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Some of the most impressive leaders I've met in my career have been associated with the Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness (CCH). Pictured here with me is one such leader Shapelle Lilly Pisano, CPA whom I've just handed over the baton of being the Treasurer on CCH's Board of Directors 🤝 (Rest assured, I'll still be making an impact - just now in Membership / Board Development!) The humans who CCH attracts are similar to the kinds of customers I attract to my business: people who want to BE the change they wish to see... 🌎 For CCH that includes a deep love of Chicago, of community, of equity, and of what is possible when we advocate for each other's human rights. Housing is one such human right, and until the day we ensure everyone has the housing they deserve, I am encouraged most by surrounding myself with people who are on the same page 📕💥 💯 Head to the comments of this post to find three important items: 1️⃣ A link to my Giving Tuesday fundraiser for CCH - even five dollars goes a long way and would MAKE my day <3 (P.S. You are allowed to donate before the day arrives!) 2️⃣ A link to learn more about CCH's incredible volunteer leaders, which includes the AMAZING Associate Board (- and I highly recommend for people wanting to get into volunteering in Chicago!) 3️⃣ A few more shoutouts to CCH people you should know, who - like Shapelle - I cannot WAIT to have a front row seat to see the impact they will make this upcoming year... especially with your support this #GivingTuesday <3 #Chicago #GivingTuesday2024 #Volunteerism #Community #Advocacy #Housing #RacialEquity #NonProfit #DoGood

#TBT The post that gets the most reads, year in and year out... "In a past blog, nonprofit leader Vu Le wondered if nonprofits and philanthropy have become the “white moderates” that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. warned about in his Letter from a Birmingham Jail. Le called out fundraising practices “centered entirely on making donors who are mostly white feel good about themselves” as one example of white-moderate behavior. His line of questioning also is meaningful for fundraising’s cousin: volunteerism. Time is a precious commodity. Its perceived scarcity has led many of us in the volunteer field to highlight feel-good stories to appeal to volunteers. Volunteering is good for your health! It promotes loyalty from employee volunteers! It gives nonprofits much-needed labor! Yet volunteerism can reinforce patterns of power and privilege (whites or people of means as volunteers, and communities of color or those without means as recipients) if we are not thoughtful about its design." Read the full blog... https://lnkd.in/gPGGg7H #volunteercommons #power #nonprofit #volunteermanagement

Transform Your Life Through Community Service and Nonprofits! Join us as we delve into the inspiring world of community service and nonprofits! Our speaker shares powerful insights about the transformative impact of helping others and the journey of starting a nonprofit organization. Discover how acts of kindness can lead to personal fulfillment and success. #CommunityService #NonprofitWork #Inspiration #HelpingOthers #Philanthropy #SocialImpact #Volunteerism #LifeChanging #KindnessMatters #PersonalGrowth

Last Week, LA Y President and CEO Victor Dominguez was featured on FOX 11 Los Angeles - KTTV in a recap of the top stories of the year. This clip was from our launch of the Together In Service Initiative - a collaboration of nine different non-profit organizations including the LA Y, with the goal to reach 25 million hours of volunteer service by 2029. Together In Service Collaborators include: American Red Cross Center for Nonprofit Management Central City Neighborhood Partners COMMUNITY BUILD, INC. Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Proyecto Pastoral Southeast Los Angeles Collaborative Students Run LA We are also in partnership with Realize The Dream Learn more at https://lnkd.in/g6YU357R #ymcala #ymca #community #volunteer #service #giveback #linkinbio

Wondering how to teach your children about giving back? Our latest article explores family-centered ways to inspire generosity, gratitude, and community engagement in kids. Start building a legacy of compassion today! https://lnkd.in/eMjUZMcH #Philanthropy #FamilyValues #GivingBack

As the year draws to a close, the 4th quarter is a critical time for nonprofit organizations to focus on fundraising. This period is often the most lucrative time of the year, with many donors feeling more generous and charitable during the holiday season. By understanding the fundamentals of 4th quarter fundraising, nonprofits can maximize their efforts and secure the funding they need to continue their important work. Leverage the Holiday Spirit: Storytelling Matching Gifts Year-End Giving Campaigns Leverage Data and Analytics: Donor Segmentation Multichannel Approach A/B Testing Leverage Partnerships and Collaborations: Corporate Partnerships Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Community Engagement Read the full blog post for more tips!

