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Core values and culture are greatly important within an organization. What are some of your organizations core values and how does one help implement them best on a day to day basis?

Listen 👂🏻 to the Ascent episode 107 is below. Topic: Charitable giving!

Hey, #nonprofitleader - Perfectionism leads to paralysis. So give yourself permission to "do your worst." 💪 Learn about the 3 pillars of nonprofit capacity building and practical steps leaders can take to initiate these efforts from our conversation with Kimberly Thornbury of M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust! Watch the full episode: https://lnkd.in/gPMjAFXw #capacitybuilding #nonprofitleadership #nonprofitleaders #nonprofitorganization #nonprofits

As Aion begins to transform the individual — Restore Us transforms the world. Where the situation is broken, chaotic, and hopeless — Restore Us offers help, empathy and financial assistance. Pulling someone up is a core value for us at Aion: that’s why we’re donating $20 for each of the first 20K Aion Vests sold to nonprofits like Restore Us.

The COVID-19 pandemic, despite its many challenges, highlighted the incredible resilience and generosity of our communities. The pandemic promoted a sense that the decline in giving could be reversed as our communities stepped in to fill the gap. In 2020, total charitable giving reached an all-time high of $471 billion, fueled by pandemic relief efforts and support for racial justice in the wake of the protests over the murder of George Floyd. Notably, the number of micro-donations (under $100) grew for the first time in three years, demonstrating that even small acts of generosity can make a significant impact. Check out more insights here: https://lnkd.in/gPpy5S_K

Last week, Anick Silencieux from Support Black Charities shared a workshop with our team on Black Philanthropy in Canada. One central theme throughout Anick’s presentation was the importance of uplifting and elevating your community. This is a common motivation for why people give, and it left us with some reflections that we wanted to share with you: 👉 What does elevating my community mean to me? 👉 How can I incorporate elevating my community into my charitable giving? 👉 What steps can I take to get started?

💡 Are you aware of the Donor Advised Fund or DAF model for philanthropy but not sure how it stacks up against the traditional charitable trust structure? Read this blog from our Head of Legal, Rachel Steeden, first published by STEP – Advising Families Across Generations. 🙌 👉 https://buff.ly/3SapCdz #DonorAdvisedFunds #Philanthropy

We believe in the power of purposeful #charitablegiving, so we created a guide to help individuals and families apply structure for more intentional charitable giving. A philanthropic strategy that identifies the causes most important to you! https://buff.ly/3yGuQYI #vermontfinancialadvisor #cfp #financialplanning #philanthropy #smartgiving

As the day winds down, think about where you want your nonprofit to be tomorrow. 'Bottleneck Breakers' on July 14th is your next step forward 🌟. https://lnkd.in/eySWWsNx #NonprofitLeadership #NonprofitGrowth #FundraisingStrategies #BottleneckBreakers

Are you ready for DAF Day on October 10th? If you're not familiar with Donor Advised Funds (DAFs), the fastest-growing giving vehicle in philanthropy, check out my Boys & Girls Clubs of America article highlighting this increasingly popular way to give. Why Donor-Advised Funds are the Future of Charitable Giving: https://bit.ly/4eWbrTs #DAFDay #DAFforBGCA Chariot