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Increasing your positive Internet presence: Ask Amber
By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting These days, it’s no secret that the Internet plays a big role in the hiring process and in human resources in general. If you want to make a good impression on current or future employers, … Continue reading
How to create your own successful fundraiser: Ask Amber
By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting Do you want to do more for your favorite cause but don’t know where to start? If you want to strengthen your fundraising ability and show your favorite nonprofit some love at the same time, … Continue reading
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Ask Amber: Using social media to advance your job hunt and career
By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting Did you know that social media can be more than just a place to connect with friends? When used correctly, it can also help you advance your job hunt and your nonprofit career. Blogs can … Continue reading
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The Komen backlash—why you need an emergency communications plan
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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Tagged JVA Consulting, Katy Snyder, Facebook, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, Susan G. Komen affiliates, emergency communications, communications, public relations
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Low-cost ideas to prepare your nonprofit for 2012
By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting While you might already feel overwhelmed with your personal New Year’s resolutions and goals for the year ahead, you shouldn’t feel overwhelmed when it comes to your nonprofit. With the help of JVA staff members … Continue reading
We are the 99 percent—nonprofits and the Occupy movement
By Sarah Hidey, JVA Consulting “We are the 99 percent. We are getting kicked out of our homes. We are forced to choose between groceries and rent. We are denied quality medical care. We are suffering from environmental pollution. We … Continue reading
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Thoughts on social media marketing from Grand Junction
By Collin Lessing, JVA Consulting This week, I had the opportunity to spend some time in Grand Junction, where JVA’s Senior Consulting/Planning Associate based on the Western Slope, Lorne Naegele, and I hosted a full-day social media workshop for nonprofits. … Continue reading
DJ’s offensive tweets have long-lasting effect
By Collin Lessing, JVA Marketing/Communications Coordinator Let me start off by saying I am big fan of NBA basketball. I love the athleticism and strategy involved in the game, and I appreciate the impact that NBA Cares and individual athletes … Continue reading
Crowdsourcing in Pepsi Refresh Project is a taste of things to come. Part II: The Debate
By Collin Lessing, JVA Marketing/Communications Coordinator and Ashley Kasprzak, JVA Vice President of Design and Innovation Ashley’s response to Collin’s March 19 blog post: I recently read Collin Lessing’s blog about the Pepsi Refresh Project. It reminded me of Chase … Continue reading
Ask Amber: How using social media can attract positive attention from current or prospective employers
By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting I’m sure it’s safe to say that young professionals have heard all about how personal social media accounts can negatively impact one’s professional life, but social media has potential for good as well. When used … Continue reading →