Heather Ehlert Chief Operating Officer Social media + celebration = global giving = #GivingTuesday. In 2017, #GivingTuesday raised more than $300 million online through 2.5 million gifts in more than 150 countries around the world. And for the seventh year in a row, Lamar Advertising is collaborating with JB+A to support this global day of giving, by generously providing pro bono…
Read More
JB+A is excited to profile its Client Partner Open Spaces – a unique public-philanthropic partnership that will strengthen Kansas City’s presence in the arts and culture landscape. Open Spaces is a contemporary arts exhibition showcasing the work of leading national and international artists as well as local talent from our diverse visual and performing arts community. Conceived as a recurring…
Read More
Dr. Patrick Rooney Executive Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Professor of Economics and Philanthropic Studies at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy On June 15, JB+A welcomed Dr. Patrick Rooney, Executive Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Professor of Economics and Philanthropic Studies at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, back to Kansas City for…
Read More
“It is a pleasure to welcome Jennifer Studebaker to the JB+A team. Jennifer brings valuable nonprofit and interpersonal communications experience and understands client needs. From day one, the JB+A team and our clients have felt the positive impact of her enthusiasm and commitment to client success.” - Jeffrey Byrne, President + CEO Jennifer Studebaker, Coordinator of Administration + Consulting Jennifer joined…
Read More
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disease (passed from an affected parent to their child) causing uncontrolled growth of cysts in the kidney eventually leading to kidney failure. It affects all racial and ethnic groups equally. JB+A Client PKD Foundation, based in Kansas City, Missouri, is the only organization in the United States solely dedicated to finding treatments and a cure…
Read More
Giving USA 2018: Americans gave $410.02 billion to charity in 2017, crossing the $400 billion mark for the first time Stock market, economic conditions helped drive solid growth in contributions across the board Powered by a booming stock market and a strong economy, charitable giving by American individuals, bequests, foundations and corporations to U.S. charities surged to an estimated $410.02 billion…
Read More
Giving USA 2018: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2017 is coming 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 annual 501(c)Success National Speaker Series. No other source provides the context for annual giving like Giving USA. The insight and information…
Read More
Jeffrey D. Byrne President + CEO We’re approaching that most wonderful time of the year: Giving USA 2018: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2017 is on the horizon. We're ready to welcome Dr. Patrick Rooney back to Kansas City as he gives us that coveted first look at giving data for 2017 and provides critical observations and interpretations…
Read More
I am pleased to share Heather Ehlert recently undertook the role of Chief Operating Officer. In her time with JB+A, Heather has provided nonprofits a mature, working confidence and thorough knowledge when responding to their needs. Passionate and pragmatic, Heather is a perfectionist, driven by her dedication to JB+A’s mission: committed to nonprofit success. It’s a joy to announce Heather…
Read More
Editor’s Note: JB+A is proud to share this special piece with you, which showcases former JB+A Consultant and current colleague and friend, Bill Sellers. Bill is President of Journey Through Hallowed Ground, a nonprofit partnership that promotes and supports civic engagement through history education, economic development through heritage tourism and the preservation of cultural landscapes in a 180-mile corridor from…
Read More
