Nonprofit Learning Series - Success Secrets of Nonprofit Organizations

Nonprofit Learning Series – Success Secrets of Nonprofit Organizations

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1:00 - 2:30 pm

US Bank
15 Benchmark Rd
Avon, CO 81620
3rd Floor Conference Room

Topic: Success Secrets of Nonprofit Organizations featuring Jeffrey Byrne

Jeffrey Byrne has raised more than 1.5Billion Dollars! He will share secrets of success with the Nonprofit Learning Series on Thursday, July 11 from 1:00—2:30 p.m. Jeffrey will give cutting edge tips and techniques from his nonprofit experience including information from his experience as board chair and board member of The Giving Institute that publishes Giving USA.

About Jeffrey Byrne:

Jeffrey is the Co-Founder and CEO of Byrne Pelofsky + Associates, LLC and has helped more than 350 organizations raise more than $1,500,000,000.  Jeffrey’s fundraising experience spans nearly three decades, with expertise in spearheading major gift, capital and endowment campaigns for luminaries like the Harry S. Truman Presidential Museum and Library, Liberty Memorial National World War I Museum, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, the Kansas City Ballet Todd Bolender Center for Dance and Creativity, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, scores of YMCAs, numerous chapters of The Nature Conservancy, environmental, animal rights and health and human services organizations and his beloved alma mater, The University of Missouri.

He has been quoted in numerous publications including the New York Times, The New York Post,TheChronicle of Philanthropyand Kansas City Star, and has been interviewed on many public radio and television stations.

Byrne Pelofsky + Associates, LLC is among a few fundraising consulting firms in the country to be accepted into The Giving Institute, an 81-year old national professional association most recognized for embodying the values of ethics, excellence and leadership in advancing philanthropy. Jeffrey had the honor of Chairing The Giving Institute Board of Directors (2015-2017).

A fourth-generation farmer, Jeffrey’s client relationships reflect his Midwestern upbringing, work ethic and strong commitment to advance philanthropy. Jeffrey graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a B.A. in Political Science and proudly parents a Border Collie (Kensie) and Miniature Australian Shepherd (Holly).

Jeffrey recently sold his home here but is still a frequent visitor. He is very knowledgeable about the landscape of the Vail Valley fundraising community.

Robin Thompson, Executive Director of Philanthropy and Community Outreach for Vail Christian High School, will serve as moderator for the discussion.

Join us on Thursday, July 11 from 1:00—2:30 pm in the US Bank, Avon (15 Benchmark Road) 3rd floor Conference Room.

Seats are limited to 23, RSVP to Maren at 970.477.4001.


The Nonprofit Learning Series is sponsored by the Vail Valley Partnership Nonprofit Network, Eagle River Youth Coalition, and US Bank

  • Monthly learning opportunities for your entire nonprofit organization
  • Special guest panel discussions with local funders, sponsors and nonprofit leaders
  • Free attendance for nonprofit employees and board members.