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READ THE LATEST VISION SOURCE OD MAGAZINE In the latest issue of Vision Source OD, we are focusing on the impact of giving on private practice optometry. Read how three Vision Source doctors practice philanthropy that not only benefits their communities, but their practices and themselves as well! https://bit.ly/3Rpj0b2

By 2036 the United States is projected to face a shortage of up to 86,000 physicians. As a telehealth platform, Ask Me Your MD, Inc. (AMY MD) doesn’t just connect you with a doctor… AMYMD’s model turns one doctor into 10. While also reducing cost for the patient and insurer PLUS reducing the time It takes to see a specialist. The symptom = lack of access to a physicians/specialists. The root cause = we don’t have enough doctors. <—-AMY MD. It’s been a pleasure to see the fruits of Patricia Kelly Marsh, MD labor. …and that non-dilutive funding just hits different 😎 lol ✅ P.S. if you’re in town for the gener8tor healthcare conference next week, stop by for our dinner and showcase to learn more about Ask Me Your MD, Inc. (AMY MD) RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/dJvBecVB Prosper HealthTech Accelerator 🕶️ a vision of Prosper 🔋powered by gener8tor

If you are connected to Landis Communities, you likely know the guiding values shared across the organization – Joy, Compassion, Integrity, Stewardship, and Community. Although not a guiding value, Fellowship, the theme for this issue of FLOURISH, is the fundamental element connecting them all. We experience fellowship as we live and work together in community, build relationships, learn each other’s life stories and serve one another in Christ-like love. In this issue, you will find stories of where fellowship can occur – gathered around a quilt, over a bowl of strawberries and ice cream, in a drum circle, or in the company of a caregiver. Click the link below to read this exciting issue. https://lnkd.in/ekFUyykP?

Finding ED&I a lonely place? It is no secret that we are all trying to do more with less when it comes to ED&I. So many people that I speak to don't have a team around them to share ideas (or workload). There is so much great work being done out there but still so much need for more. 📣 Introducing the Diversity Diagnostics ED&I Community! 📣 Join over 100 existing ED&I professionals from diverse sectors as we come together on a monthly basis to share all things ED&I! We don't just share what is working and what we need, we are action focused and come together to embark on shared projects, such as Skills swap which I talked about in my last post. Some current members include: Cancer Research UK (CRUK), EDF, AXA, Securitas Group, Save the Children UK, Essex County Council, Birmingham City University, Kingston University, Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, Network Rail and many, many more! Come join us and see what it's all about! Sign up via below link to receive information on the next session :) #community #equitydiversityandinclusion #humanresources

Finding ED&I a lonely place? It is no secret that we are all trying to do more with less when it comes to ED&I. So many people that I speak to don't have a team around them to share ideas (or workload). There is so much great work being done out there but still so much need for more. 📣 Introducing the Diversity Diagnostics ED&I Community! 📣 Join over 100 existing ED&I professionals from diverse sectors as we come together on a monthly basis to share all things ED&I! We don't just share what is working and what we need, we are action focused and come together to embark on shared projects, such as Skills swap which I talked about in my last post. Some current members include: Cancer Research UK (CRUK), EDF, AXA, Securitas Group, Save the Children UK, Essex County Council, Birmingham City University, Kingston University, Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, Network Rail and many, many more! Come join us and see what it's all about! Sign up via below link to receive information on the next session :) #community #equitydiversityandinclusion #humanresources

