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In an elevator speech, How quickly & accurately could you explain your purpose in business or non-profit or sports while holding a burning match between your two fingers? It is too easy to drift with too much information that somebody doesn't want to hear and we don't even recognize the signals. but if you can cover your point with the least number of words and then let your listener ask for more information, now you've engaged at least their interest and maybe also their imagination.

TriVerity Collection Academy Update! Our early bird discount has been extended—register before April 30 for significant savings! Need more information before registering? Visit our website to learn more about our sessions, speakers and more! Visit our website here: https://bit.ly/3I85vHb. #TVTCollectionAcademy24 #ContinuedLearning #DelinquencyManagement

The Countdown is On! Just Weeks Away! Join our two-part workshop for residential and student life leaders at the TABS (The Association of Boarding Schools) Pre-Con! Some of the most compelling workshops and gatherings happen before the Conference begins on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024! Trust-Based Relationships and Data-Driven Insights for Student Care: A Two-Part Workshop for Residential and Student Life Leaders 9am–12pm Part I: All Within Reach: Practical Insights for ResLife and Student Care Brian Murray, Director, REACH Dive into the most useful residential life modules within the Reach platform and gain practical insights for implementation and optimization from industry experts and fellow Reach users. Existing clients will deepen their understanding of Reach modules and expand their networks. Potential clients can experience Reach’s capabilities firsthand to understand how it supports school life. 1pm–4pm Part II: Foundations of Trust-Based Relationships in Boarding Schools Brooklyn Raney, Ed.D. Raney, Founder, One Trusted Adult We know that boarding school students who experience connection, care, and trusted relationships have more positive academic and development outcomes, but it can be challenging to determine the limits of appropriate connection, care, and trust. Register Today! #TABS #PreConference #TABSConference #StudentLife #DormLife #OneTrustedAdult #WithinReach

We created our performance scorecard to be transparent about what it means for us to do a good job as a grantmaker, and whether we're doing a good job by that standard. One of the key indicators that helps us answer these important questions is: "Bring as many perspectives as possible into decision making." We’ve made progress on this indicator. This reflects an intentional effort on our part to consider the diversity of perspectives among decision makers at the staff, board and community selector level. Currently, 63% of our staff and board members and community selectors who participate in grant and Fellows selection self-identify as Black, Indigenous or people of color. Learn more about why this key indicator is important to us: https://bit.ly/4c8kBM3

Exciting news! Workforce Solutions Capital Area has been selected as one of Texas Mutual Insurance Company’s 2024 grant partners, and we’re proud to collaborate with them on this transformative initiative. In the construction industry, safety is the foundation of success. Yet, language barriers can often pose challenges on-site, leading to misunderstandings and potential risks. That’s why this partnership with Workforce Solutions Capital Area, Austin AGC, and Freestyle's Language at Work Program is so critical. Together, we’re integrating language learning into safety training to break down these barriers. This project will empower construction workers with the skills they need to communicate effectively, reduce accidents, and unlock greater opportunities for career growth. At ASC, we believe everyone deserves to go home safely at the end of the day. This partnership is a step forward in protecting Texas construction workers and helping them thrive. Learn more👇

Today's CAP Board Spotlight is on John Bass, SVP, Business Risk and Control Group Manager at Citi. We are very thankful for his dedication to CAP's mission! Our dedicated board of directors helps bridge our mission with the needs of our community. Please join us in getting to know them and celebrating all they do for our community. ❓How long have you lived in Jacksonville? 🅰️ I am a Jacksonville/NE FL native.  ❓What are three adjectives you’d use to describe yourself? 🅰️ Loyal, Inquisitive and caring. ❓What’s your favorite thing about CAP or the CAP Board? 🅰️ My favorite thing about CAP is the ability for this organization to impact so many lives. The lasting impacts are truly for a lifetime. This may translate into the children's lives, the parents lives or the overall community. Seeing the dedication and focus is a constant reminder of the privilege it is to serve on this board. ❓What’s the best piece of advice you ever received? 🅰️ Be flexible and adaptable. As simple as those words are - they carry weight both personally and professionally. Change is 100% guaranteed.

It’s hard not to feel disillusioned when the people tasked with caring for vulnerable individuals seem more focused on collecting accolades than tackling real issues. Awards like “Most Outstanding Plan Management” sound impressive, but who decides these winners? Is it about real impact on the lives of PWD or simply a closed-loop of providers patting each other on the back? PWD deserve transparency. They deserve to know who is voting, what criteria are in play, and whether the nominees’ work truly benefits those it should. These events often appear to be about optics—providers celebrating providers—while sweeping real problems under the rug. Let’s talk about the energy and resources poured into these award nights. Imagine if that same enthusiasm went into directly improving services, raising standards, or advocating for fair treatment and funding. Instead of recognition for a job done, there should be a focus on setting higher standards for a job well done. It’s painful to see the NDIS sector turning into a place where “flash over substance” takes priority. And it raises a pointed question: are these awards really for PWD, or just a way for providers to feel good about themselves? Real improvement and genuine impact for PWD should be the ultimate goal—not another shiny trophy on the shelf. #AwardsOrAction #PWDDeserveBetter #BehindTheTrophy #StopTheBackPats #FlashOverSubstance #ImpactOverImage #TransparencyForPWD #ServiceNotSelf #WhoVotesForWho #BeyondTheAwards #RealChangeNow #ServeNotShow #NoMoreLipService #PWDFirst #WalkTheTalk #MakeItMatter #NotYourTrophy #ActionForPWD #BeyondRecognition #PeopleOverPrestige

A new article about the recent award for our hard working Friends group:

📣 ICYMI: President and Founder of BloomBoard, Jason Lange, recently hosted a conversation with Elaine Gallagher, Director of Recruitment and Retention for The School District of Palm Beach County, Florida, and Dr. Tammy Parrish, Human Resources Director at Clark County Public Schools - Kentucky. They shared their strategies for transforming districts into "employers of choice" for top teaching talent. In this webinar, they discussed: ✔️ What drives teachers’ district preferences and how your district can become the top choice. ✔️ Corporate strategies—learn what the private sector has done to attract talent and why it’s working. ✔️ Innovative benefits and programs that support teachers’ professional development, including programs that empower your existing staff to step into teaching roles. Watch the recording here ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02ZdS-m0

Young Leaders Council gave me a deeper understanding of how a nonprofit board can most effectively support an organization. I can help boards get organized or execute their strategy. Reach out for more information! #nonprofits #nonprofitboards #boardleadership #boardmanagement #nonprofitsuccess #philanthropy