Category Archives: Health

The Komen backlash—why you need an emergency communications plan

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

By Katy Snyder, JVA Consulting There are many lessons to be learned from the Komen fiasco that unfolded last week and continues to dominate nonprofit and mainstream media this week. In addition to lessons we mentioned in our blog last … Continue reading →

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JVA to participate in COCA run/walk for ovarian cancer

Posted on May 18, 2011 by

By Julia Alvarez, JVA Consulting On Saturday, June 4, 11 JVA staff members will lace up their running and walking shoes to participate in Jodi’s Race for Awareness (JRA), the Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance’s (COCA) annual 5K and one-mile race … Continue reading →

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Why you should go meatless today

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

By Katy Snyder, JVA Consulting I first happened upon the Meatless Monday campaign a few months back. I was looking for Valentine’s Day (which happened to fall on a Monday) dinner ideas for my husband and me that were cheaper … Continue reading →

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October is almost over, but Susan G. Komen’s pink campaign stays strong

Posted on October 26, 2010 by

by Ashley Kasprzak, JVA Consulting October was breast cancer awareness month and hardly anyone could miss it. Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, brilliantly spread the message further than ever before. From mom and pop tattoo shops to the … Continue reading →

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Enjoy a free JVA consult on your morning walk as part of National Women’s Health Week

Posted on May 10, 2010 by

In partnership with Human Services Network of Colorado, JVA Consulting is hosting TA on the Move!—a free National Women’s Health Week event on May 14 that invites the local nonprofit community to join JVA consultants for a walk around Sloan … Continue reading →

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News You Can Use, 2/18

Posted on February 18, 2008 by

Welcome to News You Can Use! Each week (or thereabouts!), we will share with you the latest news in the nonprofit sector, as well as interesting headlines that affect the world we live and work in. New York Times, 2/18 … Continue reading →

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JVA’s News You Can Use, 1/21

Posted on January 21, 2008 by

Welcome to JVA Consulting’s new blog! Each Monday, we will share with you the latest news in the nonprofit sector, as well as interesting headlines that affect the world we live and work in. New York Times, 1/18 Google’s philanthropy … Continue reading →

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