NEWS

SPRING 2008

New Senior Consultant to Join JGA
JGA is pleased to announce that Dan Schipp will join the firm as a senior consultant on August 1, 2008. Dan brings more than 25 years of advancement experience to the JGA team. He currently serves as vice president of institutional advancement at Saint Meinrad Archabbey and School of Theology in Saint Meinrad, Indiana.

Angela White speaks at AFP Luncheon Series
The Lafayette Region of the Indiana Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals welcomed Angela White to their April 3 luncheon where Angela spoke to the group about sustaining annual giving for today and tomorrow.

Kris Kindelsperger speaks to the Indiana Grantmakers Alliance
Kris Kindelsperger presented, "Strategies for Operational Sustainability" to the Indiana Grantmakers Alliance on April 10 in Indianapolis.

Ted Grossnickle and Kris Kindelsperger participate in the Cincinnati Fundraising Conference
Ted Grossnickle and Kris Kindelsperger participated in a panel discussion on the basics of capital campaigns at the Cincinnati Fundraising Conference on April 30.

WINTER 2007-08

JGA helps sponsor CIC Institute again in 2008
As we have for the past two years, JGA sponsored the awards reception of the Council of Independent Colleges Presidents Institute. The conference was held on January 4-7, 2008, in Marco Island, Florida.

FALL 2007

Ted Grossnickle chairs IUCOP special task force, speaks at various meetings
Ted Grossnickle, Chairman and CEO of JGA, was asked to chair a task force for the Indiana University Center on Philanthropy that focused on campaign readiness. The task force met 4-5 times through the summer and early fall of 2007.

On September 14th, Ted Grossnickle spoke at a two-day retreat for the Indiana University Foundation. Attendees included chancellors, vice chancellors, and top volunteers from IU's regional campuses. He focused on fundraising concepts within the context of a regional campus.

In addition, Ted facilitated a board of directors' retreat discussion on October 23rd at Jameson Camp.

Meg Gammage-Tucker speaks to association, SPEA class
On September 11, 2007, Meg Gammage-Tucker co-presented to the Kentucky Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, Inc. with J. Scott Judy of Masonic Homes of Kentucky, a JGA client. The two spoke on the topic of starting a capital campaign.

Meg Gammage-Tucker was the guest speaker at a Fund Development class at Indiana University's School of Public and Environmental Affairs on October 8th, 2007. She focused on the topic of capital campaigns in her presentation.

In addition, Meg taught a class through the Association for Fundraising Professionals for those seeking CFRE certification on August 30th, and will also be serving as an AFP mentor to a young development professional throughout the coming year.

SUMMER 2007

Ted Grossnickle speaks at AFP luncheon
The Northeast Indiana Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals welcomed Ted Grossnickle at their August 16th luncheon. Ted spoke on developing a case for support for use in a campaign.

Ernie Vargo to speak at upcoming foundations seminar
On August 24, Ernie Vargo spoke at the Interfraternity Foundations Seminar in Indianapolis. His topic was "How to Identify Prospects."

Ted Grossnickle to chair Campaign Evaluation Committee
Lambda Chi Alpha International Fraternity
With the successful conclusion of a campaign this spring, the Campaign Evaluation Committee for Lambda Chi Alpha will meet in the summer of 2007 to discuss lessons learned and how to approach future campaign efforts, and Grossnickle will lead the meeting as chair. He served on the national board of the fraternity from 1996-2006 and was chairman from 2002-2006.

Ernie Vargo speaks at SAWA conference
The Society of Animal Welfare Administrators (SAWA) held their national conference on June 10-12 in Indianapolis. Ernie Vargo addressed a session focused on donor cultivation and how to identify prospects.

JGA intern returns to Wabash
The JGA team would like to thank Rob Tyree for his work this summer as an intern in Markteing/Communications. Rob is heading back to Wabash College for his senior year.

SPRING 2007

JGA Consultants Plan I-CASE conference
Ted Grossnickle and Angela White planned the Development Track for the I-CASE Conference held on April 13 at Ball State University. Topics covered included: What Went Wrong, What Went Right? [with your campaign]; $0 to $250,000: How to Accelerate Your Major Gift Program; and Developing Connections with Generation Y and Millenials.

Ernie Vargo and Angela White present at AFP Meeting in Indianapolis
Ernie Vargo and Angela White presented at an Indiana AFP breakfast meeting on June 20, 2007, regarding incorporating annual fund and planned giving in a campaign.

New Clients
JGA is pleased to announce that we are working with new clients MIBOR Foundation, Legacy Fund, and Lenior-Rhyne College in North Carolina.

