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Why BlueBike? The Story Behind the Name I’m incredibly grateful to have been invited to join INSPO Radio at Verizon, where I was able to share my commitment to continuous improvement—something that has led me to this new role at Verizon—and also highlight the mission of BlueBike Charity. 💙 During the interview, an important question came up: ❓ "Why do we call the charity BlueBike?" I found this question meaningful, and I’d like to share the answer with all our followers and supporters. The name "BlueBike" actually came from a conversation I had with friends while brainstorming what to call the foundation. One of them asked, “What’s your favorite childhood memory?” Without hesitation, I remembered the blue bike I was given when I was 7 years old. 🚲 That bike wasn’t just a gift—it was freedom. Learning to ride it gave me confidence and independence, and those are skills that last a lifetime. 🌟 At BlueBike, we aim to do the same for the children and families we work with. Just like riding a bike, the skills we teach are meant to help navigate life’s challenges. 🌍 When you learn to ride, you figure out how to balance, pay attention to road signs, and avoid obstacles. 🚦 Once you understand those basics, you can ride any bike, anywhere. It’s not just about the physical skill—it’s about direction, awareness, and resilience. 🧠💪 That’s the essence of BlueBike. We give children and parents the tools and support they need to steer through life’s ups and downs, just like riding a bike. 🚴♂️🚴♀️ The name "BlueBike" felt perfect because it represents how a simple skill can lead to empowerment and new possibilities. 🌟💙 #Bluebikecharity #peoplefirst #communityimpact #nonprofit #giveback #children #empowerment #donate #joincharity

#Cycle9 #Navrun is back ... This is our 8th year* "Pedal for a Purpose. Run for a Change." Cycle9 and Navrun invites you to transform your fitness journey into a force for good! *Every kilometer cycled or ran contributes to:* 1. Promoting healthy lifestyles 2. Supporting social causes *How it works:* 1. Message me if you are interested to join Cycle9 or Navrun 2. Track your distance using Google forms which I will share to those who nominate 3. For every km completed, we donate to a selected social cause *Impact:* 1. Improve your physical and mental well-being 2. Inspire others to adopt a healthy lifestyle 3. Contribute to creating positive social change *Join the community:* 1. Connect with like-minded individuals 2. Share your progress and inspire others 3. Celebrate collective milestones *Together, let's pedal and run for a better world!* Register now and start making a difference with every step and pedal stroke! Please note : This is a personal initiative and not affiliated to any NGO. Donation by participants is voluntary #Cycle9 #Navrun #FitnessForACause #HealthyLiving #SocialImpact #Charity #CommunityFirst

Why BlueBike? The Story Behind the Name I’m incredibly grateful to have been invited to join INSPO Radio at Verizon, where I was able to share my commitment to continuous improvement—something that has led me to this new role at Verizon—and also highlight the mission of BlueBike Charity. 💙 During the interview, an important question came up: ❓ "Why do we call the charity BlueBike?" I found this question meaningful, and I’d like to share the answer with all our followers and supporters. The name "BlueBike" actually came from a conversation I had with friends while brainstorming what to call the foundation. One of them asked, “What’s your favorite childhood memory?” Without hesitation, I remembered the blue bike I was given when I was 7 years old. 🚲 That bike wasn’t just a gift—it was freedom. Learning to ride it gave me confidence and independence, and those are skills that last a lifetime. 🌟 At BlueBike, we aim to do the same for the children and families we work with. Just like riding a bike, the skills we teach are meant to help navigate life’s challenges. 🌍 When you learn to ride, you figure out how to balance, pay attention to road signs, and avoid obstacles. 🚦 Once you understand those basics, you can ride any bike, anywhere. It’s not just about the physical skill—it’s about direction, awareness, and resilience. 🧠💪 That’s the essence of BlueBike. We give children and parents the tools and support they need to steer through life’s ups and downs, just like riding a bike. 🚴♂️🚴♀️ The name "BlueBike" felt perfect because it represents how a simple skill can lead to empowerment and new possibilities. 🌟💙 #Bluebikecharity #peoplefirst #communityimpact #nonprofit #giveback #children #empowerment #donate #joincharity

