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It was a Giving Tuesday email in 2020 from then UVic Dean of Engineering, Dr. Peter Wild, that led to my wife, Antoinette, and me making our first donation to UVic, where we had both graduated. That gift was the start of our creation of the Cora Arenas & Carol Artemiw Award for Second Year Women in Engineering & Computer Science. We named this award after our mothers — who taught us perseverance and supported us through our educations. Our goal is a graduating class in 2030 that meets or exceeds 30% women in Engineering & Computer Science. We believe this is the tipping point toward a sustain balance of women in engineering. Our strategy is to fund women continuing their education in second year. To date, 50 awards valued at $2,000 each have been distributed to young women continuing their engineering education at UVic. We were very deliberate in ensuring that this award was not an endowment. Funds are distributed to students in full, directly and as quickly as possible. We wanted to ensure every dollar put into the award was positively affecting the lives of current students immediately so they can just focus on being successful in their studies. Fast forward to today, we are now working with an incredible group at UVic  — Dr. Mina Hoorfar, Dean of Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science, Jessica Vandenberghe, Assistant Dean Community and Culture, and Anne-Lise Loomer Development Officer for the faculty — on a significant expansion of this award for the 2025 school year. This Giving Tuesday we have pledged $50,000 in matching funds for the award. This doubles the impact of every dollar donated — every dollar to help grow women in engineering. We hope you will consider making a contribution to this award - https://lnkd.in/eAeF5bD2

Did you know the number 1 most common limited belief? I am not enough. Did you know that limited beliefs are formed from 0-7? Limited belief stick with us till we recognize them and shift them. It is why my new children's book: You Really, Truly Are Enough is so important to get into the hands of kids. Imagine your kid growing up without that pesky limited belief that they are not enough? Imagine how high their self-esteem and self-worth would be? They wouldn't be scared to fail or to experience new things or try out for sports or school plays. Pre-order your copy of my new book today by backing my kickstarter: https://lnkd.in/ed6FVT4T

🎥 *End-of-Year Giving: Tips & Tricks* 🎥 As we approach the busiest fundraising season of the year, it’s crucial to ensure your strategy is on point! Here in this video, we discuss the most effective year-end giving tips and tricks with expert insights on how to maximize your fundraising efforts and make the most of donor engagement. You'll learn: ✅ Best practices for donor outreach ✅ How to personalize your year-end appeals ✅ Tips to streamline your donation process ✅ Strategies for boosting online giving and donor retention Don’t wait to elevate your year-end campaigns and close out 2024 strong! And, if you'd like to chat about how Omatic can specifically help optimize your nonprofit's year-end strategy, comment "GIVE" below and we can discuss 1:1. Watch the video here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ghFZ2UkY #Fundraising #YearEndGiving #NonprofitSuccess #DonorEngagement #FundraisingTips #DataIntegration #OmaticCloud #nonprofittech #FundraisingSolutions #RaisersEdgeNXT Omatic

I hadn’t noticed that the spellcheck function had chucked out “develop” and substituted it with “de W’loo” your leadership. I hope it made those of you who did notice smile or chuckle! :) It made me reflect on the foibles of algorithmic AI which seems to be immensely helpful at the same time as being a hindrance. It also got me thinking about the frailties that come with aging eyes (they can be ‘fixed’- when the time is right), but for now the acuity of my vision varies with the way light falls. None of which takes away from what I wanted to convey! Action Learning is a powerful practice for gathering the collective wisdom and diverse perspectives of leaders in service of their leadership learning. Action learning works because it focuses on real life challenges, and it involves reflecting and doing, thinking and taking action. For Reg Revans, the pioneer of Action Learning- learning comes from taking action, but learning is also needed to inform our choices for action. In joining an Action Learning Set, you gift yourself the benefits of collaboration and support, and a secure space where you can share and tackle knotty issues without judgement or blame. With a set facilitator like Lisa Barry, the values of #theCentreforCharityEffectiveness at #bayesbusinessschool you will be in brilliant hands and good company.

At Learning Forte, our congregational and nonprofit backgrounds have made us empathetic to our colleagues preparing for program year launches. How are you embracing your constraints and turning them into opportunities for creativity and innovation? In this new blog post, Learning Forte Founder and CEO Stacy Williams-Duncan shares about how to unlock time and resource constraints. https://loom.ly/b2J4ZUY

Founder’s Toolkit: A Resource for Education-Driven Nonprofits We’ve recently updated our Founder’s Toolkit blog, and it’s packed with essential resources for anyone launching or leading an education-driven nonprofit. Whether you're looking for grant strategies, organizational tips, or tools to help your mission thrive, this toolkit is designed to support your growth and impact. https://buff.ly/3XR0BZd #EducationNonprofits #FounderToolkit #NonprofitResources #GrantWriting #GrantingYourVision

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Mark your calendars for April 17th. Make your plans. FOCUS ON THE FUTURE #GiveBigE #GivingDay2024

‼️Big news‼️ Just launched this Kickstarter project for the second book in the series! After months of hard work, Patrick is thrilled to share this with the world and help children become the next generation of creators and thinkers. Please consider a pledge to help make this a reality. Every pledge, share, and comment makes a huge difference. #kickstarter #innovation #launch #support #crowdfunding #entrepreneurship

❓ Forgot where you put your new gym card already? ❓ Can’t recall half of your New Year’s resolutions? ❓ Feeling stressed about planning for Black and Women’s History Months? 🌟 Let me share my story—relevant, entertaining, and inspiring. 🌟 With experience in 6 states and success in academia, private business, and nonprofits, I connect with people of all ages and industries. My advice on thriving in chaotic times is always universal and practical. Three steps to at least get one accomplishment this week: 1. Download my flyer 2. Book me now to speak at your staff meeting, club event, or organization gathering. 3. Plan to start the first quarter with a motivated staff! 📲 What are you waiting for?— call or text now to check at least one box off today!