Grant writing costs an average of 5¢ to raise $1. Let JB Consulting write for you.
Strategic Consultant Specializing in Legal, Planned Giving & Fundraising
Helping Nonprofits, Small Businesses & Friends Transform Our Communities
Grant writing costs an average of 5¢ to raise $1. Let JB Consulting write for you.
Helping Nonprofits, Small Businesses & Friends Transform Our Communities
Meet Jonathan Blum, JD: the visionary behind JB Consulting Firm, where expertise meets a deep passion for community advancement. A proud lifelong resident of Siouxland, Jonathan brings a wealth of diverse professional experience to the table for his clients.
With a unique foundation in law and over two decades of combined expertise as a legal counsel, a planned giving professional, and an educational nonprofit fundraiser, Jonathan is a trusted advisor in philanthropy circles. Notably, he spearheaded planned giving initiatives that contributed to an increase of over $40 million to the Morningside University endowment in his most recent full-time gift planning role. His adeptness in securing substantial planned gifts, including the largest gift in the history of Morningside University (nearly $8 million) has made a tangible difference, fueling transformative projects that have physically reshaped the community.
Driven by an unwavering commitment to make Siouxland a more vibrant and attractive community, Jonathan is deeply invested in improving lives and ensuring a brighter future for generations to come.
At JB Consulting Firm, our commitment is simple yet profound: to offer unparalleled expertise and support tailored to empower our clients. Whether you're a small nonprofit seeking to bolster your fundraising, grant writing, and planned giving initiatives, an individual seeking simple wills or estate planning, or a small business grappling with unique challenges, JB Consulting stands ready to provide actionable guidance and deliver tangible results.
JB's track record speaks volumes, with traditional small businesses benefiting greatly from our comprehensive consulting services. From advising on business acquisitions to optimizing operational efficiencies and driving profit growth, JB has played a pivotal role in enhancing organizational success.
Additionally, JB's expertise extends to conducting executive searches and even acting as an interim executive for relevant leadership roles, ensuring continuity and stability during pivotal times of change for your organization.
At JB Consulting Firm, we're not just advisors—we're partners committed to your success, dedicated to providing the strategic insights and practical solutions needed to propel your endeavors forward with confidence.
Consider the cost of hiring a seasoned professional employee with a background in human resources and over 20 years of experience. And imagine this employee will also immediately boost your revenue, mitigate legal risks, connect you with new customers and donors, train your staff, and offer fresh perspectives on any challenge.
Now, reflect on the cost-effectiveness of partnering with JB Consulting—a firm that delivers this level of value and expertise, and more, at a fraction of the expense of hiring a full-time employee.
JB Consulting is committed to understanding each client's unique needs and ambitions. We believe in collaborative consulting, working closely with clients to co-create tailored solutions that deliver meaningful results. Additionally, we leverage a network of local and regional experts to most effectively address a wide range of challenges.
Whether it is crafting estate plans to enrich lives, writing grants, or facilitating charitable gifts to uplift the community, clients are always the top priority. You can rely on JB for responsive, adaptable services that cater to the scale and specificity of your situation. JB offers customized billing plans designed to align with the scope of your mission and budget.
There are three traditional ways that JB Consulting may use to customize a billing plan.
Reach out to us via chat, email, or phone, and let's explore the best option tailored specifically for you. Your success is the mission, with JB here to support you every step of the way.
Meet Amanda Jackson Mott, an accomplished Grant Writer and Grants Specialist who has leveraged her talents to produce an impressive nationwide track record impacting philanthropic communities. In her position at JB Consulting, she merges her experience in community-centered philanthropy and nonprofit leadership to deliver transformative and consistent results for our clients.
Amanda has more than 25 years' experience in the nonprofit sector working with clients to research, manage, and acquire grants, enhance programs and impact, and strengthen organizational missions through innovative approaches to donor development.
She holds a Master’s degree from the University of Chicago’s Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice and a Bachelor's degree from The Colorado College. She resides in Eastern Washington State with her husband and 9-year-old daughter where she enjoys gardening, fishing, kayaking, and cooking.
If you would like to reach Amanda directly, please email her at Amanda@jblumconsulting.com.
Meet Rebecca (Beck) Brodka, a grant writing juggernaut hailing from the Cleveland, Ohio area. Her professional value is self-evident, with a record of securing over $421 million in grants for nonprofits throughout her career.
Beck, who joined the firm in 2024, has 30+ years of experience writing and managing grants in the nonprofit and small business sectors. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology and is a Certified Grants Specialist. As a life-long learner, she completed all coursework in two graduate programs: (1) Urban Studies with a concentration in Law and Public Policy and (2) English.
Beck has been a Certified Grant Specialist (CGS) since 2000. She has held different roles over her career including Grant Writer, Grants Administrator, Director of Development, and Community Relations Manager. She began her career writing multi-million-dollar grants for a large housing authority. Her career successes continued in diverse areas such as drug elimination, youth sports, health, low-income housing, energy, technology, K-12 education improvement, disabilities, and a plethora of social service programs.
Representing a success rate of approximately 85%, at least 159 of the applications she has written have been awarded at a combined $421,510,000. These grants have been awarded by federal, state, and local governments as well as foundations and corporate funders. Beck has provided startup, strategic planning and writing, budget analysis, grant-writing training, and grants administration services to nonprofits. Her post-award work includes writing standard operating procedures, administrative handbooks, and board manuals for nonprofits to establish structure, improvement, and accountability processes. She is a pre- and post-award compliance expert. She loves the challenge of “getting it right”, being compliant, and helping clients get grant awards for their hard work in different communities across our country. Beck can be reached via email at beck@jblumconsulting.com
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