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Friends and Colleagues, As many of you know, I am a passionate Board Member for Dallas Pets Alive! One of the biggest fundraising events for us is TODAY, North Texas Giving Day. Our goal today is to raise $115,000 so we can continue our amazing life-saving work! If you’re looking to give back, please consider donating to Dallas Pets Alive. Every bit helps and makes a big impact! ❤️ Thank you for your support! 🙏 https://lnkd.in/gsZdDbjw More about Dallas Pets Alive: Your support during North Texas Giving Day is not just a donation; it's a lifeline. Every gift you make goes directly to programs that are transforming the lives of animals and their humans. Our Foster and Adoption program is a beacon of hope for the most at-risk animals in our partner shelters, while our preventative programs—like PASS, Dogs Matter, and Bark Dorm—work tirelessly to keep pets out of shelters and in loving homes. These initiatives are not just about rescue; they're about building healthier, stronger communities where animals and people thrive together. The need is urgent. Many of the pets that come into our care have medical conditions so severe that shelters simply can't provide the care they need. Over a third of the animals we help are Major Medical Cases, requiring $1,000 or more in medical expenses. In 2023 alone, we spent more than $400,000 on treatments ranging from basic vaccinations to heartworm treatment and life-saving surgeries. This year, as we've taken on the incredible work of Dogs Matter and face the overwhelming overcrowding in North Texas shelters, the number of animals in our care has more than doubled. For the first time, we have more than 500 animals relying on our programs. While we've made strides in fundraising, the financial demands have outpaced our resources.

As a member of the Ram Athletic Fund Board I have made my donation for #VCUGivingDay to support the Student-Athlete Philanthropic Fund. I ask you to consider doing the same. No gift is too small I know many of my connections here started at VCU. Many of you were former athletes. Please consider using the link below to give. Help us meet our $18,000 dollar for dollar match that directly supports our 339 student-athletes. Please consider making a gift today that directly supports the Student-Athlete Philanthropic Fund. When you give to the Student-Athlete Philanthropic Fund, you provide the support our student-athletes need to achieve excellence. You provide scholarship money for bright and talented students who otherwise might not be able to attend VCU. You cover the costs associated with school for students whose busy schedules don't allow for outside employment. You make resources that support student-athletes' well-being possible. You show our athletes you believe in them.  Below are just some of the costs per student-athlete this academic year. Medical and Mental Health Support: $2,555 Academic Support: $2,238 Books and Supplies: $1,240 Give the number of student-athletes (339 SA): $339 One month of extra nutritious meals per student-athlete: $168 Your support means the world to us, and with your help, we can reach our goal and secure the full $18,000 match. Support our Student-Athletes by investing through the link below: #LetsGoVCU #philanthropy #studentathletes #givingday #vcu

University of Nebraska at Omaha is creating a ripple effect to help many organizations by developing a specialized group of professionals- advancement and fundraising

Faith, charity, gratitude, prudence, and fortitude are just a few of the virtues we learn at Penn Woods Classical Academy. We strive to form virtuous, wise, and civically responsible students by modeling and practicing our school virtues, fostering Christian discipleship, and teaching what is highest and best in Western Civilization. 📖🙏 Curious about ways to encourage your children to engage with a bigger vision? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/grDWmikX

🎙️ Transforming Youth Mentorship: Lessons for Nonprofit Leaders with JR. Nobles @ Friends of the Children - Tacoma⁠ ⁠ In this episode, JR. Nobles, Executive Director of Friends of the Children - Tacoma, joins Bobbie Bailey and Ayanna Pasha to share how the organization is reshaping youth mentorship. JR. talks about the importance of having paid, professional mentors who stay with children for over 12 years, the role of family, and the power of an abundance mindset in nonprofit work.⁠ ⁠ Listen now: https://lnkd.in/g6CrqdEg

Greatful to serve as the Board Chair for such an active and involved “community profit” company called Pro-Se Potential. One of our community outreach events was featured on the Back to Besa show with FOX news capture by the ever active Converge Media Team. Check it out in the link below. Our mission is to help our youth outperform their current environments. While we have a wide reach a majority of our children and families exist in King and Pierce Counties. If you want to get involved we have a Gala coming up November 2nd. Contact me for details. How do we heal a nation? Listen to the needs of the states. How do we heal the states? Listen to the needs of the counties And the counties? Listen to the needs of the cities And how do we heal the cities? Listen to the needs of the families. And how do we shape a better future? Listen to needs of the children and serve. https://lnkd.in/dgSxPkVX

In the realm of major gift & capital campaign fundraising -one thing is for certain... Volunteerism is a key to raising significant revenues, accessing advocates to further the cause has no price but has great value. It can't be done with them. I recently said to a Founder of a wonderful organization that nothing happens without a 'champion'. Often this is a passionate volunteer who freely gives of their time, talent, and treasure. But what about us who are 'paid to raise'? Do we need to give of our time as well? Absolutely. I am a better practitioner because of my unpaid involvements in organizations like Rotary International, AFP Global, among others. Today I wish to let you know about an organization that I volunteer with, that is all volunteer run -no paid staff at all. M4M www.Medals4Mettle.org was started by Dr. Steve Isenberg MD almost 20 years ago. Competitive runners like myself award medals to cancer patients, plus others with life-threatening conditions. Both children and adults who are in the throws of cancer are the recipients of medals to encourage them in their own race. to date, an astounding 70,000 medals have been given. Wow. The medals are awarded to individuals who are "running a much more difficult race," often with an unknown finish line. The mission of M4M is to appreciate the pay-it-forward concept that links the distance runner’s mettle with the mettle it takes to battle life challenges. The donor's acknowledgement of the recipient's mettle encourages the recipient and creates a human connection honouring the grit, courage, and bravery they share. #medals4mettle #doitbecause

Do you sometimes feel a sense of grey despair at the thought of another family of person being impacted by DV and you don't know what to do? Well, there is a simple solution and inexpensive one - you can help us to strengthen the individuals who choose to make a difference and step into the awful world of DV as true super heroes. It is simple and direct - we're building up the front line with praise to be the generational change in DV. Everyone needs praise and these folks are often the unsung heroes of our society. So don't despair! Next time you and your mates are filled with despair at what to do, instead drop $5 in the awards jar and help us to highlight what good humans are doing. We want these front-line warriors of all shapes and sizes to be the headline, not the incidents. Here's the link - drop us a fiver and know you are helping to make a difference today. https://lnkd.in/gegZzPdz

From Building Homes to Building Legacy: A Story of Radical Generosity Watch how Jeff and Sue Rutt, founders of Keystone Custom Homes, made the bold decision to give their family business to charity through NCF. Their journey from successful business owners to philanthropic pioneers, including founding HOPE International, showcases how business leaders can create lasting impact beyond profits. Key highlights: - Transforming a successful family business into a vehicle for giving - Having crucial conversations with the next generation about legacy - Building HOPE International, a Christian micro-finance ministry - Creating generational impact through strategic philanthropy A powerful reminder that our business success can be leveraged for greater purpose.

In our third annual blog on inequity in charitable giving, the Faunalytics team highlights 10 more organizations to support this giving season: https://lnkd.in/gCBYNHb5