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Monthly Archives: May 2012
Summer vacations with a purpose: Ask Amber
By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting As the weather warms up, some young professionals may start dreaming of warm, secluded beaches and all-inclusive cruises. However, there are some who not only dream of the ideal getaway, but also a chance to … Continue reading
Ask Amber: How to handle tough interview questions
By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting These days, with the hiring process becoming more and more competitive, employers are taking extra steps to find the best applicant for the position. With this increased scrutiny, it is important for young professionals to … Continue reading
Takeaways from Ways and Means Committee hearing on tax-exempt organizations
By Katy Snyder, JVA Consulting A hearing led by Rep. Charles W. Boustany, Jr. (R-La.), Chairman of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight, was held yesterday to discuss issues related to IRS oversight of tax-exempt organizations. The hearing, which … Continue reading
Posted in Accountability/transparency, Economy, News you can use, Politics, Trends
Tagged Catholic University of America, charitable contributions, charitable deductions, Charitable giving, Charles W. Boustany, Cornell University, Independent Sector, Jr., Katy Snyder, Oversight Subcommittee, tax-exempt, tax-exempt organizations, VHA, Ways and Means Committee, Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight
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Ask Amber: How to improve your chances of getting a job in your field
By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting An article from the Los Angeles Times reports that of “recession- era” graduates (those who graduated college between 2008 and 2011), only half are employed. Of that half, many have taken jobs unrelated to their … Continue reading
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Ask Amber: How to stretch your donation dollars
By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting Studies such as The Next Generation of American Giving, by Convio suggest that young professionals (Generations X and Y) have the potential to be very committed donors. While many young professionals are already giving to … Continue reading
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Funding trends and the role of evaluation: Tips from our funder panel
By Robert Jakubowski, JVA Consulting The JVA evaluation team has the opportunity to work with diverse clients across the nonprofit sector. Rivaling the diversity of our clients is the diversity of questions our evaluation team is asked to address. Of … Continue reading
Posted in Accountability/transparency, Economy, Evaluation, Philanthropy, Trends
Tagged funder panel, JVA, Robert Jakubowski
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Ask Amber: How using social media can attract positive attention from current or prospective employers
By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting I’m sure it’s safe to say that young professionals have heard all about how personal social media accounts can negatively impact one’s professional life, but social media has potential for good as well. When used … Continue reading
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Tagged Amber Alarid, ask amber, Facebook, LinkedIn, social media, twitter, young professionals
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JVA's Nonprofit Street 
House bill H.R. 5326 eliminates American Community Survey—the impact for nonprofits
By Katy Snyder, JVA Consulting A new appropriations bill (H.R. 5326)—passed by the House of Representatives terminates the American Community Survey (ACS), which gathers social and demographic information to monitor the impact of economic trends on U.S. communities. While the … Continue reading →