Today is the first day of National Public Health Week #NPHW! Today's theme is civic engagement. Civic engagement looks like many different things, such as political involvement, philanthropy, direct services, and community research. Studies show that civic engagement leads to healthier and happier communities. Photo credit: UW-Stout [Photo Description: You might be asking... What is civic engagement? Political Involvement: Vote, campaign, or write letters to your representatives Social Responsibility: Consider the responsibility of others and the environment when making decisions Association Involvement: Participate in organizations that focus on community improvement Advocacy and education: Use your voice to persuade decision-makers to make choices that benefit the community Philanthropic Giving: Donate funds and needed items or organize fundraising efforts Direct Service: Giving personal time and energy to address immediate community needs]

🎥 IMPACT Day 2024 Recap – The Woodlands, TX 🎥 On August 9th, 2024, Priority Power employees and their families came together to make a difference in the community for our annual IMPACT Day! 💙 We had the incredible opportunity to volunteer at Interfaith Of The Woodlands' "Hand Me Up Shop," where we sorted donations, tested electronics, and set up displays – all to support local families in need. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed their time, effort, and extra donations. Your generosity truly made an impact! 🙌 At Priority Power, we believe in the power of giving back. This day reminded us how much we can accomplish when working as a team. 💪 Brandon Schwertner, CEO, Hunter Strong, Katherine Graham, Perry Ruthven, Jan Walker, PMP®, Tom Strickland, Seth Bay, Shaun Trahan, Jennifer Richardson, Erica Okoronkwo, MBA, Taylor Sulser, David Woods, Brooks Antweil, Trevor Galownia, Tyler Noble, Anne Friday, Alec J Voss, MASHHODULLAH AZIZ, Ryan Blair, Russell Schwertner, Elliot Sorkin MBA, Kim Kindle, Jake Golvach, Albion Sabani, Eric Kimmel ... #IMPACTDay #CommunitySupport #Teamwork #CorporateSocialResponsibility #GivingBack #PriorityPower #Philanthropy #Volunteer #InterfaithOfTheWoodlands #CommunityImpact #TexasVolunteers #MakingADifference #SocialGood #LocalCommunity #NonProfit #SupportLocal #VolunteerWork #HelpingHands #ImpactfulWork #CommunityService #EmpoweringCommunities #ServiceDay #CompanyCulture #FamilyVolunteers #TogetherWeCan #InspireChange #EmployeeEngagement #CharityInAction #VolunteeringMatters #CommunityEngagement #GoodDeeds #CorporateImpact

Discover the joy of making a difference. Start small, think big - every bit helps your community thrive. Your voice and choice matter in philanthropy. Open BGiving's app to find a cause that resonates with you. Share if you believe in community power! #CommunityImpact #Philanthropy #BGiving #BGivingRevolution #GrassrootsGivers #ImpactDriven #CommunityChampions #EmpoweringNonprofits #GivingCircle #CharitableGiving, #ImpactfulPhilanthropy, #CommunityEngagement, #SocialImpact, #NonprofitSupport, #TechForGood, #TransparencyInGiving, #EmpowerCommunities, #AmplifyVoices, #MakeADifference

Excited to join Lisa Joy Rosing, owner of Joy of Downsizing, and SRES professional Lisa Schulkin for a Rightsizing Seminar at Avidor Evanston. We will provide a ton of rightsizing tips! 1727 Oak Ave, Evanston, IL May 14th, 5 PM Until then, here is a tip: When transitioning from a large home to a smaller space, there is often a great deal of bulky in-between-era furniture left behind. What can we do with it? Solution! Post individual pieces for free on OfferUp or Facebook Marketplace. In the ad, make sure to include the following: 1) plenty of careful, loving photos taken in the sunshine from multiple angles (including insides of drawers) 2) the item's dimensions 3) your intersection and suburb/town name 4) the phrase "pick up only" in the ad www.LongWorldServices.com #Donate #downsizing #estateplanning #sres #sandwichgenerationation #caregiversupport #seniormoves #seniorlivingcommunity #agingparents #agingwell #smallspaces #freecycle