For the past two month Gardner & Associates principals have worked with a photographer, John Baker, our web designer, Jeannette Balleza Collins and our graphic designer, Corrinnia Briggs to update and streamline the website. We hope that you find this new...
New www.whygardner.com website Check out our new Gardner website. You will see that we have added associates and services. Gardner & Associates continues to grow our support for our clients. We would appreciate your reaction to the update. Is...
As we close 2013 Paul Gardner, Fred Hueston and Walt Eilers are thankful for our blessings and looking forward to an exceptional 2014. We are thankful that: We have a full slate of six exceptional clients who work hard,...
Gardner and Associates is urging its clients to inform their donors, members and prospects of the extension of the IRA rollover. Please use this example from York College as a model. Put it on your website with your giving...
Paul Gardner, Fred Hueston and Walt Eilers are thankful for three blessings: 1. We have added the expertise of Fred to our team and for him to have partners who work well together. 2. We have now...
Have you heard of IdealWare? If you have yet not heard of IdealWare, take a few minutes today to visit its website, www.idealware.org. This Portland, Maine not-for-profit specializes in researching, reporting and then training NPOs in using technology. It...
The March/April issue of Advancing Philanthropy features a summary of the Late Fall 2011 Nonprofit Fundraising Study. That study reported that in addition to increases in demand, NPOs of all sizes anticipate starting 2012 with reduced revenue, including: •...
NPO Organizational Considerations As Gardner & Associates looks at 2012 we see a number of bright spots. There are challenges facing NPOs, but the economy is beginning to improve and donors are showing signs of increasing their support. To...
Make Charitable Donations From Your IRA Congress restored the provision that allows seniors to make up to $100,000 in charitable cash donations directly out of your IRA for 2011 – if you’ll be age 70 or older by year-end....
Good News: A Positive Giving Direction The September-October edition of Advancing Philanthropy’s headline reads, “2010 Charitable Giving Rebounds Slightly.” Americans continue to be generous! Findings in recent Gardner & Associates projects and studies reflect these headlines that in spite...
Linda Lysakowski, President of Capital Ventures (www.cvfundraising.com), presented an enlightening session in the August AFP webinar. Her topic was how to engage the business community in local philanthropy. From her presentation I took away five helpful insights: 1. Begin your relationship...
The recent enactment of the debt ceiling expansion and the creation of the “Super Committee” could have a galvanizing impact on NPOs and their roles. It is important to keep informed and to be engaged. Gardner & Associates recommends...
Use the 2010 Tax Extension As Part of Your NPO’s Giving Plan Paul and I recently researched the philanthropic impact of the recent tax extension. There is great news for NPOs in this legislation! In our review we believe...
ARKANSAS COALITION FOR EXCELLENCE Gardner & Associates recommend that Arkansas NPOs join the Arkansas Coalition for Excellence (ACE). It is an excellent resource for research, networking and training. We find the monthly ACE newsletter and weekly updates informative on...
We like being at the heart of change… People frequently ask, “Why are you (Paul and Walt) always so positive, energetic and excited?” Simply, we are doing exactly what we want and like to do. We are at the...