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Monthly Archives: June 2012
How to be an informed donor: Ask Amber
By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting An article recently published in the Chronicle of Philanthropy says that donors plan to be more strategic about giving this year, focusing their efforts on organizations that demonstrate success. If you are a young professional … Continue reading
Colorado’s fires—how you can make a difference
By Katy Snyder, JVA Consulting Over the weekend, El Pomar Foundation approved $205,400 in funding for firefighting and recovery efforts for wild fires across the state. El Pomar was able to quickly release this funding because of its already-existing Wild … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Foundation news, Issues, News you can use, Philanthropy, Rural nonprofits, Volunteerism/civic engagement
Tagged American Red Cross, El Pomar Foundation, High Park Fire, Humane Society, JVA, JVA Consulting, Katy Snyder, mGive, Public Lands Restoration Fund, The Community Foundation of Northern Colorado, The Salvation Army, Wild Land Fire Fund
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JVA’s new Development Director Breakfast Club stresses team approach in fundraising
By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting In January 2012, in response to requests for ongoing professional development opportunities, JVA launched a new breakfast club series geared toward development directors. Held once a month, these clubs give development directors an outlet to … Continue reading
Bike to work and help save the environment: Ask Amber
By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting This month, environmentally conscious young professionals can help the planet and save some dough by participating in Bike to Work Day on June 27. Not only will participants reduce their carbon footprint and cut fuel … Continue reading
How to organize a “cash mob”: Ask Amber
By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting In light of the recent flash mob craze, where individuals gather to perform a particular act (popular flash mobs typically include a song or dance) in unison at a certain time, a new phenomenon is … Continue reading
Nonprofits help with High Park Fire relief efforts
An article published this morning speaks to the intensity of northern Colorado’s High Park Fire: “more than 600 firefighters and nearly 30 aircraft are continuing to fight a northern Colorado wildfire blamed for one death and damage to more than … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Favorite clients, Food drive, Fundraising, News you can use, Online fundraising, Philanthropy, Volunteerism/civic engagement
Tagged 9Cares Colorado Shares, ACS Community LIFT, Food Bank for Larimer County, High Park Fire, Larimer Humane Society, Professional FIre Fighters Foundation, Red Cross, Red Cross Centennial Chapter
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The dos and don’ts of laptop use: Ask Amber
by Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting A recent article that discusses how Generation Y is changing HR practices includes statistics showing that 46 percent of Generation Y young professionals consider their laptop the most important piece of technology in their life. … Continue reading
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Tagged Amber Alarid, ask amber, computer use in the workplace, JVA Consulting, social media
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JVA and Colfax Mainstreet Coalition write winning Brownfields Assessment grant
By Julia Alvarez, JVA Consulting Home to a number of blighted, dilapidated and potentially contaminated sites, Colfax Avenue is no stranger to abandoned buildings or deserted lots, but residents and businesses situated along a 15-mile stretch of the Colfax corridor, … Continue reading →