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Critical Project Lesson No.28 – Understanding the "Why" To keep any project moving forward it is imperative that all stakeholders are aligned behind the project. This is best done in understanding the, "why." This does not just mean the business benefits, although these are of course important. To really invoke the power of the, "why" the project manager needs to convey the greater good, the vision of why this project is important. Will it help poor people out of poverty, benefit the environment, assist the sick; whatever the greater vision is this is the why that must be shown by the PM. This will give all project personnel a greater sense of purpose and importance in their work. I was asked why I am doing these three events. So many different reasons.... If you would like to help raise fund for MacMillan Cancer support please use the link below to reach my JustGiving page. https://lnkd.in/eM969SBS Thank you for any support you can give for this great charity. #project #strategy #money #charity #change #cancer #macmillancancersupport #macmillancancernurse #cancersupport

Does your workplace support charities? Could you put Make 2nds Count forward to be supported? We are fortunate to be supported by a number of fantastic fundraisers and local companies who want to make a difference to those that are living with secondary (metastatic) breast cancer in their community. There are lots of ways your workplace can help us too. Whether that's through a charity of the year partnership, event fundraising, payroll giving, corporate donations or sponsorship. We'd love to chat to companies that would like to consider Make 2nds Count as their next charity endeavour: hello@make2ndscount.co.uk #charitypartner #charitypartnership #corporatepartnership #corporategiving #corporatesponsor

🌟 Support Heartburn Cancer UK through Give as You Live - Engage Your Team for a Great Cause! 🌟 At Heartburn Cancer UK, we believe that collective efforts can make a significant impact. That's why we're reaching out to businesses to get involved with @GiveasYouLive, an effortless way to support our mission while shopping online - which costs the shopper no extra! There are over 6000 retails stores affiliated with the scheme so there really is something for everyone! Could your team help make a difference to our summer fundraising? Here are some creative ideas to get them engaged: 🛍️ Corporate Shopping Days: Organise designated days where your team shops online for office supplies or personal needs through Give as You Live, contributing to Heartburn Cancer UK with every purchase. ✈️ Holiday and Event Shopping: Encourage your team to use Give as You Live for holiday shopping, birthdays, or special events. It's a simple way to give back during happy events. 👥 Team Challenges: Create friendly competitions among departments to see who can raise the most through their online shopping. Celebrate the winning team with a small reward and share the success story with the entire company. 🎒🎓Monthly Themes: Introduce monthly shopping themes, such as “Back to School” or “Summer Essentials,” encouraging employees to purchase related items via Give as You Live. 🗞️Awareness Campaigns: Use internal newsletters, team meetings, and social media to spread the word about Give as You Live. Share stories and updates on how the funds raised are making a difference. By integrating Give as You Live into your company culture, you can help us achieve our goals of raising awareness of Barrett's oesophagus and oesophageal cancer. while encouraging a sense of community and purpose within your team.   It really is easy to set up and get started donating while you shop just follow the link 🔗 #corporategiving #supportcharity #CSR #employeeengagement #dogoodfeelgood #HeartburnCancerUK https://lnkd.in/dGwJKG9i #summertime #fundraising #supporthcuk

As some of you may be aware, I serve as a trustee for CureLeukaemia, a charity that holds a special place in my heart. Startling statistics reveal that one person in the UK is diagnosed with a form of Blood Cancer every 14 minutes. Companies now have the opportunity to invest £10,000 in an innovative trial network for children with the aim of raising £1 million. Salesforce is taking the lead in this initiative with a £10,000 pledge. CureLeukaemia's committed team is working towards securing 50 companies by the end of the year, which would amount to £500,000 in contributions. At the recent L2P Celebration event, four companies each pledged £10,000, bringing the total to five out of the targeted 50 companies. There are still 45 more companies to reach the goal. If anyone in my network is aware of businesses or individuals who may be interested in joining the '10 Club', please connect with them for more information. Please go to their website for more information or contact me if you would prefer. cureleukaemia.co.uk Their pledge will be fully supported and will significantly contribute to the launch of cutting-edge trials led by Prof. Rob Wynn and Prof. Persis Amrolia. #charity #cureleukaemia #bloodcancer #givingback #paediatric #children #adults #ceo #business #director #businessowner

