About

Jonathan Blum

A lawyer, a veteran nonprofit fundraiser, a planned giving expert, and a genuine Siouxland community member.

Jonathan Blum — JB Consulting Firm

Founder and Principal of JB Consulting Firm

Meet Jonathan Blum, the founder and principal of JB Consulting Firm, where he channels his extensive expertise into meaningful 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 experience as a lawyer, 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.

Jonathan's unwavering commitment to Siouxland's vitality drives his work. Passionate about improving lives and creating a brighter future, he remains dedicated to making the region more vibrant and welcoming for generations to come. His wife and daughter are his foundation, providing the mutual love and support necessary to be a small business owner. Jonathan spends his non-work time coaching football and basketball, reading non-fiction, playing pool, golfing, walking his dogs, and painfully following his beloved Cubs, Bears, and Hawkeyes.

Lawyer · 22+ Years ExperiencePlanned Giving Expert$500M+ in Grants SecuredMorningside University, $40M Endowment Growth
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Our Approach

JB Consulting doesn't hand you a report and disappear. Jonathan works alongside your team to build strategies that stick.

Results-Oriented

Every engagement is measured by outcomes, not activity. The focus is on what moves the needle for your organization.

Relationship-Driven

I build genuine partnerships with my clients.

Community-Rooted

I am deeply invested in the Siouxland community and bring that local knowledge to every engagement.

Practical & Actionable

JB Consulting produces plans and strategies that your team can actually execute. Not documents that sit on a shelf.

My Team

Jonathan Blum

Jonathan Blum

Founder & Principal Consultant

Amanda Jackson

Amanda Jackson

Grants Expert

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