Jamie D. Levy is the President of JDLevy & Associates. Jamie is also a faculty member at Indiana University, where he teaches in the graduate and professional programs in not-for-profit management and development through the IU Center on Philanthropy, School of Public and Environmental Affairs, and The Fund Raising School. Jamie is a published writer and keynote speaker. Through his teaching and consulting, he has trained and developed nearly 12,000 professionals from over 30 countries. He has become recognized for his expertise in the area of organizational development, especially as it relates to philanthropic sustainability and development. He has been a member of selected grant making and service organizations and remains an active volunteer, and a dedicated, loving husband and father.

Technical Experience

Executive Management & Development
Jamie has experience most recently as President of JDLevy & Associates, where he is responsible for the executive development and leadership of the firm. Prior to that, he served as the Director of Development, Executive Vice President for Development and then Chief Executive Officer of Prevent Blindness Indiana - a 52-year-old, statewide, and vision and research organization. Jamie was hired to help rebuild this institution, which involved building new systems, infrastructures, and delivery models.

Consulting: Organizational Development, Strategic Grant Making Programs, Fund Raising
Jamie has worked as an organizational development and management consultant with both his company and with George S. Olive and Company. At Olive, he was hired to help build the not-for-profit organizational development practice, which resulted in new services, expansion into new areas, creation of new methodologies, and resulted in increased revenue. He has organized and structured numerous non-profit organizations both nationwide and internationally. Jamie has also worked with John Wiley and Sons Publishing as a donor management software evaluator.

Legislative/Governance
Jamie has worked in two Indiana trade associations serving as a legislative/governance analyst and assistant lobbyist. While there, he wrote a governance manual that has been used to guide nationwide board policies.

Teaching
Jamie has served as faculty member at Indiana University since 1998 where he serves in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs, The Center on Philanthropy, The Fund Raising School and the Kelley School of Business. He teaches in the graduate MPA and MBA programs and Fund Raising School training and seminars.

Professional Affiliations and Activities

• Published writer: Mr. Levy has written books and published numerous articles both inside and outside of the U.S.
• Member of the National Honorary Society of Public Affairs and Administration
• Board memberships (ranging from foundations to social service organizations)
• Association of Fundraising Professionals member
• Keynote Speaker at various college graduations and conferences
• Indiana University and the Center on Philanthropy Alumni Associations member
• Indiana University Center on Philanthropy Philanthropic Ambassadors Association

Education

M.P.A. in Nonprofit Management, Indiana University
M.A. in Philanthropic Studies: Nonprofit Theory and Mergers, Indiana University
B.S. in Public Affairs: Management Science, Indiana University
Certification in Fundraising Management (CFRM), The Fund Raising School at Indiana University
Executive Leadership Institute and National Leadership Training Institute

International Scope

Jamie has experience on the international front in the areas of capacity building, teaching, and direct organizational development. Jamie has worked with and/or trained professionals from organizations in over 30 countries in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Mexico, Canada, South America, and the U.S. The international work that he has done focuses mostly in capacity building, fundraising training, organizational development consulting, and executive coaching. Additionally, some of Mr. Levy’s publications are being used to equip front line providers and missionaries in numerous underdeveloped countries.

Jacinta Wuerth is Vice President of JDLevy & Associates. Her primary role is to provide Biblical and intercessory prayer direction for the company. Her focus is on ensuring that the culture, core values, and team are in complete alignment to the direction JDLA has been given. Prior to joining JDLA, Jacinta owned her own bookkeeping and financial guidance company, Ledgers Plus. In addition, she has had 30 years of business experience, including corporate retail management/merchandising, public relations, and implementation of financial systems. Jacinta has gained valuable spiritual leadership experience through serving Stephen’s Ministries, as Prayer Ministry Leader of Shiloh UMC, and as Canaan Project board member/intercessor.

Educational Background:

JC Penney Merchandising Management Training Certificate
The Fund Raising School, Indiana University
Fundraising for Small Nonprofits
Preparing Successful Grant Proposals
Interpersonal Communications

John Siebert serves as a Senior Organizational Consultant for JDLevy & Associates. John’s focus with JDLevy & Associates is in strategic redevelopment and planning, human resources, project management, and executive coaching. He brings more than 30 years of business experience in for-profit and not-for-profit areas. John spent 20 plus years as an entrepreneur as Owner and Manager of Siebert’s Retail Stores. Prior to joining JDLA, he held positions with NECS Consulting as the Senior Vice President and is President and Owner of Siebert Consulting providing business planning, human resources, new business startup, sales and sales management, marketing and management consulting services focused on small to medium size businesses. John enjoys working in the community and holds several leadership positions with local groups: Director of Dubois County CASA program, Northeast Dubois School Corporation School Board Member, and founder and active fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dubois County. John is married to Lisa and they are the legal guardians for two young adults with special needs that reside in local group homes in the area.

Educational Background:
B.S. in Marketing & Management, Indiana University

Helen Tygret is the Director of Grantsmanship Services for JDLevy & Associates. Her primary focus is on proposal development, foundation prospect research, case statements, program outcomes/logic models, and coaching. Helen brings an extensive background in proposal development and grant review to her work at JDLA. Since 2000, she has operated Tygret & Company providing consulting services in program design, nonprofit management, and grant proposal development to various organizations across the country and helped her clients secure more than 20 million dollars in grant awards. Prior to joining JDLA, Helen’s previous positions include serving as Senior Project Manager for Urban Strategies, Grant Reviewer for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Manager of Grant Development for Savannah College of Art & Design, Statewide Manager of Grant Development for Ivy Tech State College, and Director of Youth Initiatives for Technical Training Services. Helen’s additional areas of expertise include social services, workforce development, higher education, and grassroots and faith-based organizations. Helen and her husband Jonathan have two sons.

