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Do you want to raise a child who sees the importance of volunteering and giving back? Try showing them what it looks like to have these values. Sure, reading books about being kind and filling buckets is beneficial. Yes, conversations about this topic are helpful. But when your child sees you volunteering, donating, and supporting causes that are important to you, they learn to invest their own time in energy into these things too. So the next time you're supporting a cause you care about. Consider bringing them with you. Can they volunteer too? If not, can you show them pictures of what you do or what the organization does? Think about ways you can empower them to get involved. For example, here's an easy way to support the students of Toa Tumaini Foundation this month: 1 - Sit down with your child to learn about TTF's work and the children we serve. Show them pictures and videos from our social media. 2 - Invite your child to draw a picture for or write a letter to students in Tanzania. 3 - Encourage them to think of ways to raise money to donate to education in Tanzania: garage sales, selling books to a used book store, birthday fundraisers, etc. Try it and let us know how it goes! What are your favorite ways to teach your kids to give back? #NonprofitOrganization #Volunteer #VolunteerWithKids #KidsThatVolunteer

What are you and your organisation doing to mark Giving Tuesday this year? As we start to move towards the end of the year, this is your reminder that this is a great day to dedicate to all things giving. If you'd like support with creating events, please get in touch. We are here to help. A bit more info for you: Giving Tuesday is on 3rd December. It was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the last decade, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. There are so many ways to get involved and mark the occasion. 🔸You can volunteer your time or share your skills 🔸You can donate money/clothes/food to a meaningful cause 🔸You can campaign for something 🔸You can organise a community event If you'd like support with creating events, please get in touch. We are here to help. Find out more about how you and your colleagues can get involved here: https://lnkd.in/dd4pexA

Fundraising income impacted by cost-of-living crisis for most grassroots causes last year: 86% of grassroots causes surveyed for an easyfundraising report say the cost-of-living crisis had a negative impact on their fundraising income in 2023.

We often hear from employee Pride Networks that they would like to do more to support LGBTQIA+ community organisations, but don’t know where to start, or what would be most helpful. We have the answer for you… GiveOUT Day! GiveOUT Day (17 October 2024) is an uplifting and powerful opportunity to engage your Pride Network and make a meaningful difference in rainbow communities. GiveOUT Day is unique in that it brings together 110+ LGBTQIA+ non-profits, who are working on the front lines to increase access to healthcare, safety in our workplaces and schools, and greater equality for all people. GiveOUT Day provides an opportunity for the sector to raise funds for their vital causes and raise awareness of the incredible work that they do. There are so many ways you can get involved, and every way makes a difference! You could (see links in comments): 1. Help spread the word with your networks 2. Donate a competition prize to help motivate organisations and donors  3. Host your own mini GiveOUT Day trivia 4. Sign up as a champion and contribute directly to the fundraising efforts 5. Match donations by your employees 💰 Every dollar donated to participating organisations through GiveOUT Day is MATCHED by GiveOUT (T&C apply). That’s twice the funding, double the impact! Check out giveoutday.org.au for more. GiveOUT Australia #GiveOUTDay24

NEW BLOG: What is International Micro-Volunteering Day? https://lnkd.in/eB8-ijZd #Microvolunteering #MicrovolunteeringDay #Volunteering #Charity #Fundraising #Digital #Donations #Donator

🌍✨ **The International Day of Charity: Beyond the Act of Giving** ✨🌍 Today, we commemorate The International Day of Charity, a day established to not only celebrate the generous acts of giving but to spark meaningful conversations around why philanthropy, volunteerism, and compassion are essential threads in the fabric of our global community. Charity is more than just reaching into our pockets; it’s about cultivating an ethos of empathy, solidarity, and action. This day urges us to think critically about the impact we can have, individually and collectively. 🧐 **Thought-provoking Questions to Mull Over:** 1. **The Ripple Effect**: How can small acts of kindness create larger waves of change in society? Have you ever witnessed or been part of a ripple effect? Share your stories! 2. **Philanthropy Beyond Money**: In what non-monetary ways can we contribute to charitable causes? Think in terms of time, skills, advocacy, etc. 3. **CSR and Corporations**: How can businesses integrate sustainable charity initiatives into their corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts beyond just writing checks? 4. **Volunteering and Identity**: What role has volunteerism played in shaping your personal identity and worldview? How has it changed your perspectives on global issues? 5. **Long-Term vs. Short-Term Aid**: While immediate relief is crucial, how can charity efforts be structured to create enduring, positive impacts? Is there a balance between addressing urgent needs and fostering long-term solutions? 6. **Charity vs. Social Justice**: How do we discern the fine line between charity and perpetuating dependency? Should our focus shift towards systemic change and social justice, and how can these approaches intersect? As we engage in dialogue on this day, let’s challenge ourselves to think beyond the surface. Let’s envision charity not just as a momentary act but as an integral pathway towards building more inclusive, resilient, and compassionate societies. 👇 **Share your thoughts, stories, and insights below! How has charity impacted your life, and how do you think we can all make a bigger difference?** 🌱✨ #InternationalDayOfCharity #GlobalSolidarity #Philanthropy #Volunteerism #EmpathyInAction #SocialChange

