showing bio or notes in standard template list view

Wasn’t sure where to post this, and sorry if this has been answered elsewhere and I missed it.

I’m creating a directory of resources that includes people, companies, reviews, a glossary, and other types of things. I purchased all the premium templates and the widget pack, but found that the default free template was the one that gave the most generic, clean presentation that seemed appropriate for all the different types of entries I had.

My site can be seen at:
http://philanthropynerd.com/directory

I’m having trouble figuring out the best way to handle the “glossary” section of the directory. My plan was to use the “organization” entry type and put the definition in the bio or notes. This works OK, but I really want to display the definition in the list view, not just when they click on the individual entry.

I realize some of the premium templates supports this, but I don’t want pictures, and it would affect all the organization entries not just the glossary ones.

I read that I can customize a template, and maybe that is the approach I need to take, but I thought I would ask first if there was an easier way.

I hope my question makes sense. I love the product, thanks!

Poney