WINTER 2007

Ted Grossnickle speaks at Wabash College; quoted in University Business article
Ted Grossnickle presented a keynote address to a student leaders workshop at Wabash College on January 9, 2007. The topic of his speech was "An Owner's Manual." Also in January, Ted was quoted in University Business Magazine in "Excuse Me, Can You Spare a Million?,"an article on corporate philanthropy. The article describes how corporate philanthropy has changed over the last decade and how a different approach to corporate donors may help to secure the funds needed for your institution. The article can be viewed online at www.universitybusiness.com .

Angela White guest lectures at Butler University
Angela White served as guest lecturer for an Arts Administration class at Butler University on February 26, 2007. She spoke on the topic of campaign planning for arts organizations.

Kris Kindelsperger addresses class at Hanover College
On February 22, 2007, Kris Kindelsperger spoke on "Fund Development for Nonprofits" to a Nonprofit Management class at Hanover College.

JGA sponsors university presidents' conference
For the second year, JGA was a sponsor of the Council for Independent Colleges annual conference for university presidents' "Presidents Institute 2007: The Anticipatory Presidency and the 21st Century Campus." The conference was held from January 4-7, 2007, at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona. In addition to sponsorship, Ted Grossnickle presented along with others in a Workshop on Comprehensive Campaigns on January 7. To find out more about the conference, access: http://www.cic.edu

New Clients
JGA is pleased to announce that we are working with new client Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

FALL 2006

Kris Kindelsperger served on CASE V Selection Committee
CASE V asked Kris Kindelsperger to serve on the selection committee for the CASE V Chief Executive Leadership Award this year. The award recognizes institution heads, presidents, chancellors, system heads, or other campus chief executive officers who serve at CASE institutions for their exemplary work in promoting and supporting education. Recipients were announced at the opening ceremony for the District V conference in Chicago on December 10, 2006.

Meg Gammage-Tucker and Eva Aldrich presented at Franklin College in September
Meg Gammage Tucker and Eva Aldrich presented " Starting a Capital Campaign" at Franklin College on September 5. The program description follows. A capital campaign does more than raise money. Done right, it grows your organization's ability to successfully engage donors now and in the future. But when is the right time to start a capital campaign? What does your organization need to have in place? What should your campaign goal be, and how can you tell if you're likely to be successful in raising significant dollars? While there is no crystal ball for absolutely predicting success, smart organizations take stock of where they are prior to starting a campaign and develop a sound strategy before reaching out to donors. This workshop leads you through the key steps of starting a capital campaign.

SUMMER 2006

JGA to sponsor Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University's 19th Annual Symposium
JGA was pleased to sponsor the Center on Philanthropy's 2006 symposium, "Health and Philanthropy: Leveraging Change." The program, which was held on August 24-25, was focused on philanthropy's role in health in the United States as well as around the world. Sessions included topics such as public policy, funding for research, disaster relief, corporate issues, information technology, and the nursing shortage. For more information, access www.philanthropy.iupui.edu  or call 317.278.8990.

SPRING 2006

2006 International Citizen of the Year Dinner Sponsorship
JGA was a recent sponsor of the 2006 International Citizen of the Year Dinner honoring Randall L. Tobias, U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator. Each year since 1985, the International Center of Indianapolis honors "a foreign-born or Indiana resident who has made an outstanding contribution to Indiana and the world in the fields of business, culture, education, government, medicine, media research, sports, or community service." Formerly President, Chairman, and CEO of Eli Lilly and Company, 2006 recipient Randall L. Tobias has been working to help the U.S. government combat HIV/AIDS since 1993. He was recognized at the dinner on May 15, 2006, at the Westin Hotel in Indianapolis.

Ted Grossnickle and Angela White present at conferences
On April 7, 2006, Ted Grossnickle and Angela White presented at the Annual I-CASE Conference on the topic of " Benchmarks for Development: What to Measure and How to Make Use of Them for Improved Results and Accountability ." The spring conference provided a one-day program for members with relevant and timely topics in advancement for area professionals. I-CASE is affiliated with the national Council for Advancement and Support of Education, based in Washington, D.C. For more information about the I-CASE, access www.i-case.org .

On April 10-11, 2006, Ted Grossnickle and Angela White took on another presentation at the Governor's Conference for Service and Volunteerism in Indianapolis. Their presentation focused on "Empowering Board Members to Speak on Your Behalf." The Governor's Conference is designed to "celebrate, rejuvenate, and inspire" those who use their time and talents to serve others in Indiana.

