On January 1, 2025, Byrne Pelofsky + Associates and Social Impact Advisors officially merged to form BPS Philanthropic Advisors, combining their strengths to provide unparalleled support to nonprofits nationwide. This milestone reinforces our shared commitment to building pathways to nonprofit success. With offices in Colorado and Missouri, BPS Philanthropic Advisors unites the expertise of founders Jeffrey Byrne, Lisa Pelofsky, and…
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At Byrne Pelofsky + Associates, we are thrilled to announce our partnership with Flying Truss, LLC, as we support their goal to rejuvenate a historic Kansas City landmark—the Rock Island Bridge. This visionary project not only seeks to preserve a significant piece of architectural heritage but also aims to transform it into the world’s first destination landmark bridge, promoting community…
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We are thrilled to introduce our newest client, The Sewing Labs, to the community of Byrne Pelofsky + Associates. This partnership underscores our commitment to supporting transformative organizations that empower individuals and enrich communities through innovative solutions. Mission and Vision The Sewing Labs operates under a powerful guiding statement: "An inclusive and welcoming community teaching the legacy of sewing for…
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As your nonprofit grows, your technology must grow along with it. Just like you might bring on new staff members to handle your increased tasks, you must also consider whether it’s time to invest in new technology solutions that will streamline your operations. One of your most essential technology tools is your nonprofit CRM, also known as a donor management…
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Byrne Pelofsky would like to congratulate Karen Dolt, Chief Executive Officer of Northland Health Care Access and Byrne Pelofsky client, as a Kansas City Community Champion as part of 816 Day. This annual celebration takes place on August 16 (8/16) and is a nod to Kansas City’s 816 telephone area code. It was established in 2018 by then-mayor Sly James.…
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Despite inflation rates reaching a 40-year high, giving to nonprofits in the United States in 2022 reached nearly $5 Billion, according to Dr. Una Osili, Associate Dean for Research and International Programs at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Dr. Osili presented Giving USA 2023: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2022 to a full auditorium…
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Byrne Pelofsky is delighted to welcome Frank Thompson to our team. Frank will be providing special expertise in the area of public health to address a variety of different client needs. Frank E. Thompson Of Counsel Frank has over three decades of experience in program administration and coordination in the nonprofit, healthcare and government sectors. Prior to joining Byrne Pelofsky,…
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Byrne Pelofsky and friends were live and in-person at the 38th Annual Nonprofit Connect Awards Celebration held on May 18 at the Muehlebach Tower at the Kansas City Marriott. Many deserving honorees received awards. Our own Jeffrey Byrne received the Nonprofit Professional of the Year award in 1998. This year’s recipient was Humaira Mirza, a leader of legal programming at Newhouse…
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Byrne Pelofsky + Associates is proud to host interns from the Entrepreneurship KC program for their Summer 2021 program. Entrepreneurship KC is an initiative to create the next generation of entrepreneurs by providing scaffolded immersive entrepreneurial experiences to area students from surrounding high schools. Their vision is to create and develop the next generation of entrepreneurs by supporting educators and…
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Having engaged in searches to fill strategic positions for our clients, Jeffrey Byrne + Associates is pleased to announce the placement of the following fundraising professionals: Stephanie Sullens has been hired to serve as the Chief Advancement Officer for the Kansas City-based Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation Alexa Sorensen has been hired to serve as Director of Development at the Covenant…
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