SIOR FOUNDATION’s Post

🌟 Who is Closest to Your Organization? 🌟 As nonprofit leaders, we often wear many hats, juggling missions and meetings. But let’s take a moment to celebrate the amazing people who support us along the way! Each person has a unique role in our organization. Each name represents a story, a contribution, and a connection. 💡Think about it💡 📣 Board Members: Your strategic partners and sometimes your biggest cheerleaders. 🗓️ Staff: These dedicated folks bring their hearts to work every day. ❤️🔥 Volunteers: These true MVPs show up without a paycheck, but with all the passion! 🛞 Vendors: Those special folks who keep the wheels turning behind the scenes. 🫶 Donors: The generous hearts who believe in your vision and invest in your mission. 🥳 Friends, Family, and Coworkers: Your personal support squad, celebrating every win—big or small! Yes, these relationships are more than just connections. They are the lifeline of your organization. Whether it’s a simple “thank you,” sharing stories of impact, or just grabbing coffee to catch up, make a real effort to engage with supporters. You know they want to be a part of this journey, so you invite them in! 💖 So, how are you keeping these connections alive and thriving in your organization? Share in the comments! 💬✨ #NonprofitLeadership #CommunityImpact #NonprofitManagement

This Giving Tuesday, Let’s Lead with Generosity 🌟 Today isn’t just about giving - it’s about creating opportunities, inspiring growth, and building a brighter future together. At the heart of this global movement is a simple but powerful idea: that generosity can transform lives and communities. As Asha Curran, the visionary behind GivingTuesday, reminds us: "We imagine a world where generosity is simply at the root of our decisions and our behaviors." At Winning Teams Win, we are proud to take action on this belief. To celebrate Giving Tuesday, we’ll be donating 10% of all online program sales ordered by 6th December to the GivingTuesday Fund - an initiative that helps power grassroots generosity around the world. 💡 How You Can Make an Impact Today: ↳ Empower someone by sharing knowledge or mentoring. ↳ Invest in personal growth or team development to unlock potential. ↳ Support generosity through learning - your purchase will give back directly to communities. Our programs are designed to do more than teach leadership skills—they empower individuals and teams to make meaningful contributions in their organizations and communities. 👉 Learn more about our leadership programs in the first comment below. What’s one way you’re giving back today? Let’s share our stories and inspire each other to make a difference. #GivingTuesday #WinningTeamsWin #GMA #Leadership #Generosity

#Presence #TheTiesThatBindUsTogether #BRICFundCO This time of year always makes me think about the gifts I give and receive. But the more I reflect, the more I realize that the most meaningful gifts aren’t wrapped in ribbons—they’re found in the moments we share and how we show up for one another.I’ve learned this lesson through my work with the Black Resilience in Colorado Fund (BRIC). Every day, I see how showing up—being truly present—can strengthen our communities. It’s about saying, “I see you, I value you, and I’m here for you.” That simple act builds resilience and reminds us that we’re not alone. I’ve passed this lesson on to my two sons. Being present for them has nurtured not only their love and championing of family but also their care and responsiveness to the needs of our community.For me, giving the gift of presence means prioritizing time with loved ones, mentoring, and actively listening. It’s about investing in my community—supporting leaders and organizations that work to create a more equitable future. At events like the Executive Directors of Color Institute Leadership Summit, I’ve seen how powerful it is when we show up for one another. Those shared moments of solidarity and connection are the real gifts. So, this season, I’m challenging all of us to give more of our presence. Whether it’s through volunteering, spending meaningful time with family, or supporting the BRIC Fund, I know these acts will create lasting change. Let’s make this season about the moments we share, not just the presents we give. By doing so, we can strengthen our connections, create joy, and show that we’re in this together. In gratitude & solidarity, LaDawn To support BRIC - https://lnkd.in/g3_vTPmJ

🙋🏽♀️ Do you know all of the multiple layers of CoThinkk? I invite you to “pause ” and be “curious “ today for just a moment to watch a small segment of the Giving Circle Spotlight by Philanthropy Together that highlights some of these layers. 💭Did you know that CoThinkk .. 👉🏽Utilizes four strategic pathways to move with intentionality-healing, access to capital, capacity building, and systems change 👉🏽 Includes an additional $500 self- care stipend in honor of Kelly Goins in every grant and $40,000 allocation each year for coaching support for any individual/organization/initiative that applies for funding through a national partnership with Coach Diversity Institute - as well as previously invested in a pool of local coaches of color to begin to seed a regional mix of diverse coaches 👉🏽Utilizes a video grant application and give leadership awards to next generation, community, and co-conspiratorship leaders 👉🏽 Has a consulting arm that has supported partners to utilize ripple effect mapping, strategy coaching, strategic planning, change management and facilitation ✋🏽As we paused our celebratory event scheduled for this weekend in the wake of Hurricane Helene - it becomes even more clear that CoThinkk’s 10- year anniversary is serving as an important inflection point, reminder of all of the amazing work that is happening in WNC, and the need for space to vision what will be needed for the future. 🔗Click the link to watch the full spotlight: https://lnkd.in/eAC-_fzq 📣 Join us on March 8th 2025 as we collectively celebrate the ripple, leverage a gift from a Resource Generation donor, and envision a future for the next 10 years and beyond. More details to follow. #cothinkk #community #socialchangephilanthropy #givingcircles #10yrs#asheville #wnc

