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Tis the season, the holidays are right around the corner and charities are doing there best to win over your donations by the end of the year. I don’t know about you, but I can relate charity giving to purchasing a roof by the end of the year (or early into next year) for a few reasons. I wanted to share with you a few: When I give I try to get to know the organization. Do their goals align with mine? Is it something that I am passionate about, do I connect with their mission. What percentage of the funds actually go to those whom they were intended? This can take some time, because you want to do your due diligence, which is similar to purchasing a roof.  This is similar to buying a roof in the winter. Because you are saving your most important project for last. You might of spent weeks or months researching the best material to use, which type of roof to use (yes, there are more than asphalt shingles) on your roof and the best company to install. That is probably why you are waiting for the winter, because of all the research you have done! This can be a wise choice because you were able to do your due diligence, get to know your sales person, and to find out the options on how you can purchase a roof through Atlas. Contact me to discuss. Atlas Roofing & Restoration Scott Wolfson 216-282-7084 scott@atlasroofingrestoration.com 23945 Mercantile Rd. Beachwood, OH 44122 https://lnkd.in/eMm_Qy64 #RoofingIndustry #HomeImprovement #Construction #RoofRepair #RoofMaintenance #WinterHomeProjects #GivingSeason #CharityWork #HomeRenovation #HomeRestoration #ResidentialRoofing #RoofingContractor #RoofingSolutions #CommunitySupport #HomeUpgrades #QualityRoofing #AtlasRoofing #SeasonalMaintenance #HolidayProjects #HolidaySeason #WinterProjects #WinterMaintenance #Charity #GivingBack #CommunitySupport #CustomerService #TrustAndTransparency #QualityAssurance

Yes, I changed my profile photo. No, it's not a corporate headshot. What it is is me, unapologetically having a good time. It's me how I like to project myself, someone with a creative streak, throwing myself into things that may make others furrow their brow and wonder what the fork I am up to. It's a snap of me taken by my mate Andy on a charity fundraising day recently, and I share it because it tells you so much about me and my values. The organising that goes into the costumers for charity events cannot be underestimated. Planning, gaining permission, securing licences and co-ordinating the team, gathering materials, investing in things to give to those kind enough to donate, it all takes hours, if not days ahead of every event. Then it's on to the day itself and the easy bit- turn up, smile and enjoy every minute of the engagement with families who attend. Get money in the buckets. Do daft photos. Let kids (and occasionally parents) try on a proton pack. Rattle the buckets. Fit in a bit of social content creation to help promote future events. Few more daft photos. Ply the kids (and occasionally parents) with mini Haribo bags and badges as you point to the buckets with a smile. Not a moment of it earns me a penny, yet it's just about the most rewarding work I have ever undertaken. Really proud of what we do and while the day job is my focus, these days are what help keep me smiling and motivated, even in the busiest times. #wellbeing #charity #alterego

Great safety courses to book onto 👏

Fundraising has been tough for the past 4 years with no sign of it easing Fundraising through challenge events are popular with your supporters especially firewalking events but since the pandemic I’ve noticed a decline in quality and safety Big promises are made by some firewalk providers that their firewalk will be a spectacular, transformative experience. You post what they promise, an amazing event with images of flames and happy people but the reality was as exciting as a damp squib (think New Year's fireworks display in London versus a £100 box of fireworks in your back garden) Chaotic, cluttered, disorganised, disappointing, dull They rock up with some red and white tape to attach to whatever structures are in place, that’s if they’ve even thought about barriers, wood in the boot of their car (not kidding), a some hi-viz vests (why? They're not on a construction site) Pre-firewalk ‘training’ consists of talking about how amazing they think they are, their journey, singing a song, putting your hand on your heart and thinking of rainbows and unicorns The firewalk was more like a fire step…one step, two steps and off All a bit ‘meh’ and in some cases, painful You work hard with these events; your supporters work hard raising much needed funds Fundraising firewalking is a special skill that your supporters deserve Demand better next up: How to see through the shiny blurb to know just how experienced they are at providing firewalks karen@blazefirewalking.com 07712048042 #firewalking #fundraising #charity #events #FirewalkingInstructor #CorporateSupport

Here's a practical way to support carers.

📖 Essential reading: Alex Evans, PhD If you're feeling like you're in the trenches of charity work, trying to keep your head above water, I've found a gem of a newsletter that might just feel like sharing a drink with a friend in the pub, unloading the challenges of the day. Alex Evans' Barely Civil Society blog covers the raw, real stuff: the charity “sh*tshow” (his words!)—insights on grantmakers, the funding landscape, and a big-picture view of what’s happening across the sector. It’s a mix of hard truths, genuine empathy, and a whole lot of honesty about where we're all at. A recent update even includes a plea to be kind to grantmakers, who are often just as overworked and under-supported as many of us are. If you're a small charity leader, fundraiser, or simply someone invested in the sector, I highly recommend it. The discussions are thought-provoking—and often hilarious. 🔗 Sign up link in the comments It’s good stuff. Honest, unfiltered, and maybe just the thing we all need to feel a bit more connected in this barely civil society. 👊 #CharitySector #NonProfit #SmallCharities #Grantmakers #Funding #AlexEvans

What do you do to Network…..? Goodwood Motor Circuit of course on a charity track day! A good time was had by all 👌🏼 #goodwoodracecircuit #charity #trackdays #needforspeed #networking #healthandfiresafety #healthandfiresafetyconsultancy #automotiveindustry

Please give your favorite charity a shout out below. #givingtuesday #brownmccarthyinsuranceagencies #lifeinsurance #wedothat #yourinsuranceexperts #wetreatyoulikeroyalty #businessinsurance

Please give your favorite charity a shout out below. #givingtuesday #brownmccarthyinsuranceagencies #lifeinsurance #wedothat #yourinsuranceexperts #wetreatyoulikeroyalty #businessinsurance

Please give your favorite charity a shout out below. #givingtuesday #brownmccarthyinsuranceagencies #lifeinsurance #wedothat #yourinsuranceexperts #wetreatyoulikeroyalty #businessinsurance