While fully virtual strategies were sustainable at the peak of the pandemic, they’re not optimal for organizations that prefer connecting with supporters in person. With vaccines widely available, it’s becoming safer to meet face-to-face, which has organizations everywhere returning to in-person operations. While you’ve likely considered what the hybrid model looks like for your fundraising efforts, what about how it…
Read More
As a nonprofit professional, you know that your donors are some of the most important people. After all, without their support and funding, your organization would not be able to achieve what it has for your mission. That’s why engaging donors and nurturing those relationships are so important. When fundraisers talk about donor engagement strategies, they’re likely referring to donor…
Read More
By Jeffrey D. Byrne Co-Founder + CEO How many of us wish there were more hours in the day to focus on our major giving program and donors? Some of us may be one-man teams, but even those of us lucky enough to work in a fully-staffed, robust development office wish we had more time to reach out to more…
Read More
University of Central Missouri Secures Oliphant Trust Funding for Historic Hendricks Hall Renovation
Byrne Pelofsky is delighted to report that our client, University of Central Missouri (UCM), recently received a $100,000 gift from the Robert E. Oliphant Charitable Foundation Trust to support their capital campaign to restore and revitalize UCM’s iconic Hendricks Hall. James W. Pollard, Co-Trustee & UCM alum (left) presented the gift to Courtney Goddard, UCM Vice President of Advancement (right),…
Read More
Lisa Pelofsky recently spoke at a Community Conversations session hosted by Aim4Peace Violence Prevention Program. Aim4Peace’s Community Conversations is part of a series of workshops aiming to enhance the work of community leaders in Kansas City and empower the community to create safer and healthier neighborhoods. The workshops are facilitated by community partners who are leading experts on the topic.…
Read More
Byrne Pelofsky is delighted to announce that our client, Swope Health, was awarded a $1,400,000 challenge grant from the J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation towards the construction of their state-of-the-art PACE KC Adult Wellness Center. Together with new programming for the elderly, PACE KC (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), will provide a unique continuum of care and services…
Read More
It’s time to eat! Whether you dine-in or carry out, this is the week to support your favorite family-owned restaurant as it’s Restaurant Week in KC. It’s also a great way to try a new venue. Twenty three of the 200 participating businesses are new to the event. This year’s benefactor is a Byrne Pelofsky client and friend, Guadalupe Centers. …
Read More
Members of the Byrne Pelofsky team were honored to participate in Congregation Beth Shalom’s groundbreaking ceremony on November 21 for their new sacred space for worship. Byrne Pelofsky was engaged to design and implement the $15,000,000 development project and campaign. Together with the Congregation Beth Shalom Steering committee and a generous matching grant, the funds were secured. Ellen Kort, Senior…
Read More
Lori Kodanaz, Head of Office Operations Lori heads our office operations providing writing, editing and collaborative support across all projects. She has an extensive business background as an executive account representative with IBM, overseeing complex integration projects. In addition, she provides expertise in Event Management and Marketing. She is passionate about client relationships, client satisfaction and mutual respect. Lori was…
Read More
Byrne Pelofsky is partnering with Kansas City Kansas Community College and other strategic partner-organizations on a $70,000,000 capital campaign to build the KCK Community, Education, Health & Wellness Center (KCKCEHW) - a new educational complex in downtown Kansas City, Kansas. The partner-organizations include Swope Health, Wyandot Behavioral Health Network, the YMCA of Greater Kansas City, CommunityAmerica Credit Union and Kansas…
Read More