💛 We've had so many exciting matches recently that we can't wait to share some of them with you. First up 4 All Foundation and Neo | Best for the World B Corp™! When Neo co-founder Nick met A Good Thing’s Anna at a ‘People Planet Pint’ meeting in Shropshire, he knew immediately the platform would be a great way to share a no-longer-needed office printer. Nick commented: “The whole process was super easy! It’s such a great initiative, and we’re delighted to have found a great new home for our printer. We recommend other businesses give it a go!” While in the process of setting up as a new charity, the 4 All Foundation spotted A Good Thing on Instagram. They reached out to ask about the platform and immediately signed up! George, the Foundation Lead, told us a bit more about the charity: “We’re a huge operation! We grew out of the Marches Academy Trust, as we were offering programmes to local people and wanted to go further. We set up as a charity and now have two hubs." 🖨 🌟 The donation has brought printing power to the local community! A huge thank you to Neo and 4 All Foundation for being members of the A Good Thing Community. 💛 🌻 #charity #circulareconomy #sendlesstolandfill #sustainable #sustainability #thankyou #supportlocal #recycle #reduce #reducewaste #charityneed #supportlocal #sharingeconomy #repurposing #repurpose #upcycling #ewaste #ewastemanagement #ewasterecycling

🎉 Yeehaw! EQ Resources Saddles Up for the Mt Carbine Rodeo! 🎉 EQ Resources was excited to be part of the action at this year’s Mt Carbine Bull & Bronc Ride! Since its establishment in 2000 by local residents and businesses, the Mt Carbine #Rodeo Association has been a driving force in promoting #tourism and raising funds for the #community. As a voluntary, non-profit organization, their mission is to maintain and upgrade the rodeo grounds, so that other #charities can continue using the facilities for #fundraising events. This annual rodeo doesn’t just deliver thrilling entertainment—it has a lasting impact on our community. From hosting meaningful initiatives like the Biggest Morning Tea for Cancer and the Cardiac Challenge to providing incredible sponsorships, like supporting Josh Snell’s journey to represent our local community at the International Miniature Bullriding World Finals in the USA, this event is important to community growth. At EQ Resources, we take pride in supporting initiatives that resonate with our stakeholders, and they’ve expressed just how important this event is to them. That’s why we’re committed to backing the Mt Carbine Rodeo, inviting our team members, their families, and key stakeholders to enjoy the festivities with us at our hospitality tent. It was a fantastic day of fun, connection, and local pride, all while ensuring the safety of both riders and animals. Supporting the Mt Carbine Rodeo is a reflection of our dedication to the causes that matter most to our community. Together, we’re keeping this tradition strong and giving back in meaningful ways. 🎵 Lainey Wilson Hang Tight Honey #MtCarbineRodeo #CommunitySupport #EQResources #RodeoAction #SustainableCommunity #LocalHeroes #BullAndBronc #ProudSupporter #BiggestMorningTea #CardiacChallenge #CommunityFirst #StakeholderDriven

Yesterday was World Bee Day, so it was a lovely coincidence that this post-trundl thank you featured our bee illustration - thank you again to our friends at Identity Creative We'd love to say that this was intentional, however these end-of-trundl screens are purposefully randomised. They're often related to the distance you've completed, but equally, like this they are simple thank yous. Which is all part of trundl's non-competitive design that places a thank you as being more welcome than a place on a leaderboard for people who can't always go (or don't like going) far or fast. There's definitely a role for competitive apps that motivate to push yourself to go further, to keep a 'streak' or test against others. But for a walking app that is all about encouraging people to repurpose their everyday walks into charity donations, this would never have sat right. Given human nature, this is not to say that we don't have a bit of gentle competition that people set themselves. We know that there are a cohort of avid trundlrs who love to see if they can be the one who finishes a trundl, even if it means some extra late-night dog walks And we have company members who are keeping each other up to the mark with commitments to collective trundling too. But overall, trundl is designed with giving, gratitude and a touch of humour at its heart. So, another big thank you to all our trundlrs for adding their steps to the app and turning them into good things for important UK charities. Happy trundling on trundl Tuesday and as every day is bee day to us, don't worry, bee happy #charitywalk #purposedrivenbusiness #gratitude #charity

