Monthly Archives: June 2010

Using transparency to market your nonprofit

Posted on June 29, 2010 by jvaconsulting

by Ashley Kasprzak, JVA Consulting Perhaps because I heard legal stories almost daily growing up, I am drawn toward issues of organizational transparency and accountability. Over the last two years I have developed a training workshop on this topic called, … Continue reading →

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Polish, patience and planning make for a superb event

Posted on June 22, 2010 by jvaconsulting

by Ashley Kasprzak, JVA Consulting Pathways Hospice in northern Colorado hosted its 10th Annual Debbie Boose Tennis Tournament two weeks ago. This was my third time participating, and it was a blast. Even though the relentless rain mucked up many … Continue reading →

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BP oil spill—what you can do

Posted on June 18, 2010 by jvaconsulting

by Katy Snyder, JVA Consulting If you’re anything like me, you may be finding the oil spill in the gulf a little hard to grasp. While I still have vivid memories of pictures of the Exxon Valdez spill of 1989, … Continue reading →

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COCA holds first annual Race for Awareness

Posted on June 16, 2010 by jvaconsulting

by Katy Snyder, JVA Consulting According to the American Cancer Society: Ovarian cancer is the ninth most common cancer among women A woman’s risk of getting this type of cancer is 1 in 71 In order to raise funds and … Continue reading →

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World Cup is goldmine for soccer fans, charities

Posted on June 15, 2010 by jvaconsulting

By Katy Snyder, JVA Consulting I have to admit that when England and the U.S. took the field this Saturday for their much-anticipated match-up in the World Cup, I didn’t sport a Carleton jersey like my husband did, or even … Continue reading →

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Levi Strauss contest seeks innovative ideas for air-drying

Posted on June 8, 2010 by jvaconsulting

by Collin Lessing, JVA Consulting “Renters are not allowed to hang-dry clothes on their balconies.” This rule is set forth in stone (well, on paper really) by the management at my apartment. I can understand where they’re coming from—maintaining a … Continue reading →

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Even a 90-second video can win hearts, minds and financial support

Posted on June 1, 2010 by jvaconsulting

by Ashley Kasprzak, JVA Consulting In the last year I have been singing the praises of social media marketing. A new YouTube video sent to me just a moment ago again confirmed the importance of this type of marketing. My … Continue reading →

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