Collective Focus’ Post

Something epic is coming soon for the impact sector - and the Rustic Roots team is thrilled to be a part of bringing it to life.   Registration is open for ImpactUp, a virtual and in-person nonprofit event brought to you by We Are For Good - our favorite impact community to learn, gather, and activate to be a positive shift in the world.   So here's the deets:    On July 11, join us and thousands of do-gooders for one day of virtual conversation and convening to help awaken collective power. By night, the We Are For Good Community is hosting local meet-ups in 15+ cities across the globe. Join us in registering (it's free!) for the summit and/or a local meet-up near you. >>> https://lnkd.in/eAF96Q2D   Matthew Reynolds will cohost the New York City meet-up, and Maria Bryan will cohost the Tallahassee, FL, meet-up.   We'll be in conversation about:   ✅Reclaiming our personal power + our organization's power + our sector's power ✅Shifting power in the way we work (cheers for vibrant cultures!) ✅Shifting power dynamics in funder/ grantee/ equity/ internal relationships ✅Shifting power in communication + ownership of our story ✅Shifting power in work/life/balance ✅Shifting power in how we find joy in our work ✅Releasing beliefs that no longer serve us   Will we see you there?

Did you know grants can help you scale and expand your company? Follow us to discover 30 reasons why grants are vital to ALL organizations! 💡 From funding innovation to expanding outreach, grants fuel the mission to make a difference. Follow for daily insight!

How can secure, long-term funding be transformative for local areas? As our latest article explores, it enables people to achieve ambitions that would be impossible with smaller, restricted grants. Speaking to journalist Ryan Herman, Rev. Bob White, chair of Fratton Big Local, explains how £1million spent over ten years impacted the community and reshaped how the Big Local area viewed funding. Read Bob's story: https://lnkd.in/e2BCZEG5

Collaborations with community organizations can take different forms and fulfill various purposes. Read here how three different organizations are partnering with their community to better the lives of its members: https://hubs.la/Q02pF2z10

🌟A Monumental Milestone Achieved! 🌟 Over the weekend, we hit a phenomenal milestone—R1.2 MILLION in Founding Memberships! 💥 This is more than just a number; it’s a testament to the incredible support, belief, and vision shared by our community. To our current founding members—YOU are the mothers and fathers, the true custodians of this network’s future. You will be the ones who will witness the birth of The Lekker Network! Your contributions are shaping the very foundation of what The Lekker Network will become. You’ll have a unique opportunity to add value, contribute to the strategy, and truly be part of building this from the ground up. The capital from the Founding Membership drive is the fuel that will power this entire journey! Every rand is going directly towards building The Lekker network—from the website, the value proposition, the creative strategy, and even our exciting launch and events for the first year. This founding membership is, in essence, our runway for the first year of operations. It’s the creation capital that will bring our vision to life. This is why we’re doing this—to create a platform and a network for the community, built by the community. And the overwhelming support we’ve seen so far is proof that we’re building something truly special. We’re aiming for 100 members by the end of October. If we can hit 100, it will be a massive win for everyone involved. Let’s keep pushing and make this a reality! The future is bright, and together, we’re building something that will connect and uplift South Africans across the globe! 🌍 Let’s go! 🚀 ---- P.S. If you can't come on board as a founding member, any bit of support helps. A simple share, comment, or like can make a huge difference. We're trying to reach as many South Africans as possible, and the more people we reach, the better our chances of achieving these goals. Thank you so much, everyone! 💛 #TheLekkerNetwork #FoundingMembers #MilestoneMoment #CommunityFirst #SouthAfricansAbroad #GlobalConnections #BuildingTogether

🌟 Reflecting on the Journey with Celtic Community Network 🌟 Several years ago, my colleague Emily and I founded the Celtic Community Network with a clear vision: to provide a low-cost, not-for-profit platform that unites local businesses. Our goal was to foster support, enhance business opportunities, and share best practices within our community. I am immensely proud that, even through the challenges of a global pandemic, we have not only sustained but also strengthened our commitment to supporting local enterprises. The success stories are countless—from helping existing businesses thrive to playing a pivotal role in launching new ones. 🍳 Inclusivity and Openness: A couple of months ago, we decided to open our doors even wider. If you've never joined us before, I personally invite you to come and experience what we're all about with a complimentary first visit—enjoy a free breakfast and see the impact of our collective efforts first-hand, with no strings attached. This initiative has already proven to be a huge success. 💡 Personal Commitment: What many may not know is that I have been personally funding these complimentary tickets. Yes, it has cost me hundreds, but the return, in community strength and business success, has been immeasurably greater. Supporting the local business ecosystem is essential—not only because my ventures rely on this community, but because giving back is fundamentally the right thing to do. I know the profound impact good networking can have. Let’s continue to grow together. If you’re interested in our network or the vibrant community we're building, don’t hesitate to reach out or join us at our next event. #CelticCommunityNetwork #LocalBusiness #Networking #CommunitySupport

A big part of how #CommunityRail Partnerships can protect and secure wider funding is by evidencing their impact and value. Don’t forget, we offer a free tool for members to help you do just that ✅ Find out how you can get set up on Impact 👇 https://lnkd.in/eu_pVJbE

Save the Date! 📣 SBAN is hosting a 2024 Summit on Community Ownership on November 14. 😎 Get more details: The Summit will be a virtual, day-long event focused on long-term solutions that allow community members and stakeholders to control commercial assets, land, and enterprises. At the summit, we’ll explore individual and collective ownership models that support BIPOC- and immigrant-owned small businesses and help them stay in place, including commercial cooperatives, community land trusts, community investment trusts, and commercial property acquisition funds. 👉🏾 What to expect: The event will feature panel discussions, working sessions, and keynotes by small business advocates, policymakers, and other stakeholders involved in community ownership efforts across the United States and abroad. The summit will also feature insights from SBAN research, case studies, and working groups. 😊 Who can attend: The event is open to all SBAN members and non-members. 👀 What's next: Stay tuned for more details and registration information!

If you've appreciated Crappy Funding Practices, here's an opportunity to get involved. As Vu Le summarized: "Behind these posts on LinkedIn are teams of volunteers spending hours communicating with folks who nominate funders, vetting submissions, crafting the call-outs, engaging with social media, developing list of resources, planning meetings and organizing, etc. It’s a lot of work and right now all volunteer-run. We need more people involved. So, if you’re interested in helping out, please join a special meeting we’re hosting on May 14th at 10am PT / 1 pm ET, where we’ll update you on what’s been going on, and present the different options for you to plug into." Registration is required: https://lnkd.in/ea3igpms

Burnout doesn’t have to be the norm! 🌟 Discover how the right technology can lighten the load, boost efficiency, and help your team focus on what really matters—your mission. Check out our latest blog on how Levitate is helping nonprofits thrive! 💪✨ https://lnkd.in/eDuunqAa