Monthly Archives: October 2008

News You Can Use: Week of 10/27

Posted on October 29, 2008 by jvaconsulting

Michigan to offer master’s in fundraising: Philanthropy Journal (10/16) The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor next year will offer a master’s program in fundraising with a concentration in philanthropy, advancement and development. The program, set to begin in fall … Continue reading →

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4 things you can do for under $1,000 that will help your nonprofit start 2009 stronger

Posted on October 22, 2008 by jvaconsulting

We are getting a lot of calls from many of you who feel you need a consultant more than ever: to help you through these tough times, think through strategy, activate your board or raise more money. But with donations … Continue reading →

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News You Can Use, Week of 10/13

Posted on October 15, 2008 by jvaconsulting

Change afoot for Wachovia philanthropy: Philanthropy Journal (9/30) The buy-out of Wachovia will create changes to its charitable giving program. Wachovia gave $129 million to nonprofits last year through its corporate-giving program and its foundation. And for the moment, Wachovia’s … Continue reading →

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Walk for Sudan raises money, awareness

Posted on October 14, 2008 by jvaconsulting

JVA staff members are actively engaged in the community, donating their time and energy to others. Two JVAers will be walking for a good cause this weekend in support of ongoing efforts in Sudan. The second annual Walk for Sudan … Continue reading →

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Coping with Tough Times: The View from ‘Nonprofit Street’

Posted on October 13, 2008 by jvaconsulting

By Katy Snyder Communications/Resource Development Associate We’ve heard the phrases “Main Street and “Wall Street” ad nauseum in the last few weeks, from the presidential and vice presidential debates (bar-goers at Sengers on the Fax even created a bingo-based drinking … Continue reading →

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News You Can Use, 10/6

Posted on October 6, 2008 by jvaconsulting

Trust me, I’m a fundraiser—How to respond to the eroding confidence in the sector: Nonprofit Online News, 9/24 As we all know, the public’s trust in nonprofits is eroding. Professional fundraiser Steve Andrews suggests five things that fundraisers need to … Continue reading →

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