Mo's On The Go (and the Grow) at Harcourts Mandurah! Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men’s health. The month of November is a chance to grow a mo and raise funds for a healthier world. Harcourts Mandurah's Brad Malingre has been fundraising for Movember for 17 Years and this year, 13 of his colleagues got behind him for this great cause. “We did it to assist our work colleague and friend, Brad, for his passion, drive and his continual support for this wonderful charity and cause,” explains Ben Hatch, Selling Director, Harcourts Mandurah. “Most of us have never grown a moustache in our lives,” continues Mr Hatch. “It doesn’t matter if you look in a mirror or see your reflection in a window, but the Mo has been an experience and a consistent reminder of why we are doing it.” Not only was the mo on the grow and the go, but the Harcourts Mandurah team gave themselves ‘The 33 Hour Bike Challenge’ where two stationary fitness bikes, generously supplied by Orbit Fitness in Mandurah, were continually ridden as part of the fund raising. “‘The 33 Hour Bike Challenge’ was great, and it certainly was a challenge, especially in the early hours of the morning. But with 40 people putting their hand up to spend some time on the bike and travel over 1500kms, we were never short of support.” “Having the team ride in pairs was a huge bonus as it fuelled great conversations and formed stronger bonds within our fantastic team.” Further supporting this great cause and Harcourts Mandurah’s efforts, the Harcourts Foundation agreed to dollar match up to $5,000 the funds raised. “It was amazing to watch us all come together for such a worthy cause.” #harcourts #movember #harcourtsmandurah #harcourtsfoundation
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What does it mean to have agency, when you feel scared or powerless? To me, this is the art and power of fundraising, particularly when it comes to challenge events. It’s about so much more than just raising money. 🏃♀️ On Sunday, I took part in the Great North Run for Parkinson's UK. It was an amazing experience on so many levels. My biggest take-away: reaffirming the incredible job charities do in giving people agency to ‘do something’ when faced with some of life's most challenging situations. Being offered this opportunity to take action feels like such an act of kindness. I’ve taken part in lots of charity fundraising events over the years and have always found healing there, especially when moving through sadness or loss. Finding a way to channel those raw emotions into something positive. We were running for my husband’s father, Alastair, who has lived with Parkinson’s for twenty years. It’s such a cruel, debilitating illness and my husband has been on this journey with his Dad all the time we’ve known one another. It was a privilege to put on the Parkinson’s UK t-shirt and run together, alongside other folk going through similar things. There were some extra special ‘you’ve got this!’ moments, bumping into fellow Parkinson’s UK runners along the way. These events create such a mighty sense of community between participants and supporters too. I consider myself an honorary Geordie having lived in Newcastle for several years and the crowd didn’t let us down – fierce, loud and uplifting all the way. I experienced moments of joy and pride, running side-by-side with lots of charities we work with. A sea of charity vests all swimming in the same direction, so many people running in-memory or in-aid of someone they love. 💚 Here’s my gratitude list for the day 💚 💫 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 charity sector. Proud to work alongside you. 💫 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 fundraising. Powerful, potent stuff. 💫 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 professional fundraisers. You do so much more than just raise money. 💫 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 to my Charity People community (internal and external) who supported and sponsored us. You're simply the best. 😁 If you're in any doubt about the power of fundraising, just look at those SMILES. #Fundraising #ChartiySector #ChallengeEvents #Gratitude #ThankYou #ThePowerOfFundraising
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I got mugged. Twice. The first time was years ago in the grounds of Southmead hospital, before Southmead was a part of Bristol you’d want to live in (or even visit). And because my paper-round covered a 100,000 mile radius I’m riding my bike to my next drop. And then someone asks me for the time. I didn’t really see where the request came from so I cycled round in a loop and by that time they were on me, blocking my route. “That’s my bike” the two brutes said. Turns out, they were right, in so much as it was now because if I didn’t give it to them I would be no more. Gutted. I loved riding. I loved my bike. (I didn’t love my paper-round or Southmead but that’s not the point). So I limped home, like the closing scenes of a lassie movie, although it was mainly my ego that was bruised. The second time, also ages ago, went quite differently. “Nice watch…” Says this guy who jumps out of a bush to block my path by Horfield Sports Centre (they did a cracking roller-disco back in the day). He then grabs my hand and asks me to take off my watch. Not again, I think. And in one ninja-like move I grabbed my arm back and ran all the way home without looking back. And because I had legs like a giraffe combined with the testosterone levels of a 14 year old boy I honestly don’t think Usain Bolt would have caught up with me that day. So I got to keep my watch. Lucky me!! Sometimes when you are faced with a serious challenge, you have to take a different approach. Fundraising is no different. I’ve spoken to charities of ALL sizes and there are always challenges that need to be addressed. Strategies need to change. Staff need to change. Processes need to change. Techniques need to change. Don’t be afraid to make brave decisions where the data and / or your instincts lead you to. Especially if it’s outsourcing some of it 😜 cough Better Story cough You won't regret it! Anyone got a bike I can borrow? #charity #fundraising #comms
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Some great tips here for those new (and not so new) for unleashing the fundraising potential of marathon places..
