Our Approach
My Vision
There are not many people who enjoy fundraising. In fact, many people who serve as board members for their favorite organization will do so happily as long as they are not asked to help with fundraising. Often people are embarrassed to ask for money even if they know it is critically needed.
My philosophy is ‘philanthropy connectors’ are so important because we see the vision of connecting those who are philanthropic to those organizations who are doing the good work and need financial support. The beauty of this connection lies in the belief that no one is being asked to do anything that they do not already wish to engage in.
My role is to simply listen to the needs of philanthropists and listen to the needs of worthy organizations and then find the path that leads them together.
My Story
After working for more than a decade in philanthropy and raising funds for both higher education and human services, I discovered that many organizations need support in creating a fundraising plan to cultivate and steward their major donors. Most non-profits do not have the funds to hire a dedicated principal or chief development officer, so my services are intended to be short-term and contract based so that organizations do not need to add a salary line to achieve fundraising success.
About Jaime
Jaime was born and raised in Black Forest, Colorado. Jaime began her career at UCCS in a variety of community relations and fundraising roles including Executive Director of University Development before accepting a position as Chief Philanthropy Officer at Care and Share Food bank for Southern Colorado. Now Jaime enjoys growing the reach of Jovial Communication and teaching in the communication department at Pikes Peak Community College. Jaime holds her bachelor’s degree in Communication and Psychology and Master's degree in Communication from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.
Jaime is married to her high school sweetheart and has two amazing sons. Her hobbies include camping, yoga, Pilates, paddle boarding and being a hockey mama.
Jaime McMullen Garcia
Founder & CEO