Why do so many nonprofit organizations still cling to donor honor rolls as a way to recognize donors for their giving? At the DRG Group, we are firmly in the “no honor roll camp” and have a litany of resources to support that reasoning. But flip through an annual report or concert program and you’re all but certain to find a list of the previous year’s donors, organized by donation amount and usually tied to a giving society that exists on a beautifully designed (and thoughtfully tucked away) page on the organization’s website. If we took the time and effort that goes into producing monstrously ineffective honor rolls, and pooled those resources instead into a piece on the impact of a gift, the story behind the gift, and the story behind the donor, we would be much more effective in recognizing the people behind the gift. Those people and their stories are what truly make philanthropy possible. There are so many more meaningful ways to recognize your donors. Here are just a 5 ideas to get you started: ✏️ Handwritten messages ­from beneficiaries Thank you notes are great, but stories of impact are better. Don’t just ask students to write a thank you note—ask them to share the impact the donor’s gift has made on their life. Empower them to share their story! 🧑🤝🧑 Face-to-face interaction with beneficiaries Donors want to meet the people, animals, or communities that benefit from their philanthropy. When possible, create opportunities for donors and beneficiaries to connect. These can be virtual or in-person interactions—but steer clear of interactions that may be outside of the beneficiary’s comfort zone (i.e., scholarship dinners). 📖 Turn the tables Instead of creating a list of donors, craft a list of beneficiaries and share their stories with your donors. This approach brings your donors’ gifts to life! Sort these stories by program or area so donors can see the impact they made in the places they care about most. 📹 Send personalized videos Handwritten messages are still Queen in the world of showing gratitude—but add a personalized video and the donor experience becomes that much better. ThankView is a simple and inexpensive way to send personalized videos to every donor that allows them to see their impact in action. ⭐ Share their stories Bill Gates once shared that giving is “contagious” and that donors’ stories inspire others to give generously as well. Ask your donors why they give. What’s their story? Then share it—along with your gratitude for their generous support—on your website, social media pages (make sure you tag the donor!), and in publications. Bottom line: a listing of one’s name and donation amount doesn’t inspire generosity in others or foster a relationship with current donors. Lead the way in finding creative outlets to honor donors and celebrate their impact! By Colton Withers

Finding ED&I a lonely place? It is no secret that we are all trying to do more with less when it comes to ED&I. So many people that I speak to don't have a team around them to share ideas (or workload). There is so much great work being done out there but still so much need for more. 📣 Introducing the Diversity Diagnostics ED&I Community! 📣 Join over 100 existing ED&I professionals from diverse sectors as we come together on a monthly basis to share all things ED&I! We don't just share what is working and what we need, we are action focused and come together to embark on shared projects, such as Skills swap which I talked about in my last post. Some current members include: Cancer Research UK (CRUK), EDF, AXA, Securitas Group, Save the Children UK, Essex County Council, Birmingham City University, Kingston University, Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, Network Rail and many, many more! Come join us and see what it's all about! Sign up via below link to receive information on the next session :) #community #equitydiversityandinclusion #humanresources

Our 2023 End of Year Annual Impact Report is AVAILABLE for your review!  #transparency #stewardship #cultivation 

PRAXM is celebrating its 5th anniversary! 🎉To reflect on our incredible journey, we have asked some of our team members to showcase the core values that truly define PRAXM. Jonelle Sheffer, CAM, Senior Property Manager, shared the following about PRAXM’s community: "As a Legacy Employee of PRAXM, the value of community holds significance in my journey here. At PRAXM, community is the foundation of everything we do. We don't only manage communities; we create homes where people can truly thrive. It means actively engaging with our residents, understanding their needs, and working together to make positive impacts. For me, embodying the value of community reflects my dedication to fostering genuine connections and making a difference where I live and work. Every step we take at PRAXM is rooted in our belief that a strong community is the foundation for a brighter future." 🌟 #PRAXMProud #PRAXM #FiveYears #Annivesary #PRAXMturns5 #AnniversaryCelebration #Community #OurValues #PRAXMAnniversary5

CALLING ALL DMV! Let’s Hear Your Needs and Offers SAVE THE DATE Friday, January 19 12 - 1:30 PM EST on Zoom For this New Year, some amazing new initiatives are underway around the greater DMV. Do you know about them? To strengthen this collective effort, we need to spread the knowledge—listen to insights, explore fresh avenues of support, and uplift each other as we navigate a year of monumental transformations! If we want to build this work, we need to share it--to hear feedback, to find new resources, to hold up each other in this New Year of big things coming! The session is simply an informal check-in, giving folks from different groups a chance to share what they're working on, talk about what they need and share what they'd like to offer. We'll do an informal version of the Post-Growth Institute's Offers and Needs Market process. We’re co-hosting this event along with Solidarity Hall. It will be emceed by new DC Zebras Unite Chapter leads Shalonda Ingram and Elias Crim. The event is free but registration is required for a Zoom link. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3SaY8G6 #SolidarityEconomy #NewYearNewOpportunities #washingtonDC #NeedsandOffers #economicdevelopment #zebrasunite