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Join us in empowering 2SLGBTQIA+ youth! Our #GrowWithPride campaign is gaining traction, and we need you to keep the momentum going. Partner with us and let’s continue to provide vital mental health services, housing, and support to help these young individuals thrive. Drive your business success and make a meaningful impact by: ➡Fostering Employee Engagement with a focus on inclusivity for the queer community. ➡Building Client Loyalty through authentic representation and support. ➡Strengthening Corporate Reputation by championing diversity and equality. Grow with Pride: Support our mission through monetary donations, sponsorships, gift-in-kind donations, or by becoming an ambassador or influencer. Interested in learning more and getting involved? Check out our blog to discover the various ways you can make a difference! https://lnkd.in/dRd-WDa4 Together, we are making a difference. #GrowWithPride #SeedsOfStrength

Better Grants Start with Better Decisions It's not the dog's fault. The one that starts barking at 3 a.m. and doesn't stop. The owners left it outside. But still, I blamed that dog for invading my dreams with its piercing, rhythmic cry. For years, I blamed convoluted grant applications for driving grant writers barking mad. Until I woke up—gradually through networking, workshops, reading, and learning. Then I realized that the lack of transparency and outmoded applications weren't the most damaging aspects of the grant-seeking process. The lack of grant funding for marginalized groups, like people of color and LGBTQ organizations, is far more concerning. According to reports, only 1.8% of philanthropic giving goes to Black-led organizations, and a mere 0.28% goes to the LGBTQIA+ community. Additionally, many funders refuse to provide general operating grants, demanding new programs for every grant cycle. How often have you heard, "We don't fund people, only programs"? As if programs magically materialize without people behind them. Naming these issues feels overwhelming or cathartic when commiserating with grant pros. But that's just the start of making things better. On the Fundraising HayDay Podcast, co-host Amanda Day and I are dedicated to making space for awareness and connection with grant writers who want change and groups working toward it. More than Grant Writers, #CrappyFundingPractices, and GrantAdvisor are doing great work in these areas. Follow them on LinkedIn and other platforms to learn how you can volunteer and maybe sleep a little better at night for having done so. **************************************************************************** Hi, I’m Kimberly! I help nonprofits, local governments, and member associations grow grant-writing and fundraising capacity to transform their communities. If you liked this post, let’s connect on LinkedIn! #grantwriting #nonprofits #localgov #members #municipalities #associationmanagement #philanthropy

We completely agree! The work of nonprofits is long-term and unpredictable. Multi-year, unrestricted funding gives grantees the flexibility to assess and determine where grant dollars are most needed, and allows for innovation, emergent action, and sustainability! Over 80% of The Schooner Foundation grants are unrestricted and multi-year.

✨ Support Sparkle: A Call to Action for True Allyship ✨ Hello LinkedIn, I’m reaching out with an important message about Sparkle, a trans charity based in Manchester that has been a pillar of support for the trans community for years. Unfortunately, they’ve recently faced a significant funding shortfall, jeopardising their essential work and the future of their upcoming event. Sparkle’s annual event is more than just a celebration; it’s a vital space for the trans community to come together, share experiences, and build a more inclusive society. The charity’s impact extends beyond the event, offering ongoing support, resources, and a sense of belonging to countless individuals. Now, more than ever, Sparkle needs our help. This is an opportunity for us to demonstrate true allyship—beyond performative gestures, we can make a real difference. Here’s how you can contribute: 1️⃣ Donate: Any amount can help bridge the funding gap. Your contributions will directly support Sparkle’s efforts and ensure their vital work continues. https://lnkd.in/e9BWe9rx 2️⃣ Amplify: Use your voice to spread the word. Share this message with your network and encourage others to support this crucial cause. 3️⃣ Engage: Offer your time, skills, or resources. Whether it’s through volunteering or providing in-kind support, your involvement can make a substantial impact. Supporting Sparkle means more than just backing a charity; it’s about standing in solidarity with the trans community and committing to real, impactful change. Let’s step up as allies and ensure that Sparkle continues to shine brightly, fostering inclusivity and acceptance for years to come. Please consider donating, sharing this message, and finding ways to get involved. Together, we can make a meaningful difference. #SupportSparkle #TrueAllyship #TransRightsAreHumanRights #Inclusivity #CommunitySupport #LGBTQIA #Charity #DonateNow #MakeADifference

