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Great to be back again serving as emcee at the 17th Annual Hearts of Texas Luncheon, honoring Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Randy Bowman, Community Partners of Dallas and the Lewisville ISD. Volunteerism transforms lives! Thanks to Volunteer Now CEO, Rachel Currie Triska, for inspiring her incredible team. Americans gave 4.1 billion hours of service to humanity as volunteers last year. There's nothing more impactful than making a difference in the lives of those who need it most. As I share in my keynote address: "Live your life as a go-getter, yet, forever share your life as a go-giver."

Reflecting today on the inspiring 'More Than a Village' conference yesterday and the learning shared from ten years of Blackpool Better Start, Sure Start and much more besides. Thanks so much to Clare Law and to everyone who contributed. One key message for me was the importance of trust and allowing for local difference within accountability and outcomes frameworks and not seeking a simple or over-simplified view of what success and impact could and should look like - striking a balance of consistency where it makes sense with local flexibility. I found Sally Hogg's points about seeking a realistic view of what works and what might be impactful really helpful - bringing the evidence that's available (with healthy questioning of its relevance, especially for minoritised and disadvantaged communities as we discussed last week at the Nesta and Foundations – What Works Centre for Children & Families event on parenting interventions), in particular the common elements of evidence-based practice and change at a systems level, together with the voices and testimonies of local individuals and communities to shape and create local solutions. Really looking forward to contributing to the next stage of the journey, as a member of the Expert Advisory Board and linking to the Common Outcomes for Children and Young People Collaborative.

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The Kaitlyn M. Erdman Memorial WINGS Award can mean much more than financial assistance - hear from Tenesha Brown, a 2022 WINGS Awardee, below about her renewed strength the award inspired. Don't miss out - apply by February 23, 2024 >> ywcamclean.org/wings The funds, up to $1,500, can be used toward: ✔️ Workshops and seminars (tuition and class fees) ✔️ Professional conferences (registration fees) ✔️ Tuition, software, books, and other materials related to the endeavor ✔️ Certification preparation, exams, registration and/or licensing ✔️ Local opportunities for development, such as the Multicultural Leadership Program ✔️ Other costs incurred as a result of the approved endeavor (such as child care, transportation, lodging and meals for out-of-town activities, etc.) #WINGS #ProfessionalDevelopment #Empowerment #Scholarship #CareerGrowth #MCleanCountyWomen #ApplyNow

Really?! How is that diversity thing working out for you F&P (Fundraising & Philanthropy)? Can we please reflect and stop assuming that the (relatively easy!) experiences and "expertise" of White fundraisers are universally relevant? They're really, really not. #fundraisingsowhite #charitysowhite

As a lifelong learner, meeting and learning and laughing with colleagues is uplifting and rejuvenating. Take a minute to laugh with a colleague it makes the journey more meaningful. Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) #piqestrong #leadershipdevelopment #nonprofitleadership

Go to High School Go to College The "Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College" program, established in 1922, concentrates on the importance of completing secondary and collegiate education as a road to advancement. Statistics prove the value of this extra impetus in making the difference in the success of young African-American men, given that school completion is the single best predictor of future economic success. Through the Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College educational initiative, young men receive information and learn strategies that facilitate success. Alpha men provide youth participants with excellent role models to emulate.

Dive into our most recent issue of Heritage and discover how planned giving can create your legacy at Texas A&M.

Learn more about our new President and CEO, Mary Muliett.

I’m thrilled to kick off HPGM’s training series. As we dive into the world of boards, I’ll be introducing Board Basics while sharing valuable insights. 🗣️ Share Your Story: What was your first board service experience like? Did you have any memorable moments or lessons learned? Drop a comment below!👇 #BoardTraining #InclusiveLeadership