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Great time hearing directly from the students/entrepreneurs in the JA Company Program! It's truly inspiring to witness the dedication and entrepreneurial spirit of these students. Watching them not only put in the hard work but also turn a profit with their businesses is a testament to their resilience and ingenuity. The future looks promising with these young leaders at the helm! #Entrepreneurship #FutureLeaders #JACompanyProgram 🚀💼💡

Learning a trade is a great way to begin a fulfilling and prosperous career and life.

BMPP Giving Circle is a great example of what collective giving can be! A decade of fueling community doers. https://lnkd.in/geeKt-3E In their own words... We started the giving circle in 2012 and gave our out first grants in 2013. We are Asian American families who have made the midwest our home from our humble beginnings as refugees, adoptees and immigrants. BMPP is our way of showing that generosity has always been a part of all of our cultures, even if American philanthropy is newer to some of us. As our founder, Bo Thao-Urabe said in her remarks, "While Giving circles are not the only answer to addressing the systemic inequities in funding to Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, they are important because we help change the face of philanthropy, and we take risks to support our communities in ways that foundations often won’t." (If you're interested, see AAPIP's latest data on the underwhelming funding to AANHPIs in MN and beyond.) At BMPP, we make our application process accessible and easy. By doing so we've seen how our communities then boldly ask for funding to realize their ideas. We've funded emerging leaders and new projects. We've funded leaders who were not yet ready to establish nonprofits but they still wanted to implement a project. We're funding those who don’t know how to expertly craft a proposal but they can expertly talk about their projects. The impact has been tremendous; those doers have completed meaningful projects for young people, for elders, for farmers, for artists, for cities and so on. We built on our community’s strengths and assets because we believe when the doers in our community step up to solve community challenges we all win. Our role is to coalesce our resources to invest in them, so thank you for celebrating with us and celebrating them.

Tomorrow, on March 6th, the Batten Alumni Advisory Board will launch its “Spring Challenge” to fundraise money for the University of Virginia Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy's students whom pursue unpaid or underfunded internships in the public sector. This year, our goal is to raise $35,000 to support the Batten School’s future policy leaders. Your donation can: (1) Allow students to pursue internships that align with their passions in policy. (2) Alleviate any financial barriers that prevent today's student leaders from becoming tomorrow’s public servants. (3) Pay forward a metro swipe to work, a networking lunch, or a tank of gas to commute. As the Board's Philanthropy Co-Chair and also having experienced unpaid internships, I know these donations can very much be the margin of success for these students’ careers. The impact compounds far past just funding the internship, as that experience then leverages other opportunities down the road. Join us in raising money for the future policy leaders at the Batten School and help leave a lasting impact in these students careers by making your gift today! #GivingDay #UVA #Batten #PublicSector #Internships

My thoughts on the $100 million gift to Spelman College and what you can learn from it. Feel free to comment below. #fundraising #Spelman #relationshipfundraising #nonprofits #nonprofitleadership

I am thrilled to share with you the incredible initiative by First Tee Western New York: "Help Drive the Future" Campaign! First Tee Western New York has been making a profound impact on the lives of young individuals through the game of golf, fostering essential life skills and character development. Now, they are gearing up for an even brighter future with the launch of their latest campaign. https://lnkd.in/eSbwAD3E "Help Drive the Future" This campaign is not just about golf; it's about investing in the potential of our youth and empowering them to excel both on and off the course. First Tee Western New York aims to raise awareness and support to expand their reach, enabling more young minds to benefit from the transformative power of golf. -Scholarship Programs   - Girls Golf Program -Junior Coach Program  - Life Skills and Leadership Academy Whether you're a passionate golfer, a community advocate, or someone who believes in the power of education through sports, there are countless ways to get involved. Share this post, spread the word, or consider making a contribution to support the growth of this impactful program. Golf is more than just a sport; it's a vehicle for character development, resilience, and building lifelong friendships. By supporting First Tee Western New York, you're not just investing in golf; you're investing in the future leaders and changemakers of our community. Let's come together as a community and rally behind First Tee Western New York's "Help Drive the Future" Campaign. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of young individuals and help shape a brighter, more empowered future. #FirstTeeWNY #HelpDriveTheFuture #YouthDevelopment #GolfForGood #CommunityImpact #EmpowerTheFuture

We are back for another year of well-intentioned work on behalf of students, staff, and families! In-building, on-site school leadership is unique to most leadership positions in corporate, non-profit, and education spaces. The stakeholders and opinions are vast. It’s a pan with hot, hot oil and high stakes. →Hundreds (if not thousands) of students. →One to four guardian grown-ups per student. →On average, for every 20 students in a school there is 1 staff member—that’s a lot of staff! →Advisory and oversight committees: PTSA, PTA, CSC, PAC, SLT to name a few. →District leadership. →Community organizations. The pan is hot; always! If we are honest, it’s what draws us to the work. It probably draws you to your work. We love doing challenging, dynamic work with people we like and trust on behalf of children. Does that resonate with you? Let’s run it back!

In 2023, Highmark launched the Highmark Bright Blue Futures Award Program to provide substantial grants to organizations recognized for leadership and exemplary impact in our communities. Learn more about one of the award winners, POISE Foundation, in this feature article.

In 2023, Highmark launched the Highmark Bright Blue Futures Award Program to provide substantial grants to organizations recognized for leadership and exemplary impact in our communities. Learn more about one of the award winners, POISE Foundation, in this feature article.

Double the ACNP, Double the Awesome 😎 If you're curious why these two chose to pursue the new Advanced Certified Nonprofit Professional (ACNP) credential, read Andrea's blog post below. ⬇