3 things you may not know about Community Partners’ fiscal sponsor work: 1. Our fiscal sponsor partners represent 36 different issue areas – from the arts and racial justice to youth development and civic engagement. 2. We partner with organizations at all stages of development. Whether you’re just starting out or celebrating your 20th anniversary, we meet you where you are with services as unique as you. 3. We go beyond the traditional (transactional) fiscal sponsor role and provide support that’s transformative. In addition to operations, HR, finance, and legal services, our support includes strategic guidance, peer connections, and other power-building opportunities. We provide a “home” where innovative leaders can focus on what they do best. And we’re proud that in the last 30 years, more than 840 organizations have turned to Community Partners as the place where they want to make their vision a reality. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gSpCaxyS (Photo: Las Fotos Project) #CommunityPartners #impact #fiscalsponsor #community #leadership #501c3 #nonprofits

The power of storytelling can make a significant impact in the field of science. Join JD Schramm, Ed.D. at ComNet24 to learn about the importance of building storytelling skills for early career scientists! View our full conference schedule at the link in the comments 🔗 #communications #nonprofit #philanthropy #leadership #learning #community #leadershipdevelopment #storytelling #comms4good #networking #professionaldevelopment #conference #ComNet24

Season 2 Finale: Lereca Monik on Resilience, Service, and Purpose 💖 As we close out an incredible season of Boundary Breakers, we’re thrilled to feature Lereca Monik in the final episode. As the Founding Chief External Affairs Officer of the Breakthrough Collaborative and the founder of LM Philanthropy, Lereca’s journey highlights the power of resilience, service, and leading with heart. In this episode, Lereca shares how her early experiences rooted in community service, personal challenges, and passion for education shaped her path to making meaningful change. Her story inspires us to reflect on our own potential to serve others and leave a lasting impact. 🎉 Thank you to everyone who’s tuned in and supported us this season—your journey with us makes every story more impactful. 🔗 Full episode out now—click below to listen! https://lnkd.in/g4xrETNq #boundarybreakers #seasonfinale #philanthropy #resilientleadership #educationmatters #service #communityimpact #purpose #education #inspiration

✨ Day 3 of 7 Days, 7 Inspirational Success Stories features Oprah Winfrey! 1. Journey: Oprah’s early life was marked by significant challenges, including poverty and abuse. Despite this, she rose to become a leading figure in media and philanthropy. 2. Learning: Oprah’s story teaches the value of resilience, self-belief, and using one’s platform to make a difference. Her ability to connect with people and share their stories has been key to her success. 3. Inspiration: Her journey from a difficult childhood to becoming a global media mogul is a testament to the power of perseverance and empathy. 4. Ideation: Oprah’s ventures, including The Oprah Winfrey Show and her philanthropic efforts, reflect her commitment to empowerment and personal growth. Oprah Winfrey’s story is a beacon of hope and demonstrates how adversity can be transformed into incredible success and positive impact. 🌟 #OprahWinfrey #Empowerment #MediaMogul #Philanthropy #Inspiration #SuccessStory #Resilience #OvercomingAdversity #Leadership #RoleModel

This post educates on the essence of giving and leadership in fostering collaborative communities. Philanthropy, rooted in the "love of humanity," emphasizes dedicating time, talent, testimony, truth, and treasure to serve others. Investing in leadership development cultivates achievers, enhancing organizational success through a culture of giving. #Philanthropy #LeadershipDevelopment #CommunityBuilding https://lnkd.in/e7FiHbgS

There's still time to give to your favorite organization this year! EMPOWHER Donations Online Via PayPal using the yellow donate button at empowherus.org By Check Make checks payable to EMPOWHER, Inc. and mail to: EMPOWHER, Inc, 4600 Powder Mill Rd Suite 450 Beltsville, MD 20705 Employer Matching Gift Programs Employer Matching Gift Programs offer an effective way to maximize your giving to EMPOWHER. Many companies will match your gift to EMPOWHER, dollar for dollar, and some companies will triple your gift. Check with your company’s Human Resources department to find out if your employer matches charitable gifts. If so, donate as instructed by your company and use our tax ID.   EMPOWHER's Tax ID# 92-2314769. Other Ways You Can Support Donate your venue for our events/meetings/game nights. Provide lunch for meetings (Grubhub, UberEATS, and other gift cards are accepted). Provide a 12 -15 passenger van for field trips. Provide Uber/Lyft gift cards for transportation to meetings.