About JDO

Jardindor Inc. (JDO) is an IRS 501(c)3 and Minnesota nonprofit organization established in 2021.

The Jardindor (JDO) Mission is to provide underserved MN artists & arts nonprofits with opportunities to engage in meaningful arts activities that benefit all Minnesotans.

JDO has offered arts activities that include live concert recordings, streaming media presentations, and professional mentorship in the development & production of such activities.

Unfortunately, the sustainability of underserved MN arta communities been significantly challenged due to recent shifts in government funding.

JDO seeks to meet this challenge by providing underserved MN artists & arts nonprofits with e-marketing tools & solutions that meet the challenge of funding shifts and ensure continued sustainability & growth.

JDO future plans include reaching out to underserved NM arts communities to develop new e-media solutions that improve nonprofit resiliency & sustainability, including e-marketing strategies, online/streaming media tools, and social media & promotional videos.

Leadership & Project Team

Key JDO Senior Mentors & Project Producers include:

•    Robert Gurrola, JDO President & Exec. Producer, 25+ years Media Producer, MN attorney 25+ years
•    Rusty Mitchell, JDO Board member, Marketing/Fulfillment Advisor, 30+ years college instruction & professional experience
•    Randy Smith, JDO Board member, 15+ years business & professional media business entrepreneurship
•    Owen Reynolds, JDO Board member, IT/ Digital Tech Advisor, 20+ years college instruction
•    John Parker, JDO Board member, Graphics Arts/CGI/Media Producer & Advisor, 10+ years academic & professional experience
•    Jilleen Barnes, Music/Audio Producer & Advisor, 20+ years academic & professional media production experience

 

Additional artists, mentors & assistants from MN underserved communities (women, seniors, disabled, BIPOC, LGBTQ+) many of whom successfully participated in previous JDO activities, are available on-call.