✨ Partnering with purpose ✨   Earlier this month, I had the privilege of joining Maria Hanson MBE, founder of the incredible me&dee charity, to speak with a group of healthcare Chief Executives about corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the power of business-charity partnerships.   I have been proudly supporting me&dee for over nine years having been introduced to Maria during my time judging the not-for-profit category at the Derby Telegraph Business Awards. Of course, they were a category winner and I was completely blown away; such a small team, yet they impact families in ways we can’t imagine ❤️   As a healthcare recruiter, their connection with the NHS instantly sparked something in me – I knew I wanted to help. Fast forward to today, I’m honoured to be their longest-standing trustee and to support the amazing work they do.   During our presentation, we shared key insights on how businesses can truly make a difference by collaborating with charities. It’s about finding a cause that resonates with your business offering, your team, and your passion.   Here are a few tips we shared: 💡Take a step back: Reflect on your area of work and find a cause that aligns with your industry 💡Leverage team passions: Explore what drives your team personally and professionally 💡Create meaningful links: Seek ways to connect the charity’s work with your business’s core offering to maximise the impact for both sides, especially with local charities   For Sellick Partnership, we’ve been able to support me&dee and make a tangible difference in the lives of families facing unimaginable challenges. This not only reflects positively on our company but also reinforces our commitment to doing good in the world ❤️... something that resonates strongly with me, but also our clients, staff and stakeholders.   Thank you to all the attendees - your warmth and support was hugely appreciated 😊 For anyone wanting a confidential discussion about anything business-related, please feel free to drop me a message and we can arrange a call. #CSR #HealthcareRecruitment #GivingBack #Charity #SocialValue #CorporateSocialResponsibility #BusinessConnections #Collaboration #HealthcareHeroes

#ticketsforgoodnotgreed I absolutely adore the mission of Humanitix and the best part is they actually have what I consider one of the best products on the market for small-event (or medium or large!) producers! From the easy but robust UI, the built in (!!!) Canva integration so you can create your event image inside the event page - no formatting required - , proper user permissions for everyone involved in the event, embeddable event pages/calendars, promotion hubs/tour pages, automated reminders and email campaign aaaand.....I'm gonna stop now......(I love this product.....) AND THEY'RE A NON-PROFIT!!! I literally can't be screaming their name any louder than I am. If you haven't met him, Joshua Ross is an incredible human building an awe-inspiring company and devoted team who cares so very much. If you host events, often or infrequent, large or small, private or public, online or in person, give Humanitix a look!! #events #eventmanagement #eventplanners #notforprofit #nonprofit #doinggood

I know this is last minute, but let's be real... you don't REALLY plan ahead for live virtual events anyway. 😂 😂 That's why I had to let you know about a live event we are hosting today with our friends from iDonate about how to optimize your donation pages. Did you know the average donation page converts only 13% of traffic that comes to it? Put another way, there is a 87% FAILURE rate on our donation pages! 🤯WHAT?! 🤯 (This is according to NextAfter's latest benchmark data around donation page conversion rate.) So, 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 to improve your donation page? Today at noon CT, we’re hosting a LinkedIn livestream with two brilliant leaders in our space, Nathan Hill (my dear friend in real life of many many years, and VP of the NextAfter Institute) and Adam O'Brien (one of kindest humans in real life, and VP of Marketing at iDonate), where they will reveal the secrets behind successful donation pages. Over the years, NextAfter has conducted nearly 7,000 fundraising tests, uncovering strategies that truly make a difference. If you want actionable tips you can implement to increase donations, DO NOT miss this session! Here's what you’ll learn… ✔️ Techniques to minimize donation page friction ✔️ Tips to enhance your copy and messaging ✔️ Methods to boost conversions and donations Nathan will walk you through some of our recent experiments and share real-world examples. Plus, you might get the chance 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞! Don’t miss out – grab your lunch, and click the link in the comments to join us! (You can thank me later!) 😀 #Fundraising #Nonprofit #OnlineFundraising #NextAfter

Are you adopting a "Digital First" approach in your fundraising campaigns? 💻 Have you even heard that term before? After working nearly two decades in the non-profit space, I can count on ONE HAND the number of organizations who took this approach. ✌️ Even in 2024, the vast majority of non-profits still treat digital as a secondary channel, often kickstarting campaigns with traditional tactics like events or direct mail. And let's be clear... The power of multi-channel marketing remains king, and these traditional tactics are still still important... But what happens when you put digital FIRST??? 🤔 Well, there are a handful of organizations leading the way, and NextAfter is about to unveil a groundbreaking benchmark tomorrow. If you're a fundraising leader, do yourself a favor and hit the “Attend” button. Nathan Hill will be dropping some gold you don’t want to miss. 🪙🪙🪙 REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/eRBtBEzG #fundraising #nonprofit #livestream #onlinefundraising #HesNotDroppingRealGoldThoJustWantedToSoundCoolOnLinkedIn