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Showing up for your employees can look a thousand different ways, and today I’m proud to share a story about one of our own. Our HR Coordinator, Aleesa Bush, came to me a few weeks ago with an idea regarding back-to-school season. She typically buys back-to-school supplies for employees’ kiddos on her own, but with our company growing, she knew she had to think bigger. I asked her to create a #pitchdeck, and she came back with something truly inspiring. Aleesa proposed allowing our employees to submit their children's needs #anonymously, followed by a company-wide drive where other employees could donate if they wished. She thought she was only presenting to me, but I knew this had the potential for a much larger impact. So, our entire executive leadership team, including the CEO, sat in on her presentation—and they were thrilled. Now, our employees with children are about to receive their care packages, each one beautifully wrapped up with yet another generous employee donation: backpacks for every single student on the list. The employees who donated are overjoyed to give back to their coworkers, even though they don’t know exactly who they’re helping. This initiative has fostered incredible #organizationalcommitment, #employeeengagement, and #satisfaction for both those who gave and those who received, sparking a true sense of #community within our company. And the best part? Every single item in this photo was donated by employees and managers who loved Aleesa’s pitch and wanted to help, meaning it cost the company exactly... $0. You don’t need a massive budget to show up and provide for your employees. Thank you, Aleesa, for using your voice and position to create something that not only supports our employees as individuals but strengthens the fabric of our entire organization. You’ve shown how powerful it can be to turn an idea into action, benefiting both the people and the company as a whole. Brava. You’ve made a real difference. #ThisIsWhyWeDoIt #HR #TotalValueRewards #CommunityAtWork #BackToSchool

To my fellow fundraisers - If you are anything like me, #GivingTuesday is incredibly overwhelming. You may have a huge campaign to run that you've been working on for weeks. You may be worried that your numbers aren't trending where you expected as year-end gets closer. And, you may be so filled by the spirit of giving that you can't possibly choose where to give your own gifts. Well, I have a suggestion. It's to go meta. It's to give to an organization that is leading the way on reframing the work we do in this sector. It's to give to an organization that is creating a library of materials to prepare fundraisers to do their work. It's to give to an organization that has created a transformational community of practitioners. It's to give to an organization that has reframed the conversation about what equity means in fundraising. It's to give to an organization that is led by a cadre of phenomenal, inspiring, talented people. It's to give to Community-Centric Fundraising. Join me and the movement to align fundraising with social justice this Giving Tuesday.

We 💜 RedThread Research, not only because of their market-leading insights and thought leadership on all things related to human capital and technology, but because they are also wonderful humans. And values matter. For example, they are currently doing a survey on the "State of Employee Development" with the goal of donating $5000 to Toys for Tots (because they would "much rather give money to kids than to a survey panel") For every survey completed in December, they'll contribute $10 to this amazing charity that makes sure all children have a gift to open during the holidays. 🎄 🕎 🎅 🦌 How can YOU help? ❄ Take the survey! It only takes 15 minutes. ❄ Share this post. Help us spread the word. ❄ Spread the word. Share with coworkers, teammates, family, kids, whatever. Link to the survey in the comments. P.S. I also recommend subscribing to the RedThread community for access to their research, podcasts, webinars and more. (Hint to CLOs: This would make a great holiday present for your team, or a treat for yourself!). Link below. #hrtech #humanresources #edtech #education #talentdevelopment #talentmanagement #employeeexperience #humancapital Dani Johnson Stacia Sherman Garr Heather Gilmartin Adams Lori Niles-Hofmann

How Stockport Businesses Can Make an Impact This Volunteers' Week Volunteers' Week is the perfect time for Stockport businesses to get involved and give back to the community. Volunteering at The Wellspring is a fantastic way to support those in need while fostering team spirit and corporate social responsibility. Whether it's serving meals, providing professional advice, or organising donation drives, your business can make a significant impact. Let's come together to support our community! Follow the link in the post to find out how your business can make an impact in the community. #CorporateVolunteering #VolunteersWeek #StockportBusinesses

Hey there, fellow advocates for positive change!  Did you know that $3.1 billion ❤️ was given in donations in the U.S. for 2022 Giving Tuesday?  As the excitement 🥳 builds for this year's Giving Tuesday, let's remember that our mission doesn't thrive on a single day of generosity alone. While Giving Tuesday is fantastic for rallying support, let's broaden our perspective and think year-round 🗓️.  Instead of solely focusing on this one day, let's strategize 🧠for sustained impact through ongoing year-round fundraising campaigns. By cultivating a consistent and diverse approach to fundraising throughout the year, we not only ensure financial stability but also engage our community consistently.  Whether it's monthly giving programs, themed campaigns, or partnerships with local businesses, let's keep the momentum going beyond 🚀 Giving Tuesday!  Together, we can create a sustainable framework that powers our mission throughout every season. Here's to making every day an opportunity for positive change! 📅  Comment "🌟" below to receive more info on how you can work with Libby V and Associates! ✉️ #FundraisingGoals #YearEndCampaign #SuccessTips #NonprofitFundraising #GivingTuesday #LibbyVAndAssociates #NonprofitOrganizations

