🙌 Gratitude time! A huge thanks to everyone who donated during Sysco’s triple match offer! Combined with this triple match, your collective support will help provide over 3.4 million meals for children and families facing hunger this summer. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3LbLWR7
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Are you, your family or your organization looking for a tangible way to give back to the Ottawa Community? Consider putting together backpacks for children from families in need to begin school on an equal footing with their peers and ready to learn. Why Donate? Empowerment: Every child deserves the tools to learn and thrive. Impact: Your donation directly supports students in need. Community: Together, we can ensure that no child is left behind as the school year begins. https://lnkd.in/g_9TAU8t
#NonprofitFounders, #CommunityLeaders! The Huffer Memorial Children's Center showcases the power of community support through their Friend to Friend utility assistance fund. This fund, powered by donations, provides essential heating to families struggling to make ends meet during the cold winter months. A kind reminder that the work you do is so vital, shaping the lives of so many. But we understand that effectively marketing the mission and garnering the necessary support can sometimes be a challenge often overlooked. Remember, storytelling and fostering genuine connections are invaluable tools in effectively communicating your mission and encouraging donations. Let's continue to #PayItForward and ensure no family goes cold this winter. Your work is valued, your impact, immeasurable. #GiveHopeDaily, #NonProfitMarketing, #BusinessSolutions, #MarketingSolutions, #CommunityImpact. Tell us how you plan on making a difference today.
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Last week, my family spent a couple of days up north helping my husband, Don Riedthaler and the Ignite Northwest team, in their company’s test kitchen make and package meals for hungry kids. Between Don and I having worked decades in the restaurant industry, owning a restaurant of our own and having Don (aka Dad) as the primary cook at home, we have an abundance of food surrounding us, especially around the holidays. It felt so good (thanks to the powerful happiness hormone, oxytocin) to spent time in service to others. In the process, I noticed 3 benefits that parallel the neuroscience research in this article written by Brian de Lottinville https://lnkd.in/ggG4wUY3 1. Synergy 2. Cooperation 3. Connectedness More benefits observed: 1. Empathy 2. Laughter and play 3. Conversation 4. Future strategic planning and decision making It’s no wonder companies invest in team building where bonds can be formed. Though, upon reflection, the experience of helping others (for me) trumped some of the more prescriptive team building activities I’ve witnessed or participated in (karaoke bars, and escape rooms come to mind). What has your experience with team building been, and what are the possibilities for designing these opportunities with others in mind? If neuroscience fascinates you too, check out this article by Ritvo who writes about the neurochemical drivers of happiness: Dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin make up the Happiness Trifecta in this article: https://lnkd.in/gqrX5QDA
Director of Sales And Business Development @ Ignite Foodservice Solutions | Leading Sales Operations
#hungry #children - Two words that should never go together! Did you know that 1 in 8 children in #washingtonstate face hunger every day. None of those children make the choice to be hungry… Ignite Northwest prides ourselves in doing our part and giving back to our community, and this year we partnered up with Shawn Walton and #StLeosParrish with a commitment of 100 prepared meals…but little did we know that when we asked some of our local business partners like Jeff Winter w/CMA, who donated $500! and Jason Wirth with Bargreen Ellingson who donated a SUV full of to-go packaging and apple juice, we would be pushed to make more than 100 meals. Inspired by Jeff’s donation, I personally matched his gift and we now had $1,000 towards to purchase of food and supplies to make over 300 MEALS!!! A special shout out to the team at Ignite, specifically Ryan Devereaux who donated two days of his time to help make these delicious meals, and my wife Janell Payne and our family who also pitched in to help out! We are now devoted to make this an annual event and next year, stay tuned as our next #goal is 500 meals between #thanksgiving and #christmas #givingback #foodserviceequipment #foodbusiness #hunger #childrenshealth #foodbanks
