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Support a Child in Need This Christmas Is your business looking for a meaningful way to give back this holiday season? At Village of Hope Charities, we partner with organizations—both local and beyond the Seacoast area—to help fulfill Christmas wishes for children in need. No matter where you're located, your company can make a difference! Whether you’re a small team or a large organization, this is a wonderful opportunity to come together and support a child who might not otherwise have a joyful holiday. Here’s how your team can get involved: -Adopt a child or family and work together to fulfill their wish list. -Purchase gifts from our Amazon or Target wish lists for a simpler way to give back. -Get matched with children based on your team’s preferences—there are options for every business size. Not local? No problem! We offer remote adoption options to ensure every child gets a special Christmas, no matter where your company is based. If you’re interested in making a real impact this season, visit our website, https://lnkd.in/eUizKnYg, or reach out to Jessica Sutton, ALMI, FLMI, ACS for more details. Let’s work together to spread joy and hope! #CorporateGiving #GiveBack #HolidayGiving #ChristmasCharity #VillageOfHopeCharities #SupportAChild #MakeADifference

Feelings. This is where Democrats, and for that matter, many charities, miss the mark. We often forget to consider how people feel. People said they felt bad about the economy. It wasn't that we didn't take them seriously—it was that we didn't center our message around their feelings. The same goes for charities. People give because they want to feel good about themselves. They want to feel like they're making a difference, like they're part of something bigger. When we communicate, we have to remember that it's not just about the facts—it's about making people feel hope, pride, and a sense of belonging. Fundraising is simple: make your supporters feel good about helping. But it's not always easy.

When it comes to planned giving, we hear these questions a lot: "Do I have to use cash and name charities in my will or are there other options?" "Does my estate need to be large for a planned gift to make a substantial impact?" "What if I change my mind about organizations that I want to support?" Find the answers to these and two other frequently asked questions -- scroll to the middle of the page -- as we continue Will Week. #PlannedGiving #WillWeek

If you’re one of the millions of people giving to charity this holiday season, your gifts may be tax deductible. To be eligible for a deduction of up to 60% of your adjusted gross income, you must itemize deductions. Also, charities that receive your donations must be tax-exempt. You can check the IRS’s site (https://bit.ly/3ViMOcb ) to confirm an organization’s exempt status and compliance with filing requirements. If you need more time to investigate charities before donating, be sure to complete all gifts by Dec. 31. Contact us for more information. #CharitableGiving #HolidayDonations #TaxDeductions #YearEndTaxTips #TaxPlanning #IRSApprovedCharities #GivingSeason #Philanthropy #TaxSavings #TaxTips

When it comes to planned giving, we hear these questions a lot: "Do I have to use cash and name charities in my will or are there other options?" "Does my estate need to be large for a planned gift to make a substantial impact?" "What if I change my mind about organizations that I want to support?" Find the answers to these and two other frequently asked questions -- scroll to the middle of the page -- as we continue Will Week. #EstatePlanning #WillsAndTrusts #CharitableGiving

As we wrap up National Volunteer Week (April 21 – 27), it's important to recognize all the individuals who help charities through their generous donations of time. It's estimated that 60+ million people volunteer more than 4 billion hours annually. While many are motivated to volunteer, we sometimes hit roadblocks or challenges to achieve this objective. Among them is finding the “extra” time to donate. Overcome this and other barriers by considering the following tips when making a volunteer choice: https://bit.ly/3Wo1asO #community #BBB

Rutter's Children's Charities contributed $100,000 to Rutter’s annual Secret Santa initiative, to support local charities and causes that matter most to our employees. Employees selected a wide range of local organizations to receive the funds, focusing on causes such as children’s education, food insecurity, healthcare, and family support services. Rutter’s Children’s Charities Secret Santa initiative is in its eighth year with a total of more than $550,000 directed to employees for causes that mean the most to them. This initiative has provided significant support to these organizations, enhancing their ability to serve the community during the holiday season and beyond. #whyworkanywhereelse #community

Hello charities 👋 Back from your bank holiday weekend feeling rejuvenated and keen to tick important items off your to-do list? If uploading your volunteer or trustee opportunities to Reach’s platform is on your list, then our new video is for you! In this clip, Aman from our service team talks us through her top tips for crafting an enticing volunteer or trustee opportunity. Why not kickstart spring, the season of new beginnings, by finding skilled volunteers to help transform your charity.🌷 #Charities #Spring #NewBeginnings #Volunteers

Although people may get involved and invested, communities often don't see significant improvements in social sustainability. Achieving real progress requires strong leadership with a clear vision, specific goals, and a focus on developing people to meet those goals. Without this, efforts often fall short due to a lack of direction and the necessary development of those involved.

Issue 30 has landed! We look at ways charities can build communities, whether online, offline, for donors, for service users, or volunteers. We’ll look at how to start and some examples of charities engaging and building communities in creative and supportive ways. What's inside? ▶ Rob Avann shares 5 actionable tips for building a sustainable community of volunteers ▶ Examples of charities creatively building communities ▶ A guide on 8 steps to build online communities for your service users Sign up to receive Issue 30: https://charities.network #charity #thirdsector