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Tag Archives: Colorado Nonprofit Association
Don’t panic (Part 1)—opportunities are out there for the nonprofit sector
By Katie McCune, JVA Consulting Last Wednesday, I had the privilege of speaking at University of Colorado at Boulder (CU) Career Services’ Public Service Career Panel. The purpose of the panel was to provide students and alumni insights into the … Continue reading
Posted in Boomers, College graduates and nonprofits, Community, Economy, Education, Gen Xers, Generations, Human resources, Millenials, Social media, Trends
Tagged ask amber, Ben Baldwin, Burgess Consulting, Career Services, Christine Berg, CO-Jobs, Colorado Judicial Branch, Colorado Nonprofit Association, CU Boulder, CU Boulder Career Services, DC Central Kitchen, JVA Consulting, Katie McCune, Lafayette City Council, Lisa Lovett, LLC., Melanie Burgess, National Park Service, Office of Congressman Jared Polis, Public Interest Internship Experience, Rocky Mountain National Park, Silver Tsunami, Veronica Marceny, young professionals
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Ask Amber: Finding your first real job
By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting When sharing my blog with friends and gathering their input on what information recent college grads and grad students need, I get some great questions for my blogs—some of which have already been featured. However, … Continue reading
Posted in Books and articles you want to read, College graduates and nonprofits, Generations, Human resources, Jobs/economic development, Millenials, News you can use, Trends
Tagged Amber Alarid, Colorado Nonprofit Association, finding a job in nonprofits, finding a job in your field, job training, JVA Consulting, Mashable, networking, recent college grads, Rosetta Thurman
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Colorado Nonprofit Association provides nonprofits with advice for inspiring voters
By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting The Colorado Nonprofit Association wants you…to inspire voters! Trusted Voices: Nonprofits and Colorado’s Fiscal Future was the theme behind the Colorado Nonprofit Association’s September 27 meeting at the Metropolitan Community Church of the Rockies. Attendees … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary
Tagged Amber Alarid, Colorado Nonprofit Association, Conocer, John Creighton, Lindsey Hodel, Proposition 103
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Celebrating nonprofits and agents of change
By Ashley Kasprzak, JVA Consulting Some people profess their love for animals, Doritos and other unique things through Facebook, tweets and bumper stickers. If I had to choose one silly love statement, it would be “I love nonprofits.” Admittedly, love … Continue reading
Why the Census counts
By Julia Alvarez, JVA research associate On January 8, the Denver Office of Strategic Partnerships hosted a workshop entitled, “Why the Census Counts: Nonprofits and the U.S. Census,” to educate and inform members of the nonprofit community about the importance … Continue reading
Survey findings are troubling but nonprofits can still overcome
The Denver Business Journal recently published key findings from a survey released by the Colorado Nonprofit Association and the Community Resource Center (CRC). The survey, which is titled “Weathering the Storm,” asked Colorado nonprofits about how the current economy has … Continue reading
Foundations stress the importance of evaluation
by Julia Alvarez, Research Associate at JVA Two JVA team members were in attendance last Thursday afternoon at the Colorado Nonprofit Association’s Fall Conference in downtown Denver, where the luncheon panel focused on nonprofit program evaluation. Representatives from the evaluation … Continue reading
JVA to present at Colorado Nonprofit Association 2009 Fall Conference
The Colorado Nonprofit Association is preparing to host its annual Fall Conference on October 29–30. Hundreds of professionals from the nonprofit, business and government sectors will be in attendance to network and participate in workshops conducted by leaders and innovators … Continue reading
Posted in Assessment, Commentary, Social enterprise, Training Opportunities
Tagged Ashley Kasprzak, Center for African American Health, Colorado Nonprofit Association, Fall Conference, Janine Vanderburg, JVA Consulting, Kerry Lupher, Nancy Zuercher, Volunteers for America, Zion Senior Center
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New legislation affecting nonprofit organizations in Colorado
By Lisa Cirincione JVA Communications Senior Resource Development Associate/Researcher Mark Turner, Manager of Public Policy at the Colorado Nonprofit Association, discussed new laws on June 15, 2009, at the Association’s office that nonprofits should be aware of and the implications … Continue reading
Posted in Economy
Tagged Colorado Nonprofit Association, Colordao Legislature, Mark Turner, Referendum C, TABOR
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Ask Amber: Young nonprofit professionals and starting salaries
By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting This week, I tackle the issue of how young professionals can negotiate a reasonable starting salary. Question: Most nonprofits don’t have much flexibility on salaries (I was prepared in advance for how small mine would … Continue reading →