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This month's nonprofit spotlight is Peacemaker. I got to sit down with Ricky Beauchamp and learn about the ways this organization can help, and also hear about the impact they've already made. Here's what we discussed: Q. What is one thing you want our community to know about this organization? A. They are a nonprofit that exists to benefit children's organizations. Q. How many were you able to help in 2023? A. The amounts vary by year depending on fundraising proceeds. Cumulatively in the past 9 years, they have donated $850,000 to several organizations. Their core 4 are Girls Inc, Development Wings, Children's Emergency Shelter, and the Boys & Girls Club in addition to other organizations. Q. What brought you to this organization? A. 10 years ago Ricky was approached by a client who dreamt of a nonprofit music festival. It would be a community asset, an economic driver for downtown Fort Smith, and benefit children's organizations. The rest is history. Q. What big events do you have coming up in 2024? A. Their 10th Annual Peacemaker Music Festival will take place on October 11th and 12th. Tickets can be purchased at https://lnkd.in/gCMDF6Ys Q. How can we help? A. The goal is to reach $1M in proceed donations to celebrate their 10th year anniversary! They are looking for corporate sponsorships as well as ticket sales and festival attendees.

Why singing is my first and unexpected priority as President of Sheffield Chamber of Commerce. If Sheffield is to achieve its full potential then I think collaboration is key. For me, true collaboration is when someone elses priorities become yours. That's why I've said to Charles Turner DL that one of my first tasks would be to support and promote his 2024 Master Cutlers Challenge here in Sheffield. Over the next 6-7 months, the Challenge will be raising money for the Sheffield Cathedral Church Schools Singing Programme (SCSSP). Details here: https://lnkd.in/e79brvqr I think there is something quite powerful in the The Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire (The Voice of Manufacturing in Sheffield & South Yorkshire) raising money for a school singing programme, whilst being actively supported by another business representative organisation in the city. It's not the first topic that comes to mind when you think business but on reflection its a great cause. Despite being petrified of karaoke, I can see how singing is so important in business and helps with health and wellbeing. Singing builds confidence. Confidence all of us need if we ever plan on leading, pitching, selling or doing pretty much anything in the modern economy. Also - who doesn't feel better after a good old sing-song? So if you are based in Sheffield, or even not, I have 2 quick asks: 1. Visit https://lnkd.in/e79brvqr to find out more about the Challenge and registered to get involved directly. 2. Help Sheffield Chamber of Commerce with some fundraising ideas that would grab your attention and get you involved. Drop your ideas in the comments below. The challenge is entrepreneurial. Each participating organisation gets £50 to use to invest in fundraising activity. With enough Chamber members clubbing together there is the potential to raise the roof*. Extra marks for keeping your suggestions simple. The Chamber team are hugely busy. Super extra marks for volunteering to help with what comes next and to get as many kids in Sheffield singing from the roof tops*. *all puns intentional

THIS is what our project budget looks like... I've never had such sympathy for arts fundraisers in my LIFE. For the Venus & The Vixens Kickstarter (you can find it, if I link it I'm sure they'll come after me) we're working our bloody TAILS off to raise $60,000 from friends and supporters for bold new musical theater production, in support of our local performing arts community and the regional Creative Economy. WIth this funding model, we have 8 days to raise the remaining $15K from Kickstarter, or we don't get ANY of it. And the Kickstarter will cover just 20% of the production budget. What are we DOING in this country?? The US dedicates .13% of GDP to supporting the arts, of all types. Finland commits 20x that amount, and guess what, they're the Happiest Country in the World five years running! Germany supports the arts 15x more than us, France, Sweden, the Netherlands, Canada, Ireland - they ALL fund the arts at massively higher levels. So we're left to individual donors (thank HEAVENS for them), to Fiscal Sponsors like Shunpike, and to crowdsourcing platforms like Kickstarter. And to spending literally half our time scrambling to raise funds for a community-enhancing project that, like ALL THE ARTS, should be seen as vital to our collective well-being, and health as a society. Thoughts?? #philanthropy #fundingthearts #artsandculture #fundraising #theater #enjoyproductions #venusandthevixens

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Let's Win the Hitmaker Competition Together! I'm beyond grateful for your support that pushed me into the Hitmaker Top 20! Now, I need your help to secure that 1st place spot. Your votes are my path to victory! WE MADE THE TOP 20! We're one huge step closer to my story in Rolling Stone, the $10,000 prize, and performing at the Future of Music showcase in Austin, Texas. Your Impact is Massive Colossal has raised over $52M for charities worldwide through competitions like America's Next Top Hitmaker! Your involvement supports MusiCares® and their Humans of Hip Hop campaign. My Music, My Heart My songs are a labor of love, created to connect with you. Take a moment to listen and let's build a bond through music. Your vote empowers me to share more of the music that resonates with you. The Stakes Are Higher Than Ever The next elimination begins on July 18th at 7:00 PM PDT. I need your eyes on the competition, your votes, and your shares to reclaim my top spot. Let's Own This Together Immerse yourself in my tracks and let's make history. Your support means everything to me. With heartfelt thanks, Yolanda Visit my Hitmaker page and vote NOW! click this link to cast your free vote or donated vote 👇👇👇👇 https://lnkd.in/eWdVtB7U example below: 👇👇👇 $10 Donation = 10 Votes or 1 free daily vote. Your donation is tax deductible. #hitmakers #rollingstones #mediarelations #music #youtube #competitions #votes #promotions #support #community Link is also in the Comments!

We have now got a company page on Reach Volunteering, so if anyone is looking for any volunteering experience to boost their CVs or to simply help out a non-profit organisation, check out our page on Reach: Many other companies also registered on Reach, looking for volunteers just like us, but in many other fields - so do check out them too! #volunteering #opportunities #cvbuilding #nonprofit

I work with all kinds of organisations - from charities older than I am, to scale-ups looking to solidify their culture. From public bodies needing to follow a set path to festivals looking to forge their own way ahead. That’s the beauty of facilitation - I don’t need to be an expert in your organisation or sector. I don’t need to know everything about how your charity runs, I don't need to know how to pull off an amazing music festival. Just like the work I did with Boomtown Fair - my skill set is bringing people together, helping them find and keep focus and work together on whatever area they need. Organisational Development is one of my main areas of interest - we can work on planning an organisational strategy, team alignment, organisational culture and much more. But definitely don't ask me to run your festival... Do get in touch if you think I couldn’t possibly help your organisation - I love a good facilitation challenge! #OrganisationalDevelopment #TeamCulture #StrategyPlanning #Facilitation #JewellFacilitation