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Redwood Credit Union (RCU) has a rich history and a wide-reaching impact in its community. Here are some fun and interesting facts about Redwood Credit Union: Community Reach and Size: Redwood Credit Union serves over 415,000 members across several counties including Sonoma, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, Mendocino, Lake, Contra Costa, and Solano. As of July 31, 2022, it is the largest credit union in the North Bay, boasting $7.6 billion in assets. It's the 37th largest credit union in the U.S. among approximately 5,200 credit unions and the 8th largest in California out of 300. RCU operates 19 branch locations, with 18 in the North Bay and 1 in San Francisco. They also provide over 30,000 free network ATMs and an out-of-network ATM fee reimbursement program for members. History and Development: Founded in 1950 by seven employees of the County of Sonoma, it later changed its name to Redwood Credit Union in 1982 to reflect the increased demand for affordable financial services in the North Bay. By 2004, RCU's membership had reached 100,000 and by 2007, its assets had grown to $1 billion. They also moved into a new corporate building in Santa Rosa, CA, which is recognized as a silver LEED-Certified green building. Recognition and Awards: RCU has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best Small Employers 2023". It has received the title of the healthiest credit union in California and ranked sixth healthiest in the nation among large credit unions. The credit union has also been acknowledged as the "Best Credit Union" by the readers of Press Democrat every year and has achieved numerous other accolades including a 5‐Star Bauer Rating and an A+ Excellent Rating from Weiss Ratings. Community Impact and Services: RCU is committed to helping its members improve their lives and making a positive difference in the community. It has been active in this regard since 1950, aiding people in achieving their financial goals and dreams. The credit union offers a full range of financial services for both personal and business use, including checking, savings, loans, credit cards, investments, insurance, and auto purchasing/brokerage. Employee Base: Employing 720 individuals, RCU contributes significantly to local employment. Moreover, RCU has been named one of the best places to work for the 17th consecutive year by the North Bay Business Journal. These facts paint a picture of a credit union deeply rooted in its community, committed to providing excellent service and value to its members, and recognized both locally and nationally for its stability, service, and workplace culture. Cheers to the team and leader Brett Martinez

"Change moves at the speed of trust, and trust moves at the speed of relationship." LB Prevette Lots to mull over in this terrific piece spotlighting the intersection of philanthropy and grassroots community building. What stands out the most is the issue of trust. Philanthropists trusting on the ground changemakers with funding. Communities trusting philanthropists' intentions. And maybe most importantly, community members building trust with one another through these programs and resources. It also makes me think of how much scarcity impact trust - and how an influx of resources can bring neighbors (who might not agree on much) together to solve common problems. Can philanthropic funding help speed up the process of trust and community building? It's slow work with small dollars, but it's a strategy I'm interested to follow.

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Series: Community Philanthropy, what is it and where is it going? 1/7 First of all, what is community philanthropy? It’s a good question! Philanthropy means so many different things in different contexts and is even used in NZ to simply mean ‘funding’ into communities. Philanthropy’s generally accepted international definition is ‘private action for public good’, but you won’t find that in the dictionary (you’ll more likely get the definition of “for the love of humanity”). Community philanthropy is private action for local community impact, which leads to communities forging their own futures through self-determination - Eleanor Cater, 2023

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Do you know someone who struggles with clutter? And it impacts them in a major way? Clutter affects our physical space, but also our lives . . . ⚫ Financially ⚫ Socially and ⚫ Emotionally Some of our neighbors are practically drowning in clutter. For these neighbors, the mess isn’t just . . . mess. It’s an emotionally-draining burden that feels impossible to overcome. And who is there to help them? It’s usually outside of the scope of support that they can / do receive. Clutter chaos is stuck in ‘no man’s land’ of social support. We’ve been looking for ways to help our neighbors break through these barriers that hold them back, and give them a safe and functional living space. ♡ That’s why we’ve created a community-sponsored program for emotional well-being that uses the professional organizing skills we’ve developed through @joyfulspaces.co to help those in our community who need it the most. Sponsor A Space is a 501c3 nonprofit that partners with Colorado Springs social services agencies to identify needs-based candidates. Then we pair them with community givers like you who make their life-changing sessions possible. Neighbors helping neighbors! 👉 Who can we connect with to share this new resource? 👉 Do you know people who might want to help? 👋 Share our page with a friend to help us spread the word! #sponsoraspace  #coloradononprofit #coloradospringsnonprofit  #coloradosprings 

