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Always fun to learn what is coming into your community, yet even better when you help build connections as businesses work to get established in your community. That’s what is going on here with the sharing of ideas, energy and resources for this school coming to Apex! What can we do for your business? #BuildingConnectingInspiring #GrowingCommunity #SharingResources

City of Refuge, Inc. leveraged our Giving Cart feature in a big way to amplify their back-to-school campaign in Atlanta. The organization—dedicated to helping families transition out of crisis through health and wellness, housing, and youth development—saw impressive results by giving donors more ways to support their mission. KEY RESULTS: 👟 🎒Raised $45,000 in just one month, providing 300 new pairs of shoes and 300 new backpacks filled with school supplies to students in need ✨$495 average donation size ➕26% of donors gave multiple gifts With Giving Cart’s flexibility, City of Refuge allowed their supporters to choose how to give—whether it was donating school supplies, funding after-school programs, or opting for recurring gifts—all in one seamless checkout process. Read the full case study for deeper insight into their success: https://bit.ly/4fucNp6

Hey, Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services (Wells Fargo), for a company “known for creating innovative solutions,” why is your funding portal a Sisyphean chore? Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services administers funding from various private and family foundations and manages applications through a single portal. (So far, so good.) They use a universal application that’s identical for each funder. (Promising!) BUT, you can’t send one application to multiple funders. (D’oh!) That means if you apply to multiple foundations, even though they have identical applications, you have to set up a NEW application for each foundation AND  Manually Re-enter  Each Question’s  Response. Not sure how this process is an “innovative solution,” but from where we’re sitting, the math isn’t mathing. Instead of trapping nonprofits in a nightmare of your own creation, why not simplify your application process and stop wasting nonprofits’ time and labor? We’ll take a logical solution over an “innovative” one. Have you or your loved ones been subject to mind-numbingly repetitive applications or other #CrappyFundingPractices? Tell us about them here: https://lnkd.in/gStX7dBd. https://lnkd.in/gtcppNA8

It’s that time of year when we look ahead, and Kind Theory is setting our sights higher than ever. We’re focused on expanding our impact, reaching more people, and building an even stronger community. To keep things running smoothly, we’re looking for support from monthly donors. Consistent monthly support allows us to plan ahead and keep our programs going strong. Every donation MATTERS. If you believe in what Kind Theory stands for, consider joining as a monthly donor! Image description: The graphic promotes a fundraising campaign for "Kind Theory," encouraging people to join as monthly donors. It has a headline that says, “It’s that time of year! Let’s grow Kind Theory together!” with supporting visuals of three hands in a fist bump, symbolizing unity and teamwork. The campaign goals are listed as “Expand Our Impact,” “Build a Stronger Community,” and “Support Monthly Events & Programs.” The text indicates a need for 20 people to commit to donating $50 per month. A yellow starburst highlights the call to action, “Join as a Monthly Donor Today!” with a clickable "Donate" icon. At the bottom, contact information is provided, including an email address and a “Learn More” button. #MakeADifference #SupportKindness #TogetherForChange #CommunitySupport #KindnessMatters #BeTheChange #KindTheory

At WithMe, we believe in empowering communities by providing access to essential tools and services that drive meaningful change. That’s why we've created the PrintWithMe Free Recycled Printer Program, offering high-quality, refurbished printers to organizations dedicated to serving children and families. Nonprofits work tirelessly to uplift their communities, often with limited resources. By equipping them with free, reliable printers, we aim to help these organizations reduce costs and expand their impact - so they can focus on what matters most: creating meaningful change where it’s needed most. We’re now accepting applications and encourage submissions from the following organizations: 🩵 Healthcare Nonprofits for Children 🩵 Community Centers and Youth Programs 🩵 Educational Nonprofits 🩵 Literacy and Learning Organizations If you know a nonprofit doing incredible work for children and families, spread the word and share this opportunity! Together, we can build stronger communities - one page at a time. 🩵 #philanthropy #nonprofit #printing #donations #recycling #community #communitydevelopment

