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In honor of our #Rowan100 celebrations, we have compiled a list of “100 Things To Do Before You Graduate”. #RowanAlumni we want to know: 🦉How many have you checked off the list? 🦉 What would you add to this list?

The taste of fresh exceptions in the morning is something we live for. Hackathons are about working quickly to deliver value. Our hackathons deliver value directly to nonprofits who need it most. https://hack.ohack.dev #asu #student or #virtual

We all know the importance of personalization in today's age. Time is our most valuable asset. There are so many daily distractions that we do our best to avoid. When trying to catch someone's attention -- we have to make it very personal, otherwise, you're out of luck! As I shared in the keynote at #Gforce23 offering a personalized experience is now crucial to reach and keep the attention and care of donors. You will not get their attention otherwise. For my third observation of what's changed in the world of philanthropy since I joined Gravyty, I would like to emphasize just how important personalization has become in this space too. Fundraisers have learned that if you don't know why your donor would want to give you their time or financial support, you're unable to connect with them on a personal level. This makes encouraging continued giving very difficult. Maybe even impossible. Taking a personal approach to engaging donors, requires you to do more than just the mundane: • A personalized email is no longer enough. It now needs to be personally tailored calling out specific individual milestones and interests. • Exciting video footage is not enough anymore. People expect personal video messages that are made just for them. • Recognition of milestones and anniversaries is expected to go beyond what's easily known and permeate into the business, family and current spheres • Showing appreciation needs to be genuine and specific! Donors are looking for authentic connection. Fundraisers are finding that they need help to do this at scale. It's a real privilege for us at Gravyty to support Fundraisers in making these authentic connections at scale. **Check out a webinar we ran recently on this subject with the wonderful John Agnello our very own Michael McCurdy

2 months ago I shared a post stating I was out of my depth. I had suggested we go all out with my son's Kindergarten fundraising event and in doing so I volunteered myself as tribute to deliver it. I've been absent from LinkedIn since then because I literally spent every waking moment I wasn't working or mum-ing on making Super Sunday Fun Day happen. And happen it did! Check out the video in the link to see some of the magic. https://lnkd.in/g-sPU9Rn In addition to making all those smiles, we also managed to take the sponsorship we secured and almost quadruple it. It wasn't a huge amount of money, but that's a pretty solid ROI for a few fundraising newbies! Here's what I Iearned in the past 8 weeks: - Delegate or die. Just because you wrote the list doesn't mean you need to do everything on it. - Role model risk. People will challenge themselves if they see you pushing your limits too (in terms of skills, abilities and comfort zone, not in terms of hours or mental health!). - Pitch perfect. You can ask for almost anything as long as you do it kindly, genuinely and offer something in return. - Suspend disbelief. Every time I thought 'there's no way XYZ can happen' I'd give it a crack and lo and behold awesome things almost always happened. - Talk more. With so much to do in a short space of time, doing became the priority but it came at the expense of communicating with stakeholders. Thankfully this didn't sink our ship, but it could have. - Build flexible foundations. We had clear plans for the event, none of which came together on the day! But our ability to trust each other, communicate and get stuff done meant that mattered little and from the outside everything looked well oiled. I learned a stack about myself too... but that's a story for another post 😁

Did you know that harnessing the power of social media can be a game-changer for your PTA? Here's how: 1. Use platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to showcase your PTA's goals and your incredible impact on schools. Share success stories, events, and initiatives that spotlight positive change 2. Share valuable resources, educational tips, and relevant news. Spark conversations that highlight the importance of solid school-parent partnerships 3. Celebrate your PTA's achievements on social media! Whether it's a successful fundraiser, a collaborative project, or a recognition received, share these milestones to inspire others 4. Live-stream and post updates about your events. Whether it's a workshop, a fundraiser, or a family engagement night, use social media to extend the reach of your activities 5. Showcase the benefits of joining, highlight the camaraderie, and demonstrate members' positive impact on schools to recruit new PTA members Empower your PTA's mission by harnessing the power of social media. #PTAEngage #CommunityMatters #SocialMediaImpact

