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Participate in the NRC Summer Survey

By All Posts, Current Events/News, The Giving Institute No Comments
The deadline to participate in the survey is Wednesday, August 19.  Thank you for taking 15 minutes to answer these questions. Your feedback will provide unique insights into fundraising practice, to help your organization and others.   As a member of The Giving Institute, JB+A is a proud partner of the Nonprofit Research Collaborative (NRC), which studies trends in fundraising twice…
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JB+A Client Partner Leavenworth County Humane Society Gains Conditional Use Permit

By All Posts, Byrne Pelofsky Client Fundraising Success, Current Events/News No Comments
The Lansing City Council unanimously voted on August 6th to approve the Conditional Use Permit to allow Leavenworth County Humane Society (LCHS) to build and operate a “no kill” pet animal shelter in the Lansing Business Center. LCHS is the only organization working to build and operate a no-kill pet animal shelter to serve all Leavenworth County residents. The organization will…
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Jeffrey Byrne Elected Chair of The Giving Institute

By All Posts, Current Events/News, Giving USA, The Giving Institute No Comments
Represents National Consultant Thought Leaders in Philanthropy The JB+A Team is proud to announce Jeffrey D. Byrne, firm President + CEO, has been elected to Chair of the Board of Directors of The Giving Institute. The Giving Institute is designed to help elevate the fundraising consulting and nonprofit services industry and enhance the philanthropic sector. JB+A is the only Kansas…
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JB+A’s John Marshall at the Mid America Planned Giving Council’s 20th Annual Building Blocks Planned Giving Conference

By All Posts, Organizational + Personal Development, Planned Giving, Special Events No Comments
Friday, August 14: Be sure to attend the Conference and catch John's session The Charitable Gift Annuity: What?...Who?...Why? John will share a comprehensive presentation focusing on the benefits of a CGA to the donor, beneficiary(ies) and the charity the types of CGA's the tax benefits determining the payment rates review of two CGA illustrations Register Now
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Utilizing the Giving USA Annual Report

By All Posts, Fundraising, Giving USA, Insights, News You Can Use, Stewardship No Comments
At JB+A, we encourage nonprofits to utilize Giving USA to improve their fundraising efforts. Discover the ways nonprofits can use Giving USA every year and cumulatively to improve their development efforts Understand the factors impacting philanthropy in general and by subsector Benchmark their own fundraising performance against national averages, helping them plan future fundraising strategies Educate Board members, volunteers, donors…
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501(c) Success National Speaker Series: First Look Giving USA 2015

By All Posts, Fundraising, Giving USA, Insights, News You Can Use, Special Events, Stewardship No Comments
Editor's Note: On the morning of June 25, more than 180 individuals from the nonprofit sector gathered at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Conference Center for the 501(c) Success National Speaker Series: First Look Giving USA 2015. The event was co-sponsored by Jeffrey Byrne + Associates, U.S Trust and Nonprofit Connect, and marked 10 years of the Giving USA program…
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JB+A Client Partner Challenge Aspen Receives Coveted Charity Navigator 4-Star Rating

By All Posts, Byrne Pelofsky Client Fundraising Success, Fiscal Management No Comments
JB+A is proud to announce its client partner, Challenge Aspen, has received a 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, America's premier charity evaluator.  Challenge Aspen received this 4-Star Rating for its sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency. Congratulations, Challenge Aspen! Making possibilities for people with disabilities, Challenge Aspen empowers children, adults and families living with cognitive or physical…
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JB+A Client Partner Horizon Academy Surpasses Campaign Goal

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JB+A is proud to announce its client partner, Horizon Academy, has recently surpassed its Rays of Success campaign goal of $1.5 million! Because of the generosity of its gracious donors, Horizon Academy raised $1.59 million dollars for student scholarships, teacher training and programs and facility renovations. Congratulations Horizon Academy!  Dedicated parents concerned about the progress of their children in traditional…
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Giving USA 2015: An Estimated $358.38 Billion to Charity in 2014

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Giving USA 2015:  An Estimated $358.38 Billion to Charity in 2014 Fifth Straight Year of Growth Highest Total in Report's 60-year History Generous Giving Continues from American Individuals, Foundations, Estates, Corporations Click here to see how nonprofits can utilize Giving USA to improve their fundraising. Americans donated an estimated $358.38 billion to charity in 2014, surpassing the pre-recession benchmark year…
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