One of the forms of support most often requested by local organizations is help in mobilizing resources- primarily financial. Under NPI EXPAND, we took multiple approaches to providing this support, but I sometimes think our approaches are based too much on western notions of charity. Check out my latest blog on the topic and join us for our webinar to explore this issue in more depth. https://lnkd.in/ey-MU-YW

How can you get involved in International Microvolunteering Day? https://lnkd.in/eB8-ijZd #Microvolunteering #MicrovolunteeringDay #Volunteering #Charity #Fundraising #Digital #Donations #Donator

We’re proud to support Social Mobility Day 2024. IICF believes that everyone should be able to achieve their full potential, regardless of where they might have started out in life. That is why we are bringing the industry together to change live and improve social mobility in the UK.   IICF is driving change in four ways: 1.     We award grants to social mobility charities nominated by the industry. We’ve changed the lives of 7,200 people from under-served communities nationwide.  2.     We connect our charity and corporate partners to create access to diverse talent, share skills, and raise awareness of different forms of diversity. 3.     We convene industry leaders at events such as our annual Forum on Social Impact to share best practices, take practical steps forward and raise funds for future grants. 4.     We offer an industry-wide platform for volunteering to increase ways employees can make a difference. Hearing stories from our grant recipients at events, sharing volunteer experiences and learning that companies have partnered with or hired someone from one of our grant recipient charities are a few of the many moments that have mattered to us. What IICF moment about social mobility stands out to you?  Please share your story and show your support @SocialMobilityDay. Visit www.iicf.org.uk to learn more about IICF and how you can work with us to advance social mobility. #ShareMoments #iicfimpact 

🌍✨ **The International Day of Charity: Beyond the Act of Giving** ✨🌍 Today, we commemorate The International Day of Charity, a day established to not only celebrate the generous acts of giving but to spark meaningful conversations around why philanthropy, volunteerism, and compassion are essential threads in the fabric of our global community. Charity is more than just reaching into our pockets; it’s about cultivating an ethos of empathy, solidarity, and action. This day urges us to think critically about the impact we can have, individually and collectively. 🧐 **Thought-provoking Questions to Mull Over:** 1. **The Ripple Effect**: How can small acts of kindness create larger waves of change in society? Have you ever witnessed or been part of a ripple effect? Share your stories! 2. **Philanthropy Beyond Money**: In what non-monetary ways can we contribute to charitable causes? Think in terms of time, skills, advocacy, etc. 3. **CSR and Corporations**: How can businesses integrate sustainable charity initiatives into their corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts beyond just writing checks? 4. **Volunteering and Identity**: What role has volunteerism played in shaping your personal identity and worldview? How has it changed your perspectives on global issues? 5. **Long-Term vs. Short-Term Aid**: While immediate relief is crucial, how can charity efforts be structured to create enduring, positive impacts? Is there a balance between addressing urgent needs and fostering long-term solutions? 6. **Charity vs. Social Justice**: How do we discern the fine line between charity and perpetuating dependency? Should our focus shift towards systemic change and social justice, and how can these approaches intersect? As we engage in dialogue on this day, let’s challenge ourselves to think beyond the surface. Let’s envision charity not just as a momentary act but as an integral pathway towards building more inclusive, resilient, and compassionate societies. 👇 **Share your thoughts, stories, and insights below! How has charity impacted your life, and how do you think we can all make a bigger difference?** 🌱✨ #InternationalDayOfCharity #GlobalSolidarity #Philanthropy #Volunteerism #EmpathyInAction #SocialChange