WINTER 2005

Eugene Tempel: Outlook for 2006
Access the December issue of JGA's electronic newsletter, CommonWork, to read Eugene Tempel's outlook on the upcoming year. The Executive Director of the Indiana University Center on Philanthropy commented on the effects of 2005's natural disasters and the current climate for philanthropy. These views are presented in the context of a brief history of philanthropy in the U.S. http://www.jgacounsel.com/pdfs/1205%20CommonWork.pdf.

Meg Gammage-Tucker speaks at Arts Council
The Bloomington Area Arts Council has asked Meg Gammage-Tucker to present a workshop, "Developing Your Toolkit for a Successful Annual Campaign," at their spring conference on March 23rd.

JGA sponsors Council of Independent Colleges' Presidents Institute Awards Reception
January 4-7, 2006, Naples, Florida
JGA was pleased to co-sponsor the Awards Reception at the recent Council of Independent Colleges' Presidents Institute. The annual gathering of independent college presidents addressed key challenges faced by college presidents today and into the future. The Council celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2006. To find out more, access: http://www.cic.edu

CASE V Conference, December 10-13, 2005, Chicago, Illinois
JGA was pleased to sponsor the Development Track at CASE V conference this year. Kris Kindelsperger presented "The Challenges of Managing Staff, Volunteers, and the President in a Capital Campaign Mode" with Cameron McGuire, Vice President for University Advancement, Butler University, and Kathryn G. Betley, University Trustee and Vice Chair, ButlerRising Campaign, Butler University, on Tuesday, December 13. They addressed the significant management challenges to the development office and the university brought on by a capital campaign and how staff, the Campaign Cabinet, and the President can use a development audit, campaign feasibility study, and other tools to plan and execute a successful campaign. In addition, Ted Grossnickle served on a panel with Mark Jones, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at St. Norbert College, and Jane Mathison, Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Oberlin College that addressed "Working Strategically with your Board," on Sunday, December 11.

For more information on the CASE V conference, access their web site at: http://www.casev.org/conference/2005/index.cfm.

Ernie Vargo interviewed for article on family giving
The November 21 issue of the Indianapolis Business Journal's article on passing down philanthropic habits to the next generation includes comments from Ernie Vargo of JGA. The article, "Rallying around Charity" describes the notion of educating children and youth on the value of giving--in the context of the Van Riper Woodard Family Foundation charity road rally. Woodard explains that he gets involved in the charities they support--along with their entire family. Vargo talked about the fact that giving is not "automatic" today; that it must be taught and experienced at home.

FALL 2005

Indiana Grantmakers Alliance conference a success
The Indiana Grantmaker's Alliance Fall Conference was held on November 3, 2005. The conference, "Grantmaking: History in the Making," was held at the Indianapolis Marriott North at Kestone and the Crossing. In a new format this year, a Grantmakers/Grantseekers Symposium was held on Thursday, November 3rd, followed by a reception and dinner featuring Ms. Ruby Bridges.  For more information, access www.indianagrantmakers.org.

Ted Grossnickle speaking at meetings
On October 15th, Ted Grossnickle led discussion at Hanover College's Board of Trustees meeting on Board Member Roles and Responsibilities. Ted was also the featured presenter at the Leadership Johnson County Fundraising and Fellowship Seminar on October 18th. His topic was fundraising for community leadership programs.

JGA presented at Cincinnati AFP Conference
Ted Grossnickle and Angela White presented "Plotting Your Course as Development Professionals" at the Greater Cincinnati AFP One Day Conference, "Charting Your Course," on September 22, 2005, at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. The day included twelve educational presentations with roundtable discussions following. Access www.afpcincinnati.org for more information on the conference.

Indiana Fund Raising Day, October 6, 2005
JGA was proud to sponsor Bernard Ross, Director of The Management Centre in London, as keynote speaker for Indiana Fund Raising Day. Mr. Ross is an expert in strategic thinking, organizational change, and personal effectiveness. He kicked off the conference with his address at 8:00 a.m. and spoke during two afternoon sessions as well. The conference was held at University Place Conference Center and Hotel in Indianapolis.

Ernie Vargo and Angela White presented at Indiana Fund Raising Day on October 6. Ernie's topic was "Board and Staff Roles and Responsibilities," which examined how board and staff members can work together to create and maintain a well-functioning organization. Angela discussed "How to Improve Your Accountability," covering effective ways to improve your organization's accountability, including roles for board and staff.

SUMMER 2005

Center on Philanthropy symposium sponsorship
JGA was pleased to be a sponsor of The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University's 18th Annual Symposium, "Women and Philanthropy: Gaining Momentum," held August 25-26, 2005. JGA has sponsored previous symposiums, and Ted Grossnickle serves on the IUCOP board. JGA is proud to be working with Women's Fund of Central Indiana and is sponsoring this event in honor of Women's Fund.

