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💖 One way to raise compassionate, empathetic, and socially responsible children is to encourage and support their passion for change, no matter how young they are. Children are naturally curious, kind, and creative, and when you empower them to turn their ideas into action, you give them the tools to become changemakers in their own right. Whether it's through volunteering, fundraising, advocacy, or simply being kind to others, you can make service and kindness a cornerstone of your family's values and build a better world together. Here are actions you can take to get started: https://lnkd.in/ggt_vmZz

Hey folks! I need your help to wish my friends Blind Beginnings a sweet 16! Blind Beginnings was founded by Shawn Marsolais who encourages a limitless philosophy in all they do. "Limitless is about educating the public about the abilities and potential of children and youth who are blind or partially sighted. The idea that the only limitations that exist for these BC youth are the ones that society places on them is crucial to understand in order to fully embrace equity and inclusion in all aspects." Recently I was gifted the opportunity to spend time with two of their team members Rob Mineault and Lia Dicicco and it was incredible to see how their limitless philosophy is embedded in the essential and critical education programs and services they provide for children and youth in BC who are blind or partially sighted. If, like me, you don't have lived experience with being blind or partially sighted, then you and I need to educate ourselves on in how to create spaces that are welcome for folks who are. How we do that is by activating our learning to expand our understanding and knowledge to be better employers, colleagues, friends and allies. And before we get stuck in the "but where do we start" zone, we can skip directly to being activated in action as Blind Beginnings has ample ways to get our learning activated. As example, here is a non-exhaustive list of what activated action looks like: Follow Blind Beginnings! Book a Blindness 101 Workshop! https://lnkd.in/gwTH4jdb Listen to the Limitless podcast! https://lnkd.in/gfyr4JSq Read the Limitless blog! https://lnkd.in/g7e_ig6M Tell our networks about Blind Beginnings! Let's be activated action takers and give Blind Beginnings a fantastically impactful sweet 16 birthday celebration! #BlindBeginnings #DEI #BlindnessAwareness

In the second article from the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy 11 Trends in Philanthropy series, learn about the highly local impacts of the national affordable housing crisis, and the equally local efforts to address the crisis.

In 2024, nonprofit development professionals must adopt an Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) approach in all fundraising efforts. That’s why FreeWill has created our newest eBook "Harnessing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility in your Planned Giving Outreach.” This free resource shares essential context for promoting planned giving at your nonprofit with an IDEA-informed mindset. You’ll take away knowledge of historical barriers to estate planning faced by marginalized communities, and how to secure legacy gifts with inclusion and equity at the heart of your strategy. Download the eBook for free: https://bit.ly/48MeKtG

The nonprofit world is perpetually short of resources, volunteers, and support. To succeed, we always need to be brainstorming opportunities to improve operations and stretch the resources we have. But when fighting hunger, we risk sacrificing dignity in favor of efficiency. Here are the factors we need to consider when finding that balance between getting the work done, and ensuring our community feels respected, supported, and nourished. https://lnkd.in/gkbhQxhM

Check out this approach to building cross-sector partnerships - a critical component of a multi-racial inclusive democracy.

Did you know that in 2024, the United States boasts almost 1.9 million nonprofit organizations and growing? With 24 million employees and 77 million volunteers annually, the sector’s impact is immense. But if we do the math, my research and that of others shows that about 1.7 million nonprofit Board Chairs are lacking any form of onboarding to help them be effective in their role. Imagine how we could change the sector if this gap was proactively addressed and Board Chairs given the tools they need to succeed!

Workshop Alert! On December 19, dive into the world of volunteer engagement with our very own Nate Broeckert. He's hosting the upcoming workshop: "Engaging, Supporting and Managing Volunteers." #Volunteers are the lifeblood of any organization, but effectively harnessing their potential can be a challenge. In this insightful session, we'll explore the art of nurturing, supporting and providing feedback to volunteers, ensuring they become invaluable assets to your mission. Register today! #VolunteerEngagement #NonprofitVolunteers

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