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Client Spotlight: Youth Guidance Kansas City

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Byrne Pelofsky + Associates is thrilled to announce our partnership with Youth Guidance Kansas City, an organization dedicated to empowering students to overcome obstacles and succeed both in school and in life. With a mission centered on creating school-based programs that support children’s academic and personal growth, Youth Guidance fosters environments where young people can realize their full potential. Founded…
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Kansas City Autism Training Center Awarded $800,000 From Jackson County Children’s Services Fund

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Kansas City Autism Training Center has secured a substantial $804,260 grant from the Jackson County Children’s Services Fund. This transformative funding, provided over a two-year period, will be dedicated to covering treatment costs often not supported by insurance, allowing Kansas City Autism Training Center to expand its impact for families navigating autism spectrum disorder. With this funding, Kansas City Autism…
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4 Tips for Successful Nonprofit Performance Reviews

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In nonprofit work, every team member’s efforts directly impact your mission and your ability to serve your beneficiaries, whether they’re in charge of planning your organization’s events or overseeing your development initiatives.  Conducting regular performance reviews allows you to check in with each of your employees and evaluate how well-aligned they are with your organizational goals. A performance review is…
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Fundraising Software: Essential Features To Prioritize

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By Guest Author: John Killoran, Clover Leaf Solutions* Your fundraising software is central to everything that your organization does and aims to accomplish. That’s why it’s crucial to make a worthwhile investment in a solution that meets your unique needs and helps you do mission-critical work.  To make sure you pick the right software for your organization, we’ve compiled a…
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Beyond Planned Giving: 3 Ways Your Donors Can Leave a Legacy

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Planned giving is an impactful, accessible way for donors to leave a sizeable future gift to your nonprofit without dipping into their current funds. However, bequests and other types of planned gifts aren’t ideal for everyone. What if a donor wants to leave a legacy that they can see begin during their lifetime? That’s where this guide comes in. We’ll…
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Inclusion Connections Visits with Kansas Senator Jerry Moran

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Lisa Pelofsky, Co-Founder and CEO of Byrne Pelofsky, recently met with Debbie Horn, Executive Director of Inclusion Connections, to discuss their nonprofit's impactful work with United States Senator for Kansas, Jerry Moran. This meeting emphasized the critical role Inclusion Connections plays in providing employment training and placement for individuals with intellectual disabilities in Olathe, Kansas. During the meeting, Lisa and…
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Client Spotlight: Flying Truss, LLC’s Rock Island Bridge

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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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Your Nonprofit Website: 4 Tips for Boosting Conversions

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  Your website is the first place most supporters will look when they want to learn more about your events, programs, and cause. However, your site isn’t just a marketing and education tool—it’s also the hub of your organization’s digital fundraising strategy.  A well-designed website with an accessible, engaging donation page inspires supporters to give and makes it easy to…
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How to Boost Donor Loyalty with Your Email Campaigns: 4 Tips

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While marketing trends are always changing, it’s clear that the more traditional techniques—such as email marketing— are alive and well. In fact, 77% of marketers claim their email engagement has increased over the past year, indicating that email marketing isn’t going anywhere. The key to effective email marketing is connecting with donors as individuals, optimizing your content, and making your…
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Nonprofit Performance Reviews: 4 Best Practices

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Performance reviews in both nonprofit and for-profit sectors serve as a tool in which managers and their employees, and other key stakeholders can evaluate work performance. They help identify strengths and weaknesses, offer constructive feedback for skill development, and assist with individual goal setting in relation to department and organizational goals.    Nonprofit performance reviews are generally and more specifically focused…
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