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Monthly Archives: October 2010
Surveys shed light on donors’ plans and the giving levels of men and women
Most Donors Plan to Maintain Level of Charitable Giving, Survey Finds The majority of American donors plan to maintain their level of charitable giving in the near term, despite volatility in the financial markets and an uncertain economic outlook, according … Continue reading
Details and dangers of Amendments 60 and 61, and Proposition 101 discussed at community forum
by Collin Lessing, JVA Consulting On October 18, the Young Nonprofit Professional Network (YNPN) Denver hosted Beer and Ballots—an event that looked at both sides of some of the biggest issues facing Colorado voters. The fast-paced event took place at … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Politics
Tagged 2010 State Ballot Information Book, Amendment 60 Colorado, Amendment 61 Colorado, Amendments 60, Amendments 61, Armageddon amendments, Bad 3 Colorado, Beer and Ballots, Collin Lessing, Coloradans for Responsible Reform, Don't Hurt Colorado, JVA Consulting, Phil Fox, Proposition 101, Proposition 101 Colorado, Su Teatro, YNPN, Young Nonprofit Professional Network
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Time to talk about immigration: Welcome to Shelbyville
Janine Vanderburg, JVA Consulting Over 250 people jammed into the Aurora Fox Arts Theater in Aurora for a special screening of Welcome to Shelbyville, a film directed and produced by Kim Snyder that weaves the narratives of different groups of … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Community, Immigration
Tagged Colorado African Organization, Denver Coalition for Integration, Immigration, Jamie Torres, Janine Vanderburg, Jenny Pool-Radway, Joe Wismann-Horther, Kit Taintor, Meg Allen, refugees, Rich McLean, The Spring Institute, Welcome to Shelbyville
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Recession hits nation’s biggest charities: Bigger is not always better
By Jennifer Johnson, JVA Consulting Over the weekend the Chronicle of Philanthropy released a report showing that the nation’s largest, and therefore considered the most successful nonprofit organizations saw an 11% drop in donations in 2009; several groups in the … Continue reading
Defining “community” in community—Welcome to Shelbyville to screen in Aurora
By Collin Lessing, JVA Consulting Although I’m not exactly looking forward to the cold days of winter, I will admit that I’m glad the summer movie blockbuster season is finally over. I’m ready to hear about some new movies that … Continue reading
Beer and Ballots will discuss Amendments 60, 61 and other topics
By Collin Lessing, JVA Consulting With the November election right around the corner, the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) is hosting Beer and Ballots—a free event that will help attendees make sense of this year’s ballot initiatives and give people … Continue reading
Direct mail—still the one?
by Ashley Kasprzak, JVA Consulting With corporate and foundation donations down, and the uncertainty of government grants, individual donors have been heralded as a way for organizations to weather the recession. In this climate it only makes sense to connect … Continue reading
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October is almost over, but Susan G. Komen’s pink campaign stays strong
by Ashley Kasprzak, JVA Consulting October was breast cancer awareness month and hardly anyone could miss it. Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, brilliantly spread the message further than ever before. From mom and pop tattoo shops to the … Continue reading →