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🎉 We couldn’t agree more! Year-end giving is not just about generosity—it’s about creating meaningful impact for individuals and communities. We’re proud to champion the power of giving. Here are a few benefits of year-end donations we always share with our clients: 1️⃣ Maximize Tax Savings: Contributions made before December 31 are often tax-deductible, reducing taxable income and providing a financial win-win. 2️⃣ Strengthen Communities: Your support helps fund vital programs in education, healthcare, and social services during the holiday season when the need is greatest. 3️⃣ Inspire Future Generations: Giving back sets a powerful example for your family and fosters a culture of generosity. 4️⃣ Strategic Estate Planning: Donations can be an integral part of a long-term financial strategy, helping manage assets effectively while supporting causes you care about. 5️⃣ Personal Fulfillment: Giving brings the joy of knowing you’ve made a difference and helped create positive change. We encourage everyone to reflect on their goals and consider how they can make an impact this season. 💙 Let’s work together to close the year with purpose and generosity! #YearEndGiving #FinancialPlanning #ImpactInvesting #GiveBack

As we approach the final stretch of the year, many charities are feeling the strain of the ongoing strike between Canada Post / Postes Canada and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers. Traditionally, this time of year is crucial for year-end giving campaigns as many charities receive at least half of their annual donations during the final three months of the year, with December being the most pivotal month. While we often think of ourselves as living in a digital age, the reality is that 32% of Canadians still prefer receiving direct mail for charitable appeals. This makes the current postal delay a significant threat to donation revenue. Donors might receive appeals too late, mailed donations could face delays, and some may choose to postpone their contributions altogether. As a result, charities could face a substantial loss of funding at a time when they need it most. According to many recent reports, charities that rely heavily on direct mail fundraising could see a drop in year-end donations by up to 50% due to the strike. A long-term postal strike will substantially hamper the sector’s fundraising results for 2024. This is happening at a time when many parts of the sector are struggling with a combination of increased operating costs, increased demand and staff and volunteer shortages. The strike's impact is especially significant for smaller charities, which often lack the digital infrastructure of larger non-profits. Studies indicate that 60% of small organizations rely primarily on direct mail for year-end fundraising efforts. While some organizations are pivoting to digital campaigns, the reality is that direct mail appeals yield an average response rate of 5.3%, compared to just 0.6% for digital campaigns, which highlights the financial risk many charities face with the postal strike. Charities are doing their best to adapt, urging donors to use online platforms, email, and phone calls to make their contributions. However, the reality is that this postal disruption will likely shape the landscape of charitable giving for the remainder of 2024—and possibly beyond. As we near #GivingTuesday, let's support our favorite charities by considering digital donations and helping to spread the word. Every effort counts during these challenging times! #YearEndGiving #CanadaPostalStrike #Charity #NonProfit #Fundraising #SupportLocal #Canada

This Giving Tuesday, Make a Difference with the Good With Me Foundation! It is more than just a day of giving—it's a chance to create lasting change in the lives of individuals and communities around the world. At the non-profit 501(c)3 Good With Me Foundation, we’re on a mission to empower people to build authentic self-dependent esteem and discover happiness from the inside out. Through our programs, like the Good With Me Community Leader Certification and scholarships for those in need, we’re transforming lives and building stronger, more compassionate communities. Why Give? Empower Change: Your support helps us train community leaders to bring the Good With Me principles to their neighborhoods. Spread Hope: Your contribution funds scholarships for individuals who can’t afford our life-changing programs. Build a Movement: Together, we’re fostering a global community of positivity, self-worth, and resilience. This Giving Tuesday, your gift—no matter the size—has the power to change lives. Be a part of something bigger. Be a part of the Good With Me movement.  ✨   Donate Now: https://lnkd.in/eU2tBnpH Let’s make the world a happier, more connected place—one person, one community, and one act of kindness at a time. #GivingTuesday #GoodWithMe #EmpowerCommunities #SpreadPositivity #NonprofitImpact #TaxExempt

