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Living a generous life and being financially savvy can go hand-in-hand. Being smart about how you give can ultimately help you give more. Most people make donations via credit card or paper check. However, one fast-growing method for giving is donating appreciated stock. It’s an extremely tax-savvy way to give. If you’re a good candidate for stock giving but haven’t tried it yet, you could be missing out on substantial tax benefits. You can read more on how giving stock might be best for you below.

The logic was a business approach to business, the rationale in cold hard financial facts based on 12 years of real world 900 plus examples underpinning the proposal. The GB Athletes WILL multiply your donations to good causes. So in simple terms: Donate A GB Medallist to your chosen good cause. A small recent example of how this can work: The Autumn 2023 Crowdfunder Your Donated Places:     £5034   (Includes private donations of places) Generated for Charity:    £12135  (All kept by the Good Cause) Charities multiplied every Crowdfunded £1 by 241%. Historically why this works and why good causes are seeking free places/ Since 2012, - Participants on our days have bought entry fees worth £259,570  - They have added £631,895 in donations. - The total of £891,465K is a 243% return on every £1 entry fee. No cost, no risk, no workload and with #Paris2024 just about to start, its an ideal time to work with the GB Athletes to create a huge #socialimpact https://lnkd.in/g8GzNA8f https://lnkd.in/eKwHMvpG

Moving can be overwhelming! It is so important to declutter first. Decluttering can benefit you even if you aren't planning to move. Here are some solutions to help you navigate what to do with your discarded items. Do you have time and could use some extra money? Sell items at a yard sale or online marketplace. No time? Donate or recycle as appropriate. Some time and some extra cash? Hire a disposal service. Some time but no extra cash? Contact local charities — some have removal services to benefit their thrift store. #themoreyouknow #Movingtips #windermererealestate #nygaardrealestategroup #cherylnygaardrealestate #Windermere #organizationhacks

Tip Tuesday: Downsizing? Decide if items should be sold or donated. When it comes to items in your home that you no longer need, ask yourself: Should this be SOLD or DONATED? If donated: Are you okay with your items going to a good cause? Consider donating to charities like Salvation Army or Mission Thrift Store or others that align with your values. Your donations can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. If sold: Do you think these items could bring value to someone else in the marketplace? Consider options like an online auction (we can help with that!) or platforms like Kijiji or Facebook Marketplace. And remember, you don’t have to do this alone. Downsizing can feel overwhelming, but that’s why we’re here! Let us help guide you through the process with ease and expertise. And if you would like more downsizing tips, download our FREE "10 Tips for Downsizing" Guide on our website for more expert advice. #clutterreliefservices #downsizingtips #declutteryourlife #tiptuesday #donatio #giveback #charitysupport

SPONSORS BOOST NOOSA FOUNDATION DONATIONS The Noosa Community Foundation runs with all volunteer labour and aims to donate all funds raised to local charities. But, we do have some overhead costs like software and accounting. Rather than divert donated funds, we aim to cover expenses with generous support from local Sponsors. Generally sponsors are businesses who can claim the sponsorship as a promotional expense. So they stand out for their sponsorship generosity our sponsorships have the following features; .. we only accept one sponsor in each industry so the sponsor "corners the market" for their industry .. we promote our sponsors on our website and in our email and socials so Noosa locals get to see the sponsor supports our community If you know a community-minded business that might sponsor our efforts to improve the life of Noosa locals, please let them know they can help local charities via the foundation Here is what Clare Cartwright, Director at well known Noosa local legal firm Cartwright Lawyers thinks of their sponsorship of the Noosa Foundation. “Cartwrights Lawyers are proud to sponsor the NCF and the work that they do. With our sponsorship monies helping to support the work of the all-volunteer NCF, we are assured that funds generously donated to NCF by members of the public will see their way straight into the hands of donation recipients. Cartwrights Lawyers have a long history of being part of the Noosa community and we envisage that the NCF will be an integral part of the community, now and into the future. We strongly recommend locals and businesses to get behind the NCF.” If you know a local firm that might like to sponsor the Noosa Community Foundation, encourage them to email us at reception@noosa.foundation to discuss how they would like to help. Sponsoring us to cover our overheads means we can pass more donations to local charities to help local Noosa people. More info on this link https://lnkd.in/gWQEFaP2 #noosa #noosacharity #noosafoundation

