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Community impact? The primary impact of this firms business model increases homelessness (currently at 10K+ homeless people on any given night) by gentrifying neighborhoods and forcing people who make less money out. "Global day for people and planet" yet the firm musters up 2 small bins of mostly dog and cat food...this doesn't even align. How about taking on projects that actually help to reduce the number of homeless people in the city instead of ones that are for the affluent population and for corporations to profit from. I hope other architecture studios in Toronto can learn from these fake displays of positive community impact. Many studios like this promote themselves as doing good but really at a foundational socio-economic level, they drive some of the biggest problems in the city. #thinkcritically #communityimpact #torontohomeless

Not only do Utilities give us life necessities in the form of power, but they also have missions and goals around impacting their communities. I work with Utilities across the USA and nearly every conversation involves community impact or community outreach. The local community is the customer and the customer is the priority. I applaud this Industry and those in it for keeping the customer top of mind. Duke Energy Corporation #utilitiesgiveback #communityimpact #giveback #powerthefuture #utilityjobs

This is crucial. Also professionals in different fields should learn to listen to signals when to recognize abusive situations, and learn what to do in these situations.

I LOVE food rescue. To me it's a perfect business solution to 3 problems. 😠 Hunger. I hate being hungry. No one should be hungry. 🗑 Waste. Throwing useful stuff away infuriates me (especially with food, which takes a ton of effort to produce in the first place!). ⛽ Energy. Food is fuel. If the whole community is fueled with the right kind of energy...imagine how much better off we all would be. That's why I love it when teams like The Open Door and Second Harvest Heartland connect food to families. What's one of your favorite business solutions that solves multiple problems at once?

By choosing to shop and buy locally, you're not just supporting businesses; you're directly contributing to the vibrant economy of St. Charles County. Local businesses reinvest their profits back into the community, supporting schools, parks, and local charities. Additionally, shopping locally helps reduce your carbon footprint by minimizing transportation emissions. So, when you make a conscious decision to buy local, you're not only benefiting yourself but also strengthening the fabric of your community. https://buff.ly/3hdsyb1

🚨#AllHatAndNoCattle OR #AllFurCoatAndNoKnickers🧥 (Post 3 of 5 - search #FireDrillFundraising to see previous posts) Fire drill fundraising is an appeal that is high on urgency and emotion with little to no substance. My heart sinks when I see charity leaders resort to the tactic because it erodes trust and relationships with givers. Are there times it is necessary? Sure, but you need to infuse credibility into the invitation. If you don’t, you risk getting labeled “all hat and no cattle” by my Texas friends…or “all fur coat and no knickers” by my UK friends (thanks Michelle Benson 🙂). And spoiler alert: neither of those is a sustainable fundraising strategy. Reflection #3 on fire drill fundraising: When we are always “in crisis”, we set an expectation that does not align with reality. We all know the furniture store in town who claims to be going out of business every November (In the USA it's right before Black Friday, conveniently). Emotional appeals are like salt. A little goes a long way. Too much spoils the feast. If your organizational identity is built around crisis, you’re pouring on too much salt. You should seek, instead, to build your identity around impact. You want givers to respond with favor and excitement to your mission rather than keeping them in a perpetual urgency loop. #majorgifts #impact #vision #mission #sustainableimpact #fundraising

Strong communities are built through support and collaboration. Concrete donations like the one to the South Weber Fire Department help with station improvements—an investment in both safety and community. These contributions make a lasting impact on the places we call home. How does your community come together for a greater cause? #GenevaRock #CommunityFirst #BuildingStrongerTogether #SupportLocal #ConcreteDonation #CommunitySupport #SafetyFirst

“The truth is this: road pressures can affect all of us, and we all have a collective responsibility to tackle this issue on our roads.” Ross Moorlock, CEO of Brake, the road safety charity shares powerful insights about this year’s Road Safety Week, spotlighting the tragic impact that crashes have on victims and their families. Read his blog below to find out more about the important work that Brake does year-round and learn how you can support Road Safety Week 2024. https://bit.ly/4fuCF3Y #RoadSafetyWeek

Too many CEO think systems, policies and structures are the panacea for all their business or charities risks and miss that in the absence of also a clear values compass and principles to guide them they will miss the hidden threats to their business through complacency and being transactional rather than relational with their stakeholders.

Every day, five lives are lost on UK roads — a devastating reality that Brake, the road safety charity, is dedicated to changing. This year, Road Safety Week is highlighting the tragic impact of crashes on victims and their families. Brake’s CEO Ross Moorlock explains how the charity is working to raise awareness and change the narrative around road safety. Read on to learn more about the importance of Brake’s work and how you can support this year’s Road Safety Week. #RoadSafetyWeek #DriverSafety