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We’ve partnered with Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts (Portland, OR) to hire its next Executive Director. The Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts (COLT) represents 31 conservation organizations that work to protect our land, water, and wildlife for all people forever. COLT's mission is to serve and strengthen the land trust community in Oregon by helping our members do what they do best— protect wildlife and wild places, defend working farms and forests, provide recreation and parks, champion clean water for all, drive climate solutions, and advance land justice. COLT's work is guided by a strategic plan that aims to 1) Advocate on behalf of land trusts, 2) Support a thriving land trust community in Oregon, and 3) Strengthen our coalition. We are collaboratively leading the Oregon Land Justice Project to expand Indigenous access, ownership, and stewardship of land. The ideal candidate for this role must demonstrate: ✅ Community Building: Skilled in building coalitions and fostering strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, Indigenous communities, public and private community partners, and policymakers. ✅ Leadership in Nonprofit: Experience leading coalition or collaboration to achieve their shared vision through effective strategy, governance, communication, operational management, and trust-based leadership. ✅ Team Leadership: Demonstrated ability in guiding a diverse team with a leadership style that values mutual support and accountability, integrating staff feedback into organizational decision-making processes. ✅ Fundraising Excellence: Proven track record in developing and implementing a fundraising strategy from diverse sources, including major gifts, grants, and government funding. ✅Strategic Vision and Execution: Experience leading and implementing strategic plans at the organization level and for a broader coalition. ✅Commitment to Equity: Experience leading and implementing equitable and inclusive policies, practices, and change across all facets of the organization, as well as a deep commitment to advancing land justice through Indigenous land access, land return, and tribal sovereignty. View the full job description and complete your application online here > https://lnkd.in/gYV8ZCEv

Unity Works Consulting Inc. is on a mission to transform Red Deer, Alberta, into a beacon of diversity and inclusion! We offer tailored D&I (Diversity and Inclusion) consultancy services to empower local businesses, schools, and organizations to create welcoming and equitable environments for everyone. Why Red Deer? Red Deer is an ideal location for Unity Works due to several key factors: Soaring D&I Demand: The D&I consultancy sector in Alberta, particularly Red Deer, is experiencing a surge in demand. This presents a prime opportunity for Unity Works to establish itself as a leader in the market. Rapid Demographic Shifts: Red Deer's population is rapidly diversifying, creating a need for effective D&I strategies to ensure all residents feel valued and included. Community Commitment to Inclusion: Red Deer is actively working to build a more inclusive community, evident in its initiatives like the Welcoming & Inclusive Communities (WIC) Network. Unity Works aligns perfectly with this vision. Our Deeply Rooted Approach Unity Works goes beyond generic D&I solutions. We understand Red Deer's unique cultural fabric, including its deep respect for Indigenous communities, and tailor our services to address its specific needs. This localized focus ensures relevant and impactful solutions that resonate with the community. Services Designed to Empower Our comprehensive suite of D&I services empowers organizations to achieve their unique goals: Assessments: Identify areas for improvement in your D&I practices. Strategy Development: Create a customized plan to achieve your D&I goals. Interactive Workshops: Equip your team with the knowledge and skills to build an inclusive workplace culture. Ongoing Support: Benefit from continuous guidance and resources to maintain your D&I progress. Advisory Contracts: Gain access to expert advice and support on an ongoing basis. Leading by Example with a Diverse Team Unity Works is led by Mr. Hamed Fatehi Alinodehi, a dedicated advocate for diversity and inclusion with a proven track record in human resources and related fields. The Unity Works team will itself reflect the diversity of Red Deer, fostering a deeper understanding of the community's needs. Building a More Equitable Future The impact of Unity Works extends far beyond individual organizations. By helping Red Deer become a more inclusive city, we contribute to: A more diverse and vibrant workforce. Increased innovation and productivity within businesses. A stronger sense of community belonging. A more just and equitable society. Join Us in Building an Inclusive Red Deer! Unity Works Consulting Inc. is more than just a consulting firm; it's a catalyst for positive change. Contact us today and let's work together to build a more inclusive Red Deer for everyone! Our website: www.unityworksco.ca

