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A little 'inside baseball' for how a Rally North America event works. 80+ cars line up in a smallish town (think Erie, PA or Knoxville, TN) on a sunny weekday morning - come to think of it, I've never been on a starting grid where it was raining - listen to a rallying introduction from our organizers and that town's leadership, and then get in our cars, waiting for the coveted Clue Card for the day and the green flag. Local news crews recording as we take off, one by one. Pictured is one of those Clue Cards - this from our 2016 Big Sky Rally which ran from Billings, MT to Portland, OR. As you can see, each checkpoint is described with just a clue and an image. We have to figure out what it is, where it is, and how to get there more quickly than the other 79 cars' occupants. While respecting traffic laws, mind you; a ticket is an instant DQ. Our place in the starting grid is dictated by how much money we raise for the charity that year. In 2012, I secured pole position with approximately $3500 raised. By now, pole position requires more than $20,000 in donations. We are that serious about the cause. I'm usually good now for about $8,000 - though I'm behind in my efforts so far this year. Please help me out by hitting Like and, if you think the cause worthy, repost to your networks. All donations, large or small, are hugely appreciated and roundly celebrated. My goal for this week is to raise $250 through our donation page, which is linked below. All proceeds go directly to Camp Sunshine and you will receive a receipt for tax purposes. 🏕 ☀ This post is related to Rally North America's 2024 Sunshine Rally. As we do nearly every year, my wife and I are participating under the team name Slightly Lost. Our goal is to raise as much money for the chosen #charity as we possibly can; please help us make a difference for the kids at Camp Sunshine by contributing at our Team Page. Link in the Comments. For more information, or if you represent a business that would like to get exposure during the event, DM me. #fundraising #foragoodcause #rallynorthamerica #campsunshine #slightlylost661

When planning your fundraiser be sure to give yourself enough time to sell! The video below shows a great breakdown of how you can run Baseball Fever! #FundraisingTips #Fundraising #Fundraiser #tips #tricks #didyouknow #baseballfever

In addition to running my own PR consulting firm, I have also been the GM of a non-profit travel baseball program - created in NYC six years ago to provide opportunities for all kids - regardless of economic status. Every year, the East River Sharks baseball program provides scholarships to kids from various parts of NYC who can't afford the cost of joining a travel baseball team. Many of our coaches are volunteers, and we rely on donations to keep the organization running and the kids on the field! Currently 70% of our players are on scholarship! This week, for 4 days only, we are raising money for our non-profit baseball program the East River Sharks! It is weird to post this on LI, but it is part of my world of work, and part of giving back. If you are corporation, we would love your sponsorship if you are looking for a worthy cause. Or if you just want some popcorn and want to send a quick donation (by the way the popcorn is awesome), then click the link below! We are using the funds to create two new younger teams as many of our players are now in high school and college. Need more convincing about how you can help... consider this... 2 of our players have gone to the show (SF Giants and AZ Diamondbacks) 30 of our players over the last 6 years are now playing in college. And, there are more players out there to help! #nonprofits #nonprofit #baseball #youthempowerment #youthsports https://lnkd.in/eBb6gphK

UPDATE: NASCAR HAS EXTENDED THE GIVEATHON!!! GAINBRIDGE, one of the primary NASCAR GIVEATHON sponsors, had $77,000 left over that they wanted to give out so they convinced the NASCAR Foundation to extend the GIVEATHON. So, NOW OUR PAGE IS BACK ON the GREEN FLAG is waving, allowing us to receive additional donations! WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? $77,000 in matching donations are available until Sunday, May 19 at 10am or until these funds are gone. All 350 participating non-profits are eligible for this matching opportunity. All donations that come in to our non-profit's donation page will be matched up to $500 per donation. While we were certainly blessed by the giving during the scheduled event, we can actually double the additional donations over the next few days which would be AMAZING. If you gave, THANK YOU! Please share this announcement with your network. If you didn't have the opportunity to give earlier this week, please consider joining the team. $10.00 given equals a $20.00 donation. $500 given equals a $1,000 gift. NOTE: If you are led to give more than $500, please break the donations up into $500 maximum gifts so that each will be matched by NASCAR. Because They Deserve Better. https://lnkd.in/e8HJ5uKx

Have a gift from the holiday season that you are looking to re-home? Help celebrate SPL’s 40th anniversary and show support for our 40 for 40 conference auction. For SPL’s 40th, we are soliciting 40 donations to be included in our annual conference auction. In the past, auction items have ranged from small jewelry items to vacation rentals. Smaller items will be used in the silent auction, while larger items will be part of our hosted auction. Please visit https://buff.ly/49RWEY7 for your auction donation. Items will be accepted from now until the conference in April, so be thinking about what your auction donation might be! {hashtag|\#|societyofpsychologistsinleadership} {hashtag|\#|conference} {hashtag|\#|leadershippsychology} {hashtag|\#|psychologist} {hashtag|\#|leadership} {hashtag|\#|professionaldevelopment} {hashtag|\#|psychology} {hashtag|\#|donations} {hashtag|\#|psychologistsinleadership}

**Why Showing Up Matters More Than Ever 🚀** In a world where everything seems to be moving online, there's something irreplaceable about *being there* in person. When it comes to launching a sports fundraiser, the benefits of face-to-face interaction far outweigh any digital alternative. At Gold Athletics we believe in the power of personal connection. By showing up and kicking off your fundraiser with you, we ensure that every detail is handled with care and precision. Our hands-on approach builds trust, fosters stronger relationships, and allows us to fully understand your community’s unique needs. The impact? A more successful fundraiser, a stronger team spirit, and a community that feels supported every step of the way. So let’s keep it real—because when we show up together, we win together. 💪 Gold Athletics #Fundraising #SportsFundraiser #CommunityFirst

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Happy Day after Christmas, also known as Boxing Day in many Commonwealth nations. Interestingly, although Boxing Day is now associated with post-Christmas sales, it actually originated as a holiday to give gifts, donations and charity to people in need. It was a day to recognize the hard work and hard lives of the less fortunate and to share with them in goodwill. Some say that wealthy business owners would give their employees Christmas leftovers and other presents and the gifts were usually wrapped up in a box, hence where the holiday's name originated. Another theory is that the term Boxing Day also refers to church alms boxes, the containers used to collect donations from church visitors. Supposedly, these were opened on December 26, and the collected money was then distributed to the underprivileged. Whether you're continuing the spirit of giving during the holiday season or hunting for deep discounts on Boxing Day (or both), have a gratifying day. #BoxingDay2023 #CanadianTradition #364DaysTilXmas