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Back issues of Common Work: Occasional Notes on Issues and Trends in Philanthropy can be accessed below in .pdf format. If you would like to be added to the CommonWork email list, contact Juli Knutson: juli@jgacounsel.com.

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2007

April 2007
Who's Working on Your Behalf? JGA Adjunct Consultants

February 2007
"Current Philanthropic Trends . . . and Trends in the Making"

2006

November 2006
"Innovative Campaigning Aimed Deeper Than Pocketbooks"

August 2006
"Renewing American Culture"

June 2006
"Time and Talent: Why Do Donors Give? "

April 2006
"The Way We Work: A Closer Look at JGA"

February 2006
"Taking Care of Your Board"

2005

December 2005
"The Roots of U.S. Philanthropy"

October 2005
"What Clients Have Taught Us: Reflections on Our Work"

August 2005
"Lessons from the Giving Tree: Factors Affecting Giving Decisions"

June 2005
"Report in Progress: Changes Ahead for Nonprofits"

April 2005
"CASE/NAIS Collaboration Going Strong"

February 2005
"Moves Management: An Interview with Paul Pribbenow"

2004

December 2004:
"Charitable Planning at Year End"

October 2004:
"Making Your Board Better"

August 2004:
"Ten Years in Perspective"

June 2004:
"Developing a Strong Fundraising Staff "

February 2004:
"Leadership Times Three"

2003

November 2003:
"The Pursuit of Accountability"

August 2003: 
"Communication:  A Leadership Art"

May 2003:
  "Challenging Times Spawn New Strategies for Nonprofits"

2002

December 2002: 
"Private Foundations and Nonprofit Organizations—Two Perspectives; One Goal"

April 2002:
"The Privileges and Obligations of Prospect Management"

Supplemental information
on moves management, prospect screening, and performance accountability.

January 2002:
"September 11 Gives New Perspective on Philanthropy"