News Release

Yates was recognized for his contributions to the Central Indiana Community Foundation, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Indianapolis Zoo, and St. Vincent Hospital Foundation.

The Association of Fundraising Professionals represents nearly 28,000 members in more than 190 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs. The association fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals and promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession.

Yates is admitted to practice in all Indiana courts; U.S. Federal District Court Southern Division; 7th Circuit Court of Appeals; and the U.S. Tax Court. Additionally, he is a member of the American Bar Association, Indiana State Bar Association and the Indianapolis Bar Association. He also received a certification as an Indiana Estate Planning and Administration Specialist by the Estate Planning and Administration Specialty Certification Board of Indiana.

A resident of Indianapolis, Yates is a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and member of the Estate Planning Council of Indianapolis, National Committee on Planned Giving, Planned Giving Council of Indianapolis and Phi Alpha Delta. Yates is a member of the Boards of the Eiteljorg Museum, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, St. Vincent Foundation, Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Central Indiana Community Foundation, Indianapolis Zoo Advisory Board and Legacy Fund. He earned his bachelor’s, master’s and law degrees at Indiana University – Bloomington and is a recipient of the IU School of Law Distinguished Service Award.