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Empowering youth, Enriching Lives! Our student's NGO fundraiser showcases the power of collective effort and social responsibility. https://lnkd.in/gzvxamVV #JDSchoolofDesign #creativeprograms #Education #powerofcollectiveeffort #psychologicaldistresses #Empathyandcompassion #LeadershipandteamworkSkills #Civicengagementandawareness #Confidenceandselflessness

Empowering youth, Enriching Lives! Our student's NGO fundraiser showcases the power of collective effort and social responsibility. https://lnkd.in/gzvxamVV #JDSchoolofDesign #creativeprograms #Education #powerofcollectiveeffort #psychologicaldistresses #Empathyandcompassion #LeadershipandteamworkSkills #Civicengagementandawareness #Confidenceandselflessness

Thought provoking and inspiring morning learning more about the potential of data and AI to support our work and increase impact. A human centered approach is key as it is in all our work.

💡 A Thought on Online Requests for Urgent Help With the increasing number of online appeals for urgent financial help, it's important to think about how we can ensure transparency and trust in these situations. 🌐 One potential approach: encourage individuals seeking assistance to route their requests through legitimate NGOs or verified organizations. This could provide a level of verification and help ensure that contributions go to those who truly need them. For instance, NGOs like Goonj , LetzChange (now powering GiveIndia) or SaveLIFE Foundation (SLF) could be excellent channels to validate and support such requests. What do you think? Could this be a step toward creating more accountability in online fundraising efforts? #Transparency #OnlineFundraising #NGO #Trust #Accountability #SocialImpact

Empowering Young Voices in Scotland! 🎤📖 Yesterday at One Community Scotland, young people took center stage in reviewing a learning guide for a project they’ve been actively involved in. Their insights, lived experiences, and recommendations are shaping something meaningful—not just for them, but for future participants. This is what youth-led engagement looks like. When young people are given the space to reflect, critique and contribute, they don’t just take part—they take ownership. As a youth-led charity, we know that co-designing with young people isn’t just beneficial, it’s essential. 💡 How can you truly engage young people? ✔️ Involve them in decision-making, not just consultation. ✔️ Give them the tools & trust to shape their own experiences. ✔️ Show them their voice leads to real impact. We’re proud of the incredible young people who took part—this is what meaningful youth participation looks like! 👏 #YouthLed #OneCommunityScotland #YoungVoices #CoDesign #YouthParticipation #Scotland

New data from DCMS's Youth Participation Pilot survey highlights that even though nearly half of all young people have engaged in some form of social action over the past year, only 9% of those have been actively involved in campaigning. Young people receiving free school meals and those from more deprived areas were more than twice as likely to identify cost and accessibility as barriers to participating in campaigning and other forms of social action. We need more working-class young people campaigning and creating change in their communities, nationally and globally. This report highlights that the youth sector and campaigning groups are letting working-class young people down. If you want to know more about the experiences of working-class young people in politics and movement building, you can find the Stick Together, Stand Together documentary - https://lnkd.in/eMg9H28M Donate through the link to support out work -

Interested in Unrestricted Funding? 🌟 At the heart of building equitable relationships between funders and charities lies Unrestricted Funding. Defined as grants that can be "spent or applied at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity’s purposes"; it is a key factor in empowering charities to achieve their long term charitable mission. This is an insightful piece of research from the Institute For Voluntary Action Research , on the impact of unrestricted funding. Here are the highlights: - A review of various approaches and definitions of impact - A practical framework for assessing the impact of unrestricted funding - An “open and trusting” approach to improve unrestricted funding impact practice In addition, it includes practical insights from the Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales , Esmée Fairbairn Foundation , Pears Foundation , Peter Minet Trust, and Impetus - Backing the best. Well done to Christopher Mills Mill and the team for this valuable contribution! 🙌 Looking forward to more insight on this during the upcoming webinar on July 11th! Read the full report: https://buff.ly/3xJzq89 Join the Webinar: https://buff.ly/3XHH5hN #UKcharities #philanthropy #giving #charitydata #csr #philanthropists #UnrestrictedFunding #SocialImpact #Philanthropy #EquitableRelationships #IVARResearch

Let's discuss the importance of supporting local businesses and charities in procurement processes. 1. **Streamlining Procurement**: Simplifying bidding processes enables smaller organizations to compete effectively, overcoming barriers like red tape and complexity. 2. **Prioritizing Local Impact**: Public contracts should favor bidders showcasing local reinvestment and community impact, fostering regional growth. 3. **Investing in Local Capacity**: Offering grants or seed funding aids local charities and SMEs in scaling operations to meet public sector needs. 4. **Monitoring Regional Benefits**: Tracking surplus staying within the region guides smarter procurement choices, ensuring economic benefits remain local. **Why It Matters**: **Investing in Local Ecosystems** Local charities and SMEs are vital to communities, addressing regional challenges with a vested interest in local prosperity. Supporting them isn't just ethical—it's a sound economic strategy. Let's empower our local businesses and charities for sustainable community growth. #LocalImpact #SupportLocal #ProcurementStrategy

When #donors are on mission of searching genuine #organisation to support, they first look: #Website #SocialMedia #Thematic #BoD #Team #Financesystem #transparency #communityreputation Vs When organisations are on search of donors, they will see 1. #linkedin #fundsforngo #csrbox #ngobox which have only 10-20% success rate 2. #Facetoface #individual meeting can take you upto 50-60% success rate 3. #directconnection 100% success rate

If there was ever a time to support the grassroots, it's now. Over the last few days we have seen the power of community at large.  I’ve been inspired by my good city Bristol, and humbled by action across the country to support and protect others against division ❤️ As a result of the election, a spotlight on 'Community' to maintain a fair society is right up the agenda.  But let us not forget the small financial hole in public finances. Government income for small charities fell by 38% under the previous government.  Any new Government cannot fill that gap alone. We are increasingly hearing from organisations responding to the new political landscape - businesses, local authorities, foundations - who want a new way of giving.  Something with efficiency, less time-draining spreadsheets and renewed connection to those they support and the stories they tell.    In tandem, we are seeing community demand increase. We are getting wonderful feedback on the simplicity we provide by opening up funding opportunities for small charities.  One application on ActionFunder means reaching multiple funders, significantly cutting admin & fundraising time for groups. #Grantgiving absolutely has to be robust and tightly risk managed to the benefit of all.  But this means it can also be slow and frustrating for grantors and grantees alike. By utilising the best bits of technology we can remove the latter but not lose the former.  So, I’m here to campaign on the platform of No More Spreadsheets in grant giving! More power instead to mutually beneficial connection and the stories that unfold. #community #CommunityInvestment #TechForGoodUK #businessforgood #socialhousing #responsiblebusiness #Innovation #SocialImpact #ESG