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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
Australia, New Zealand are most “giving” countries, study finds
By Katy Snyder, JVA Consulting In a recently released study that used several factors to determine how giving residents from countries across the world are, the U.S. ranked fifth (tied with Switzerland) after Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Ireland (which … Continue reading
Posted in Fundraising, Research/surveys
Tagged Chronicle of Philanthropy, global giving, JVA Consulting, Katy Snyder
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JVA grant writers and evaluators to present at conferences throughout the country
by Collin Lessing, JVA Consulting In October and November, JVA Consulting will take its show on the road to the American Evaluation Association (AEA) 2010 Conference, which takes place in San Antonio, Texas and the American Association of Grant Professionals … Continue reading
Been to the Denver Zoo lately?
Have you been to the Denver Zoo in the last five years? If the answer is no, the Denver Zoo wants to hear from you. In partnership with JVA Consulting, the zoo will hold several focus groups in Denver and … Continue reading
Survey: Older Americans are more generous with time and money
According to a new survey from Hartford Financial Services Group and AARP, Americans age 50 and over are more generous with their time and money than their younger counterparts. More than half of people 50 or older volunteer their time, … Continue reading
Philanthropic support for women and girls is increasing
A report funded in part by the Wallace Foundations shows that philanthropic support women and girls is on the rise, according to a recent Philanthropy News Digest item. The report, Accelerating Change for Women and Girls: The Role of Women’s … Continue reading
Posted in Philanthropy, Research/surveys, Women
Tagged Philanthropy News Digest, Wallace Foundation
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House bill H.R. 5326 eliminates American Community Survey—the impact for nonprofits
By Katy Snyder, JVA Consulting A new appropriations bill (H.R. 5326)—passed by the House of Representatives terminates the American Community Survey (ACS), which gathers social and demographic information to monitor the impact of economic trends on U.S. communities. While the … Continue reading →