How cool is this message I got last night?? 😍 This is from a nonprofit fundraiser that has fully embraced DAF Day 🤗 They are bringing up the event with past donors 2 months before 10/10! 🗣️ And it’s paying off - helping them upsize their annual support 💰 Why is this working so well? 🤔 Because DAF donors have historically been left out of social and time-bound fundraising, like Giving Days 😔 There was no way to “pay” for a donation in a nonprofits fundraising page with a DAF 👀 They’d have to leave that site, go through their DAF portal and the nonprofit wouldn’t know about the gift for weeks 😩 Totally missing the collective moment.. which is so powerful! 🔥 DAF Day changes all of that - with a specific day and timeline to engage DAF donors in your audience (known and unknown!) 🎯 And DAFpay technology that any organization can access to enable real-time participation and connectivity on 10/10 🙌🏼 If you’re not leveraging DAF Day to engage your donors for increased giving this year… what are you waiting for?? ⏳ Here’s how you can make the most of DAF Day 2024 leading up to October 10th: 1️⃣ Sign up on dafday .com ✅ 2️⃣ You’ll receive our full marketing toolkit - put it to good use! 📋 3️⃣ Join and share our public webinar series (on the event page of the website) to learn from the pros 🤩 4️⃣ Get access to our private LinkedIn group for nonprofit participants to get tips and answers from your peers 🫂 See you all there! ☀️🧡 #nonprofit #fundraising #philanthropy #dafday

Discover the joy of making a difference. Start small, think big - every bit helps your community thrive. Your voice and choice matter in philanthropy. Open BGiving's app to find a cause that resonates with you. Share if you believe in community power! #CommunityImpact #Philanthropy #BGiving #BGivingRevolution #GrassrootsGivers #ImpactDriven #CommunityChampions #EmpoweringNonprofits #GivingCircle #CharitableGiving, #ImpactfulPhilanthropy, #CommunityEngagement, #SocialImpact, #NonprofitSupport, #TechForGood, #TransparencyInGiving, #EmpowerCommunities, #AmplifyVoices, #MakeADifference

Here at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana, we firmly believe that #MentorshipMatters, but we also recognize the significance of community involvement. We deeply value the support of community members like you, as it enables us to continue our important work! Curious about how your company can contribute to our mission? Whether it's donating to support our programs, organizing a donation match campaign for employees, hosting a lunch and learn session to discuss becoming Bigs, or exploring other avenues of collaboration, we're here to help you get involved! Reach out to us TODAY for more information on how your business can partner with our organization. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth in our community! Let's collaborate and create positive change! 🤝 #CorporateGiving #CommunityEngagement #BBBSKentuckiana #MakeADifference #CorporateInitiatives #GivingBack #CorporateGivesBack #BBBS #Kyana #Donations #Volunteering #LunchAndLearn #SchoolToWork #BigFutures #Campaigns #Donation #DonateYourTime #BeBig #BigImpact #YouthMentorship #YouthEngagement #MentorshipMatters #YouthAdvocacy #LearnHowToSupport #LearnMoreTODAY #ContactUs #CorporateRelations #CommunityRelations #CommunityBuilding

Inspiring your audience to get involved with your organization is important, but it’s easy to focus on direct asks and funding above all else. Yes, donations are the key to maintaining your ongoing efforts, but have you considered other ways for your audience to get involved outside of financial giving? Even more common today, you’ll find generations of younger audiences wanting to join in as a part of something meaningful to make a difference. Their alignment with your message is already there, so if their only way of involvement is through donations, you may be limiting valuable potential for your support. Here are just a few ways you can provide for your community to get involved, therefore taking unneeded stress and burden off the plate of your staff: ✨ Ask for volunteers to support with a specific need of a certain project (in-person OR virtually!) ✨ Setup opportunities for peer-to-peer fundraising to provide additional funding outside of regular giving ✨ Develop partnerships with likeminded nonprofits and social enterprise business models who could support through resources or give-back programs ✨ Invite your local community to attend an event that you’re hosting (or invite your global audience to join in virtually!) ✨ Create a social media engagement plan that allows advocates to easily share updates about your work with friends and family What are unique ways that you’ve opened the door to your community to engage with and support your mission? #inclusivitymatters #nonprofitfundraising #helpinghands #communitysupport #nonprofitlife #givingback #nonprofitorganization #givelocal #supportyourcommunity #buildingcommunity