The big day is here... GivingTuesday is an international day of giving, and we're turning to our dedicated community members, like you, to support our shared vision for the future of education. In the wake of the global pandemic, Dramatic Results, a nonprofit dedicated to educational excellence, found itself at a crossroads. Like many organizations, the pandemic brought unprecedented challenges, but it also paved the way for introspection and growth. Our journey, especially recently, has been one of resilience, innovation, and a deep commitment to our mission. We're thrilled to share that our upcoming annual report is on the horizon. It's this story of resilience, innovation, and our deep commitment to reshaping education through STEAM and arts integration. In these pages, you'll discover: ➡️ Innovative educational programs and empathetic initiatives. ➡️ Insights into our strategic plan, along with impactful quotes, statistics, and updates from our board of directors and executive director. ➡️ Delivery of professional development to 92 educators, while providing design thinking and arts integration programs to 480 students. Our goal is to raise $2,500, and every contribution will be a step toward achieving this goal. By supporting our GivingTuesday goal, you are supporting efforts to: ➡️ Training educators with state-of-the-art tools and techniques. ➡️ Elevating programs that boost creativity and critical thinking. ➡️ Enhancing our research-backed approach, adjusting based on real-world outcomes. ➡️ Providing STEAM and arts integration into our schools. Start Giving: https://lnkd.in/ga4Bpgyc #GivingTuesday

Do cold outreach during fundraising! Secret hack for WHU-Angels at the end of the post 👀 I met 3 of our Angels via cold outreach. One of them I followed up 5 times until he answered. Take a moment and craft a personal e-mail. Nobody is annoyed if you follow up on a relevant message. Of course warm intros work better. But don't wait weeks for an intro. It's not a waste of time. But be smarter than me: Use an automated sequence tool like Hubspot for your follow-ups. I wrote all of them manually. 😬 Pro Tip for reaching WHU-Founders: WHU-Business School lets their alumni keep their emails. MANY angels still read these e-mails. Naming convention is firstname.lastname@whu.edu 😏 Do you do cold outreach in your fundraising? Hope this helps ✌️ Jonas

One of the most effective way to balance the basics with the advance concepts that you currently interact with is by teaching... When you teach others, you learn new things and refresh your memory on something you have learnt in the past... I still take volunteering duties but only on teaching bootcamp students and people transitioning into tech. It's a mutually beneficial relationship... #teachertraining #softwaredevelopment

Annual Back to School Giveaway! Hey there, awesome Instagram community! We've got exciting news to share with you all! Our Annual Back to School Giveaway is just around the corner, and we need your help to make it an unforgettable event for our young learners!  Date: Saturday, August 12, 2023  Time: 12pm  Location: The Grocery Outlet 2175 Rosecrans Ave. Compton, CA  What's the Back to School Giveaway all about? Every year, we come together to support local students as they kick off a brand-new school year. It's a day of smiles, laughter, and empowering students with the tools they need to succeed academically. As a volunteer, you'll play a crucial role in spreading positivity and making this event a huge success!  How Can You Help?  Event Setup: Get creative in setting up our giveaway area to make it inviting and fun.  Greeting and Registration: Welcome attendees and help with the check-in process.  Distributing School Supplies: Hand out backpacks, stationery, and other essentials to excited students.  Cleanup and Packing: Be a superstar in ensuring a smooth cleanup after the event.  Why Volunteer with Us? This is your chance to be part of something truly special! The Back to School Giveaway is an opportunity to impact lives and create memories that will last a lifetime. Witness the joy on children's faces as they receive their school supplies, knowing you played a role in setting them up for success!  Ready to Volunteer? Simply click the link in our bio to fill out the Volunteer Registration Form. It only takes a few minutes, and you'll be helping us ensure a fantastic event for everyone involved!  Can't Volunteer, But Still Want to Help? Not a problem! You can still support us by spreading the word and encouraging your friends and family to volunteer. Together, we can make a bigger impact and inspire others to join this wonderful cause!  Share this post and tag anyone who might be interested! #BackToSchoolGiveaway   #VolunteerOpportunity   #MakeADifference  #GiveBack #CommunityLove #EducationMatters #BackToSchool2023 See less

To those of you in the #MSP tech community, I hope you already know about Minnebar, the largest and longest running unconference in the country. If you don't check out this link: https://lnkd.in/gCwjnNFD It's a great non-vendor-specific convergence of tech folks happening right here in the Twin Cities on the 20th of April (all day, and did I mention you can attend free of charge?) at Best Buy's corporate HQ. The reason I'm bugging you, today, is I'm helping to organize volunteers for the event. We have a ton of opportunities for you to help support this event and get to know other volunteers. If you'd be willing to devote a small part of your fun day to helping the event run smoothly, please sign up! We're using SignUp to organize our upcoming SignUps. Here's how it works in 3 easy steps: 1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp: https://lnkd.in/gjRtdsnx 2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like. 3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp. Note: SignUp does not share your email address with anyone.