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Join me in celebrating the incredible work of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 🎉. They are an amazing organization dedicated to finding cures and saving children. Their team (shoutout to George H. Allen & Katie Nickels) goes above and beyond to ensure success. Any marketer or business leader, if saving lives isn’t reason enough to get involved… Take a look at the impact our April partnership has made! - 46% increase in leads vs April of 2023 - 33% increase in the daily reach of our studio social media profiles vs April of 2023 If those stats don’t speak for themselves, do your research but here is what some prominent media shared: - “Overall good for business” & “demonstrates a commitment to social responsibility and community involvement” (Forbes.com) - “Working with a charity publicly will help a brand stand out and build brand loyalty” (Business.com) Make a difference with St. Jude today! 💪🧡

In less than a month Mayor-Elect Cherelle Parker and her team will officially take office.  As #Philly continues to experience unacceptable community-level outcomes in gun violence, drug deaths, and poverty as well as an impending fiscal cliff, we need to get smarter, faster, and more targeted in the way we tackle challenges.  The latest #VisionPhiladelphia paper is on the importance of data integration and partnerships to deliver better outcomes for all Philadelphians (https://lnkd.in/dydXrmjp) Thank you Dr. Anjali Chainani-Jha and Andres M. Celin from Anavi Strategies and Jamile Tellez Lieberman, DrPH, MPH from Esperanza. who co-authored Advancing Community Outcomes through Data Sharing and Partnerships.  This paper provides recommendations to the incoming Parker Administration to take a bold approach and bring the political will necessary to making meaningful progress in our city. It’ll take systems-level change and long-term commitment from our next mayor.  To learn more about the critical need for data integration in Philadelphia, read the full paper at www.visionphiladelphia.org. Special thanks to Elinor Haider Caitlin O'Brien, MPH Joe Pyle Larry Eichel as well! #VisionPhiladelphia #PublicPolicy #PhillyGovernment #LocalGovernment #Partnerships #CommunityDevelopment #Collaboration #Publicprivatepartnerships Vision Philadelphia is supported in part by The Barra Foundation, NEUBAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION, The Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia Foundation, regional foundation, Scattergood Foundation, Stoneleigh Foundation, William Penn Foundation, and United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the organizations. As nonpartisan organizations, we do not grant permission for reprints, links, citations, or other uses of these papers in any way that suggests that the participating entities endorse a candidate, party, product, or business.

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Are you having Valuable Visits? A fundraiser's portfolio can be loaded with unqualified prospects. Take time to organize your organization's data so it can tell you the story of who is ready for their next big gift. Clean data is king in fundraising. You can identify quality prospects faster and get in front of the right people sooner. #valuablevisits #philanthropy #majorgifts

Next week, November 28, the Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service (WIPPS) will be celebrating #GivingTuesday - a day for people around the world to come together to thank, help, give, show kindness, and share what they have with those in need. Created in 2012, GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. Over the last 11 years, this idea has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Harnessing the power of people, organizations, and collaboration to transform and enhance communities is what we are all about at WIPPS. Since 2007, WIPPS has been committed to addressing local, state, and national issues by linking public scholarship, civic outreach, and student service to enhance community life throughout Wisconsin. We can’t do this important work without your help! Your donation to WIPPS will provide much needed support to programs that educate and engage residents of Wisconsin, develop future leaders, and help communities meet identified needs. But you don’t need to wait until next week to contribute. Avoid the Thanksgiving and holiday rush and give today. One minute is all it takes to make a difference. https://wipps.org/donate/

Starting 2024 by giving back! For the last 10 years we have supported Candlelighters Trust with the AMAZING work that they do! 2024 also see us supporting the Pontefract Community Kitchen!! To find out more about the work they do and how we are involved check out our latest blog!!

Redwood Credit Union (RCU) has a rich history and a wide-reaching impact in its community. Here are some fun and interesting facts about Redwood Credit Union: Community Reach and Size: Redwood Credit Union serves over 415,000 members across several counties including Sonoma, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, Mendocino, Lake, Contra Costa, and Solano. As of July 31, 2022, it is the largest credit union in the North Bay, boasting $7.6 billion in assets. It's the 37th largest credit union in the U.S. among approximately 5,200 credit unions and the 8th largest in California out of 300. RCU operates 19 branch locations, with 18 in the North Bay and 1 in San Francisco. They also provide over 30,000 free network ATMs and an out-of-network ATM fee reimbursement program for members. History and Development: Founded in 1950 by seven employees of the County of Sonoma, it later changed its name to Redwood Credit Union in 1982 to reflect the increased demand for affordable financial services in the North Bay. By 2004, RCU's membership had reached 100,000 and by 2007, its assets had grown to $1 billion. They also moved into a new corporate building in Santa Rosa, CA, which is recognized as a silver LEED-Certified green building. Recognition and Awards: RCU has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best Small Employers 2023". It has received the title of the healthiest credit union in California and ranked sixth healthiest in the nation among large credit unions. The credit union has also been acknowledged as the "Best Credit Union" by the readers of Press Democrat every year and has achieved numerous other accolades including a 5‐Star Bauer Rating and an A+ Excellent Rating from Weiss Ratings. Community Impact and Services: RCU is committed to helping its members improve their lives and making a positive difference in the community. It has been active in this regard since 1950, aiding people in achieving their financial goals and dreams. The credit union offers a full range of financial services for both personal and business use, including checking, savings, loans, credit cards, investments, insurance, and auto purchasing/brokerage. Employee Base: Employing 720 individuals, RCU contributes significantly to local employment. Moreover, RCU has been named one of the best places to work for the 17th consecutive year by the North Bay Business Journal. These facts paint a picture of a credit union deeply rooted in its community, committed to providing excellent service and value to its members, and recognized both locally and nationally for its stability, service, and workplace culture. Cheers to the team and leader Brett Martinez

🌟 GRANT ALERT 🌟 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation Community Health Matching Grant Program Awards of up to $25,000/year for 2 years Concept papers due May 28 "Through this program, the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation partners with health professionals and community leaders at nonprofit organizations. We want to develop population-led, community-inspired programs or implement evidence-based programs to address community-identified needs, and evaluate measurable programmatic and health outcomes." https://lnkd.in/gNaJhs48

A large crowd of 550 community members attended last Sunday's protest to hear updates from the founders of the newly formed nonprofit, Sasco Creek Neighbors Environmental Trust (SCNETI), area churches, nonprofit organizations, and elected officials. Visit https://buff.ly/49uC3sP and https://buff.ly/3tXOqNG for more information. CALL TO ACTION: 1) Save the date: November, 16 at 2:00 p.m. Evidentiary Hearing Zoom Meeting Please log on for the next CT Siting Council public hearing. There is no public comment; however community attendance is essential for showing our solidarity! Read more here. 2) Consider adding your opinion on the proposed application to the public record by sending an email to [email protected]. Subject heading Docket #516. For more information about the pending matter, please click here. 3) Contribute your talents to Pequot Library's Yarn Art project that aims to increase awareness and community action about the proposed permanent tree clearing as part of the current UI proposed project, including a majestic oak tree that may be as old as 100-125 years located at the northwest corner of the library’s rear property. 4) Make a donation to support SCNETI's legal costs by visiting https://buff.ly/49uC3sP

Starting 2024 by giving back! For the last 10 years we have supported Candlelighters Trust with the AMAZING work that they do! 2024 also see us supporting the Pontefract Community Kitchen. To find out more about the work they do and how we are involved check out our latest blog!!