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Category Archives: Celebrities
The power of individual leaders in fundraising
by Ashley Kasprzak, JVA Consulting At JVA Consulting, a week doesn’t go by that I don’t talk about the power of individual leaders in fundraising. There’s clear evidence that individuals of all backgrounds and wealth categories can have influence in … Continue reading
How our presidents give: Should Barack Obama talk to Joe Biden about his charitable giving?
by Katy Snyder, JVA Consulting Grantwriter/Editor The White House blog and an article in the Star Tribune recently revealed the giving preferences of the Obamas, Bidens, Bushes and Cheneys. The Obamas donated a combined total of $329,100 to a variety … Continue reading
Prominent suicides force the question, “What can we do?”
by Ashley Kasprzak, JVA Consulting I recently heard the story of actor Andrew Koenig’s death in Canada and I thought, “Whoa, that story is uncomfortably too familiar!” Next, I realized that my brow was furrowed, jaw clenched and I was … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrities, Commentary, Favorite clients, Mental health, Social innovators
Tagged Andrew Koenig, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Green Mountain High School, JVA Consulting, Marie Osmond, mental health, Michael Blosil, Second Wind Fund, Suicide Resource Center for Larimer County, WebMD
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Elton John’s foundation continues to grow through evaluation
by Collin Lessing, JVA Marketing/Communications Coordinator The Nuggets and the Avalanche weren’t the only hot tickets at the Pepsi Center this week. Elton John and Billy Joel were in town on Monday night and performed in front of a sold-out … Continue reading
Wyclef Jean’s charity—a cautionary tale about the importance of nonprofit transparency
By Collin Lessing, JVA Consulting One thing I’ve always appreciated about Wyclef Jean—along with his music—is that he uses his fame to raise awareness for his home country of Haiti. In 2005, Wyclef used his resources as a music star … Continue reading
What do the Tiger Woods headlines mean for nonprofits?
To preface, this is not a story about Tiger Woods. This is a story about the impact the recent series of events regarding Tiger Woods have on Nonprofit Street. Back in 1996, when Woods’ pro golf career began to take … Continue reading
How does your leader affect your business—lessons from TOMS shoes
By Katy Snyder, JVA Consulting Many nonprofits have very visible, charismatic leaders. In the wake of the Komen debacle, and the public scrutiny of leader Nancy G. Brinker’s personal life, it seems that increased scrutiny of charity leaders and their … Continue reading →