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I love Charlotte NC, the center of all things Carolina! I have spent the majority of my adult years here and (I think it is best said by my old friend Jimmy Buffett), "I have found me a home." I am pumped up today that my passions are colliding in Charlotte: Case Status and 24 Foundation. On the Case Status front, I have been humbled to see all the law firms in my home town that are radically disrupting client engagement for their consumer customers by leveraging our software and our 5star App. These are neighbors helping neighbors... whether immigration, disability, bankruptcy, family, estate & probate, injury, etc. The common thread of these firms is top customer ratings and scores. This week a few of us are getting out into the Queen City to visit several of these firms. Cannot wait to hear more about how we can continue to use innovative technology to advance the firms' missions. On the 24 Foundation, I am excited to be serving on the Marketing Committee. Our mission is to inspire and engage communities to make an immediate impact on the lives of those affected by cancer. For us, that means more than funding research and goes beyond finding a cure. It also means investing in services that untangle the maze of appointments, tests, and treatments after diagnosis, and funding programs to increase the quality of life for survivors decades into the future. In that same Buffett song he talks about how his old red bike gets him around. Most in Charlotte know that 24 Foundation has a flagship bike ride in July... I can hardly wait. Luckily we have other events throughout the year to mobilize our community... again, neighbor helping neighbor. Check out the SuperHero Stomp coming our way in April. I hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/ee-wafKD #charlottenc #queencity #nonprofit #nonprofits #charlottencnonprofits #charlottenccharity #nonprofitbudget #community #LegalTech #LawFirmGrowth #CaseStatus #LegalTechnology #ClientSatisfaction #charlottelegal

We managed to summarize the 2023 Annual Report in a 30-second video, but I promise reading the whole thing will inspire you! Check it out if you've got 10 minutes. If nothing else to meet Za'nari and her beautiful family. You all made helping 2,835 families possible. https://lnkd.in/gJ9QtQWg #PinkySwearFoundation #HelpingKidswithCancer #AnnualReport

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It can be tough to face the obstacles that life throws our way. It is a constant struggle to juggle responsibilities, deal with setbacks, and navigate through uncertainty. Have you heard of the Peptoc Project? Peptoc ("pep-talk") is a project by artists Jessica Martin and Asherah Weiss, along with the students of West Side Elementary in rural Healdsburg, California. It was created to celebrate the power of children and creativity. What is it? It is a hotline that features pre-recorded life advice and encouraging messages from the students themselves. As of November 2023, they have received over 13 million calls. 📞 "The hotline has deeply touched millions as we navigate a very difficult time in the world. People have sent us letters from all over the globe--from cancer patients, to emergency ward staff, to kids who needed a pick-me-up after a difficult day."   PLEASE DONATE TO KEEP THE HOTLINE GOING! If one person for every 10 callers donates $1, we will be able to keep the hotline funded. Any additional funding will go to support West Side Elementary's enrichment programs (like the art program that made Peptoc!), which are in dire need of funding. All donations are tax-deductible. ☎ And remember, you are not alone in feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of the world. https://lnkd.in/enf76s3T #creativity #kids #kidsandcreativity #peptoc #peptalk #hotline #mentalhealth #socialscience #socialpractice

FIVE WAYS YOU CAN HOLD A FUNDRAISER 👇⁠ ⁠ 1️⃣ Celebrate a special event⁠ Whether it's a birthday, anniversary or other special day, you can ask your community for support in helping you make a difference as a way to celebrate. 🎊🎁⁠ ⁠ 2️⃣ Rally your workplace⁠ Hold a bake sale, head shave, walk-a-thon or rally your colleagues in another way and work together for a common cause! 💇♂️🚶♀️⁠ ⁠ 3️⃣ Give your passion a purpose⁠ From making art or music, baking, fitness and all of the above, your passion can be the thing that helps you to change lives. 🎸🧶🎨⁠ ⁠ 4️⃣ Bring your teammates together⁠ Teammates have a special bond, and together you can fundraise to support Manitobans touched by cancer. 🏒⚽🏀⁠ ⁠ 5️⃣ Ignite your online community ⁠ Let us set you up with an online donation page that you can share online! 📱💻⁠ ⁠ Why each person fundraises is so incredibly personal and so are the ways they choose to do it. Find your why and your how and let us help you bring them to life! Learn more through the link in our bio 👉 https://lnkd.in/e9GuENTa

❓Are there too many nonprofits? (2 M and counting). ❓Are too many small orgs springing up and should that energy go into supporting existing ones? ❓Should there be more mergers? We got into a very interesting discussion about nonprofit landscape. 🖤I will absolutely acknowledge that some orgs address new or unique needs that are not being addressed. 🖤Some orgs commemorate loved ones and are deeply emotional. While I sincerely empathize with intent, I still see these as competing for dollars and volunteers while it is extremely difficult to stand up a viable operation. 😮I looked at Guidestar and typed in search “cancer” - 12,991 results. In fairness a few of these reference cancer but not soley focused on it. Most are cancer orgs from ACS and Komen to very local ones. There are without a doubt inefficiencies and competition for funds. So how do we maximize collective impact and allow families to carry forward a legacy of their loved ones? #nonprofit #philanthropy Andrew Olsen

Kyle's design and web development skills have been invaluable in making Post Stroke a reality. He recently designed and developed our new website which looks incredible! He has over 13 years of experience in UX/Product Design and Frontend Web Development, and it shows. He's also proficient in and passionate about web accessibility, something that's incredibly important for my organization, but should be the standard for all websites. I'm so proud of Post Stroke's new site! Check it out ⬇️ #stroke #strokerecovery #strokerehab #poststroke #nonprofit #web #webdeveloper #webdevelopment #frontenddev #frontenddevelopment #ux #ui #uxdesign #uidesign #productdesign

Fundraising can be challenging but critical to ensuring program services are delivered. Understanding what matters to your donors and having open conversations with them about the need and your desired outcomes is the key to success.

At the Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara, we make it a priority to stay current with philanthropic trends to effectively engage and inspire our audience. As younger generations lead a new era of giving, we are adapting to meet their expectations and values. According to the Forbes article, "The Future Of Giving: Trends Shaping Next-Gen Philanthropy," "90% of those surveyed [Millennials] state they are more motivated to give by a compelling mission and would stop giving if they distrusted an organization… and 24% have donated after learning about a cause on social media." https://lnkd.in/g4CDZZ_t To cultivate and preserve the trust of next-gen donors, our team focuses on maintaining #transparency, growing our social media presence, sharing real-life stories, and highlighting the tangible #impact of our donors' contributions. For example, each year we post the Cancer Foundation's IRS Form 990 and a detailed annual report on our website, which we encourage #donors to review. By integrating these strategies, we aim to foster lasting relationships with young donors and make a measurable difference in our community.

Check out my latest blog post on how to Keep It Real! I know it is easy to fall victim to the next best thing, but if a nonprofit stays true to their mission it will benefit them in the long run. https://lnkd.in/ecPf-qX8