Educational Background:

M.P.A. in Nonprofit Management, Indiana University
B.A. in Journalism, Indiana University

Mandy Scherer is the Director of Organizational Development for JDLevy & Associates. Her primary focus is on internal associate development, philanthropic sustainability projects and coaching, board development, quality enhancement, and general organizational support. Prior to her current position, Mandy served as the Foundation Prospect Research Manager for JDLevy & Associates, Development Coordinator for Youth Resources of Southwestern Indiana, and Member Services Coordinator – Alumnae Relations for Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity. She has an educational background in philanthropy, nonprofit management, and fundraising from Indiana University where she completed multiple internships and assistantships at the Indiana University Foundation, Belmont University, The Fund Raising School, and the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action. Mandy enjoys volunteering in the community at various organizations and in the past served on the Youth Resources of Southwestern Indiana Board of Directors and the Evansville Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Committee for Mesker Park Zoo. Mandy has a special interest in young alumni giving, giving to religious organizations, and youth philanthropy.

Educational Background:

M.A. in Philanthropic Studies, Indiana University
Nonprofit Management Certificate, Indiana University
B.A. in Psychology, Minor in Fundraising, Indiana University
American Humanics Certificate in Nonprofit Management, Indiana University

Scott Kirsch is a Special Projects Manager for JDLevy & Associates. His project areas and experience include sustainability, board and organizational development, leadership, organizational development; general research of the nonprofit sector; and government and public affairs. In addition, he helps Jamie Levy teach Fund Development for Nonprofit Organizations and Proposal Development at the Indiana University Graduate School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Prior to joining JDLA, Scott interned for the Indiana General Assembly and U.S. House of Representatives, and worked as a project manager for the Indiana Attorney General’s Office.

Educational Background:
M.A. in Philanthropic Studies, Indiana University
M.P.A. in Nonprofit Management, Indiana University
B.S. in Public Affairs, Minor in Management, Indiana University

Laura Mehling is the Accounting Manager for JDLevy & Associates. She specializes in payroll and financial information, billings, and mailings to clients. Laura has served on the Education Committee of the Susan G. Komen Evansville Affiliate and has been the Religious Education teacher for her church for 3rd graders. She is the proud mother of four.

Educational Background:
Attended Indiana University & University of Southern Indiana studying accounting

Dustin Schimp is an Organizational Development Associate with JDLevy & Associates working in graphic design, philanthropic sustainability assessments, board maps, and content development. . Prior to joining JDLA, he served in the U.S. Air Force Reserves as a Technical Sergeant, Firearms Instructor and military police at Grissom ARB. Dustin has extensive experience in graphic design and document development, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, financial planning and strategic planning, public speaking and communication. He enjoys computers, movies, stock market and real estate investing.

Educational Background:
M.P.A. with Public Management Concentration expected 2010, Indiana University
M.S. in Financial Planning, Kansas State University
B.A. in Psycholinguistics, Indiana University
B.S. in Cognitive Science, Indiana University
A.S. in Criminal Justice, Community College of the Air Force

Julie Kizer is a Grantsmanship Associate at JDLevy & Associates serving in Foundation Prospect Research. She previously worked for the Hilton Head Humane Association in volunteer coordination and membership development. She is particularly interested in the issue of childhood obesity prevention. Julie and her husband Dave are raising their three girls in South Carolina.

Educational Background:
M.P.H. in Health Promotion, University of South Carolina
B.S. in Kinesiology, Michigan State University

Angel Logue is a Grantsmanship Associate for JDLevy & Associates specializing in proposal development and case statements. Her experience includes working for Habitat for Humanity International as the Internal Communications Coordinator. She has experience as a copy writer, technical writer, and editor for agencies and corporations. She is knowledgeable about politically-based housing issues and passionate about community-based art programs.

Educational Background:
B.A. in English, Agnes Scott College

Abby Hoskins is an Organizational Development Associate with JDLevy & Associates providing project support. Her experience comes from being a top administrator for a major commercial loan lending company. Her areas of expertise include data processing, excellent customer service, corporate event planning and serving as the editor of a quarterly newsletter. She and her husband Bill have one son.

Educational Background:
B.S. in General Studies, Minor in Psychology, Minor in Sociology, Indiana University

Terra Seidel is an Organizational Development Associate with JDLevy & Associates working in philanthropic sustainability. Terra currently is the Ministry Relationship Manager at the Hoosier Christian Foundation and previously served as the Assistant Director of Annual Giving at Wabash College and Marketing & Development Associate at BehaviorCorp. She also served for several years developing programs for children suffering from mental illness. For over a decade, Terra has been involved with several urban ministries located in Houston, Kansas City, and Indianapolis. Terra enjoys volunteering and has served on several nonprofit boards including a women’s giving circle.

Educational Background:
M.A. in Philanthropic Studies, Indiana University
Nonprofit Management Certificate, Indiana University
B.S. in Bible and Organizational Leadership, Calvary Bible College
A.D. in Performing Arts, KD Studio

Melissa Jones is a Grantsmanship Associate with JDLevy & Associates working on proposal development. Melissa previously worked for the NC University system and has extensive experience in non-profit administration at various organizations: The NC Council of Churches, United Way of Beaufort County, and the Beaufort Co. Child Abuse Prevention Association. She is also the founder of the local children’s museum: The Sandbox, An Interactive Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Island. She currently serves as the Teaching Director for her local Community Bible Study, a nation-wide ecumenical Bible study with local classes around the country.

Educational Background:
B.A. in Liberal Arts, NC State University