History

For 15 years, Johnson, Grossnickle and Associates (JGA) has empowered not-for-profit organizations to make the world a better place through philanthropy.

Founded in 1994 as a partnership between Don Johnson and Ted Grossnickle, JGA began in a small office in Franklin, Indiana, and initially provided counsel for six organizations. Since then, the firm has grown rapidly in terms of clients, staff, and reputation. Our clients, while diverse, have primarily represented independent and private schools and colleges, arts and cultural organizations, and large social service organizations.

JGA has served more than 150 clients, celebrating many long-term, multi-year relationships with many of them. We have partnered with several organizations as they have moved through the fundraising cycle – often beginning with a philanthropic assessment or development audit, through a feasibility study and subsequent campaign counsel, and finally through a post-campaign assessment.

JGA truly believes in teamwork and transparency, and it is not only evident in the work we do for clients, but also in how we run the firm. In 2002, JGA expanded ownership through an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), which transferred part of the ownership of firm to most of the firms’ associates. This means that each JGA team member has a personal stake in the firm’s success.

In early 2005, the firm relocated to Greenwood, Indiana, and in the summer of 2008, expanded those offices once again to make room for a growing staff, which now includes a team of 11, including six senior consultants.

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