JGA consultants accept board positions
Angela White recently became a board member for NPower Indiana, a nonprofit organization serving as a "technology advisor, facilitator, and service provider to nonprofits" in Marion County and surrounding counties in central Indiana. NPower helps nonprofit groups to affordably solve technology problems and provides access to products and services, with the goal of achieving self-sufficiency in technology.

Meg Gammage-Tucker recently joined the board of Central Indiana Land Trust Inc. (CILTI), a nonprofit corporation created to “protect natural spaces in the face of increasing urban sprawl.”  Founded in 1990, CILTI works with communities and landowners to protect their land and educate the public on the importance of proper management and care of our environment.

Eva Aldrich has been named to the inaugural board of Johnson County Habitat for Humanity, a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit organization that builds or refurbishes homes for families in need all over the world.

SPRING 2005

JGA intern finshes work
Betsy Hummel, a senior at Franklin College, completed an internship position with Johnson, Grossnickle and Associates, Inc., in May. Betsy assisted with JGA's marketing and communication efforts this sprint and graduated with a degree in Journalism.

Ernie Vargo and Angela White presented at GIFT annual spring conference
"Strategically Developing Resources" was the topic for the upcoming Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT) conference on April 25 and 26, 2005, offered in conjunction with the Indiana Grantmakers Alliance. Ernie and Angela presented "That Is Why We Hired You; What the Board Can and Cannot Expect from Their Development Director or Consultant," on April 25.

Ernie Vargo presented at Arts Alliance Indiana, Inc., conference
On April 1, 2005, Arts Alliance Indiana, Inc., celebrated its 5th Annual Arts Conference titled “Making Meaning II: Creative Journeys in Ourselves, Our Work & Our Communities.” Ernie Vargo presented “Whose Job Is It Anyway; Board vs. Staff Roles and Responsibilities” at the conference. More about this conference can be found at http://www.artsalliancein.org/conference.htm .

Ernie Vargo and Angela White presented at Indiana Youth Services conference
On March 6 and 7, 2005, Indiana Youth Services held a Board Development Conference for the Boards of Directors and Executive Directors for all Youth Service Bureaus in Indiana. Ernie Vargo and Angela White presented two consecutive workshops beginning at 9:00 a.m. on March 7 on the topic of the roles and responsibilities of board vs. management.

Angela White presented at Indiana Association of United Ways conference
Angela White presented "You Can't Handle the Truth! Ten Ways to Improve Your Accountability," on Friday, March 11, 2005, from 10:45-noon, at IAUW's annual conference. The mission of IAUW is to bring United Way organizations together to help the create a successful future. Find out more about the conference at www.iauw.org.

WINTER 2004

JGA is on the move
Johnson, Grossnickle and Associates has relocated to Greenwood, Indiana, effective February 1, 2005. The new office is located in South Park, an office complex off Main Street in Greenwood, near I-65. The new space provides expanded work space and closer proximity to Indianapolis. JGA's new phone number is 317.215.2400; FAX 317.215.2401. Email addresses and mobile numbers will remain the same. The JGA team welcomes you to visit our new offices at 29 South Park Boulevard.

New JGA associate on board
JGA is pleased to announce that Meg Gammage-Tucker, Ph.D., CFRE, has joined JGA as Senior Associate, effective December 15, 2004. She previously served as Director of Advancement for the Indiana Repertory Theatre, Inc.  Gammage-Tucker has been a nonprofit professional for more than 20 years and has held several other professional positions, including director of development and marketing, Pleasant Run, Inc.; director of development and membership, Indianapolis Museum of Art; director of institutional advancement, Indianapolis Zoological Society; and vice president for institutional advancement of the Wilds.  She also recently served as president of The Rhino Trust, an international organization dedicated to funding wildlife conservation, education, and research. JGA is proud to have Meg as a part of our team.

JGA sponsors AFP Foundation Award
Again this year, JGA sponsored the Outstanding Foundation Award at the Philanthropy Awards Dinner, which was held on November 15, 2004, in Indianapolis. The theme for this year's event was "Recognizing Giving Hearts." Guidant Foundation took home the 2004 foundation award. Other award recipients can be found at www.afp-ic.org.

DECEMBER 12-14, 2004

2004 CASE District V Conference
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
Chicago, Illinois

JGA was well represented at the recent CASE V conference. On Sunday, December 12, from 9:00 a.m.-noon, Angela White hosted a pre-conference session called "Leaders in Development: Doing What Is Not in the Job Description," which focused on the leadership skills necessary to be a successful development officer, with an emphasis on personal solicitation. The session included input from four experienced development officers and a facilitated discussion on taking stock of your own leadership skills.

