Monthly Archives: September 2008

Working on causes that impact everyone

Posted on September 29, 2008 by jvaconsulting

Last week, President Clinton appeared on Larry King Live and talked about everything from the financial crisis in our country to the presidential/vice presidential candidates. In the end, the conversation focused on the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) started by President … Continue reading →

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News You Can Use, 9/22

Posted on September 24, 2008 by jvaconsulting

Corporate Pro-Bono Volunteering Campaign Tops $400 Million: Philanthropy News Digest, 9/13 The Corporation for National and Community Service’s new issue brief, Capitalizing on Volunteers’ Skills: Volunteering by Occupation in America, found that while most volunteers do not use their professional … Continue reading →

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News you can use, 9/15

Posted on September 15, 2008 by jvaconsulting

National Survey Identifies Incentives to Attract Talented Career Changers into America’s Classrooms: CSRwire, 9/10 The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation found that 42 percent of college-educated Americans ages 24 to 60 would consider becoming a teacher. Half of those respondents … Continue reading →

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Nonprofits Represent at Republican Convention

Posted on September 10, 2008 by jvaconsulting

We asked JVA partner Bob Price, CEO of the National Center for Social Entrepreneurs in Minneapolis, whether nonprofits were as active at the Republican National Convention as they were at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Here’s what he had … Continue reading →

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How to Make Professional Development Affordable

Posted on September 9, 2008 by jvaconsulting

By Rebecca Baggett JVA Training Manager Providing professional development for your staff helps your organization remain competitive and sustainable by attracting and retaining the brightest employees. However, finding time for professional development can be tough, and securing resources can sometimes … Continue reading →

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News You Can Use, 9/1

Posted on September 3, 2008 by jvaconsulting

Stigma of Drug, Alcohol Abuse Undermine Nonprofit Fundraising Efforts: Philanthropy News Digest, 8/31 Fundraising is more challenging for groups whose work involves social issues such as drug or alcohol abuse, the Financial Times reports. The stigma of substance abuse, which … Continue reading →

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News You Can Use, 8/25

Posted on September 3, 2008 by jvaconsulting

Political and nonprofit fundraising can coexist, study says: Philanthropy Journal, 8/21 Direct mail fundraising does not have a noticeable impact on the amount people give to other charities, according to a study by Merkle. Donors to political campaigns are typically … Continue reading →

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