Awards

IU Indianapolis Spirit of Philanthropy Award - 2012

About Marissa Manlove

Marissa Manlove is the President/CEO of Indiana Philanthropy Alliance, a nonprofit association of independent, family, community, public and corporate foundations and corporate giving programs and other grantmaking organizations throughout Indiana.

Prior to joining IPA in January 2007, Manlove spent 29 years at Noble, a nonprofit organization serving persons with intellectual and other disabilities. Beginning with direct clinical and diagnostic responsibilities, she served in various senior program management roles while at Noble, including as Vice President of Consumer and External Relations. Manlove has been a government affairs specialist and registered Indiana lobbyist since 1998, and her tenure at Noble also included oversight of communications and marketing, special events, and development.

She has extensive experience with nonprofit board service. A member of the Governmental Affairs Society of Indiana and the American Society of Association Executives, Manlove serves on the boards of numerous local, state and national nonprofit organizations, including The 24 Group, Noble, the Indiana Society of Association Executives, and the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers. Her national and local education and advocacy efforts on behalf of adolescents and young adults struggling with substance use disorders and addiction and their families has been recognized through multiple awards, including a prestigious Torchbearer award from the Indiana Commission for Women; 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. Her passion for this issue was sparked by personal tragedy, following the 2001 death of her then 16-year-old son David from a substance abuse-related drowning.

Manlove holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from St. Louis University and a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology from Indiana University. She has a lifetime license as a School Psychologist Level I in the state of Indiana and is a Certified Association Executive (CAE).

In 2012, Manlove and her husband, Kim, were awarded the IUPUI Spirit of Philanthropy award in recognition of their support of IUPUI athletics. The Manloves are long-time multisport season ticket holders and have contributed to student-athlete scholarships via the Jaguars Athletics Club for more than 20 years. In addition, Kim currently serves on the club's volunteer board of directors.