🌍 Help Me Bring Change to Those Who Need it Most 🌍 I often think about how much of my life I owe to simple privileges—clean water, an education, healthcare—things that are often overlooked but mean the world to millions who don’t have them. It’s easy to get lost in the routine of our daily lives, but there are people out there for whom survival is a daily struggle. People who can’t dream of tomorrow because they’re too busy trying to make it through today. This reality has always weighed heavy on me. That’s why I’ve partnered with The Borgen Project . This incredible organization works tirelessly to break the cycle of poverty by advocating for policies that make real differences—helping provide life-changing resources to communities around the world. Every voice and every donation matter. Today, I’m asking for your support—not just financially but by sharing this cause. A small donation can have a huge impact, contributing to things like clean water, access to education, and sustainable livelihoods for people who need it most. Together, we can amplify the voices of those who are often unheard. We can be a force for change. 💙 👉 Donate here https://lnkd.in/g4GzgXA3 Even if you can’t donate today, sharing this message can help create a ripple of change. Let’s make a difference, one step at a time. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. #EndPoverty #TheBorgenProject #DonateNow #MakeADifference #Humanity #Hope

Your daily checklist for creating a ripple effect! You can flip the script and make a real difference! Today's checklist for change-makers: 1. Ignore those in need (for a moment to reflect) 2. Look up charities that resonate with your passion 3. Donate a dollar – because every bit counts 4. Make a positive impact that ripples through communities So, how did you do today? ALL GOOD! / COULD BE BETTER? Either way, there's always room to grow and give. Let's turn those good intentions into tangible actions! Donate today at: www.icanhelp.net/donations What's your next step in making a positive digital impact? #Digital4Good #ICANHELP #CharityChallenge #MakeADifference #PositiveImpact #CommunitySupport #ReflectAndAct #GoodIntentions #DigitalCitizenship

Observed annually on September 5th, #InternationalDayofCharity is a day dedicated to kindness, compassion, and making a difference in the lives of others. Today, let’s raise awareness for causes that matter and encourage charitable activities. Here are a few ways you can celebrate: ✨ 1. Donated Directly: With your monetary donation, charities can make great strides towards their goals, and you can feel good knowing that you helped get them there. ✨ 2. Volunteer: Find a cause you’re passionate about. Help by volunteering your time and expertise. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. ✨ 3. Share: Spread awareness about the causes + organizations you care about. Share stories, inspire others, and encourage friends + family to get involved. #givingback #volunteer #charitywork #humanity

Just how important is it to get children reading from a young age? 💭 Reading is a great way to bond with your child, but it can also help with crucial development in earlier years. Reading can: 📕 Improve vocabulary. 📕 Improve memory. 📕 Improve literacy. 📕 Aid creativity.   If you want to give a child a helping hand, why not give them the gift of reading? Donate today and be part of the change: dolly9to5@nottinghamcity.gov.uk  #CharityFundraising #CharitySupport

Not everyone gets dealt with the same hand. That’s why Tzu Chi USA is committed to offering care to those facing life’s most unique and challenging circumstances. Become a monthly donor today and boost our efforts to bring special attention and relief to individuals facing extraordinary circumstances. Getting started is so simple. 1️⃣ visit http://donate.tzuchi.us 2️⃣ in the form, switch the tab from “Give Once” to “Monthly” 3️⃣ enter your details and select the amount that’s right for you Start your #MonthlyDonations journey now. #TzuChiUSA #RegularGiving #SustainableGiving #CharitySupport 

Transforming lives, one class at a time. Our programs are making a profound impact—helping people navigate conflict, ease anxiety, and discover powerful tools for change. Each session brings new insights and real transformation, proving that healing and growth are possible for everyone. Help us continue this life-changing work. Donate today to support our mission. 💙 donate.cpp1.org #LifeChanging #CompassionInAction #DonateToday #HealingJourney #TransformingLives #SupportChange #CompassionPrisonProject