On Monday, December 13, at 11:00 a.m., Ernie Vargo co-presented "Positively Managing the Effects of Bonding on a Capital Campaign," with Joe Emmick, Dean for Advancement at Wabash College, and Jeff Lewis, attorney for Ice Miller in Indianapolis. Attendees learned about the legal and technical aspects of bonding and how some institutions have blended bonding successfully in their campaign programs.

At 3:45 p.m. on Monday, Kris Kindelsperger teamed up with Cameron McGuire, Vice President for University Advancement at Butler University, and Katie Betley, Trustee and Vice Chair of the Campaign Cabinet for Butler, to present "Case Study of a Feasibility Study: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly on the Road to a Successful Campaign." They told the story of a recent feasibility study with an analysis of what went right and what went wrong, along with recommendations for making your study as strong as possible. For more information on these presentations, access http://www.casefive.org/conference/schedule.html.

OCTOBER 14-15, 2004

AFP Indiana Fundraising Day
Beyond the Chicken Dinner
Indianapolis, Indiana

Angela White and John R. Shafer, Director of the Counseling and Health Center and Associate Professor at Franklin College, presented "Team Training for Your Fundraising Staff: High-Impact Results" at Indiana Fundraising Day in October. The session focused on how the team concept is particularly important to an advancement staff and how it can impact relationship-building with donors. Identifying and understanding personality types through the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator was discussed as a way to help team members work together effectively.

SEPTEMBER ISSUE, CASE CURRENTS

Ernie Vargo Named District Faculty Star in CASE CURRENTS

Ernie Vargo was recognized in a recent issue of CASE CURRENTS as a District Faculty Star. CASE recognizes excellent speakers from their district conferences each year, based on participant evaluations. Those scoring highest are named District Faculty Stars in the September issue. Participants rate speakers on such factors as knowledge of subject matter, suitability of content, presentation skills, and quality of handouts.

SEPTEMBER 7-9, 2004

AFP 9th Annual Midwest Conference on Philanthropy
Advancing Philanthropy. Advancing Yourself.
Chicago, Illinois

Ernie Vargo presented "The Privileges and Obligations of Prospect Management" at the AFP regional conference in Chicago. The session concentrated on methods for selecting peer screeners and utilizing the tools necessary to conduct screening sessions for organizations.

AUGUST 26-27, 2004

17th Annual Symposium
Black Philanthropy: Strategies for Building on the Heritage
The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University and
The National Center for Black Philanthropy, Inc.
Indianapolis, Indiana

JGA is proud to be a Bronze Sponsor of the 17th Annual Symposium of The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University in August. This year the Center partnered with The National Center for Black Philanthropy to bring together various experts to provide insight and thoughtful discussion on giving practices and perspectives in the black community. Topics included: historical patterns of black philanthropy; research on giving; faith-based community initiatives; stories of personal philanthropy; and grant maker and fundraiser perspectives on black philanthropy.

JUNE 24, 2004

AFP Cincinnati One-day Conference
Fanning the Flames of Philanthropy
Cincinnati, Ohio

Ernie Vargo and Angela White presented "The Role of the Board in Fund Development" at the Greater Cincinnati AFP regional conference in June.

JUNE 15-17, 2004

The 2004 Indiana Leadership Summit on the Circle
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana Humanities Council

JGA is proud to be a funding partner for The Indiana Leadership Summit, which was held in June. The Summit is a gathering of community leaders from the business, government, education, and nonprofit sectors to discuss common issues and plans for the future. The Indiana Humanities Council invited Stephen Carter, Jerry Mechling, Jana Matthews, Jim Ortiz, and many other leaders and experts to participate in this year's conference. For more information on the Summit, access www.ihc4u.org/summit.htm.

JUNE 3, 2004

Indiana Achievement Awards
Sycamore Foundation
Indianapolis Marriott Hotel

The Indiana Achievement Awards are given annually to six area nonprofits that have experienced significant success during the year. Again this year, the IAA application form cost was underwritten by JGA. Angela White served as co-chair of the judging committee this year. The awards were given at the annual IAA Awards Luncheon and Best Practices Seminar at the end of May. To find out more about the Indiana Achievement Awards, visit www.sycamorefoundation.org.

SPRING 2004

JGA Celebrates Tenth Anniversary

In April, Johnson, Grossnickle and Associates celebrated 10 years of service to the philanthropic community. JGA wishes to thank the many client partners who keep our practice exciting and rewarding. In conjunction with the anniversary, JGA launched a new, electronic version of CommonWork, which is sent via email.