Monthly Archives: March 2008

Do your board members contribute financially to your organization?

Posted on March 26, 2008 by jvaconsulting

by Janine Vanderburg When asked whether all board members contribute to nonprofit organizations they serve, many of us have heard: “Well no, but I contribute my time” OR “Well our board members are from the community and can’t afford to.” … Continue reading →

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JVA’s News You Can Use, 3/24

Posted on March 24, 2008 by jvaconsulting

The Denver Post, 3/20 One in five Colorado residents earns less than the amount needed to cover basic needs, according to new study from the Colorado Fiscal Policy Institute. The Self-Sufficiency Standard, which calculates a bare-bones budget for basics like … Continue reading →

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JVA’s News You Can Use, 3/10

Posted on March 10, 2008 by jvaconsulting

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. Education Week, 3/10 No … Continue reading →

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Executive Directors: Pathways to the job, challenges and rewards

Posted on March 5, 2008 by jvaconsulting

Hi, as we are preparing for a second round of Executive Director Academy, we wanted to hear more from Colorado executive directors about how they got into their current positions and what they found challenging and rewarding. JVA Consulting conducted … Continue reading →