Matthew Roop’s Post

Imagine putting a huge grin on a kid's face with a warm meal, something they might not have had for days. Being kind like this can do more than just feed them; it can give them hope and happiness when they really need it. By signing up as a "Lunch Buddy," you can make a big difference in a child's life. Your donation will make sure they get a healthy meal at school and let them focus on their studies instead of worrying about being hungry. Don't wait - take the first step today and know that you're changing someone's life for the better. We'll handle the details and keep you in the loop about how your kindness is making a real impact. Your gift has a huge effect $10.00 = 40 lunches https://lnkd.in/dm8u_Krn #starofhope #impact #hope #firststep #csr #donating #gospel

My two biggest tips for your charity home page, and they're both easy. ⚡ Show your impact Don't just tell me what you do, but tell me what impact it has. If you help teach children to read, tell me why that's important. What struggles are you helping that child overcome, if they were unable to read? 📣 Clearly ask me to do something. Ask me to help you increase that impact by taking action, most likely a donation. Make that call to action stand out, use a coloured button that you don't use for anything else, and remove any distracting elements from that part of your page. Spend 5 minutes today looking at your homepage, pretend you're completely new to your charity, and see if your website does these two things.

Wondering what to get someone you love this year for Christmas? Or maybe you’re wondering what they can give you? How about a gift certificate for an organizing and decluttering session? No one likes to feel overwhelmed by the amount of ‘stuff’ they have. A home should be your sanctuary where you/your family can recharge and rejuvenate. Working with Declutter4Good can quickly allow you to see results and hope. As professional organizers Declutter4Good makes the organizing and decluttering process easy. We’ll keep you focused and motivated so that you can achieve the vision you have for the space(s) you currently find unmanageable and daunting. And for those items you no longer want we’ll take them and deliver them to local charitable organizations. This is part of our Donations That Do Good program as we see this as a Win-Win-Win: you get more space and calm; people in need in our community get the items they require and our planet benefits by not having those items go into landfills. An organizing and decluttering gift certificate is the gift that keeps on giving!

**𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗽: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟰-𝗕𝗼𝘅 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱** Are you preparing for a move and feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of stuff you've accumulated over the years? We've got a simple yet incredibly effective solution for you: The 4-Box Method! 🏡📦 **How Does It Work?** 1. **Grab Four Boxes**: Label them as Keep, Donate, Sell, and Trash. These boxes will be your guiding stars throughout the decluttering process. 2. **Room-by-Room Sorting**: Start with one room at a time to keep things manageable. As you go through each item, decide which box it belongs in: - **Keep**: For items you absolutely need or love. These will be the things you can't imagine your new home without. - **Donate**: For items in good condition that you no longer need but could bring joy or utility to someone else. Local charities will appreciate your generosity! - **Sell**: For items that still have value and could earn you a little extra cash. Think about holding a garage sale or listing them online. - **Trash**: For items that are broken, outdated, or simply not worth keeping. Make sure to recycle whenever possible. ♻️ 3. **Stay Organized**: As you fill each box, make sure to label them clearly. This will make it easier to manage your belongings when it’s time to pack and move. 4. **Review and Reflect**: Once you've gone through all the rooms, take a moment to review your boxes. Do you really need everything in the Keep box? Can some items be moved to Donate or Sell? #MovingTips #Declutter #Organize #4BoxMethod #HomeSweetHome #MovingDay #Donate #Sell #Recycle #KeepItSimple #TAAA #MakeItHappen #theagentsandassociates

Here’s one common misconception we encounter with many of our clients... “Giving to charity is only for rich people” 🌱 People think unless they're sitting on millions, their contributions won't count or make a real impact. But that couldn't be further from the truth! 🙅 The reality is that no matter the size of your donation, it holds significance. Why? Because when combined with contributions from others, even the smallest amount can snowball into something truly meaningful for the charity you support. 🤝 Every dollar COUNTS. 💰 It’s not only about the money you contribute but being part of a larger movement to make a positive impact in the lives of others. 🌍 So why wait? Reach out to us, and let's get started on creating a lasting impact together! 🌟 #athenawealthandlegacysolutions #canada #estateplanning #legacybuilding #charitablegiving

