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In the for profit world, businesses that do the same thing as you are loosely referred to as "our competition" or "a competitor." But what do nonprofits call other nonprofits with the same or a similar mission? I worked in animal shelters for around a decade and we always referred to other shelters as exactly that: "another shelter." I'd love to hear from other nonprofits on how you internally refer to other organizations with similar missions because I think we have to have a better phrase than "our competition." While there is certainly competition in the nonprofit world, it doesn't quite seem to fit when two groups are working towards similar goals. Let me know in the comments!

The Fifth Day of Yule: Honoring Community and Giving Back On the 5th day of Yule, we celebrate the spirit of community and the connections that bind us together. This day is an opportunity to show gratitude for the support of others and to give back to the people and places that make our communities thrive. Yule reminds us that even in the darkest days of winter, we can be a light for those in need. Small acts of kindness can have a profound impact on others and help weave the fabric of a strong and caring community. ✨ Ways to Celebrate Community on the Fourth Day of Yule: • Feed the Unhoused: Prepare meals, donate food, or volunteer your time with a local organization that supports unhoused individuals. Warm meals and care can go a long way during the winter months. • Share Your Skills or Products: If you run a business, consider donating items, services, or a portion of your profits to local shelters, food banks, or support groups. • Support Local Organizations: Offer your time to a group that aligns with your values—whether it’s helping at an animal shelter, mentoring youth, or working with environmental initiatives. • Acts of Neighborly Kindness: Check in on neighbors, especially the elderly or those living alone, and offer assistance like shoveling snow or running errands. Celebrating community is about sharing the abundance we have, however small, to uplift others. Together, we can create warmth and connection during this sacred season. ✨ Blessed Yule! ✨

The Wirral Barn Owl Trust, founded in 1999, works to protect the declining barn owl population on the Wirral peninsula. After rising to 42 pairs by 2012, numbers have fallen again to 13 pairs, threatened by habitat loss and severe weather. Relying solely on donations, the Trust’s conservation efforts include installing nest boxes, monitoring owl activity, collaborating with farmers, and educating the public to secure a sustainable future for these iconic birds. In the latest round of Grants for Good, Wirral Barn Owl Trust has been granted £3,500 from John Good Group | Growing Businesses Together to help the charity with their current goal of replacing 25 damaged nest boxes with weather-resistant, eco-friendly boxes. Learn more: https://loom.ly/s9ZJcVY #GrantsForGood #FundingFriday

Simple Reminders: Donate to charity It has the power to change lives. Whether you're young or old, each of us has the ability to make a difference. It addresses immediate needs—providing food to the hungry, shelter to the homeless, and education to the underprivileged. But beyond these tangible benefits, giving fosters a sense of community and shared responsibility. It teaches us empathy and compassion, values that are essential for a better world. Start by identifying causes that resonate with you—be it animal welfare, environmental conservation, or supporting education. You can donate money online through trusted platforms, participate in fundraising events, or even contribute your time and skills. Volunteering at local shelters or mentoring students can be just as impactful as financial contributions. Remember, no contribution is too small. Every bit helps and creates a ripple effect of positive change. By giving, we not only improve the lives of others but enrich our own, finding purpose and fulfillment. So, let's take a step together towards a brighter future. Donate to charity today and be a part of something truly meaningful. Thank you. Let's connect, Grow together, and make this world a better place. Connect for free learnings : https://lnkd.in/d5Nmy5bK YouTube: https://lnkd.in/d72XZEQ4 #Charity #GivingBack #Community #Volunteer #MakeADifference #Impact #Nonprofit #TogetherWeCan

Simple Reminders: Donate to charity It has the power to change lives. Whether you're young or old, each of us has the ability to make a difference. It addresses immediate needs—providing food to the hungry, shelter to the homeless, and education to the underprivileged. But beyond these tangible benefits, giving fosters a sense of community and shared responsibility. It teaches us empathy and compassion, values that are essential for a better world. Start by identifying causes that resonate with you—be it animal welfare, environmental conservation, or supporting education. You can donate money online through trusted platforms, participate in fundraising events, or even contribute your time and skills. Volunteering at local shelters or mentoring students can be just as impactful as financial contributions. Remember, no contribution is too small. Every bit helps and creates a ripple effect of positive change. By giving, we not only improve the lives of others but enrich our own, finding purpose and fulfillment. So, let's take a step together towards a brighter future. Donate to charity today and be a part of something truly meaningful. Thank you. Let's connect, Grow together, and make this world a better place. Connect for free learnings : https://lnkd.in/d5Nmy5bK YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dXekWz_g #Charity #GivingBack #Community #Volunteer #MakeADifference #Impact #Nonprofit #TogetherWeCan

