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🌟 One of the most inspiring aspects of working in a corporate environment is witnessing the commitment to social responsibility. Many organisations prioritise ongoing workplace giving, and I'm proud to be part of a team that actively contributes to the wider community and supports those in need. Every little effort counts, and it's rewarding to see how our collective actions can make a meaningful difference. How does your workplace engage in giving back?

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Over the last 10 years, employees using Gusto have donated over $2.4 million directly from their paychecks. 💸✨ With Gusto Giving, we make it easy for our small business customers to give back—and since January 2020, charitable donations among small business employees and company donation matching have soared. See how tools like Gusto Giving are driving impact: https://lnkd.in/eeGHEvFM

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗼𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀... When I was young there were just a handful or so it seemed. Our economy was less mature then and many businesses just hadn't been educated around being 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘧𝘶𝘭 of taking up a cause. There are some 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 out there... Logos that stand out ("𝗥 𝘂 𝗢𝗞" springs to mind) and newer charities that bring awareness to problems I/we didn’t even know existed... ...and even charities that come with 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀! So why 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 - for 2024? → They get 𝗺𝗮𝘅𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗺 𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 with (over the last 5 years) 𝟳𝟮% making it into the community programs. This gives me 𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥. → In a time when 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 wants to do everything for us, it seems 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 to aim to get money back into the system from the "𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗽." Small business operators will understand this. And it was 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 that led 𝟯𝘅 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻𝘆𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 people to create the charity. → 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, a keystone for young individuals—and 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 can make one of the 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀—and in turn, I am guessing one of the 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. → Oh, and it was the 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸/hours that I ever did (from memory). After making a 𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 (𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭), please let me know in the comments which charity you support and why—𝗜 𝗮𝗺 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 to know. https://lnkd.in/gpApcK4D

Social capital isn’t just about mentors and industry professionals—it’s also about peer-to-peer connections. When young people participate in programs together, they’re building bonds that can shape their futures. These relationships often evolve into lifelong networks—support systems that grow with them into college, careers, and beyond. Young people are craving these spaces now more than ever, especially as young people increasingly report feelings of isolation despite being "connected" through technology. Right now, Clubs are filled with future lawyers, doctors, activists, and game-changers. Just like Scott Tollett, now President & COO of Victra - Verizon Authorized Retailer, their journeys start here. Let’s keep creating spaces where young people can connect, inspire each other, and build their own social capital. #SocialCapital #YouthDevelopment #YourWorkforceBestie"

In a crowded field of 1.8 million charities, differentiation is crucial. But with a unique value proposition (UVP), your nonprofit is poised to stand out. Our latest resource, "Discovering Your Nonprofit's Unique Value Proposition: A Step-by-Step Guide," will teach you how to identify and articulate your UVP to attract the right supporters and create lasting change. Get our comprehensive guide, complete with practical worksheets: https://lnkd.in/dEahGHhu #NonprofitSuccess #UVPGuide #MakeYourMissionStandOut

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Two weeks ago, I had the incredible experience of attending Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Toronto. The energy was electric—thousands of fans singing in unison, creating a shared sense of connection that was both powerful and uplifting. It reminded me how transformative community can be, and how we can carry that same feeling forward by giving back to others. That’s why #GivingTuesday resonates so deeply. It’s a day to unite through generosity, to create ripples of impact that extend far beyond ourselves. At Aventiv Technologies, I’m proud of the way my colleagues leaned into this spirit of giving, finding meaningful ways to support the communities we serve. When people ask about my favorite part of working at Aventiv Technologies, my answer is always rooted in one word: connection. The power of connection drives everything we do—from building innovative solutions to providing technology that can foster opportunities for upward economic mobility when people return to their communities. And it’s this same spirit of connection that made #GivingTuesday such a standout moment this year. Moments that spark connection should remind us that we’re all part of something bigger, and the bonds we build through purpose and action are what make a difference. Let’s keep that energy alive—whether it’s on stage, in our workplaces, or out in the world. Because as Taylor Swift said “No matter what happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind.” When we collaborate and reimagine connection with each other, the positive impact we create comes back around, lifting us all. https://lnkd.in/g4PyCW-u  

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴? With over 1.9 million nonprofits in the US, navigating the world of charitable giving can be overwhelming. With so many options, how can you ensure your money makes the most meaningful impact? Here’s an incredible fact: the most effective charities can be up to 𝟭𝟬𝟬𝘅 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 than the average ones, which means you could be leaving 99% of your potential impact on the table. At Ellis Impact, we’re here to ensure your giving truly makes a difference. We connect you with charities that achieve outstanding results, multiplying the number of lives your giving transforms.