Achieve’s Post

Meet Constantine Desjardins ’24, our Avinger Impact Fund winner! Constantine is revolutionizing the camp industry with his innovative venture, Direct Camp. Inspired by the success of platforms like Airbnb, he's unlocking new revenue streams for camps, ensuring they thrive year-round, not just in summer. Direct Camp helps camps rent out their facilities during off-season periods, potentially earning up to $100,000 annually. This boosts their profit margins from 3.4% to 10.2%! With services like rental management, insurance, security, and maintenance, Constantine makes it easier for camps to tap into this lucrative revenue stream. His strategic approach targets both existing and new camp renters, expanding their customer base while providing unique, cost-effective venues for renters. Constantine’s work exemplifies innovation and impact, paving the way for a sustainable future for camps and enriching experiences for all involved. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4bJU06l The Avinger Impact Fund was established in honor of Robert L. Avinger, Jr., a member of the Davidson Class of 1960 and professor of Economics from 1967-1980. #AvingerImpactFund #Innovation #CampIndustry #DirectCamp #DavidsonCollege #TechForGood #SustainableFuture

I’m VERY delighted to share this news 😊 and TREMENDOUSLY grateful to all who have helped and participated in our journey to B Corp. It has been a journey of discovery. B Lab UK ‘s BIA (Business Impact Assessment) is a brilliant tool which is open to all companies to have a go at and is both detailed and comprehensive. There were areas which before we thought we were good at and now we see room for improvement, and others we didn’t even know existed. It has been an eye opener and we are excited to see how we can go further. I’ve also really enjoyed the support which we have had, often from unexpected places. If, like us, you are a small business and considering it, my recommendations are: 1. Take the first step and start a BIA, you are under no obligation to complete and many companies are using this tool simply to find out where they are at. 2. Seek help - The Pollinator were a game changer for us as they knew how to navigate the process and gave us the encouragement to persevere to certification. 3. Go at your own pace. It took us two years, felt long at the time, but a blip in our 31 year history. 4. Involve everyone and make it fun. 5. Help is everywhere, just ask! Cheers, Simon.

🎂🎉 Sparrow Paraplanning is 5 today! 🎂🎉 It really is a huge milestone for such a tiny business! 🥂🍾 Thanks to all clients, colleagues, and friends who've helped Sparrow reach the ripe old age of 5, and here's to many more Sparrowversaries in the future! 🐦 #Paraplanning #financialplanning #financialadvice #paraplanners #financialplanners #financialadvisers #outsourcedparaplanning #workanniversary #workaversary #sparrowversary #smallbusiness #anniversary #thankyou #fivetoday

Exciting things are unfolding at Causeway! Our board of directors are today gathered at CMS Scotland for Causeway's annual planning session. It is always an incredibly productive meeting in which we establish our targets and visions for Causeway, strategise future events and set goals for the organisation. Watch this space! Martin McBride Lynn Richmond Eugene Mullan Bernadette Monaghan James Horton Brigid Whoriskey Judith O'Leary Stuart Turnbull Eamon Fallon Siobhan Fogarty #CausewayXchange #CausewayConnects #IrishBusinessGrowth #ScottishBusinessGrowth  #GlasgowBusiness #NortherIrishTrade #ScottishBusiness #NorthernIrishBusiness #IrishScottishBusiness

Read about Hanley Foundation's $35 million capital campaign initiative to support the expansion of the newly reacquired Hanley Center in this article from citybiz. #HanleyEffect

Supporting Children in Crisis, Inc. just got easier! After you have opted into Rounding Up, enter for a chance to win some cool prizes by commenting #CICRoundup Winners will be announced by the end of March! Who's rounding up with us!!?? Let us know in the comment section! #CICRoundup

Meet Constantine Desjardins and his company, Direct Camp Unlock New Adventures with Direct Camp! Ready for a summer camp experience like never before? Say hello to Direct Camp – your gateway to adventure, any time of year! They're not just another booking platform – They’re like an Airbnb for summer camps, reimagining the way camps operate and thrive. After streamlining daily operations, Direct Camp’s expanding their horizons to unlock new revenue streams for camps year-round. Did you know that 30% of overnight camps struggle financially? Direct Camp is changing that narrative. By offering camps a platform to rent their facilities during the off-season, they're empowering camps to succeed economically while enriching the experiences of campers and renters alike. From unique, nature-connected experiences to expansive amenities like ropes courses, Direct Camp offers a one-of-a-kind adventure for all. Vote for Direct Camp to support camps in thriving year-round and creating memories that last a lifetime! Vote here: https://bit.ly/3UhyqRf The 10th Annual Nisbet Venture Fund has been made possible by the generosity of Marian and Chip Nisbet '86.

Sunday Funday: 🌞 What's on your agenda today? Whether it's a lazy day indoors or an adventure outside, share your Sunday plans below! Let's make the most of this fun day. #SundayFunday #WeekendVibes

A big part of how #CommunityRail Partnerships can protect and secure wider funding is by evidencing their impact and value. Don’t forget, we offer a free tool for members to help you do just that ✅ Find out how you can get set up on Impact 👇 https://lnkd.in/eu_pVJbE

Day 30 of a #sharednarrative for #Plymouth: A specific shout out for Belong in Plymouth! Plymouth is one of 5 projects nationwide that are exploring how to tackle complex health inequalities. In Plymouth we are developing a network called Belong in Plymouth; connecting individuals who aspire to make Plymouth a city where no one feels forgotten. The sheer scale and complexity of isolation and its effects on health mean we know we need to explore and search for answers together - NHS, Statutory Services, the VCSE and individual citizens. This includes deepening our understanding of the system and context together through listening and conversations with communities where they are heard as respected peers. So far we have spent £345,000 and with this we have: Collected 120 conversations resulting in 790+ fragments, 53 factors, 12 themes, 1 map: https://buff.ly/47WjD3x We have 13 young people leading their own work and 22 local residents participating in co-creation processes. Engaged with 399 participants through wider events (e.g. Neighbourhood democracy, Hope in the Heart, Health is Wealth), 198 through sensemaking workshops, 105 through conversation processing workshops. We have trained 118 people trained (including 13 young people) And we have seen 264 members join the network, 391 people receive the newsletter Watch the video here: https://buff.ly/3YjqO2R Full Plymouth Octopus(POP) narrative: https://buff.ly/4dQZbD1 POP learning and thinking: https://buff.ly/4fZAcPG Dark Matter Labs @Annette https://buff.ly/3YSF4Ac Sky Space Team Development Cic @Jen https://buff.ly/3yMsPK #BEMOREPLYMOUTH #fairer #greener #futurism #regenerativefutures #learning #sharednarrative #plymouth #systemconvening #community #grassroots #funding #grantmaking