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🎞WATCH ~ You could probably guess that the CFO, like so many in our region, helped out in the emergency efforts after the devastating 2011 Joplin tornado, but did you know that our story with disaster recovery philanthropy began with another tornado, eight years prior? Produced with Plotline, this video is one in a special series that traces our history through five areas of philanthropic leadership, as we've grown in our mission to enhance the quality of life for all in our region. Watch more from the series at https://lnkd.in/gBKVxtsB

Something to think about

Here’s some pictures from today’s Impact Clay Train Orange Park event!

Great interview about advocacy and Ocean conservation: we know what we have to do.

Prodigy Finance! To finance with loans for interest to support the third world /commonwealth countries-students lighten their burden of huge study costs for higher study and thereby contribute in conversion of human into human resources combindly: perhaps it is the most profitable business network now in the world! So try to revise your old-obsolete-British minded policy to retain your shared businesses in the modern world of sustainable business mainly driven by holistic marketing strategy and approach to explore and pick it up not cunningly but with utmost trust and honesty otherwise you may lose yours to the honest and sincere competitors very soon!

Our data shows that religious institutions are not performing as well for leadership perceptions compared to other not-for-profit organisations. Charities, trade unions and sporting associations are all significantly higher on our index for key leadership metrics, with the public appearing to believe that they are making greater contributions to Australian society. Explore more data here 👇 https://buff.ly/3Qw862R #australianleadership

You can not put a value on your own life and what that life means to your loved ones, employer, employees, suppliers, customers and the community you live in. Attending one of these events might just change your mind about wearing a life jacket (or Personal Flotation Device) on board your vessel and this might just be the difference between going home and not…. #manoverboard #safetyawareness #stayingalive #homeanddry

Teamwork makes the dream work! It’s amazing how bringing in the right person at the right time can drive immediate and broad positive impact on an organization (and our community). 🙌🏻 Sarah Golman In talking with a community stakeholder this week, he shared his goal of creating lifelong employment opportunities for A+ talent in the Dallas Jewish nonprofit community. Nonprofit work is rooted in the “soft stuff” like heart, mission alignment, and compassion. Taking this role after a 15 year career in financial services, I thought I was already prepared for the “tough stuff” but I have never worked with a team so open to big change, focused on driving positive results for our stakeholders, and relentless about collaborating across the community to bring deep impact and support for those who need it most. Yes, it takes a big heart to bring your A+ game to this sector - but it requires grit, intellect, and determination, too. To attract and retain top talent, it demands investment. If you’re a donor or a board member of a nonprofit organization, consider endowing resources to fund the costliest roles in the agency you love. Similar to endowing a chair at a university, this creates operational flexibility and ensures that the organization can attract A+ talent no matter what’s going on in the market and environment around you. To my fellow nonprofit sector friends: how are you attracting and retaining A+ talent?? ⤵️

Well done to you both

It was an honor to serve RaiseUp Families as their Executive Director for nearly 4 years. In that time, the organization experienced unprecedented growth: ✅ Expanded Board of Directors by 50% ✅ Doubled the number of families (clients) being served ✅ Client outcomes improved by 100% (average income increase in signature 9-month HandUp program went from 35% - 71%) ✅ Client graduation rate improved from 80% to 91% ✅ Revenue growth from $450,000 to $1,000,015 (donations from private sources) These outcomes are a result of the Board of Directors and staff working together towards a common goal, each person utilizing their unique skills and abilities in their individual role to help the bus arrive at its desired destination. They are the result of hours and hours of innovation, hard work, and determination. As RaiseUp Families celebrates its 30th Anniversary of stabilizing families from vulnerable communities who face unexpected financial crises so their children can focus on their education, giving them the opportunity for a better life, it needs a full-time leader with passion, vision, and experience to lead it forward. I could not be happier that Kate Yadan will pick up this torch and lead RaiseUp into the future! "We know that change is a natural part of life, and those who embrace it grow while those who do not slowly die, metaphorically. Two of the largest obstacles to change are ego and pride. Moving out of our own way is the toughest battle most of us will face. Giving up our seat for someone else, stepping down when it's time for someone else to step up, and gracefully exiting when we have added all the value we can, are what we should all strive for." -Angela Burgess, Are You on the Right Bus?