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🌟 Discover the latest insights on #CLIP! Dive into the Spring 2023 edition of 'Essentials', packed with inspiration and practical tips for impactful giving. 💡 Explore topics like identifying community gaps, simplifying paperwork, and more >> https://bit.ly/3ZmFlcE

Imagine empowering our youth through genuine conversations??!! Last year at our third annual golf tournament, we had a memorable encounter with one of our retired golfer participants, a gentleman who shared a humorous and enlightening story from his youth. Back in 1962, he started his first job as a box boy, and a mishap involving some beer in the back of the store left a lasting impression🙃. This story was especially impactful because he was sharing it with one of my students, a senior at the time, who is now heading to Arizona State University to study criminal justice this fall🙌. The genuine exchange between them was a perfect example of what we aim to achieve through these events: raw honesty and real connections! Over the past five and a half years, working with 215 teens, I’ve discovered a significant challenge—nearly 💯 are intimidated by the idea of connecting and networking with local leaders. Consistently, this scores the lowest in their confidence levels. This fear hinders their growth and opportunities. However, I like to show them that most of us adults are just kids in grown-up bodies, and we are all here trying to figure this thang called life out a best as we can:). It’s amazing to witness the relief that forms within them and the hope that expands once they make these connections & have these conversations! My mission is to bridge this gap by creating opportunities for youth to connect with business communities, regardless of the size of the business. These connections help them envision their future and understand the pathways to get there. For the business community, this is a chance to transform how you source talent. Let’s move beyond the awkward and unproductive methods of engagement and change the game up! The war on talent is real, and as our community continues to grow, so does the need for a well-developed workforce. I’ve been a recruiter and am currently in the trenches seeing what the future workforce issues are, so I understand this pain firsthand. Together, we can transform this challenge into an opportunity!! So, if you’re ready to drive change in a fun and impactful way, let’s collaborate. Let’s create meaningful, productive contributors and enjoy the process. If you’re in, let’s go!!!! https://lnkd.in/gsiNbSx8

These are 2 of the most experienced place-based change makers around. For those interested in how to enable communities to create change, come and hear Dame Julia and David in conversation

I love this quote by Kevin Kelly. “This is the best time ever to make something. None of the greatest, coolest creations 20 years from now have been invented yet. You are not late.” I serve associations and nonprofits and believe can channel the value we create into cool experiences, usable content, and awesome learning. Learn more in my latest article, Criteria for Creating Great Association Products. https://lnkd.in/g53Nm9iD

The last few months. People keep telling me to "take some time". But there is no time, or very little of it. That's not a bad thing. It's reality. Since January we launched a new database and reporting system that is helping us onboard 500 volunteers for youth programs. Ya - 500. Time isn't gonna stop moving so we can take a break. The simple answer is: keep going. And i'm not saying you leave any of the pain behind. No. You take it with you. It becomes part of your day-to-day and it keeps you company. We have two new communities launching this summer. When the accident happened they were deep into fundraising. What are we gonna do - put it on hold and kill the momentum? No. You have to dig in and get it done - for Tara. There's a Leadership Summit in three weeks. The largest we have hosted. More than 130 folks from Canada, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Ohio. Lead by example. Give people a way forward. Show them how to grieve with action. Youth registration opens on May 4th. Our goal? 1,200 kids. Tara would smile. Not to mention, we're piloting a youth trail running program that she wanted to see happen. Time doesn't stop. We do, or we don't, and the truth is we can't. As I wrote this it hit me... I am taking my time the way I take time, and trying to make the most of it. Moving us forward, and seeing Tara in the work that gets done. So, if you told me to take some time. I am. All of it.

