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Last week I spent a full day with the leadership team of Presbyterian Senior Living in Dillsburg PA. as one of our activities, I’d asked each of PSL’s 30 communities to bring a decorated pickle jar to help us launch The Pickle Challenge for Charity. I said that I would use my own arbitrary and capricious criteria to select winning entries for categories that I would create. I was blown away by their creativity! These are just a few of the contest entries. They weren’t just decorated pickle jars – they were artistic creations! Not only that, many of the participants also had Pickle Free Zone t-shirts, hats, and other paraphernalia. The pickle jar decorating contest is typically the first activity in launching The Pickle Challenge for Charity. Making people more aware of their own negative attitudes, including chronic complaining, is an important step toward creating a more positive Culture of Ownership. The Pickle Challenge is fun, it’s free, and it gives people a soft-touch, lighthearted way to hold themselves and each other to higher standards of behavior at work. You can download the free DIY Implementation Guide at www.PicklePledge.com. And feel free to email or message me if you need help. Dan Davis Kate Hershey Dyan McAlister #picklepledge #picklechallenge #ownershipculture #culturechange #attitudeiseverything #complaining

A Friday philosophical business question I'm pondering 🤔 When we talk about business sustainability in the charitable sector, what do we really mean? There's an inevitability of a level of dependence on philanthropy, but at what point does the balance between philanthropic and earned income streams become 'sustainable'? Is it about control and risk levels? What does sustainability look like to you? #strategy #businessmodelling #charity #theatre #sustainability

Check out this case study on cultivating transformational impact through corporate foundation partnerships! #somethinginsightful #philanthropy #fundraising https://ow.ly/AtYF50RSz63

Learn how our friends at Wounded Warrior Homes collected 240 photos & videos at their annual golf tournament ⛳ (in 60 seconds ⬇) Or, check out the full story. Link in the comments! #nonprofitstorytelling #fundraisingevents

I've been in a bit of a startup bubble 🙈 the last few years, so last night it was refreshing to be immersed in a new community, filled with fresh faces and ideas (courtesy of Queensland Gives by Queensland Community Foundation). There's something special about being in a room surrounded by people who selflessly dedicate so much of their time and energy to helping support others and the environment. I've been thinking a lot recently about where there are potential intersections between the approach and focus of #NFPs and the world of #startups and #venturecapital. While many would probably see them as 'chalk and cheese' (one focused on financial returns at all costs, while the other forgoes financial gain altogether), they share quite a few common traits: 1️⃣ Commonly inspired by a personal experience of the founder 2️⃣ A vision for a better way/ better future and a fierce passion for making this change while others might be ok with the status quo 3️⃣ Require entrepreneurial spirit and smarts to start and survive I think these common traits make them ripe for more collaboration and sharing of insights, yet it's quite rare to see Australian tech startups partnering meaningfully with not-for-profits who share similar goals or values. Why is this? 🤔 I'd love to know more about examples of this happening. If exploring how the NFP/ philanthropy world can better partner and intersect with the startup/ VC world tickles your fancy, I'd love to hear from you! 💌

Organizing a successful event is a challenging task, and when it’s for a nonprofit, there are additional unique hurdles to overcome. From budget constraints to volunteer management and donor engagement, every detail matters in crafting an impactful event that not only raises funds but also awareness for your cause. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll go through effective strategies to ensure your nonprofit event is a resounding success. Check out our article, Event Planning for Nonprofits: Strategies for Success, https://lnkd.in/eE9QhfsG, and let us know what you think! #eventplanner #weddingplanner #wedding #events #event #partyplanner #eventplanning #party #birthday #eventdecor #eventdesign #weddings #eventmanagement #birthdayparty #babyshower #weddingdecor #eventorganizer #weddinginspiration #decor #bride #corporateevents #weddingday #weddingplanning #photography #eventprofs #decoration #eventstyling #weddingphotography #OCG #WeddingCoordinator #SpecialEventsPlanning #EventServices #EventCoordination #EventIdeas #ProfessionalEventPlanner #CustomEvents #EventExecution #EventConsultation 🌼🌺🌸

My latest entry in the "Fundraising Toolkit" series - how to identify prospects. Spoiler alert - focus on people who already care about you.

Veteran Housing Corp says that IF YOU ARE NOT PART OF A PERMANENT AND LASTING SOLUTION TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS AND HOMELESSNESS, YOU ARE THE PROBLEM! THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX IS BROKEN AND NOT WORKING FOR AMERICAN TAXPAYERS Veteran Housing Corp would ask every TAXPAYER to demand and get answers from their elected and appointed government officials the below questions as they relate to any affordable, workforce, or supportive housing project in your community! 1. How much local, state, and federal funding, tax credits, or other government benefits or incentives did the project receive? 2. What is the affordability period for each project? Is the affordability period permanent and in perpetuity? 3. What guarantees exist have your local, state, and federal government officials obtained in writing that rents will not go up or that tenants will not be displaced or evicted after the "affordability period expires? Every local, state, and federal housing authority and affordable or workforce housing stakeholder should adopt the State of Vermont's "permanent affordability" policy as a model for all future government funded or subsidized housing projects or developments, no exceptions! https://lnkd.in/eFEUC8c8 Additionally, local, state and federal housing agencies should look to the Helsinki, FINLAND MODEL of ending homelessness by providing affordable housing for all 'It’s a miracle': Helsinki's radical solution to homelessness https://lnkd.in/er9HZSQU Even the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development AGREES THAT adopting FINLAND'S MODEL OF ERADICATING HOMELESSNESS may be of great value to resolving the affordable housing and homelessness crises in America https://lnkd.in/gkSZWYRU

Check out this article on 'Let Your Donors Know You Love Them' from The NonprofitTimes - #CVANE #nonprofits #nonprofitnetworking #nonprofitsinlynchburg #lynchburgva #nonprofitexcellence #nonprofitsofinstagram #nonprofitwork #nonprofitorganizations #nonprofitorg #nonprofitmarketing #nonprofitevents #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitfundraising #nonprofitsrock #nonprofitleadership