We’ve partnered with Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts (Portland, OR) to hire its next Executive Director. This position will close next week Friday, 3/22. If you are interested, submit your application online here ➡️ https://bit.ly/COLTexecdir The Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts (COLT) represents 31 conservation organizations that work to protect our land, water, and wildlife for all people forever. COLT's mission is to serve and strengthen the land trust community in Oregon by helping our members do what they do best— protect wildlife and wild places, defend working farms and forests, provide recreation and parks, champion clean water for all, drive climate solutions, and advance land justice. COLT's work is guided by a strategic plan that aims to 1) Advocate on behalf of land trusts, 2) Support a thriving land trust community in Oregon, and 3) Strengthen our coalition. We are collaboratively leading the Oregon Land Justice Project to expand Indigenous access, ownership, and stewardship of land. The ideal candidate for this role must demonstrate: ✅ Community Building: Skilled in building coalitions and fostering strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, Indigenous communities, public and private community partners, and policymakers. ✅ Leadership in Nonprofit: Experience leading coalition or collaboration to achieve their shared vision through effective strategy, governance, communication, operational management, and trust-based leadership. ✅ Team Leadership: Demonstrated ability in guiding a diverse team with a leadership style that values mutual support and accountability, integrating staff feedback into organizational decision-making processes. ✅ Fundraising Excellence: Proven track record in developing and implementing a fundraising strategy from diverse sources, including major gifts, grants, and government funding. ✅Strategic Vision and Execution: Experience leading and implementing strategic plans at the organization level and for a broader coalition. ✅Commitment to Equity: Experience leading and implementing equitable and inclusive policies, practices, and change across all facets of the organization, as well as a deep commitment to advancing land justice through Indigenous land access, land return, and tribal sovereignty. View the full job description ➡️ https://bit.ly/COLTexecdir

🌟 Employee Spotlight - Executive Coordinator, Shari Matteson! Shari has been with Grand Canyon Conservancy since 2022. 😄 What has been your favorite experience while working for GCC? 😎 I love Celebration of Art and have come to appreciate art so much since coming to GCC and being part of this event. As inspiring as I find CoA, my absolute FAVORITE GCC experience was when the board approved funding of all four priority projects during the 2023 Q4 Board Meeting. I assisted with preparing the materials for the NPS presentations the night before the Board vote, but the content came to life when the NPS subject matter experts presented their projects for consideration. When the Board elected to fund all four culturally significant and safety-related projects, I felt so strongly convicted by our mission and the impact that we have on this world wonder! It was truly awe-inspiring! 😄 What part of your work is most fulfilling? 😎 I feel so lucky to hold this position and serve and collaborate with our company’s leaders. For those who don’t know, I work closely with the Philanthropy department, the board, our Chief of Staff, and the CEO. I’ve got a backstage pass to the decision-making magic that happens! I love supporting the folks doing the moving and shaking at GCC! 😄 Do you have a trail or viewpoint at Grand Canyon or any other outdoor space? 😎 I love Desert View. The Canyon, the shock of blue-green water cutting through the rock, the Painted Desert backdrop… It’s just spectacular. For the first time in a decade, I took the eastern exit home, and I was reminded of what I love about northern Arizona. The red rock feeds my soul. 😄 What do you enjoy doing when you’re not working? 😎 When I’m not wrangling my incredible three-year-old daughter, I enjoy working in my greenhouse garden, sitting on the front porch, watching my escapee chickens peck around, and connecting with family and friends. 😄 If you were any dessert, what dessert would you be? 😎 I’d be pumpkin pie- Best served slightly warm, it’s comforting and sweet, with a bit of spice. It’s a challenging dessert to execute perfectly, with the perfectly flaky crust (especially if you’re gluten intolerant like I am), the smooth and uncracked filling, and the careful balance of spices, but with attention to detail, it is sublimely classic. 😄 Is there anything else you’d like us to know about you? 😎 Strangers are just friends I haven’t met yet! I pride myself on being friendly, compassionate, and helpful.