The5 with Eric Moraczewski welcomes Kyle Ogden, President & CEO of The Thanks-Giving Foundation.  Kyle joins The5 to talk about Building a Profoundly #Caring Community.  Something most, if not all, nonprofits are focused on but maybe aren't always aware of.  Kyle talks about being intentional with gratitude and caring, as well as the Foundation's five key functions of Building a Profoundly Caring Community. Kyle became the President and CEO of The Thanks-Giving Foundation because he wanted to do something important in the bigger civic context, and build something sustainable for the citizens of Dallas. The Thanks-Giving Foundation is a platform that can influence the future of the community, and he believes his contribution of time, effort and resources can make a real difference as an accelerant of positive change. The physical and programmatic enhancements made are being noticed, and he is proud that the vision will deliver a place of importance within the nonprofit landscape. Before joining The Thanks-Giving Foundation, Kyle was the Chairman, President and CEO of Carroll Company. Kyle received a Bachelor of Business Administrations degree in honors business and a Master of Business Administration degree in accounting and finance from the University of Texas at Austin, and went on to earn his CPA license. In his spare time, he enjoy golf, baseball and travel. He and his wife have four adult children.   The5 is a celebration of the work being done by nonprofit professionals, highlighting valuable tips and methods that nonprofits should be utilizing.  The5 is aptly named as NMBL Strategies celebrates our 5 year anniversary.  Host Eric Moraczewski leads guests on a journey of topics that are of deep importance to the guest and discusses how nonprofits and nonprofit leaders can benefit from the experience and expertise. #nonprofit #nonprofits #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitfoundation #nonprofitlife #nonprofitorganizations #nonprofitmanagement #nonprofitsuccess #nonprofitleaders #nonprofitgrowth #gratitude #intentionality

From your team to your donors to your partners, nothing unites like impact. But what’s the best way to communicate your impact? And how do you make sure your message reaches people in an increasingly noisy world? 📣 Find out at The More Than Giving Co.’s webinar on October 24 at 12:00 pm ET. Our very own Brittan Stockert, will be joining Beth Brodovsky, Vicki Burkhart, and Dana Snyder to discuss how to share what matters. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/d8Aky9bH Did you know More Than Giving is a Donorbox partner? The More Than Giving Co.'s Nonprofit Virtual Assistants (NPVAs) are technically proficient and trained in nonprofit best practices, and are equipped to help clients set up and maintain Donorbox campaigns. #nonprofits #endofyear #impact #communication

🚨 Last chance to vote TODAY! Help shake things up at #25NTC! 🚨 Ready to learn how NOT to grow your nonprofit’s membership? Yes, you read that right! In our session, we’ll flip traditional strategies upside down by diving into all the worst ways to decrease your membership… and then using those “anti-ideas” to spark fresh, creative strategies for success! 🛑 What NOT to expect: Boring, conventional advice 💤 The same old membership tactics 🔥 What to expect: Hilarious, collaborative brainstorming sessions about what NOT to do Flipping the script to create new growth strategies A hands-on, interactive workshop that will leave you with actionable ideas to boost membership! 🗳️ Voting closes today! Don’t miss your chance to join the fun—cast your vote NOW! 💥 [Vote here 👉 https://lnkd.in/en4kZU2b ] #NTC2025 #NonprofitLeadership #MembershipGrowth #CreativeThinking #VoteNow #NTC25 P.S. There's a few other fun sessions we so humbly ask 🙏 for your vote for as well: 1️⃣ Brand leadership: The gateway to digital leadership 👉 https://lnkd.in/eXsWWQa9 2️⃣ Beyond numbers: Strategies to grow and sustain your nonprofit's membership 👉 https://lnkd.in/eZAyECja 3️⃣ Empathy-driven impact: Harness human-centered design for nonprofit success 👉 https://lnkd.in/evh8MkxV

Are you a part of a philanthropic organization that supports children, education, or community health and/or growth? Please take an hour to learn how your organization can support these sectors of our society today for a more secure tomorrow. Boosting attendance now for those most affected by pandemic-precipitated learning loss is essential to ensuring that students can benefit from the many school-based efforts to accelerate equitable learning recovery. Philanthropy — national, state and local funders — can play a variety of roles to respond to this crisis, including investments in research, policy advocacy, professional development, direct services and strategic communications along with embracing their roles as convenors and influencers.     Join us on April 16, 12:30−2 p.m. ET, for a Funder-to-Funder Conversation exploring the actions being taken by four funders to address chronic absenteeism. https://lnkd.in/gSJvPuJP

Struggling to measure your nonprofit’s impact? Demystify the process with "Demonstrating Program Impact" by Supporting World Hope! This free nonprofit-focused course makes it easy to evaluate your organization's impact, helping you gain support, tell your nonprofit story more effectively, and create a motivational impact statement! Get started now: https://bit.ly/4cuS0A5