Majors ➡️ we love them ($$$$) ➡️ hate them (resent maybe) ➡️ need them (but won't admit as much) ➡️ and desperately want them (again, $$$$) Fundraisers living with the 20/80 of nonprofit gifting believe 20% of givers (majors) give 80% of gifts. Those are the majors. They build capacity and sustainability. They create lead gifts, matching gifts, initial gifts, cornerstone gifts, naming-right gifts. (The best naming-rights gift I've encountered is a all-access bathroom from a family foundation giving to LGBTQ influence - and bathrooms are expensive!) But talking to majors isn't always something fundraisers are good at. It's just not the same as talking to the $25 monthly giver in your annual campaign. What's different? They want to be insiders to the mission, not the operational acronyms, but the C-Suite or BoD and get access only majors enjoy. And that means talking to them like they're different - because they are, even if they won't admit it, ask for it, or always act like it - they want it. And this is why some fundraisers don't like majors - it's a personality and pride thing - on both sides of the relationship. #nonprofit #fundraising #majorgifts

If the demands of your practice and personal life don't allow the time for 20 hours of pro bono work, you can still fulfill your goal with a donation to Southern Legal Counsel! In response to a need for legal services to the poor, the Florida Supreme Court ruled in 1992 that lawyers should aspire to do 20 hours of pro bono work each year OR contribute $350 to a legal aid organization. We are at the forefront of the fight for LGBTQ rights in Florida, while also protecting the civil, constitutional and education rights of Floridians with severe legal needs. From transgender Floridians in need of health care, to our unhoused neighbors whose rights are being violated in local government sweeps, to children with disabilities in need of access to special education, thousands of Floridians count on us in their pursuit of justice. And they are counting on you to make sure we can continue to serve them. Donate now so that we can continue our important work: https://bit.ly/3NIk21g #donate #donatenow #probono #probonodonation #charitablegiving #fundraising #fundraiser #giveback #makeadifference #bethechange #nonprofitlawyer #nonprofitlaw #notforprofitlaw #notforprofitlawyers #probonolaw #probonolawyers #lawfirm #floridalawyer #lawyers #southernlegalcounsel #SLC #civiljustice #civilrights #socialjustice #humanrights

It's the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia  - and I wasn't going to post today. But here's why I changed my mind: The rise of anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate and hateful rhetoric is jeopardizing the equality, safety and rights of queer people around the world. And I'm not going to stand by and watch while far-right groups and opportunistic politicians are scapegoating 2SLGBTQ+ people for political gain. If you're with me, here's what you can do to help: 1. Make a donation to an organization like one of my favourite clients, Rainbow Railroad - a global not-for-profit that helps at-risk LGBTQI+ people get to safety worldwide. 2. Urge governments and elected officials at every level to take action - if you're based in Canada, you can join the Rainbow Week of Action (they make it SO easy): https://lnkd.in/gEUXCzbA Are you aware of a similar initiative in your country, or a grassroots organization working for change in your community? Drop a comment below, and spread the word! #IDAHOBIT #fundraising #nonprofit #RainbowWeekOfAction

Wowzer! So excited about what this means for the orgs that snagged the last Funding Roadmap and Diagnostic spots at last year's investment rate! - An LGBTQ+ youth services non-profit in California - An education NGO in Central America - An NGO strengthening the capacity of grassroots organizations in East Africa Over the next 6 weeks, these organizations will get a clear strategy to raise the funds they need, a clear path forward, and guidance to begin the strategy today. New Funding Diagnostic & Roadmap spots open May 15— let me know if you want one. #NonprofitConsulting #NonprofitFundraising #FundraisingStrategy

As you consider your year end charitable contributions, please consider making a 100% tax deductible gift of any amount to Xcelerate. Donate here today ▶️ https://lnkd.in/g7EsisAW This year, we provided our highest impact direct services to 181 women-owned businesses with $26.9M in gross revenues and collectively employing 537 Oregonians. 52% of program participants were women of color and 44% identified as LGBTQ+, immigrant/refugees, disabled/impaired, or single moms. We also delivered educational workshops, panels, and events to 375 community members across the State, for a total of 1,909 service interactions. At Xcelerate, we envision a world in which women have full and equitable access to business ownership as a means to create economic power, build generational wealth, and positively impact their communities. Please join us taking action today to help us build a more vibrant and equitable future. Your tax deductible donations are a direct way to support economic power for women and gender expansive business owners across Oregon. Together, we can change the face of success in business to be more inclusive, authentic, and sustainable.