Looking to foster a stronger sense of community and purpose within your team? Consider integrating social value initiatives into your activities! Here are a few simple yet impactful ideas to get started: Litter Picking: Keep your environment clean while bonding as a team. Tree Planting: Combat climate change and beautify your surroundings together. Volunteer at a Charity Shop: Give back to the community by supporting local charities. Helping out at an Animal Shelter: Show compassion and care for animals in need. Supporting the local community with skills training: Share your expertise and empower others in your community. Incorporating social value not only benefits those you serve but also strengthens team bonds, enhances morale, and fosters a sense of purpose and fulfillment among team members. Together, let's make a positive impact and create a better world for all 💪 #SocialValue #TeamBuilding #CommunityImpact #Connect2Dudley

Always helpful to know which organizations are valid and can help at a time like this.

🌍 Giving Generously, Giving Wisely 🌍 Arizona, the state I call home, ranked 49th in the latest WalletHub study on generosity. Having worked in and with the nonprofit sector for a few decades, we never let a number define what's possible! Across the U.S., we are a giving nation, with $560 billion donated to charity in 2023, and more than half of it coming directly from individuals - people like YOU. That’s something to celebrate and build on for #GivingTuesday tomorrow. This year, Earth Gives was invited into the #GivingTuesday family and we are thrilled to be using the EarthGives.org platform to showcase more than 100 nonprofits from across the United State focused on urgent needs: climate action, environmental stewardship, and the fight against pollution - air, water, plastic and beyond. These issues affect us all—yet only 2% of all generosity goes to climate and the environment, and only 0.5% to climate justice. The people behind these issues work to protect the water you drink or fish in, the food you eat, the education your kid gets on the environment, the biodiversity we need to live on a habitable planet. At EarthGives.org, you will find one stop shopping experience to explore and support more than 100 incredible nonprofits making an impact. Let's take a lesson from the most charitable states in the U.S.—Wyoming, Utah, and Minnesota. 💚 This GivingTuesday find your cause. Because generosity isn’t just about what we give—it’s about what we protect for future generations. #GivingTuesday #EarthGives #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalStewardship Better than #CyberMonday

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Can you teach philanthropy to kids? This summer, I tested the idea with my young girls by holding a lemonade stand to raise money for the local animal shelter. The problem? We live in the woods, so challenges abound. Here’s how we tackled the problem, big and small, that raised money against the odds for the Cherryland Humane Society. 🟢 Start Early Children can be generous at a young age, even as toddlers. I have oh so many studies to prove that. 🤔 Involve Them in Decisionmaking Let them choose causes to support. Once our girls knew that helping animals (real ones, not stuffies) was involved, it turbocharged their efforts to do the lemonade stand immediately. Which leads me to…. 🎨 Make it Fun These girls love their art (all day, every day, anyway), so crafting their OWN lemonade stand was a clutch move. ✅ Plan For Success, Anticipate Failure We live deep in the woods, and foot traffic is rare. So, while the above points made the girls clamor to make their stand ASAP, we set expectations that even a few hikers donating a buck or two would be successful. More importantly, we PLANNED > We hosted the Lemonade Stand on a sunny Sunday when hikers abound. Texts were sent (by me, not them -- What are you, crazy?) to neighbors and daytrippers who hike our trails. 🗻 Lead By Example Granted, I work in philanthropy, yet that is not enough. I cannot inspire anyone by saying, “Hey, look at me write this donor letter” while sitting at my laptop, nor can I expect people to support the causes I prefer. But I can try new things in new ways. I’ve never hosted a lemonade stand or visited a humane shelter. So, by igniting the idea and offering advice along the way, perhaps in the end, THEY were leading ME. Which is the ultimate end goal of philanthropy, right? Some start, some lead, some follow, yet all gain something of value. #Philanthropy #FamilyValues #MakeAStand