“Why Don’t Board Members Do What They Are Supposed To Do?”
Posted by JBA in Boards & Leadership, Campaign Planning & Management, Workshops & Learning Opportunities on March 14th, 2011
Gary Rick and Jeffrey Byrne of JB&A will be facilitating a FREE workshop for nonprofit executive staff and their board members in Erie, PA on Monday, April 11th from 9 – 11:30 am at the Bel-Aire Clarion Conference Center, 2800 West 8th St., Erie. It is hosted by the Erie Nonprofit Partnership.
The topic is one of the comments often heard in relation to nonprofit fundraising. Before we lay blame for our fundraising shortfalls, we will review organizational best practices and some real-life positive strategies and examples in engaging board members. One of the unique features of this workshop is a panel discussion featuring three local nonprofit directors, each accompanied by a member of their Board. The focus of this workshop is on sharing best practices in creating a path to take unengaged board members and move them from a fear of fundraising to an enthusiasm for your case for support. You will learn that fundraising is not just about the money! The workshop is targeted for Executive Directors, CEOs, Development Directors and Board Chairs or other Board Leaders.
Article on NPR Regarding Proposed Changes in Charitable Deductions
Posted by JBA in Legal, Legislative & Tax on March 3rd, 2011
I am passing along this article, which was brought to my attention by another fundraising consultant in our firm. The story, written by Elizabeth Blair, appeared February 17, 2011 on the NPR iPhone Application. Charitable Deduction Limit: Bad For Art Nonprofits?
As professional fundraising consultants it is important for us to stay ahead of the curve so we can assist our clients in helping to assess the fundraising environment. Our firm’s involvement as a member of the Giving Institute helps provide additional value to our clients. We feel that it is important for nonprofit leaders to realize the significance of this legislation, so they can meet and voice their opinons with their local representatives of Congress. . In an effort to reduce the deficit, President Obama hopes to limit the charitable deduction for the top income bracket. That is, wealthy donors who itemize would not be able to deduct as much from their income to owe less in taxes. Charities — which are already hurting from the economic downturn — are worried this will discourage potential donors.
Research Results of Online Donor Behavior
Posted by JBA in Events, Workshops & Learning Opportunities on February 23rd, 2011
Last week I participated in a webinar by FirstGiving, an online fundraising firm. It was well done and very imformative. I learned a great deal that I did not know about online giving. The results of their research conducted over the last three years, surprised me. We all know that online donations is the fastest growing category of philanthropic giving. The company’s newsletter First Giving Insights features a great article: Understanding Donor Behavior: Seven Key Takeaways from Landmark FirstGiving study. I encourage you to read the article. I think you will find it informative as I did.
Is Your Organization Ready for Planned Giving?
Posted by JBA in Planned Giving on February 17th, 2011
Something Nonprofit Organizations Need to Know
Posted by JBA in Legal, Legislative & Tax, Major Gift Solicitation on February 15th, 2011
The Chronicle on Philanthropy yesterday, featured an article titled, Budget Plan Brings Big Changes to Tax Incentives for Donors. President Obama is proposing to sharply limit the value of charitable tax breaks for wealthier individuals for the fiscal year 2012. ”For too long we have tolerated a tax system that’s a complex, inefficient, and loophole-riddled mess,” President Obama wrote. I believe it is important for all nonprofit leaders to read this document, as legislation could significantly impact any major gift effort.