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Nurturing Trust and Community: Keys to Rural Marketing Success 🌾 In the realm of rural marketing, it's vital to focus on more than just sales numbers. Building trust and engaging with the community are the real drivers of success. In rural areas, where relationships matter most, building trust means more than just making sales. It's about forming genuine connections based on reliability, honesty, and understanding. Prioritizing trust lays the foundation for long-lasting loyalty and sustainable growth within rural communities. Community engagement is also crucial. Getting involved in local events, understanding the community's needs, and showing genuine care go a long way in building strong relationships. Success in rural marketing isn't just about making sales. It's about building trust and forming authentic connections with the community. #RuralMarketing #TrustBuilding #communityengagement #agritech #farmequipment #agriculturalmachinery #tractors #cropproduction #marketinggoals #salesdevelopment #partnersuccess #managementskills #managementtrainee

Check out this guide that delves into how individuals can engage in thoughtful and impactful giving that creates positive change. #FinancialAdvisor #GardenCity

In the heartland of the USA & beyond 🌽, small-town farmers have long relied on each other for support, to share resources and knowledge in order to avoid performance issues. As I’ve been traveling back to and through these areas to help care for aging family members in 2023/2024, I’m constantly thrown off my routine. By the random highway waves of passing trucks, strangers hellos, and friendly smiles at the local stores. For me, this is a testament to the power of community that still exists today in many places. Being in major cities for work (Nashville and Los Angeles last week) & then driving directly to spend weekends in a town with 1 stoplight, brings perspective. As it turns out, there’s no app for genuine, neighborly kindness no matter where we go! Just like planting season for the farmers, our communities & connections are the people we’re relying on at our workplaces or in our fields of work (pun intended) if we need support. 🌱 We all try to find partnerships with loyal peers from these networks to deliver on this same principle or energy exchange. By sharing insights and working together, we know from history that companies can navigate challenges or opportunities more effectively. Just as farmers know the value of a helping hand or sharing a tool when a neighbor needs it…..smart businesses thrive through genuine, authentic relationships too. Because sometimes, the best business strategy is just being good humans & helping one another when or how we can. Who knew, right? Mid-way through Q2 and I hope you’ve planted the right seeds and supported your community or neighbors in return. I’ve known a few farmers personally and all are friendly optimists. They have to be, or we wouldn’t have any left. 🚜

16 months. That’s the amount of time needed to complete a mid-size construction project, or perhaps bring any new product to market. Some associate degrees or professional certifications can also be completed in this amount of time. Growing certain types of crops, like fruit trees, from planting to harvest, takes about 16 months. Unfortunately, it’s also the average tenure for many fundraisers. I reflected more on this in The Breakthru Blog this week. Take a look and let me know what you think. #majorgifts #tenure #resilience #enjoyment #productivity #leadership #innovation #fundraising

There are so many reasons to shop at your local farmers market, but it really clicked for me when I understood farmers to be small business owners. For years, we've been encouraged to #ShopSmall to support the local economy so shouldn't we do the same for the food we buy? In 2023, $21,000 was awarded to Midwest farmers to strengthen the resiliency of their businesses through Green City Market's Farm Forward Fund. This of course has a ripple effect on the community: 445,392 Chicagoans had the opportunity to create relationships with and buy from these local farms. Almost 200 Chicago restaurants shopped at Green City Market last year, bringing the bounty of the Midwest to diners across the city. By choosing to shop at Chicago's Green City Market, you are investing in your community and the future of food. #KnowYourFarmer Check out GCM's full 2023 Impact Report here: https://lnkd.in/g93mwveE