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The charities that entered the London Marathon ballot for Golden Bond places will now have heard back. And if your charity now has marathon places for the very first time, you might be thinking about how best to use them. I'm putting together an epic bundle of resources to help charities of any size - but especially small charities - maximise your marathon. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/eBMXZTPk The bundle will include videos, PDFs and templates for; * Template application form AND scoring system * Recruitment ideas and messaging for warm and new audiences * Template welcome pack * Template stewardship journey including engagement prompts, fundraising ideas and employer matched funding support * Map of cheer point locations and the pros and cons * "How to" post race but also "should you?" * Tips and tricks to inspire your marathon runners to be on-going supporters of your charity I've been working with charities and London Marathon teams since 2008 in my very first role as an Events Fundraiser looking after a team of 500 runners. So I know a thing or two about how to make those valuable places work hard for you. There's a lot to cover there so it's not quite ready yet. Join my wait list to be the first to know when it goes live 🎉 PLUS bonus freebie for joining the wait list 🎉 *** 1hour power hour of bespoke advice and insight to tailor the templates to YOUR runners and audience *** The power-hour alone is valued at almost as much as the Marathon Motivation bundle. Sign up now to the wait list which will go live early January.
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This is brilliant; do read it. I'm hoping that we're avoiding most of this; we've never been reliant on one big income source (esp. not public sector - more by luck than judgement historically, but still), we're very much more focussed on sustainability than growth, our Trustees are apparently far more grassroots than others. I'm still only applying to funders who I'm confident we're a good fit for. I would never want to make a decision to cut but I do have Trustees who would do so if they had to (I do make it my life's mission that we don't have to, and also am not avoiding overwork very effectively - YET!). Even so, being... er... undergirded with fortitude has never felt more necessary. Charity leadership is brilliant, and also currently feels quite precarious. I chat and collaborate a LOT with others - it's not just me... Be nice to us; even if we're well supported, we're exhausted. [If you don't know Alex Evans, PhD and you're in the 'for impact' (aka 'charity', 'voluntary', 'third') world, find his mailing list, read all of it so far (honestly) and subscribe. While you're at it, have a listen to Felicia Willow's 'For Impact' podcast and peruse Jo J.'s spreadsheet of paused/closed funders. Read their thoughts too. If you're in the happy position of being able to pay for content, please do. The freelancers have a valuable overview and are cheerleading /advocating for us all in a big way.]
