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Walk the Walk As we gear up with our fundraising and awareness for the Orangeville Foodbank’s annual “Coldest Night of the Year” fundraiser it’s got us thinking about walking(LINK FOR FUNDRAISER??). There’s a good reason why we raise money and then still show up to walking a route that shows our commitment to ending hunger in this community forever. We all know the saying “Do you just talk the talk, or do you walk the walk?” Walking the walk (and I use this COMPLETELY METAPHORICALLY now, as I am aware many people in our community use assistive devices to mobilize around spaces and places) means showing up for what you said you would, it means being good on your word and embodying the commitment you made to something. And walking the walk might just be an act of revolution – because it’s a hard thing to do sometimes. Walking the walk requires that we examine our values, ideals and capacities – it makes us look at our truth. The BOSS team has been digging deep this winter. We put a “Stakeholder Survey” in front of you and took the feedback and results very seriously. We have looked at our mission, vision, practices and powered through challenges to apply for grants, certifications and implement strategic planning. All of those activities are “talking the talk”: deciding what it is we want to be in the world and how we want to make change. But next, oh, but next, we continue to walk the walk – with a bounce in our step. In February we will be bringing a new service to the community that fills a gap in mental health support for neurodivergent people and their support circles. The day service Architect program continues to absolutely shine with their collaborative community volunteering and engagement. On the advocacy and education side of BOSS we have seen a huge level of engagement from municipalities and corporations desiring education in Neuro-Inclusivity and Trauma Informed Leadership. Hey 2024, we are here to let you know that this year – we walk the walk. See you in the community, Kim and the BOSS Team.

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If you work for a Hospice we'd love to have you join our first Hospice Roundtable event all about powerful storytelling. You're in for a treat, I promise! Link in the post below

re: A small glimpse of our work from the frontlines of philanthropy For the last quarter-century, we've been right there with you, working on the frontlines of philanthropy. It's been an incredible journey, and it's shown us something truly remarkable: when philanthropy and brand unite, magic happens. When tearing down those old barriers and joining forces, the results are nothing short of spectacular. We have experienced firsthand this formidable partnership creating massive waves of fundraising and awareness that have propelled missions forward. These mission-moving results would not be possible without program participants and their families who courageously shared their stories and generously granted permission to us to share them. Some of the visuals and messaging in our body of work may evoke strong emotional reactions or discomfort for some viewers. If you feel that you might be affected by such content, we recommend proceeding with caution or choosing to view our work at a time when you feel more prepared. 👉 Take a look at a tiny cross-section of our work: https://bit.ly/3Ymt9KE

🚀 Transforming Fundraising: Why Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon moved to Raisely 🚀 Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon, is built on the belief that keeping the family together is an essential part of healing children with serious illnesses. Before partnering with Raisely, they faced several challenges in their community fundraising efforts. With limited resources, they needed a modern, user-friendly platform with low barriers to entry that also allowed for high customisation. Enter Raisely: 🔧 Solution: An all-in-one, customisable platform with easy drag-and-drop design, allowing quicker campaign creation and innovation. 🌟 Results: • 💵 $500,000+ fundraised to date • 🏒⚽️ 23% over target in their community hockey and soccer tournament • 💜 14 campaigns hosted on Raisely in the last year • 💡 3x average donation amount compared to our benchmarks With Raisely, they’ve streamlined their campaigns, achieved impressive results, and now have the confidence to explore new fundraising ideas. https://hubs.ly/Q02PDhY60 #Fundraising #RonaldMcDonaldHouse #CanadianNonProfit #CanadianCharity #FundraisingCanada

Registration is now open for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Orange County's August Luncheon. Join us on Tuesday, August 27th, as we hear from April Walker, MSW (Philanthropy for the People) on integrating community-centric principles in nonprofit fundraising and communications. Since 2020, there has been significant effort sector wide to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in nonprofit fundraising. Despite these various initiatives, it remains a challenge for many organizations to translate their stated DEI values into actionable and sustainable fundraising strategies. The bad news: DEI alone won't save us – it will not improve the culture of your organization, diversify your board of directors and donor pipeline, or result in more inclusive communications. But hope is not lost. The good news: DEI is a starting point to disrupt traditional philanthropy by embedding accountability, shifting power, and building community. Special appreciation and recognition to our August Luncheon Sponsor - Financial & Estate Literacy (https://lnkd.in/ggD8YnJ8) Registration link: https://cvent.me/W7A057

Nonprofits are feeling the pinch right now. 💰 But don't worry, there's light at the end of the tunnel! Let's chat about how to keep your org afloat and thriving. #nonprofitlife #fundraisingtips #nonprofitstrongz

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