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5 for the Future: Building a Stronger Muscatine County! Did you know that over $331 million is expected to be transferred from Muscatine County estates in the next 10 years? Thanks to the new "5 for the Future" initiative by Iowa Community Foundations, a portion of those funds could be reinvested right here in our community! What is 5 for the Future? It's a program that encourages individuals to donate just 5% of their estates to their local community foundation. In Muscatine County's case, 5% of that $331 million translates to over $16.5 million! Planned legacy giving can help protect, grow, and spread resources that may otherwise lose roots. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gsZ5Tg6Z

Today, is #NationalNonprofitDay, I want to recognize the nonprofits that are doing important work in their communities. I particularly want to turn your attention to Live To Give MN. This Corporation is organized exclusively for charitable purposes, more specifically to educate, bring awareness, provide resources, and be a positive force in the health and well-being of children, families, the poor and the infirmed, and the environment in Minnesota by providing funding, programming and other events and activities to further research and programs targeted at these communities. https://lnkd.in/g2dKJg3y

Give For Good starts at midnight! Donate to Mattingly Edge give someone the opportunity with invisible or visible disabilities the same opportunities to work, live and thrive independently. Mattingly Edge cultivates partnerships that enable people with disabilities to thrive at work, at home, and in relationships. Our mission is based on the belief that people with disabilities have the right to the same privileges and responsibilities as other citizens. We know that communities are better when everyone is included. Donate - https://lnkd.in/eRt__Rr3 Website: https://lnkd.in/eHMvKd4J #Inclusion #MattinglyEdge #InclusiveWorkforce Alt text: Mattingly Edge post with steps to donate and website links. Image whiter background with orange font, give for good logo and Mattingly edge logo with a green and orange old school alarm clock.

The #RFMAGives project wish list is HERE! Click below to learn how your company can make a difference in this year's project!

When there's so much going on in the world, it's comforting to know there are people, organizations, technologies, and *The Lemonade Giveback* that are working towards long-lasting impact for a better world. Look at how much our community has done just by getting a #Lemonade #insurance policy: #LemonadeGiveback2024

TODAY IS McHAPPY DAY! It has never been easier to be a hero and make an impact in your community. Today, May 8, a portion of proceeds from every menu item sold supports Ronald McDonald House Charities Southwestern Ontario and families with sick children across Canada. Do good for your community and feel good doing it! #KeepingFamiliesClose #McHappyDay2024 _____________________________________________________

I find it inspiring to see how Mountain View Printing & Graphics Ltd. has been quietly making a difference in our community by supporting organisations like Inn from the Cold, Calgary Food Bank, Calgary Humane Society, and Kingdom Coffee to name a few... How do other businesses out there integrate giving back into their business models? Whether it's through charitable donations, volunteering, or other forms of support, I'd love to hear about the creative ways companies are making a positive impact. #Question: As a small business, what unique approaches do you take to give back to your community, and how do you balance this with the demands of running your business? Is this something even on your radar? #yyc #GivingBack #CommunityImpact #SmallBusiness #CorporateResponsibility

“You see, the premise is all wrong. Nonprofits mistakenly think that the student, homeless, rainforest, family, etc. are their customers. Your clients or causes are not customers…they got no money. Successful nonprofits understand that donors are the object of their mission, and must be served before people in need.” -Jimmy LaRose #fundraising #nonprofit #philanthropy #NonprofitExecutiveTraining #NANOECertification #FundraisingExpert #ContinuingEducation

Quick correction from the thumbnail: the website is FPGD.org! (And the link to donate is https://lnkd.in/gH2KemtR !)

Recent analysis in Third Sector explores the current funding landscape for UK charities and its impact on grant-makers, featuring insights from ACF chief executive Carol Mack and director of policy, practice and research Catherine Seymour, and the experiences of some ACF member foundations. As highlighted in Emily Harle's article, while other funding sources have declined, grants from foundations remain one of the few stable sources of support for charities. This has led to some notable trends among grant-makers: 📈 Application volumes have increased significantly for many funders ⚖️ Many grant teams are adapting their processes to manage higher demand ⏸️ Some funders are pausing new grant-making to review and adjust their programmes to better serve the charities, organisations and individuals they support. Carol and Catherine discuss how ACF members are responding to these challenges and the importance of collaboration between funders when considering programme changes, to understand the impact on the wider ecosystem. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eREwFxkd #GrantMaking #Philanthropy #CharitableSector