Join Us in Making a Difference! At the Harris Brand Foundation, we’re dedicated to empowering students through education, mentorship, and resources that set them up for success. But we can’t do it alone—we need your support to continue this important work. Here’s how you can help: Monetary Donations: Support our programs with a tax-deductible donation. Every dollar makes a difference. Technology Donations: Equip students with the tools they need to excel in today’s digital world.  Partnerships: Collaborate with us as a corporate partner to expand our reach and impact.  Back-to-School Gifts: Help us provide essential supplies to students in need of extra support. Your contributions directly impact the lives of students, helping them access tutoring, scholarships, mentorship, and the confidence to achieve their goals. Together, we can empower the next generation and create lasting change in our communities. Let’s build brighter futures, one student at a time. 🌟 #OpenDonations #GiveBack #MakeADifference #HarrisBrandFoundation #theharrisbrandfoundation #supportingstudentathletes #donate #thbffundraiser2024 #youthinneed #thbf

If your family is annoying you and you want to take a break by helping out your friendly neighborhood nonprofit founder, here are some questions for any of you doing some end-of-year LinkedIn lurking: ✨ What are some keywords I should explore on my quest to fund Soapbox Project building out joyful community spaces for climate action in Seattle, NYC, and more? ✨ Which funders/knowledgeable people should I talk to around (1) civic engagement (2) climate action/climate justice (3) social connection problem areas? At Soapbox, we live in the overlap of these issues. Plus we're a women of color led team, so any funders supporting women entrepreneurs would be a great fit. ✨ Lots of funders share on their websites "we do not accept unsolicited proposals" so... how do you solicit them, eventually? Where do you hang out? How do you get in the secret network of solicitation?! ✨ How do I meet people who want to use their donor-advised funds (DAFs) to contribute to Soapbox? ✨ Stocks... what inspires people to donate stocks to nonprofits? ✨ Any other non-profit fundraising tips you want to give me? (If your tip is a donation of $10,400 to support a month of our programming that works too 😂 ) Thanks fellow LinkedIn lurkers. Yours in solidarity and internet brainrot,

🌟 This #GivingTuesday, our focus is to foster equity and bridge the gap on the digital divide. 🌟 ✅ 2023 Impact: We donated over 160 laptops to high school students and woman scholars pursuing college degrees. 📚💻 ✅ 2024 Goal: We continued our mission by donating 100 laptops to high school students, women scholars, and local nonprofits in the greater Atlanta area, and 50 laptops to Missionary Disaster Response. Devices are more than screens -- they create opportunities for growth, access, education, and connection. We're proud to empower our communities one step at a time. #DigitalInclusion #TechForGood #CommunityImpact #Education #LaptopDonation #CorporateSocialResponsibility #Empowerment

Through Got The Dot, we're empowering students to educate their peers about organ, eye, and tissue donation. The impact is best described by the students themselves: Carter Beardsley, a third-year member, highlighted that GTD has empowered members to recognize "that we have the potential to drive the change of tomorrow, ensuring that everyone registers as donors. Got the Dot has provided members with the necessary tools to bring about this change on our campuses, in our homes, and in our broader community." Second-year member Ali Matney has embodied GTD's mission by stating, "GTD has not only allowed me to contribute to my community and co-found a high school club but has also supported my educational journey by granting me a scholarship." Gurpreet Nijjar, a second-year member, has found the knowledge gained valuable, saying, "I would not have been informed about organ registration and would have continued ot believe in harmful misconceptions." These are the inspiring testimonials that students share with their peers and community members. May we ask for your support through sponsorship, reserved tables, individual event tickets, or donations of goods for our fundraising auction? It is invaluable to us. Thank you in advance for supporting JJ's Legacy and our mission. Together, we are creating a meaningful impact! #GotTheDot #JJsLegacy #GrillinandBrewin2024#OrganDonationAwareness #StudentLeaders#YouthEmpowerment #CommunityImpact#EducationForChange #DonateLife#SponsorshipOpportunity #FundraiserEvent #MakingADifference #StudentTestimonials#OrganEyeTissueDonation #HighSchoolClub#ScholarshipSupport #CommunityEducation#YouthInAction #Changemakers #SupportOurCause #TogetherWeCanSaveLives

Autonomous Fundraising is continuing to drive philanthropic growth from donors who may be rated to give, but are not assigned to gift officers because of human capacity limits. As this technology defines the amazing ways digital labor can work in collaboration with traditional workforces and fund Social Good, here's this week's look at the Virtual Engagement Officer by the numbers. To date, the Autonomous Fundraiser has now: · Raised $408,514 · Had 2,330 autonomous engagements with donors (as defined by CASE standards) · Taken 38K+ autonomous activities with donors · Made 110 handoffs to traditional fundraisers