**Remote Opshop Project - Marketplace Fundraiser - National Reconciliation Week - MAY 27-JUNE 30** This National Reconciliation Week, Remote OpShop Project invites you to transcend mere dialogue and make tangible strides towards reconciliation. We are seeking your support to generate funds for New Opshop Starter Kits. These kits include coat hangers, clothing wracks, marquees, storage containers, and mats, essential equipment for starting a successful opshop. **How to Fundraise - Market Place Secondhand Sale** Remote OpShop Project invites you to choose 3-5 second-hand items, such as clothing, household goods, or even an old car or caravan, that are in good condition but no longer in use. Please list these items for sale on Facebook Marketplace, host a garage sale, take them to an auction house, or set up a market stall, and donate the proceeds to the Remote Opshop Project. Simply: 1. Choose 3-5 Items 2. List them for sale on a marketplace of your choice 3. Let buyers know that the proceeds will support an Australian charity, the Remote Opshop Project. 4. Once the item is sold, click the link https://lnkd.in/gr5see-A and donate the proceeds via the donation form. Remember, all donations over $2 are tax-deductible. By clearing out unused and excess goods and giving them a second life, you also gain a tax deduction for your generosity. Champion change and support First Nations communities in remote Australia! Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gr5see-A Fundraising period: 27 May - 30 June 2024 #ReconciliationWeek #remoteopshopproject #circulareconomy #ReconciliationAustralia #solidarity #fundraiser #firstnations #indigenousbusiness (Image: Vanessa Smith - Wangkatjungka Opshop)

Happy Friday everyone! 😎 If you want to start this sunny weekend with a good deed that takes 2 minutes of your time and costs you literally nothing then read below... ⬇ Sign up to EASYFUNDRAISING using this link: https://lnkd.in/eSxCJBA2 This platform is an absolutely amazing way for you to give to charity, without costing you a penny. How does it work? 🤔   Every time you shop online, brands give cashback to EasyFundraising, the amount is based on a percentage of what you spend. EasyFundraising collects this money, and donates it directly to Lagan's Foundation 🦒 How do you sign up? Just follow these simple steps...   ⭕ Click on this link: https://lnkd.in/eSxCJBA2 ⭕Select 'sign up and support this cause' ⭕Enter your details ⭕Once you have created your account, search for the retailer you want on the website e.g. 'Nike' ⭕When you select a retailer, EasyFundraising will send you to their webpage ⭕When you make a purchase on their webpage, EasyFundraising will send Lagan's Foundation a donation based on a percentage of what you spend. It really is as simple as that! 🤗 There are over 7,000 retailers on the platform including Tesco, Ebay, Nike, Apple and a whole host of other huge brands.   You can see the total number of supporters and how much we've raised so far on the Lagan's Foundation page. With your help.. let's try and push this number up! 👆 💥

Did you know you can help to support Reducing the Risk of Domestic Abuse when doing your shopping? Easyfundraising partners with over 7,000 brands who will donate part of what you spend to a cause of your choice. It won't cost you any extra. The cost is covered by the brand. Want to find out more, visit the website using the link below https://lnkd.in/e_8zZqEw then click to find Reducing the Risk and the rest is done for you! #RtR #easyfundraisingeasytodo #Supportalocalcharity

Last night I had the pleasure of attending an event that Circa Theatre held to celebrate the 20th anniversary of support from a key sponsor, Shoreline Partners   Having spent the last 20 years in the NGO space, I know that sponsorship is tough on both sides of the fence. So, 20 years is a big achievement. Talk about partnerships.   I’ve always said that as a charity, if someone wants to give a one-off donation, I would be very grateful. But if you want to make real impact, you need an ongoing commitment because no leader can run a business (commercial or NGO) without some certainty of their budget from year to year.   Things I loved about last night: - Brian Steele saying that at Shoreline Partners, they put aside a certain percentage of their income each year for community giving. Imagine if every commercial organisation did that what that would mean to the community sector. And how much of a greater impact they would make for society. - Circa Theatre took the time not just to thank their long term sponsor, but to do it in a public forum and to make an event out of it. I think a risk for the charitable sector is that they forget that all relationships should be two ways. So If someone does something for you, it’s only right if you do something for them. In the case of sponsors and donor, it’s about making them feel valued and appreciated.   What great partnerships have you seen between a community group or NGO, and a long-standing sponsor or donor?

Want to know how to get some extra juice out of your fundraising activities? Our recent post shares some great tips on getting new donations without breaking the bank. https://loom.ly/PhHWfGY #fundraisingideas #fundraisingstrategies #fundraisingplatform