This month we are featuring Wolfiethon Team Captian Director, Sofia Mulligan. Keep reading to learn more about Sofia’s involvement and dedication to the cause on her campus, Stony Brook University 🎗️ ⭐ Q: What inspired you to get involved with Wolfiethon/B+? A: Upon meeting my org’s B+ Hero, Sabrina, I knew Wolfiethon was something I wanted to become more involved with because the impact we have is so tangible and profound. I went on to become my sorority’s team captain, which gave me the opportunity to grow closer with B+ Hero Sabrina and see how our hard work and fundraising manifests to help families with children fighting cancer. I’m now part of the Wolfiethon Executive Board for the 2024-25 academic year! ⭐ Q: What is your best fundraising tip? A: Leverage your personal connections by sharing your story and passion for the cause— bring it back to WHY you’re raising money. Personalizing your outreach makes it more compelling and encourages others to contribute! ⭐ Q: What is the greatest lesson you've learned from your involvement with B+? A: The greatest lesson I’ve learned is the power of community and collaboration— when people come together with a shared goal, they can make a significant impact on individual lives. Even the smallest of contributions can make a huge impact! ⭐ Q: What advice would you give to someone who wants to get more involved with B+? A: Familiarize yourself with The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation: their mission, goals, and initiatives (you can learn a lot by visiting their website or their Instagram or Facebook pages). The next step would be to try to connect with organizations that have partnered with B+ at your school, and contribute in any way that you can— volunteer, fundraiser or donate, spread awareness, and participate in events!

Dividing donors based on their response to marketing activities can help you tailor strategies more effectively.  Building your marketing strategy to attract the already-organized donor is much more complicated than the rest of the types because he is a loyal donor to a certain charitable organization and a certain cause, such as orphans, heart defects, children's cancer, etc., and if you want to attract his or her attention through your marketing activities, you should know the exact persona (interests, donation behaviors, donation frequency, action triggers, why and when they respond, and the impact on his or her life) (The Big Reason Behind). This will never be just a television ad, a social media post, or a billboard; it is more about diving into the psychological and emotional components and traits that motivate the donor to take the donation action. Charity marketing should have a holistic strategy focused on building relationships and fostering a community of engaged supporters. #Marketing #digtial_marketing #charity_Organization #NGOs

Why do I do this job? In it's simplest form: to make a difference to the 4000 children and young people in the UK's lives as they are diagnosed with cancer each year. Our research tells us that the families are having to find £700 extra a month in associated costs and also a loss of £6000 annual income. Are you in Hertfordshire and Essex? I'd love to have a cuppa and a chat about how your business can help us to help our families: and also have a lot of fun, fundraising, and making a difference. Are you about to change your Charity of the Year - is it a staff vote? Please do consider putting Young Lives vs Cancer forward. #fundraise #charityoftheyear #makeadifference

𝐖𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫? From donating and starting fundraisers to volunteering and sharing our message, there are so many ways to get involved. Visit the link to learn how you can support the IBC Network Foundation and help us push research and patient care forward. 🔗 theibcnetwork.org Together, we can 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬. #talkIBC #inflammatorybreastcancer #ibc #nolumpstillcancer #breastcancer #repibc #representibc

🌟 Support need to reach our £1000 goal to raise funds for MacMillan! 🌟   Our mission is clear: Cover 490 miles as many times as possible and raise vital funds for those bravely battling cancer. Each step, each stroke, and each pedal propels us forward in this fight.   We're excited to kick start our Distance Challenge with the aim of raising £1000 for MacMillan Cancer Support, but we can't do it alone.   Here's how we will reach our goal: 🚶♂️ Step Up: the team will be sharing steps taken  🏊♀️ Dive In: Some of our team members will share lengths of the pool that have been covered 🚴♀️ Pedal Power: distance maybe covered by bike rides  🏃♀️ Move Your Way: Whether it's dancing, yoga, or any other form of movement, our team will be moving their way..   Here's how you can lend your support: React to this post or sharing it to your network. Donate to the great cause by giving as much as you can afford. https://lnkd.in/eEganaSS   Together, we can provide crucial support to individuals and families facing the daunting challenges of cancer. Let's unite our efforts, step by step, stroke by stroke, and pedal by pedal, in pursuit of our fundraising target.   Your support is invaluable. 💪    #DistanceChallenge #MacMillanCancerSupport #SupportNeeded #Community #MakeADifference

Please vote for the Marie Keating Foundation in the 2024 AIB Community €1 Million Fund. It will only take 2 minutes of your time, costs nothing and means so much. If enough kind votes come in we will receive a donation of up to €28,000 to fund our vital cancer services. Just four simple steps to vote that could secure a portion of the 2024 AIB Community €1 Million Fund, which will directly contribute to helping people affected by cancer. 1. Visit AIB Community Fund website and enter your name and email. 2. Enter our name “The Marie Keating Foundation” and our registered charity number 20038953. 3. Then simply select the Rest of Leinster as the location and Education and Opportunities from the social themes. The charities with the most votes in each region win, which is why we're asking you to select these. 3. Add a sentence to say why you have chosen to vote for us. Thank you so much for your support. Learn more here. https://lnkd.in/eiwdfV5V Ready to go Get voting here. https://lnkd.in/gzAWvWQs #CommunityFund #Support #CancerServices