JB Advance was founded by Jenny Browne (JB), an experienced grant and fundraising professional.

With a B.A. in Communications and nearly a decade of experience in the philanthropic sector, Jenny is a dynamic professional specializing in developing short- and long-term grant strategies, grant writing, and building relationships to connect individuals and funders with causes they care about. Her expertise also includes cultivation and stewardship communications, and strategic fundraising support, like events, major donor, and annual appeal advising.

Jenny has worked with organizations of all sizes, from small and mid-sized nonprofits to large-scale foundations, across a diverse range of sectors. Her experience includes workforce development, health and human services, foster care and adoptive programs, community-serving organizations, research, adult and youth literacy, justice-involved programming, humanities, and substance abuse and recovery services.

With expertise in foundation, corporate, and government grants for nonprofits, Jenny also led business grant training for the Cuyahoga County Public Library's entrepreneurship programming in 2022, educating small business owners about the grants and funding opportunities available to them.

Deeply committed to advancing the philanthropic community, Jenny serves as Board President for the Greater Cleveland Chapter of the Grant Professionals Association and is part of the inaugural Liberation Cohort with Philanthropy for the People. Additionally, she seeks to collaborate with corporate grant makers in the philanthropic space to enhance meaningful and community-centered impacts within their regional footprints.

Driven by a strong belief in the transformative power of philanthropy, Jenny is dedicated to linking organizations with the resources they need to create lasting, positive change. She envisions a future where collaboration and accessible support fuel innovation and impact across communities.