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Let's spend a minute with Brachers Board Director and @brachers_llp Partner Lee May shares why he volunteers his time to the BID, talks about the work that gets done, as well as why he loves the Canterbury business community. To find out more about what the BID does and all the reasons to vote yes in the upcoming ballot, head to the link in our bio

Alongside other NC3 Board Members, Jenan Jondy participated in SuperCrowd24. Jenan is the REI Coordinator at MSU Center for Community & Economic Development and was on the panel titled 'How Higher Education can Support Small and Medium Enterprises.' Her key takeaways from the event last week were: (1) economic development should not be uniform across communities, (2) there is a great need for resource connectors: in some communities we are resource rich, outreach/network poor, and (3) greater need to educate those in the field on distressed communities What were your SuperCrowd24 reflections?

Get ready to improve your pitch and close more donations with these three quick tips from our CEO, Alexander McCobin! 1️⃣ Numbers: It's important to make sure that donors understand how significant the impact of their donations is when it comes to the results your organization is delivering. 2️⃣ Share Stories: We're once again talking about storytelling. Don't assume people know what your organization is doing. Find a creative way to get closer to your donors emotionally. They might not remember the story, but they'll remember how the narrative made them feel. 3️⃣ Vision: You're doing an amazing job of achieving the goals of the organization, making a true change in your community, and to keep this work going, you've got to show your plan for the future. Want help with your pitch to close more donations? Visit goleap.us/contact https://shorturl.at/epC07

Running a 13 county congressional campaign takes cold hard cash! From yard signs to TV ads, it all adds up. 💸 Check out this 2 minutes breakdown of each AL-D2 candidate's contribution receipts as of December 31, 2023. If a candidate is missing, it means they didn’t raise any money in 2023 according to federal reporting. Here are two interesting points to note: The three leading Democrats have secured more total contributions than the top Republicans, who relied more on self-funding than soliciting contributions. 📊 Notably, two Republican candidates have personally loaned their campaigns in excess of $200,000.00! 💰 When watching this video, remember: ♠️ Democratic candidates' names are in BLUE, while Republican candidates' names are in RED. ♠️ The top circled dollar amount represents the total contributions received. ♠️ The bottom circled amount shows campaign loans, either from the candidate or otherwise. ♠️ A '💰' symbol signifies the campaign has secured contributions and/or loans amounting to $50,000.00 or more. Stay tuned! My personal commentary is available via the Meta Deuce Is Wild group as well as on the Levitate Legal & Consulting, LLC YouTube page. #Fundraising #AlabamaRace #campaigncontributions #StayInformed #campaignupdates 🔗

**Ready to Roll: Help Us Find Our Home!** The Black Flag is ready to launch the Building Futures Initiative, but we need your help to clear the final roadblock: finding a physical location. Our ambitious project charter is live now – check it out here: ( https://lnkd.in/gwiC3qXR ). We've been ready for a minute and a half, with half of what we need already in storage and waiting for a destination. This isn't just a one-off project; it's the first of many oddball, but useful endeavors by The Black Flag. We're all about doing whatever the fuck we feel like doing, not being tied to one purpose. Right now, the non-monetary gift of real estate – whether as an outright donation or just tenancy in exchange for 501(c)(3) benefits – is much more preferable to cash. Cash to purchase or lease is always appreciated, but what we need at this moment is a target destination to stay on schedule. If you have leads or know someone who can help us get a conversation started with an interested owner or broker, that would be fucking amazing. We're looking for a facility of approximately 4,000 to 5,000 sq ft (interior). This size fits our current network stack and Cat6 riser capabilities as we churn out grant applications and take advantage of a badass discount on an infrastructure refresh we just came upon. Like really badass. Like crazy badass. Help us make this happen and let’s get this show on the road! #CommunityBuilding #PunkRock #TechForGood #HelpUsFindAHome #TheBlackFlag

If you're interested in learning more about how to effectively and strategically resource the critical operations and infrastructure that organizations on the ground need, sign up for the September 30th event "Why Operations Matter" at the link below.

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What better proof is there that you’re considered an expert in your field than being asked to author an article on the subject in a respected industry magazine? Being invited back to author another article for their special 100th edition! With almost 30 years’ experience in matching corporates with not-for-profits, Hailey Cavill-Jaspers is the ideal choice for sharing her knowledge in the field. It’s fascinating to see how this area of philanthropy, social good and fundraising has developed, and I was proud to edit this piece. #FriendlyEditor #CSR #DoGoodDoBetter #NFP

Thinking about what kind of legacy you’d like to leave? A charitable foundation may be right for you. Check out the video to learn more:

In the next episode of the Council of Firsts, Amanda Arriaga, first Latina president of the Austin Bar, talks to with Aaron Moncibaiz, general counsel for Goodwill of Central Texas. For more information on how you can support Goodwill Central Texas, visit https://lnkd.in/gUFHDQ5R https://lnkd.in/g3PDj2br #goodwill #generalcounsel #inhousecounsel #nonprofit #austinlawyer