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I think it’s fair to say we need hard-wearing underwear in the charity sector at the moment. Fortunately, Lidl’s got you, erm, covered. Meanwhile, wearing my charity consultant hat, I want to share some common pitfalls for CEOs in crisis mode. - Trustees thinking the situation is due to an underperforming CEO/ fundraiser. Let’s be clear: 52% reduction in government funding of local authorities since 2011. Trusts and foundations overwhelmed and many changing focus and pausing. Significant charities closing down. Show them the press and analysis about this to make it clear this isn’t just you being jumpy. - Wishful thinking. Believing that a hail-mary community cafe (which strangely you’ve never got round to until now) is going to bring in all the cash lost to cancelled local authority contracts or dried-up trust funding is...…. unwise. Likewise, believing a sugar daddy funder will parachute in. (But certainly a good time to make a considered and pragmatic ask.) Or thinking that someone the board knows from Eton will drop you £100k. Let’s be clear: there will definitely be options and possibilities - but if they haven’t been an option until now, they are unlikely to suddenly become so. Do more of what you do well - or could do well. Pivot, don’t flail. - #Fundraising overdrive explosion. Applying to anything and everything and trying every possible option (we can crowdfund! Or have a black tie dinner!). Focus. What has room to expand to take up the gap? Be realistic. Target your efforts. - Not cutting when you need to. Yes, it is possible to go too far, but I’ve never regretted cutting deep, and several times regretted not cutting deep enough. You can come back from much bigger cuts than you think, but you can’t come back from closure. Don’t leave it. I’d remind you about Paul Streets’ comment about small charities being like cockroaches - but the point is that cockroaches are small, and when threatened they scurry away. A structured retreat is better than getting squished. - Taking all the responsibility on yourself. Involve other staff and #trustees if you can - you need allies. But I do understand if there is just nobody else to rely on. It’s common. - Meanwhile, don’t let yourself become a punching bag for worried staff. It’s a natural response to anxiety to project it onto those we believe should ‘protect’ us, but don’t accept the unacceptable… - While you’ll want to be kind and supportive, don’t be drawn into excessive reassurance. Sometimes you just have to help people accept, face and hold the anxiety, just like you have to. - #Overworking/ taking it all on yourself. Your value as a human being is not in your work. It really is just a job. Look after yourself. And finally: charities do close. It is not the end of the world, your career/ life. Sometimes, it’s just time. If it happens, take heart: you’re not alone. #charities #nonprofits #civilsociety #charitygovernance #voluntarysector #vcs #leadership
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🏃♀️ 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 🏃♂️ It’s time again to get out your running gear 👟 to join ZwickRoell’s yearly event #ZwickRoellRunsTheWorld 🌍 As usual our #TeamKräftemesser is joining and this year we decided to use this as a chance to initiate a regular team running session during our lunch break. This way, we not only promote team spirit, but also do something for our health at the same time. You’ve never heard from the event before? This is what it’s about: ❓ What? Run, hike or walk for a good cause: ZwickRoell will donate €110,000 💰 to charities selected by participants involved in the cause if the goal is met - every kilometer counts. 👩🦰 Who? Employees, friends, and customers worldwide are all welcome to participate. 📅 When? August 1 - September 29, 2024 🎯 Goal: 220,000 km Check out the link in the comments 👇 to find out more and to register. What is the situation like at your company? Does your company offer sports activities and do you use them? Feel free to share your experiences in the comments! #Charity #GTM #EveryKilometerCounts #GoodCause
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Last Saturday, our founder Gordon Miller embarked on an incredible journey, participating in the Chase The Sun Cycle, riding coast to coast. Every pedal stroke of this grueling 310-kilometre ride, completed in just 14 hours, was dedicated to raising awareness of modern slavery and supporting Ride For Freedom. What an amazing display of mental and physical strength! Now, we’re inviting YOU to join the #CycleRevolution and make a difference. Whether with friends, collogues, or solo, ride the way you want and help us raise crucial funds to help fight modern slavery. You have a choice in how you participate: Why not set your own challenge? It doesn't have to be anywhere near as intense as Gordon's. Your challenge could be: 1. Riding your bike every day during Anti-Slavery Week. 2. Taking your family out for a ride. 3. Creating a relay team with colleagues. 4. Organizing a group ride with your spin class. 5. Baking treats for the cyclist at your organisation taking part and sharing them to raise awareness and funds. Every effort counts, and every choice you make helps our incredible organization educate, raise awareness, advocate, and provide remedies for survivors of modern slavery through cycling. Ready to make a difference? Sign up for the Cycle Revolution and choose how you’ll contribute - https://lnkd.in/erw3b2cd #RideForFreedom #EndModernSlavery #makeadifference #cycleyourway #raiseawareness #jointhemovement #fundraising #sponsor #donate #AntiSlaveryWeek
