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We are a group of students dedicated to nurturing and further developing a community of generosity. Our organization has made tremendous strides in the last few months due to a highly motivated group of students who relentlessly pursue this idea of a community where those who desire to make a difference can do so. Our dream is to ensure that those who want to make a difference are able to maximize their impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-our-mission\">Our mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>BIGS\u2019 mission is to provide capital (human and monetary) to individuals who aspire to make the world a better place through philanthropy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We aspire to develop inspirational, meaningful connections with people within the Indianapolis Community by encouraging Butler students, faculty, and staff to step outside of typical college life. Through this experience, we hope to leave a lasting impact that will forever change the lives of others for the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-performance-history\">Performance history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Donating with BIGS multiplies your philanthropic investment by three to five times.&nbsp;Currently, BIGS is averaging a 3.5-times&nbsp;return on each investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2019-2020-executive-team\">2019\u20132020 Executive Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>President: Reagan Markland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vice President:\u00a0Ella Kappler<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Director of Finance:\u00a0Hunter Kalamaros<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Director of Marketing:\u00a0Francesca Hartlage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Director of Internal Operations:\u00a0Jack Callaghan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Director of Fundraising:\u00a0Carolyn Mellema<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Director of Special Events:\u00a0Melina 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