Giving USA 2016 will be released on June 14, 2016. On June 21, Giving USA 2016 comes to Kansas City with Dr. Patrick Rooney, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Research at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University. This program is part of Nonprofit Connect's 501(c)Success National Speaker Series, and will be held at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center. Breakfast begins at…
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Sustainability through Story-Talking On June 9, firm President + CEO Jeffrey Byrne will be making the keynote presentation, “Sustainability through Story-Talking,” for the 2016 Nonprofit Sustainability Conference at The Keeter Center at the College of the Ozarks near Branson, Missouri. Through real-life examples, Jeffrey will explore “Relationship Fundraising” in the 21st Century: examining donor-driven philanthropy, the emergence of non-traditional giving…
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The Agri-Business Expo Center in St. Joseph, Missouri, celebrated another big step toward its development of a 145-acre, multi-purpose campus focusing on agriculture, education and commerce. On May 6 friends, supporters and dignitaries gathered for the groundbreaking of the Missouri Highway 36 Interchange near the future site of the Ag Expo campus. The ceremony included a keynote address from Missouri…
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Compared with 2011, significantly more nonprofits are conducting campaigns, and they are more likely to be receiving higher amounts in charitable gifts. More than half of charities surveyed reported growth in charitable receipts. These findings are part of several in a special report recently released by the Nonprofit Research Collaborative (NRC). The Special Report on Nonprofit Fundraising Campaigns is based…
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Three tax incentives for charitable giving are now permanent. The tax extenders package, known as the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015, includes a number of provisions, including the IRA charitable rollover and enhanced deductions for the donation of food inventory and land conservation easements. The law extends the special IRA rollover incentive for gifts completed in 2015…
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We had a wonderful time on Tuesday, November 10, celebrating 15 years of nonprofit fundraising success with more than 120 guests and exploring the role of donor-advised funds (DAFs) in the powerful future of philanthropy. Joined by featured speakers Matt Nash, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Client Experience at Fidelity Charitable and Debbie Wilkerson, President and CEO of the…
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In September, JB+A Client Partner Challenge Aspen participated in the Interski 2015 World Congress of Snowsports held in Ushuaia, Argentina. Challenge Aspen co-founder and CEO Houston Cowan delivered the opening keynote speech. Held every four years on a different continent, this year's Congress was attended by more than 850 delegates from approximately 32 countries, ranging from Russia to South Korea.…
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JB+A is pleased to announce that, following a nationwide search conducted by our firm, Mr. Jeffrey W. Beckman has been appointed as the Divisional Executive Director of Development for The Salvation Army’s Western Division headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Mr. Beckman has been a professional fundraiser for 20 years, having most recently served as the Senior Vice President for Resource Development…
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Judy Keller, JB+A Executive Vice President, recently presented during the 2015 Assistance League National Conference in San Diego: "Celebrate the Past - Embrace the Future - Reflect and Revitalize". The Assistance League National Conference provides the opportunity for chapter members from around the country to gather for networking and educational development. Judy joined Libby Blair and Pat Reinier, two members of the…
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JB+A is excited to celebrate the fundraising success of its client partner, Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO), who recently received a $1.5 million gift from an anonymous donor to support its planned Training for Life Campus. This donation represents the largest single cash gift received to date for the campaign. The Training for Life Campus will occupy 16.5 acres in Jefferson…
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