JLB Advisors, LLC mission is to bridge the gap between the resource development of high-achieving social sector organizations and grantmaking institutions. We seek to engage with the complex needs of organizations seeking to scale and increase social impact in their respective communities.
With over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit and philanthropy sector, Jamalia Brashears has a proven track record of advancing philanthropic and grant programs valued at over $15 million.
JLB Advisors, LLC was founded in 2020 by Jamalia Brashears. Prior to 2020, Jamalia spent seven years building development and fundraising offices for health systems in NYC, successfully securing over $8 million in new multiyear grant awards from government, corporate, and institutional funders.
Ms. Brashears has also led programmatic and philanthropic strategies for foundations that include Robert Wood Johnson, Google, Tides, New York State Health, and Levi Strauss. Download bio.
Jamalia Brashears expertise extends to strategic planning, grant writing, and data analytics. Jamalia is dedicated to aiding organizations in developing a clear roadmap for success, securing funding, and measuring foundations' and nonprofits’ social impact. She is committed to creating a more equitable and just society.
As a National Urban Fellow with a residency at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Ms. Brashears led the development and implementation of the New Connections Initiative, which developed into a National Program Office.
Ms. Brashears teaches local nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and funders the innovations and best practices to deepen social impact within organizational operations, programming, and communication.