Elevating Your Thank You Letters: A Fundraising Must! 'Tis the season for annual appeals, and as nonprofits gear up for the holidays, let's not forget the unsung hero of donor relations—the thank you letter! In a recent eye-opening encounter, a dedicated donor, let's call her Lucia, shared valuable insights with us. Lesson #1: Skip the legal jargon for small donations; keep it simple! Lesson #2: Customize your letters; one size does not fit all. Lesson #3: Share impactful stories about real people benefiting from donations—make it personal! Your thank you letter is the crucial link between donor generosity and future contributions. Let's take a moment to reshape our approach and turn these letters into powerful tools for meaningful connection. #BeMore #DonorRelations #Fundraising #ThankYouLetters #NonprofitInsights
“You had me write handwritten thank-you notes. Last year, my business manager showed me a 5-figure check from a congregant, a first. A month later, we received another 5-figure donation in stock." Dr. Ross shares heartwarming anecdotes about how personal stewardship and gratitude resulted in increased donations from congregants. It’s amazing how simple gestures like handwritten notes and genuine personal interactions can deeply impact our donors’ willingness to give. These small, often overlooked actions can make a world of difference. #ChurchFundraising #FinancialIndependence #FundraisingStrategies #EmpowerChurches #NFM #FinancialEmpowerment #CommunityImpact #FinancialSolutions #BlackCommunity #ChurchGrowth #NonprofitSupport #FaithBasedOrganizations #ChurchLeadership #ChurchFinancialHealth #blackchurch #BlackChurches
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Father || Founder & CEO of Orange Bike Brewing || Board of Directors - ClimateWork Maine || Social Impact Venture || Dedicated Gluten-Free Brewery || Former CEO of Tom Ruff Executive Search || Author
Join us at Orange Bike Brewing Company this Sunday, April 7th, from 12-3 PM to support Ashlie Nalls Morris and her non-profit, Collect the Cotton. Their mission is to tackle period poverty in Maine, and we are proud to support them. Please show your support by bringing period product donations to our brewery all weekend, with all donations going to Portland Public Schools. Drop off your donations in our collection box inside Orange Bike, SAT 12-8 and SUN 12-7. Meet and learn with Collect the Cotton’s founder, Ashlie, on Sunday from 12-3. Let’s unite to make a difference! See you there! 🍻 #SupportLocal #CommunitySupport #CollectTheCotton #OrangeBikeBrewingCompany #GlutenFreeForAll
Learn more about Hostage US and what we do to support families and former captives:
The core of the Hostage US mission is to ensure that families and former captives receive the support they need when they need it. While this support can come in many forms, some of the most tangible resources we provide are described in the articles in our publication, The Journal. In there, we highlight common themes relevant to this often underserved and overlooked group. In honor of Hostage US’s 8th anniversary, we are pleased to share a sampling of these articles, which we hope will bring further insight into the plight of those we serve. We ask you to support this amazing mission with a donation so we can continue to deliver support to those who need it. https://buff.ly/4aux6A1
📚🚀 Dive into our latest blog post about the power of Reading In Motion and how your donations can fuel this journey! Discover how every contribution helps turn pages to children's lives. Thank you for your support. #ReadingInMotion #DonateForLiteracy #LiteracyMatters #ChangeThroughReading #SupportEducation #Nonprofit
Your monthly donations create a ripple effect, magnifying their impact beyond just one child. Together, we tackle the toughest challenges faced by children, ensuring that every contribution reaches far and wide, transforming the lives of many. Learn more, https://lnkd.in/gkgmQ8kA #ENOUGH #EndChildHungerNOW #ENOUGHChildHunger #ENOUGHisENOUGH #WorldVision #WorldVisionPH
Ever wondered how you can help from afar? Claudie shares insights on the power of even small donations. Listen to a clip from Claudie from one of the books you can win if you donate just $5 to help a family in need. Learn how books & community efforts are funding evacuations for families in need. Catch the latest episode now! 💪❤️📚 #MakeADifference #AuthorsForPalestine
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