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Participating in the Champagne & Oyster Cycling Club of Monaco’s Annual St. Tropez to Monaco Charity Bike Ride for the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation was an inspiring and humbling experience. As we pedaled through the stunning landscapes, it struck me how similar this journey is to the path companies take when striving for growth and success. Just like a long-distance ride, building and nurturing a business requires endurance, teamwork, and a clear vision of the goal. Fundraising for a charity and for a business share common threads. Both require: 1. A compelling story: Whether it’s a cause close to our hearts or a business vision, the story behind the effort motivates and mobilizes support. 2. Commitment and passion: Dedication to the cause or the business is vital. It’s the driving force that keeps us going, even when the journey gets tough. 3. Community and support: Success is never achieved alone. It’s the community’s support, whether it’s fellow cyclists, donors, investors, or customers, that propels us forward. 4. Milestones and goals: Setting clear milestones helps track progress and keeps the momentum alive, be it in fundraising or business development. Riding for the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation reminded me of the impact we can make when we align our efforts with our values. The funds raised will support projects that teach children essential water safety skills, potentially saving lives and empowering communities. Let’s carry the same spirit of dedication and purpose into our professional endeavors. Together, we can drive meaningful progress, whether it’s for a charitable cause or a business venture. Thank you to everyone who supported this event and to those who continuously support our professional and philanthropic journeys. Let’s keep pushing boundaries and making a difference, one step (or pedal) at a time. #Charity #Fundraising #CyclingForACause #BusinessGrowth #CommunitySupport #PrincessCharleneFoundation #Inspiration #ProfessionalJourney #monaco #cocc
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Founder, developer + supporter of NZ charities. Leader of change. If you have a passion to make a difference, let me maximise the impact of your efforts!
I spoke recently with a disillusioned charity professional who had to leave an organisation they were hugely proud of and passionate about, because it was simply no longer financially sustainable for them to do so. Not only were they struggling, but so were their whānau. There is only so much we can sacrifice at the expense of our nearest and dearest. They were already working for way less than their previous role, doing more hours than they were paid for, wearing three hats ‘for the price of one’, and had a long list of unrealistic KPIs they were never going to achieve. Some of this they (rightly or wrongly) expected when moving into the charity sector. Life’s not all about money, right? Then the straw came. “You can do much more in less hours and for less money. We’re a charity after all.” said the Board. Everything they were doing, had achieved, their ideas, knowledge, and advice, were no longer listened to, let alone appreciated or valued. The camel’s back was broken, and they felt they had no choice but to resign. This tipping point had presented a huge personal dilemma – passion and purpose vs stability and sanity. With it came a great deal of guilt and self-questioning. “Am I letting people down? Am I being selfish? Will the community suffer?” I give a lot of time for free. Service is a big part of my value set. I am far from alone. Volunteers make up a vital component of our community DNA. The world could not function without them. They are truly our angels on earth. But I’m no Saint. Free doesn’t pay the bills. Nor does undervaluing anyone working in the charity sector. We have no union to represent us like those in education, health, or emergency services for example. But many charity workers are doing very similar jobs. As I said previously, no one is supposed to get rich in the charity world, but fair pay should be universal. To repeat from earlier this year - I’m sick of being labelled ‘not-for-profit’. It is a self-fulfilling prophecy that comes with detrimental side effects. · Charities must run on the sniff of an oily rag. · Charities can’t spend money on operational costs/marketing/fundraising….take your pick. · Charities must pay peanuts to employees. Hey, they should all do it for free!!! · Charities can’t have nice offices or anything else nice for that matter. Things need to change. People need to wake up. Aotearoa, hey the world, could not function without us. If we want to stop being undervalued and taken seriously, we need to take a mojo pill and start shouting it from the roof tops. I’d like to develop a strong, collective voice in the sector. A Charity Leadership Network to collaboratively better serve our people. Interested in bouncing some ideas around? Give me a call. #DrivingChange #FairPay #collaboration #FindYourVoice #CharityLeadershipNetwork #WakeUp #visionary #charityleadership #mentoring #marketing #reimagination