One thing that really gets my goat is when people talk about donor or supporter 'loyalty'. Like a lot of the language used in fundraising, it gives me the ick. To me, it feels like a value judgement being made about people who have kindly given some money to your mission. They didn't have to do it. They might not have any more to give. You might not have given them good reason to give again. One way of looking at this is to think about whether we might say the opposite - that a supporter is 'disloyal'. I think that illustrates why talking about donor/supporter loyalty is so wrong. Maybe it's not their 'loyalty' that's the problem... When I start working with charities, the appeals and campaigns we work on together usually see hundreds or thousands of donors who were 'lapsed' become 'active', or 'reactivated' (although I'd prefer to say 'people who hadn't donated for ages donated again'). They are the same donors as last time. It's just that we did things differently. I'd like to talk more about why charities should be loyal to donors, not about donors being loyal to charities. #fundraising

Putting people first: Inclusive language in tech and elsewhere Human-centric language is important. Language can be a tool for positive change and connection just as much as for the opposite. I feel like this aspect gets lost in the marketing mix sometimes. Rachel Beer’s observation about labeling donors as “loyal” or “lapsed” in the charity sector highlights the subtle (or not) value judgments embedded in our language choices. In a comment, Tamsin Fox-Davies (full disclosure: friend) echoes this sentiment regarding the tech industry, “The only people who call their clients ’users’ are the drug dealers and the tech industry.” This very topic came up at OSP while crafting a voice, tone, and style guide with Palantir.net (full disclosure: client with very compatible views and values to Open Strategy Partners GmbH)! To be more inclusive and respectful, we prefer “visitors” over “users” to describe people interacting with the front-end of websites and apps, reserving “user” for specific roles like “admin users” in the back-end. Further specificity, such as “content authors” or “marketing team members,” can also help humanize and clarify references to various stakeholders. Our approach to human-first language extends beyond terminology. We advocate for inclusive language that respects diversity and avoids assumptions. Here are a couple more examples of this approach from the Palantir.net guide: - Refer to the person, not the condition. Use “someone with a disability” rather than “disabled person.” - Avoid metaphors or idioms that could alienate or offend, such as those relating to violence, sports, or culturally specific references. For example, use “hands-on” or “fully immersed” instead of “in the trenches”; “on that topic” instead of “on that front”; “side-by-side comparison”; “toolkit” instead of “arsenal”; “place the blame” instead of “throw under the bus.” - Palantir adopts a people-first stance regarding pronouns, using “we” for ourselves and “they” for clients and other organizations. This choice challenges the traditional singular “it” often used for companies in the U.S.—companies are groups of people! - Palantir is inclusive and respects all identities. When referring to specific people, use their preferred pronouns (and when in doubt, ask)! Use “they” when you don’t know someone’s preferences or when referring to theoretical or general individuals. In summary, it is a privilege that I get to think about this kind of thing every day at work. Even better, I get to help people communicate better—fostering inclusivity, respect, and understanding—so that they connect with the people who should know about what they are doing and grow! Thanks for reading this far!

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Hearing why people have taken the 10% Pledge is always inspiring — here are a few reasons that might motivate you too: 🔸 ’Knowing I’ve made the world my 10% better is a beautiful thought.’ 🔸 ’I know I can live comfortably with 10% less, and am confident the charities I support will make a tremendous difference.’ 🔸 ’I want to be part of something bigger than myself.’ These are just a few reasons our members have taken the 10% Pledge with Giving What We Can. What will your reason be? Join us to help make generous, effective giving the norm. https://lnkd.in/gGGhwJEc

How do you make a segment of your supporters feel special? With several of our charity clients recently, we’ve been seeing the benefits of starting up a ‘new thing’ for supporters to belong to. If you want to increase people’s investment in your cause, enrolling them in a special club or community is a no-brainer. This works particularly well for regular givers. 🌟 Give them a name (For instance, CAP calls them ‘Life Changers’). 🌟 Send them something exclusive - regularly. Perhaps in return for their monthly donation, they receive a monthly impact story that you don’t share with those outside the club? 🌟 Why not also phone one regular giver for a quick chat once a week to show your interest in them? And keep sending those hand-written Christmas cards too. 🌟 Could you put on a meet-up or special event just for them? This is more than just retention, it’s inviting them into the inner circle and increasing their knowledge of and enthusiasm for what you do. What do you think? Do you do something like this for your supporters?