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Crisis, such as the tragic fires in and around Ruidoso, reveal the character of people and businesses. Such as the extreme leadership of MATI’s Godfrey Enjady working tirelessly with friends, such as PVT’s James Meyers, to restore vital communications within and outside of their own service areas. Or the local businesses working together to meet the needs of those impacted. Local businesses matter and will be there when needed. I so appreciate the efforts of PVT’s employees organizing this effort to bring supplies to those in need. Chris & Tabitha Davis , Cassie Florez , Daniel Rodriguez, SHRM-CP and Ross Horner.

This is what we mean when we say the Internet brings better opportunities.

In a class offered by the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy students gain real-world experience by giving away $10,000 in grant funding. In the hands-on course “Learning by Giving”, students learn and implement the process of making charitable grants and giving wisely, from deciding which community issues to address and writing requests for grant proposals to conducting site visits at nonprofits, evaluating applications, and deciding where to award real money. Learn how this semester's students donated their dollars: https://bit.ly/456D48y

As you pull out your college gear for March Madness, how about helping our juniors forge their own college paths. It’s quick and easy and no risk of a broken bracket. Just follow the link below.

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!

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Young carers on average missed 23 days of school in 2022-23, compared to 14 days missed by young people who are not young carers. A new report by Carers Trust shows the alarming impact of caring on young carers’ education and opportunities. Which is why we at The Honeypot Children's Charity are committed to supporting schools and their young carers with our wrap round services. Read the report: https://lnkd.in/eBVFXNFF

Access to justice is essential for individuals and society at large. Law influences many aspects of social life and recent research shows that 2 in 3 people have faced a legal issue in the past four years. The most common issues? Employment, finance, welfare and benefits (28%), wills, trusts, probate (26%), consumer problems (26%), and property-related matters (25%). These often arise during major life events. Despite this, many do not seek legal help due to a lack of awareness of their legal rights, difficulty navigating the legal system, financial constraints, uncertainty about where to find legal advice, physical inaccessibility, or a lack of confidence that they will receive help from someone who understands their background and experiences. Research highlights the negative impact unresolved legal issues can have on our physical and mental health. In the last quarter, the ARU Law Clinic provided free legal advice to over 200 clients on family, employment, immigration, personal injury, and medical negligence issues. In times of economic, political, social and technological change, access to legal help is more important than ever. Please support the The Access to Justice Foundation to help fund free legal advice in communities that need it most. There is still time to register. You can do so as an individual or as a company. Sign up here - https://lnkd.in/d9xQbB3s Donations can be made using the following link -https://lnkd.in/d-DqJHZw

The following taped interview is a very good description of the goals and objectives of BoltzStrong.

New guidelines from the Canada Revenue Agency make it possible to directly fund non-qualified donees, such as nonprofit organizations that are not registered charities. This is great news, in particular for funders who want to support work by and for communities facing systemic barriers in Canada - Black initiatives, Indigenous initiatives, grassroots movements, new organizations that haven't yet obtained charitable status, and many others. Many funders wonder if they need to change their practices in order to fund NQDs. There is also a notion that supporting NQDs comes with enhanced risk. This has not been our experience at the McConnell Foundation. This Future of Good piece explores the benefits of supporting NQDs and discusses the toolkit we created with the Fondation Lucie et André Chagnon, Inspirit Foundation, and the Laidlaw Foundation to help funders support NQDs.