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I spoke recently with a disillusioned charity professional who had to leave an organisation they were hugely proud of and passionate about, because it was simply no longer financially sustainable for them to do so. Not only were they struggling, but so were their whānau. There is only so much we can sacrifice at the expense of our nearest and dearest. They were already working for way less than their previous role, doing more hours than they were paid for, wearing three hats ‘for the price of one’, and had a long list of unrealistic KPIs they were never going to achieve. Some of this they (rightly or wrongly) expected when moving into the charity sector. Life’s not all about money, right? Then the straw came. “You can do much more in less hours and for less money. We’re a charity after all.” said the Board. Everything they were doing, had achieved, their ideas, knowledge, and advice, were no longer listened to, let alone appreciated or valued. The camel’s back was broken, and they felt they had no choice but to resign. This tipping point had presented a huge personal dilemma – passion and purpose vs stability and sanity. With it came a great deal of guilt and self-questioning. “Am I letting people down? Am I being selfish? Will the community suffer?” I give a lot of time for free. Service is a big part of my value set. I am far from alone. Volunteers make up a vital component of our community DNA. The world could not function without them. They are truly our angels on earth. But I’m no Saint. Free doesn’t pay the bills. Nor does undervaluing anyone working in the charity sector. We have no union to represent us like those in education, health, or emergency services for example. But many charity workers are doing very similar jobs. As I said previously, no one is supposed to get rich in the charity world, but fair pay should be universal. To repeat from earlier this year - I’m sick of being labelled ‘not-for-profit’. It is a self-fulfilling prophecy that comes with detrimental side effects. · Charities must run on the sniff of an oily rag. · Charities can’t spend money on operational costs/marketing/fundraising….take your pick. · Charities must pay peanuts to employees. Hey, they should all do it for free!!! · Charities can’t have nice offices or anything else nice for that matter. Things need to change. People need to wake up. Aotearoa, hey the world, could not function without us. If we want to stop being undervalued and taken seriously, we need to take a mojo pill and start shouting it from the roof tops. I’d like to develop a strong, collective voice in the sector. A Charity Leadership Network to collaboratively better serve our people. Interested in bouncing some ideas around? Give me a call. #DrivingChange #FairPay #collaboration #FindYourVoice #CharityLeadershipNetwork #WakeUp #visionary #charityleadership #mentoring #marketing #reimagination
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Calling all runners! We’ve always dreamed of people fundraising & running for Calais Light 🏃 and until we became a registered charity last January, it remained a dream. Until now! Working with the charity gifting platform, People’s Fundraising, we have put together a brand new Calais Light Fundraising Hub where you can raise money for a specific convo. Matt has raised a fabulous £560 for Convoy 29 by running a half marathon. It’s super easy to do! Matt simply set up his fundraising page, (they provide lots of useful tips), searched for “Calais Light Convoy 29” when choosing which campaign to support, and off he went. The platform automatically created a specific page and link just for him. He used the personal fundraising link which the platform gave him to share his “fundraiser” with friends, family and colleagues in the run up to the half marathon day. And the great news is, you can do it too! This option will be available for all future convoys on peoplesfundraising.com, so what will you commit to? A half marathon like Matt? A full marathon? A 10k fun run? A 5k walk with pals? Every penny of sponsorship helps us help more people in desperate need, in the UK and Northern France. Convoy No 30, the big one, is in a month Nov 29th-Dec 1! Any challenge will do!! #SafeRoutesNow #HonourRefugees #WeAreAllTheSame #NoHumanIsIllegal #IntegrationNotSegregation #HumanRights #WithRefugees #HelpRefugees #CalaisLight #RefugeesWelcome #SupportRefugees #NotForProfit #Grassroots #VolunteeringMatters #VolunteeringNow
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4wGreat effort for a great charity!