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I think it's really important to show kids that businesses do more than "just business"! That values matter and that giving back to the community IS part of everyday business operations. How will you share your values on April 25th this year? #takeyourchildtoworkday

Take a listen to our recent episode and learn about our "Give Hunger a Holiday" campaign which helps homebound older adults receive meals for the holidays!

This month at the Nonprofit Mission Focused Mixer we discussed the backbones of our nonprofit organizations, VOLUNTEERS! They donate a precious commodity, their time. We spent time talking about how staying mission-focused can help attract, retain, and engage volunteers for your organization. Here are five highlights from our mixer:     • Strategies for engaging volunteers, specifically the importance of understanding the organization's mission and needs.     • The importance of impact, helping others, and personal experiences as driving factors.     • The importance of effective engagement with volunteers.     • Best practices for fostering meaningful connections with volunteers.     • How to recognize and celebrate the impact of all volunteers within an organization. If you'd like to listen to the recording, simply send me a message.

Did you know? You can create a fundraiser for The Children's Cabinet directly on Facebook! It's a simple and meaningful way to support our mission to keep children safe and families together. Here's how you can start your own fundraiser: 🔎On Facebook, search "Fundraisers" 📈Click "Create a Fundraiser" 🔎Search "The Children's Cabinet" 💵Set your goal amount and click "Create" Whether you start a fundraiser in lieu of birthday gifts or just because, this is a great way to support The Children's Cabinet and help keep children safe and families together.

"Our organization does amazing work and has big goals, but we're struggling to garner the support we need to keep going." Does this sound like you? Nonprofits often come to us with stories of incredible impact and admirable missions but struggle to garner the affinity and donations they need to take their work to the next level. They're almost always missing two vital ingredients in their brand: a clear, well-communicated strategy and an aligned visual identity. So, our Nonprofit Group Director and Partner Kyle Schnurbusch created a free step-by-step guide to help nonprofit professionals refine and strengthen how they're presenting themselves to potential allies, volunteers and donors. Learn more and download the guide to get started: https://lnkd.in/gHnN6ywM

The latest philanthropy data from the Giving USA 2024 report reveals a complex landscape where total charitable giving reached $557.16 billion in 2023, growing by 1.9% in current dollars but declining by 2.1% when adjusted for inflation . This trend reflects ongoing challenges in the sector, particularly with individual giving shrinking as a share of total contributions, while foundation giving has increased from 6% to 19% over the past four decades . Economic factors, including recent inflation, have played a major role in shaping donor behavior, with many turning to donor-advised funds (DAFs) and foundations for structured giving . In The Essential Fundraiser’s Handbook, Lisa Z G. emphasizes the importance of adapting to these shifts by diversifying funding sources and engaging with new donor demographics. Her recommendations for leveraging monthly giving programs and building deeper relationships with younger donors align with the report’s findings on the growing influence of Millennials and Gen Z, who prioritize social justice and impact . Nonprofits that embrace these strategies, as Greer suggests, can better navigate the evolving philanthropic environment and improve donor retention and engagement. Key trends: Total giving: $557.16 billion in 2023, with an inflation-adjusted decline. Shift from individual giving to foundations. Rising popularity of donor-advised funds. Generational focus on social justice and transparency. https://lnkd.in/eaEtfWzg

Giving season is nearly upon us. What common fundraising mistakes do you see nonprofits making during this season? Donald Summers, founder and CEO of Altruist Partners, shares three things expensive and time-consuming fundraising tactics to avoid, and what to do instead in our newest article: https://lnkd.in/e838i-wh

Rayze CEO, @carlnassib spoke at the Annual United Way of PA Conference. "The three day conference kicked off this morning with retired NFL player, Carl Nassib’s session discussing the strength and role of younger donorship. Carl created Rayze App, which uses positive social media to simplify the way we give back, in the form of volunteering and donations." Learn more about The United Way on Rayze, download now!

One of the biggest challenges nonprofits face is having their message heard and understood. Building awareness through communications and marketing can help nonprofits educate their community about their cause and the impact they create. By creating awareness, nonprofits can inspire action and support for their cause, whether it’s through donations, volunteering, or simply spreading the word. The PODvocate Project exists to build up nonprofits—and to earn them the awareness they deserve. Click the link below to learn more about us. https://ow.ly/vjeJ50SeoSU

If you are in the fields of #Healthcare, #Disability, #Education, or #Inclusion, be sure to connect with Keith Bonchek and Ability Together, Inc. here on #LinkedIn and on your other #SocialMedia platforms. #GivingTuesday #SmallBusiness #DeafOwnedBusiness