Fundraising Blog

The Powerball Winner: Sharing in Good Fortune

JBA — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:23:42 +0000

By Jennifer Furla Executive Vice President Recently, a convenience store customer in Minnesota won the Powerball – at $229 million. While the lucky winner had not yet revealed himself, accompanying the story was the ubiquitous security cam picture of the transaction that suggests it was a 30-something male. The winner has one year to present [...]

The Time is Ripe: Clean Off The Shelf And Start Planning For Your Senior Living Community

JBA — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:54:04 +0000

By Jean G. Bacon Partner 3B Fund Development Group Following more than two years of fear, paralysis and “tread water” management, senior living communities may once again be in the position to dip their toes into the development waters. It may need to be done gingerly, and most certainly will require courage on the part [...]

When You Have the Chance, Make Each Throw Count

JBA — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:46:48 +0000

Make each throw count. That was the tribute and the message my friend wanted to impart. The nave was packed with friends, family, former law partners, classmates of the couple’s three incredible children. An extraordinary person, one said, who believed in an ordinary life well lived. School had just let out for the holidays and [...]

Obesity Rates Continue To Rise, Opportunity for Collaborations?

JBA — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:15:46 +0000

For those nonprofit organizations who deal with adult and childhood obesity the negative societal trend continues to expand. This article “Obesity Rate Up in PA” in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette today shows the current data for Pennsylvania which mirrors the rest of the nation. More and more people through all walks of life are realizing [...]

“Why Don’t Board Members Do What They Are Supposed To Do?”

JBA — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:04:41 +0000

In May and June of this year, I facilitated a webinar nationally, titled “Why Don’t Board Members Do What They Are Supposed To Do?” The webinar topic turned out to be very popular and relevant. I am including the link to the recording (voice and power point together). If you were not one of the [...]