributions she has made to our 
Hoosier community While I know Marissa will be missed at the Indiana 
Philanthropic Alliance, I wish the very best to her husband, Kim, and 
the rest of her family as she moves into the next phase of her life.

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