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One of things that I love doing is supporting small nonprofits. I find the work interesting and impactful, which is one of the reasons behind creating The Center for Community Collaboration. However, one of the most challenging things I have found is talking the team/board/etc away from hosting a big event. One organization typically doesn't have the staff, time, and budget to host a fundraiser that will generate revenue. (This is often true of most organizations, not just the small ones!) Enter my solution - collaborative fundraisers! Let's bring together multiple organizations to work together to host a fun event, raise money together, and create collective support for our causes. Are you in #NewHaven at the end of September? Considering coming to the Great Nonprofit Game Show, a collaborative fundraiser benefiting 6 local organizations. Can't make it? Consider a donation to a particular org, or even a sponsorship. https://lnkd.in/ezXPejrP #communitycentricfundraising #collaborativefundraising #philanthrophy4good

🚀 Transforming Fundraising: Why Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon moved to Raisely 🚀 Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon, is built on the belief that keeping the family together is an essential part of healing children with serious illnesses. Before partnering with Raisely, they faced several challenges in their community fundraising efforts. With limited resources, they needed a modern, user-friendly platform with low barriers to entry that also allowed for high customisation. Enter Raisely: 🔧 Solution: An all-in-one, customisable platform with easy drag-and-drop design, allowing quicker campaign creation and innovation. 🌟 Results: • 💵 $500,000+ fundraised to date • 🏒⚽️ 23% over target in their community hockey and soccer tournament • 💜 14 campaigns hosted on Raisely in the last year • 💡 3x average donation amount compared to our benchmarks With Raisely, they’ve streamlined their campaigns, achieved impressive results, and now have the confidence to explore new fundraising ideas. https://hubs.ly/Q02PDhY60 #Fundraising #RonaldMcDonaldHouse #CanadianNonProfit #CanadianCharity #FundraisingCanada

I promise I'll post about my actual job (we have a new video to share about Mainframe mod and GenAI!) but as summer winds to a close I wanted to share a charity opportunity related to Golf: https://lnkd.in/g2i6mqfG Ultimately this is about helping kids lead healthier lives and is related to the amazing work that Jack and Barbara Nicklaus have done across the world to help kids heal and thrive with their Play Yellow initiative. My Wife Ashley and her colleague Kelli are going to play 72 holes of golf in one day and they are going to make it rain birdies. If you have a bit of a gambling mindset, you can make a donation based on the number of birdies they're going to make. You can also make an up-front donation. Note that this is focused on Colorado - ask your local pro if something is happening near you! Why is this on LinkedIn? Two reasons - first - this is really the only social media I do. I do so little I don't know if this actually counts as social media. Second - having married a professional golfer I've learned a lot about golf that has surprised me. Watching Ashley and her friends and colleagues navigate a male-dominated world (5% of PGA professionals are women. 5%!) is in many ways a clearer lens to the same challenges we see in technology. The backlash we've seen in some pockets of the world against fostering inclusion - one person's opinion here - ignores the reality that a diversity of thought and opinion makes teams better. Here's a golf example - when you're taking a golf lesson, you are incredibly vulnerable and it can be intimidating - no single approach works for everyone. Finding a coach that resonates with you (and this can be especially hard for women coming to the game, or children wanting to learn) is critical to your experience. There is not a long line to draw between this phenomenon and what we see in technology as leaders, mentors and peers. Also, golf is fundamentally a game of integrity - I've seen remarkable examples of leadership and integrity on the course (look up "Sahith Theegala penalty" for an unbelievable example recently) and again it reminds me of all the things we try to do as leaders and professionals in business. I've always liked the phrase "integrity is what happens when no one is looking" and if golf can help me and others to model that, there's more to the game than I thought. Let me close by saying - for those in the Northern Hemisphere - enjoy the last gasps of summer, whatever brings you outside to do so!

Check out the first recap video from this year's #ChoppedForCHOP mock trial and fundraiser!

Concept: It is the heart of the event. It is sometimes challenging to understand how to create an event that is attractive to your audience. It all falls within developing the concept. If you work hard at this stage, and then follow up with the remaining 4 Cs, You will watch that donations thermometer rise in your full house of attendance:)

Are your promotions capping your sales? If you're running a promo that gives customers a percentage off when spending a certain amount, are you capping your sales at around that amount? Around the time that the Oorah Auction site went live I noticed a possible pain point on our end. Our highest QuickPick option was only $250. So by creating this promotion were we capping our top donations at $250? stay tuned for my solution 💡

Over the weekend, I was able to celebrate the work of the Indiana University Dance Marathon in 2023 ahead of Indiana’s clash against Penn State at Simon Skojdt Assembly Hall. While I have been transitioning out of my post as the Director of Corporate Relations over the past few months, I wanted to reflect on some of the lessons I learned from my tenure. 1. Relationships Matter - Establishing and nurturing robust connections is essential for effective leadership, especially when working collaboratively with a diverse set of individuals. In my role, this involved 22 other student leaders on the executive council, 7 chairpersons and 60+ committee members on my committee, and a portfolio of numerous businesses from across the nation. Fostering positive relationships with each of these groups is crucial, as it plays a vital role in achieving our common goal of contributing to lifesaving efforts for kids in need at Riley Hospital for Children. The utilization of authentic connections served as a pivotal factor in attaining shared objectives between stakeholders. 2. Be Decisive - Being decisive entails not only making informed and timely choices but also acting proactively based on data. Striking a balance between gathering sufficient information and avoiding prolonged decision-making processes is essential for progress. A decisive leader showcases confidence and clarity in their choices, fostering momentum and direction for the team. This approach not only instills a sense of purpose but also encourages proactive decision-making among team members. 3. Keep The Faith - Maintaining a positive and optimistic mindset, especially during challenging times, is crucial for leadership. Believing in the mission and vision of your organization can inspire others and help overcome obstacles. Acknowledging the highest of highs and the lowest of lows over the course of my tenure on the executive council added depth to this perspective. It was a year filled with both triumphs and tribulations. The journey, however, became meaningful through the unwavering support of my colleagues. Standing by each other during tough times and celebrating victories together forged a strong sense of camaraderie. While the frustrations of unproductive efforts were present, this collective perseverance made every endeavor worthwhile. In the end, the elation of celebrating the accomplishment of raising over $3 million for lifesaving healthcare with my best friends eclipsed everything, making the entire experience incredibly fulfilling. My time in IUDM was truly the best thing that has ever happened to me. It made me a better marketer, better leader, and most importantly, a better man. I will always look fondly at my time in the organization and I am incredibly grateful to FORVIS, Allied Solutions LLC, Solution Tree, Graduate Hotels, Mom Water, HospitalRecruiting, Papa Johns, and countless other partners for their generous support over the years. Go Hoosiers and FTK!

Strategizing how to overcome donor fatigue can be difficult. The #SliceSquad had to get creative by finding a way to evoke emotion in audiences and make them take the next step to Converted Attention. Scroll through to see how we did it:

Rayze CEO, @carlnassib spoke at the Annual United Way of PA Conference. "The three day conference kicked off this morning with retired NFL player, Carl Nassib’s session discussing the strength and role of younger donorship. Carl created Rayze App, which uses positive social media to simplify the way we give back, in the form of volunteering and donations." Learn more about The United Way on Rayze, download now!