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When I started using outdoor and experiential education as my primary approach to teaching high school I immediately saw the changes in my students' faces, their body language, and how they navigated and interacted with the world. I could see and sense in their interactions with the world the shift in what we now call 'mindset'. Back in the day, people would ask me how I knew that what I was doing with these teens would be effective, long-lasting, and have an impact. In short, they asked, "What is the evidence?" Back then, my stock response was to say "Ask me in 10 years, then we will know how they are doing and how we did." Here are two personal stories that demonstrate the power of outdoor education to change lives. Last week, I saw a post (linked below) about OBCA staff member Roger Lopez and the critical role he plays as a lead instructor for Outward Bound California. His life journey is inspirational and out on course he is a role model for his students. It is not a coincidence that Roger is an alum of Get Out and Learn (getoutandlearn.org), a high school experiential and outdoor education program in the SFUSD. His experiences in that program offered him the chance to go on Outward Bound, which turned the outdoors into a lifetime career and put him on the pathway toward becoming an outstanding OBCA staff member. Similarly, Belynda Ray is an alum of GOAPe, a predecessor program to GOAL. Her success in that program led her to become an OBCA Pinnacles scholar and a life-changing experience in the wilderness. Today, decades later, Roger and Belynda continue to pay it forward to the next generation. The partnership between OBCA and community organizations give youth like Belynda and Roger the opportunity to go on life-changing experiences with Outward Bound California. None of this is possible without the scholarships OBCA offers. IT IS individual donations that make what seems financially impossible, possible. Yes, it was a previous generation of generous donors like you who changed Roger and Belynda's lives. Tomorrow (May 8th), we rappel to support the next generation of Rogers and Belyndas. Please join us with your financial support. It's worth it. https://lnkd.in/gMVc-mTU Roger's Journey with OBCA https://lnkd.in/gT34Rb9V

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Join the Founders Circle of PhilAquatics by contributing at least $2,500 to fund the development and design phase of the Aquatic Center, with a target fundraising goal of $650,000 by July 1, 2024. Founders Circle members enjoy exclusive perks, including recognition in the Aquatic Center, invitations to milestone events, and priority naming opportunities for significant contributions. Learn more about how to get involved in our founders circle: https://bit.ly/3UEWgH3 #philadelphia #philaquatics #swimming #pools #nonprofit #campaign "

Donor Advised Funds are an increasingly important source of funding for nonprofits and a rapidly growing asset class for donors. Join us March 28th as Gary Pforzheimer of PG Calc shares strategies to help your organization attract more gifts from DAFs. #giftplanning #plannedgiving #donoradvisedfunds #charitableplanning

𝗜 𝗮𝗺 𝘀𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲! You might have heard about the amazing gift Arts Commons received. This didn’t just happen by chance – it was all part of a 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡. Giving a gift like this needs: 💝 Understanding what’s important to you and how you can make the biggest 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧 with the tools you have. 🫶 Building a strong, trusting relationship between the donor and the charity, working 𝗧𝗢𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 on a project. 🗺 Careful planning and 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗬 to make the gift meaningful and effective. (𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗲𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝘁𝗮𝘅 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 😉) This shows how powerful planned giving can be for #ArtsandCulture. I hope that soon, we’ll see more news like this for arts and culture all the time. 🙌 𝗪𝗵𝗼’𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲? #socialgood #givingback #donation #change #socialimpact -------------------------------------- 𝘏𝘦𝘺, 𝘐'𝘮 𝘈𝘥𝘢𝘮. 𝘐 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘸𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘤𝘺 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴, 𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺. 𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘧𝘶𝘭, 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘮𝘦—𝘐 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘵 8:45 𝘈𝘔 𝘔𝘰𝘯-𝘍𝘳𝘪. 𝘍𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘵. 𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙙𝙧𝙤𝙥 𝙢𝙚 𝙖 𝘿𝙈.

Highlighting an opportunity to support the Boston Collegiate Charter School, a historic Boston school focused on preparing students from all backgrounds for college. Since their first graduating class in 2004, 100% of Boston Collegiate's diploma-earning seniors have been accepted to four-year colleges, and 75% have earned a degree or are persisting toward one. BCCS students achieve these high rates with the help of the Edward M. Kennedy Scholarship Fund, which supports graduates pursuing degrees by covering tuition and living expenses. Please consider supporting the Fund: 1) Purchase tickets to their upcoming fundraiser and enjoy a fun night with friend or family at local brewery 2) Make a tax-deductible donation to the fundraiser (personal, employer, or raffle item) 3) Share this post with your network https://lnkd.in/g-HNQsst

I want to make you aware of an organization that has helped over 1 million children worldwide to develop confidence, leadership skills and resiliency through playing Sports. The organization, Pitch in for Baseball and Softball (PIFBS), provides kids in under-resourced areas of the U.S. and over 100 countries the equipment they need to play these Sports. The mission is to eliminate barriers by providing equipment directly to leagues, schools, and organizations around the world who are most in need. As an Advisory Board Member of PIFBS, I have seen firsthand how this organization has helped children. Studies have shown that the majority of students who participated in these programs in the most current year tracked have improved attendance and GPA. Please review the material on the organization via the attached link and consider donating to this fine organization. https://lnkd.in/gA9g6aGy

In addition to running my own PR consulting firm, I have also been the GM of a non-profit travel baseball program - created in NYC six years ago to provide opportunities for all kids - regardless of economic status. Every year, the East River Sharks baseball program provides scholarships to kids from various parts of NYC who can't afford the cost of joining a travel baseball team. Many of our coaches are volunteers, and we rely on donations to keep the organization running and the kids on the field! Currently 70% of our players are on scholarship! This week, for 4 days only, we are raising money for our non-profit baseball program the East River Sharks! It is weird to post this on LI, but it is part of my world of work, and part of giving back. If you are corporation, we would love your sponsorship if you are looking for a worthy cause. Or if you just want some popcorn and want to send a quick donation (by the way the popcorn is awesome), then click the link below! We are using the funds to create two new younger teams as many of our players are now in high school and college. Need more convincing about how you can help... consider this... 2 of our players have gone to the show (SF Giants and AZ Diamondbacks) 30 of our players over the last 6 years are now playing in college. And, there are more players out there to help! #nonprofits #nonprofit #baseball #youthempowerment #youthsports https://lnkd.in/eBb6gphK

When Texas A&M notifies you that they got rid of your Ph. D. program but that they can “figure something out” 🤨, you make the switch to Liberty University. 🤷🏻♀️ #GoFlames #DoctorOfBusinessManagement #NonprofitLeadershipAndManagement

A defined philanthropic legacy creates lasting impact for your clients and the causes they support. Join my colleagues Ethan Burke and Janos Major, CEPA®, CAP® for a 30-minute webinar on July 17 at 1 p.m. ET as they discuss the strategies and tools available to help your clients define their philanthropic legacy. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g-ewmXf7 #legacyplanning #wealthplanning #taxplanning #estateplanning #donoradvisedfunds