I've never thought of myself as someone of "substance." In fact I would self-identify as a die-hard generalist 😅 Able to hold a conversation about many things, but master of none. So to be asked by Olga Moshinsky Woltman, MS of LemonSkies to be interviewed as a "People of Substance" feels surreal. But if I am being honest, I am becoming more substantial by surrounding myself with people of substance. Total cheat, but by learning the nonprofit language from some of the best (people in house and people supporting nonprofits) I can feel myself growing. Becoming more substantial. So shout to all the conversations and people that inspired me JUST LAST WEEK - you are my substance, my "why" in 2024. ❤️ Tim Lockie, Julia Devine, Catalina Parker, Elizabeth Schuster, Michael Le, Christine Kutnick, ACC, CPC Joyologist, Sara H., Nicole Jamrozinski, Katie Landi, Adam Broidy, MBA, Madeleine Nance. (also please giggle with me at this delightful screen where i am clearly pondering life) #knowledge #communitybuilding #peoplefirst #nonprofit #philanthropy ___________________________________________________________ Hey there, I'm Tasha and I chat on LinkedIn about marketing, nonprofits, community, relationships and parenting (in no particular order). Let's connect if any of those topics also light you up 💡 Building something special over at The Nonprofit Hive for changemakers who are looking to build connections - make sure to go and check it out 🐝

Welcome new members of our Modern Widows Club Ambassador Council. Krissy Hitz, Jeanie Stirling, GENENE HIBBLER, Hilary Gates, Lindsay Thorp, Dana Kelso, & Lee Ann Jordan. What’s an Ambassador Council? The Modern Widows Club Ambassador Council is part of the broader Modern Widows Club organization, which aims to empower #widows through compassionate support, helping them transition from grief to growth. Specific details about the Ambassador Council includes a training with MWC Founder Carolyn Moor to become a champion speaker in a local community, an annual financial commitment of $1000 as part of a growing “Widows Giving Circle” that aligns with our culture of Philanthropy at the overall mission of the Modern Widows Club. This mission includes offering in-person and virtual support groups, clubs, educational courses, mentoring programs, and more, catering to widows of all ages, backgrounds, and circumstances. The organization encourages donations towards several campaigns, including the Ambassador Council, suggesting it plays a significant role in their advocacy, support, and outreach efforts. These efforts are part of the club’s commitment to empowering widows to lean into life, build resilience, and make a positive difference in society. For more detailed information about joining our Ambassador Council and National Widows Giving Circle, email us at executivedirector@modernwidowsclub.org or call 844-4-A- WIDOW #givingcircle #ambassadors #council #modernwidowsclub #impact #widowsupport #publichealth #philanthropy #financialhealth #leadership #growth #nonprofit #501c3 #movement #doinggood #genderlensinvesting

“Good attracts good. That’s just Dragon science.” It seems like yesterday that we went on our company trip….and that’s probably because our Dragons can’t stop talking about it. Check out our newest blog to see why: https://bit.ly/2023DATrip We know that adding these trips to the calendar isn’t possible for everyone, but here are some ideas for how you can inspire a little happiness for your own company or team. 💡 • Go to a nearby sporting event for a one-day excursion. • Coordinate a hike to raise money for a nonprofit that is important to you. • Organize an on-site retreat filled with speakers, team building, and a lot of good food. • Look into a local event or offering such as a holiday lights experience, art gallery, theater, or museum. • If you’re local to Atlanta, here are some great organizations that make it easy to have a team outing: Atlanta History Center (learn), Atlanta Botanical Garden Holiday Lights (enjoy), LifeLine Animal Project (volunteer).

"Delighted that our 18th guest on Youth Talkz was Essence Smith the visionary founder of Elms Events and Elms Tennis Club, and also serving as the executive director of SocialWorks Chance the Rapper's nonprofit organization! 🌟 Get ready to be inspired by Essence's dedication to community, innovation, and social impact! #YouthTalkz #SocialImpact #CommunityLeader"