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For nonprofits bracing for an unpredictable year ahead, it's worth taking a moment to look back. Nonprofits have been remarkably resilient over the years, finding ways to navigate through economic crises and policy changes. It's worth pulling lessons learned from the past into today's work👇

The 2025 Halo Awards application powered by Submittable is officially open! 🏆 The Halo Awards have long been the gold standard for recognizing exceptional corporate social impact partnerships. For 23 years, we've honored corporations and nonprofits that skillfully merge purpose and profit, fostering tangible and meaningful change in communities globally. This year, we’re expanding The #HaloAwards to include Initiative Awards and exciting new categories. We’re proud to partner with Submittable, a leading social impact platform, to make the application process seamless and efficient for all applicants. Their user-friendly platform ensures you can focus on what matters most: showcasing the incredible impact of your work. Thousands of foundations, governments, and corporations use Submittable to run grants, volunteering, and giving programs that meet people where they are and change their lives. Find all the details you need to apply to The #HaloAwards here 👉https://lnkd.in/eG6A_B2

98% of households want local governments to prioritize a better user experience. It's no surprise. In a recent survey, 74% of respondents describe their interactions with local government websites as “somewhat user-unfriendly” or “not user-friendly at all.” That means there are real people struggling to access the programs they need. Our latest guide helps government agencies of all sizes find the right software to give every citizen a positive experience.

Across the board this year people showed up for GivingTuesday 💪 The NonProfit Times estimates that $3.6 billion was donated in the US, a 16% increase from last year. And more than 36 million people participated, up 7% from last year. We saw the average donation on our platform jump up to $466 💸 It's a great way to jump into the giving season. Thanks to everyone who pitched in!

Gen Z cares about corporate purpose: 86% say having a sense of purpose in their work is important to their job satisfaction. 75% say that an organization’s societal impact is an important factor in choosing an employer. 44% have turned down a potential employer for making a negative environmental impact or contributing to inequality. Sam Caplan teamed up with the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals to write about what this means for companies trying to attract top talent.

Any grantmakers looking to hit the ground running in 2025? 🏃♀️➡️ Join our 30-minute live demo next week to see what your programs would look like with the power of Submittable behind them. It's a great chance to get a peek behind the scenes and learn what your peers are working on. Sign up to join in: https://lnkd.in/gr99Mvwa

How do you support employee activism while maintaining harmony in the workplace? “It’s about creating a structure where employees have the autonomy to support the causes that matter most to them at both the individual and collective levels.” - Sam Caplan Check out the full article from WorkLife 👇

Wondering where the budget for your next social impact program is going to come from? Join Ben Sampson in two days to learn how to unlock funding without breaking the bank: https://lnkd.in/gTbkF4tw

GivingTuesday is right around the corner. Sam Caplan explains why democratization should be a big part of the effort for CSR programs this year👇

GivingTuesday is only one week away 👀 Ben Sampson shares why this is such an important time of year to get employees engaged in giving and volunteering👇