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Tag: Jericho Road Pasadena
How Much Do Americans Give?
During this time of giving, I wondered how much Americans give each year. Charity Navigator gave a great synopsis of the Giving USA 2018 (using 2017 stats) report, citing the following: $410.02 billion were given…
Giving Thanks and Giving Tuesday
I recently read “365 Thank Yous” by John Kralik, who happens to be a local author. The book was lovely and inspiring: a simple story of how expressing thanks transformed his life. On this Giving…
Happy Thanksgiving!
Jericho Road Pasadena will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. Beth and Melanie are very thankful for the many wonderful volunteers, nonprofit partners and donors that we work with you. THANK YOU!
JRP is Hiring!
JRP is seeking a part-time Program Assistant GENERAL PURPOSE Under general supervision from the Executive Director, performs routine to complex administrative and program implementation support for Jericho Road Pasadena (JRP); creates and maintains documents, marketing materials,…
Nonprofit Strong
Have you considered serving on a nonprofit board? JRP offers a quarterly board development series, which is great for people who would like to join a board, people already serving on a board, or nonprofit…
Thank You, JRP Volunteers!
JRP volunteers enjoyed a tour of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday, led by fantastic docent Mary Alice Wollam. Thank you to the many wonderful volunteers who make JRP’s model of pro bono consultant…
Success for Old Mill Foundation
Sometimes, if lucky, you get more than you ask for. Or, in the case of San Marino’s Old Mill Foundation, who originally reached out to Jericho Road for help with new job descriptions, you get…
Board Collaboration Creates Huge Impact
Los Angeles County Chicano Employees Association offers legal representation to LA County employees who are covered by a Union or not represented. Seeking to provide updated board training and structure for their current board members…
Remembering JRP Founder John Blue
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of JRP founder John Blue. We will miss his insights, his wit and his kindness. Below is our newsletter article about him from May 2018.…
Should I get this excited whenever we receive a donation?
I’m always so touched and grateful for people’s generosity. Our fiscal year starts July 1, when I zero out the fundraising thermometer, which often sits sad and empty through the summer. But we just received…
Be All You Can Be
Serving on a nonprofit board benefits the community and builds leadership skills and community connections. Have you ever considered serving on a nonprofit board? If so, you are invited to JRP’s Effective Board quarterly workshop…