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Philanthropy should be PHUN! It's a heart thing, not a brain thing. This morning, my wife and I are spending a few hours cleaning, planting, shoveling and whatever other 'ing' is needed at our local park as part of NY State "I Love My Park Day". We do it every year. Not unrelated, we love the outdoors and spend a lot of time in the parks hiking, biking, enjoying. If we get done in time, we'll head over to the beach for our weekly hour of picking up garbage as part of a wonderful nonprofit some dudes started many years ago. Not unrelated, the beach is our happy place, and taking a long walk there while doing good feels amazing. Then Sunday, we'll participate in a bowl-a-thon to raise money for the animal shelter where I volunteer. Not unrelated, we are big dog lovers (and lovers of big dogs) and an afternoon of bowling, eating, laughing, socializing sounds perfect. This happens to be about volunteering. But it could've been about donating. And partnering. And supporting. All of which should: ⚪️Make you smile & feel good ⚪️Hit you deep down ⚪️Be a thing you look forward to ⚪️Not feel like work ⚪️Not be unpleasant or dreaded So when fundraising and development staff are out there trying to connect with prospects, find ways to paint a vivid picture of a fun, fulfilling journey. #fundraising #philanthropy

To all of you out there working hard every day at your vocations and then volunteering for charities,booster orgs, sport groups, or coaching a sports team or activity- 𝗜 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! Thank you! Often, "busy" is celebrated far too much. 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘆. Many times, all people have capacity to do outside of managing every day life is to write a check (and we all thank you for that as well!).  I do make 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 as we are all out here prioritizing our time in different ways. When people step into volunteer roles that you don’t want to do or don’t have the capacity to do, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴.  #Leadership #Volunteer #Boosters #Board #Busy #ThankYou

Walk in the Park: Dog Distraction Class It’s a different kind of walk in the park at See Differently’s weekly dog distraction classes for our pups in training. At these sessions, volunteers guide the pups through various exercises designed to help them stay focused (despite lots of tempting distractions like other dogs, toys, and people). Sofie and Bree from the puppy team lead the class with lots of tips and tricks to keep the students on the right track! Teaching our dogs these skills early on is essential for them to become well-trained and reliable companions. We're looking for more volunteers to help raise and train our next generation of See Differently guide or assistance dogs. We have various volunteering opportunities to suit everyone. Click the link to learn how you can get involved >> https://bit.ly/3hmWCky #SeeDifferently #Volunteer #GuideandAssistanceDogs #Support #Donate #PuppyVolunteering

"Many homeschoolers have a great amount of flexibility at home, which is one of the beauties of homeschooling, but that flexibility is not always found on a job.  Learning this can be helpful!” – Cindy LaJoy Quote taken from the SPED Homeschool article, Eight Benefits of Volunteering for Your Homeschool #quoteoftheday #homeschoolfreedom #spedhomeschool

From our series 𝑾𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝑰𝒔𝒏'𝒕 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈: Contributing to the well-being of others through acts of kindness, volunteering, or philanthropy can provide a sense of purpose and happiness.

Why I volunteer when I can… This was me yesterday, about to begin volunteering for the day with Seaful charity and the amazing events they host; connecting people with waterways and educating young people about ocean protection. I’ve been supporting Seaful and a number of other charities, since becoming self-employed and here’s my reasons why… 1) To stay connected with and support causes which I believe in, and which align with my own personal values. 2) To escape the ‘busy-loneliness’ of being self-employed (if you know, you know) and connect with cool people who share my values too. 3) To maintain a sense of balance, and not become swamped with the need for revenue-based activity all the time. 4) Because volunteering is cool 😎 and yes, it’s OK to feel good about doing it too. Question… Do you #volunteer and if so, what do you enjoy most about it? Why not volunteer your comments below (see what I did there!)… #volunteer #charity #leadership #connection #people #values #beliefs #bethechange #businessowner #selfemployed #stayconnected #bluespace #oceanprotection #coaching

We treat thousands of pets across our 49 Pet Hospitals every year. But this wouldn’t be possible without our amazing volunteers who kindly donate their time to our charity 🥰 We’re extremely grateful for our volunteers, and we wouldn’t be able to keep people and pets together without their support 🐾 There are countless reasons why you should try volunteering in one of our charity shops! Here are our top five: 1. Gain practical work experience 2. Meet new people 3. Grow in confidence 4. Promote sustainability 5. Make a difference and save pets in need When you lend us a paw, you're not just volunteering; you're making a real difference to the lives of poorly pets and their families ❤️🩹 If you want to help make tails wag and hearts purr, find out more about volunteering with us: http://pdsa.me/9Knr [Visual description: Female volunteer, Martina, standing behind the till in our Kilburn charity shop and smiling at the camera.] #VolunteersWeek #TheBigHelpOut #Volunteer #Volunteers #Volunteering #VolunteerOpportunities

We made the Charity shortlist for the Performance Marketing World awards 🎉 We worked with Woodgreen Pets Charity on their 'Be a miracle maker' Christmas giving campaign. Through a combination of creative strategy, innovative AI tools and first party data, we were able to surpass both revenue and ROI targets, more than doubling year on year revenue for the same media spend. We're looking forward to hearing the results in November. Fingers crossed for our team and brilliant client partners. https://lnkd.in/esVgQXzS #CharityDigital #Fundraising #ChristmasGiving #CreativeStrategy #DigitalMarketing [Image description: In a blob is an adorable one-eyed tan coloured dog. The bottom quarter of the blob is green and in it is text "Be a miracle maker" The blob sits on a grey background with white snow and snowflakes dotted across. In the top left is a lozenge with text: "shortlisted" and the Performance Marketing World logo. Under the blob are logos: manifesto x Woodgreen]

As the season of giving approaches, businesses are seeking ways to give back and make a meaningful impact. At KC Projects, we know that a successful charitable campaign is more than just a donation — it’s about crafting a compelling story and aligning that story with both the brand’s and charity’s goals. In our latest blog post, we dive into how public relations professionals play a crucial role in amplifying the success of these campaigns. Whether it’s through targeted media outreach, engaging social content or strategic partnerships, we ensure that each initiative resonates with the right audience and leaves a lasting impression. From our work with Full Moon BBQ’s Backpack Blessings to supporting Kelley & Mullis Wealth Management in their charitable holiday contributions, we’ve helped our clients make a memorable difference in their communities, while delivering substantial results. Curious how PR can elevate your next give-back initiative? Follow the link to explore some of the most impactful ‘Giving Tuesday’ campaigns and see how PR-powered strategies create genuine connections and inspire action long after the holiday season ends. By: Izzy Mendez Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eMJ5sK8X