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Giving Tuesday is here! If your inbox or phone is blowing up with 3-4 emails or texts from nonprofits today, you're not alone. It can feel overwhelming, and at times, the strategy behind all the messaging isn’t always clear. But here's the thing—nonprofits need support to survive. For many organizations, Giving Tuesday is make-or-break. It's not just about asking for funds; it's about finding ways to keep their mission alive and thriving. So, if you've got a little something left over after Black Friday or Cyber Monday, consider giving back today. Support a cause you care about, one that aligns with your values and vision for a better world. Not sure where to start? I’d love to help! If there’s a specific cause close to your heart, send me a message—I’d be happy to share some incredible organizations doing impactful work. Let’s keep the spirit of generosity going this Giving Tuesday! 💙 #GivingTuesday

📣 A Message to Business Leaders and Professionals At UpsideDowns Education Trust we see firsthand how incredible charities, trusts, and organisations transform lives every day. But here’s the truth: we can’t do it alone. Organisations like ours—and others, such as StarJam, which heartbreakingly had to close its doors due to lack of funding, and Dave Letele’s ongoing work, which is dependent on sustained support—are vital to our communities. When these organisations face challenges, it’s not just the people they serve who are affected—it’s entire teams, volunteers, and the wider community that feels the ripple. As we approach the busiest shopping season—Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and then GivingTuesday—it’s a perfect time to pause and reflect. It’s easy to get caught up in buying things we don’t need or gifts we can’t afford. But what if this year, we did it differently? What if we used our resources in a way that truly supports the greater good? This message is for you as a business leader, but also on a personal level. This time of year is about more than spending; it’s about reflecting on where we allocate our influence and how it can drive meaningful change. Take the time to think about who you align with, both as a company and as an individual. Your time, talent, and yes, your financial support, can make a lasting impact. We can all contribute—whether through a donation, offering expertise, or simply raising awareness. No act is too small, and every action ripples out to create a lasting change. We encourage you to talk to your teams, your leadership, and your families. Have these conversations. Consider supporting causes like us or other organisations close to your heart. This is also a time to reflect on how we educate the next generation—teaching them the importance of supporting those who help others and how their actions can create a stronger, more compassionate world. The choices we make now shape the future. Let’s make it part of our legacy to support those who are doing good and uplift our communities. #GivingTuesday #SupportLocalCauses #GiveBackThisSeason #ChangeMakers #CommunitySupport #PurposeDriven #MakeAnImpact #BusinessForGood #UpsideDowns #ReflectAndGive #DonateWithPurpose #SustainableChange #GivingWithHeart

Nonprofit pros, it’s time to harness the power of Black Friday and Cyber Monday marketing magic to make your Giving Tuesday a success! The fundraising research lab at NextAfter shared the following strategies: 1️⃣ Curate & Personalize Your Ask Tailor your appeals to match donor interests. A supporter passionate about your new facility? Invite them to help fund its growth! Personalized outreach shows you care—and it inspires giving. 2️⃣ Encourage a Giving Challenge Ask donors to outdo their last gift! A quick CRM report + personalized emails can boost donations. Why not aim higher? 3️⃣ Activate Your Evangelist Network Tap your most loyal supporters to spread the word. Sweeten the deal with a challenge grant and arm them with ready-to-share posts and links. Make this Giving Tuesday about community, generosity, and reaching new heights for your mission! Read more at https://lnkd.in/djYgCHyg. #GivingTuesday #BlackFriday #CyberMonday #NonprofitTips #FundraisingIdeas

🎉 I’m SO excited to be part of this year’s Black Friday Bundle! 🎉 This isn’t just any bundle—it’s 34 nonprofit experts (including yours truly and the amazing Maria Rio) coming together to create tools that will transform your nonprofit’s work in 2025 and beyond. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s inside: ✅ Grant-Writing Mastery: Confidently win funding with proven strategies. ✅ Volunteer Engagement Essentials: Build a community of dedicated supporters. ✅ Professional Branding Templates: Canva-ready and polished for maximum impact. ✨ PLUS: Further Together’s Community-Centric Annual Report Template! This tool will help you share your impact in a way that resonates with your supporters and aligns with your values. This bundle represents thousands of hours of work and decades of experience—now packed into one amazing resource. All of this incredible value—over $4,300 worth of tools and resources—is available for just $97. But hurry, it’s only available until December 2nd. Let’s kick off 2025 with everything you need to fundraise smarter, not harder. 🚀👉 https://lnkd.in/gfxS_Wam #NonprofitLife #BlackFridayBundle #FundraisingTools #CommunityCentric

Nothing like coming back from time out of the office to a barrage of Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday emails all sent before the actual day. Sunday became the new Monday. Monday is the new Tuesday. You get the picture. Honestly, I've never done as much unsubscribing as I have this weekend. #Fundraising friends, I know you're feeling the pressure to be heard in the growing din of messaging coming across all of our channels, feeds, and inboxes. In the race to December 31st, you're feeling like you've got to get all the emails and pieces in your #donors hands right now. For some reason, this year-end feels different. I can't put my finger on it, but I've been noticing with all our clients and in conversations with other fundraisers, this year-end is maybe filled with more unease. Now's the time to pause and assess where your limited energy needs to be best spent. Focus on retention. Which of your donors haven't made a gift yet? Call them (don't email--it'll likely get unread.) Who made first-time gifts to you? Be sure to reach out to thank them again and share a little update. Who needs to be solicited other than through an appeal letter? Figure out what your plan is to make those personal asks and carve out the time to get them done. You don't have to do all the things. You just need to stay laser focused on the things that matter the most. You've got this. #fundraising #nonprofits #nonprofitfundraising https://lnkd.in/esMUwUi6

📢 Ever felt the frustration of a failed Giving Day campaign? 😓 I’ve been there too, my friends! Multiple times. I had completely given up on even trying to give a Giving Day another go. Board members and CEOs would bring it up, wanting to know if it was something we should pursue, and I had a thirty-minute monologue prepared for all the reasons why we should never invest another penny or ounce of energy into that kind of initiative. It was only for big players with huge social media presences. Our donors weren’t giving through social media, so it was destined to fall flat. Our donors are already tapped out after the huge Black Friday and Cyber Monday spending they did. We’re focusing on our year-end campaign instead. We’ve never participated before, it seems overwhelming, and if you’re wanting us to take on this new initiative, we should’ve started planning this months ago! The truth was it was both a strategy and execution that I didn’t understand. But then, everything changed. 🛠️ Dive into the full episode on your favorite podcast player and discover the steps to a wildly successful Giving Day campaign. 📲🎧 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d3M_PK4Z Let's transform your fundraising efforts together! 💪 #Fundraising #Nonprofit #GivingDay #Podcast #LetsTalkFundraising #SuccessStory #NonprofitLeadership #CommunityImpact

Need some extra support before the end of the year? ㅤ Black Friday isn’t just for snagging a new TV—it’s your chance to grab $4,200+ worth of nonprofit tools for just $77... if you join the waitlist. ㅤ I’ve teamed up with 34 nonprofit experts to bring you: ㅤ Templates, workflows, and guides to make your life easier. Resources designed to help you raise more funds and do more good. ㅤ And yes, my Step-by-Step P2P Campaign Timetable—a $330 value— is included! ㅤ 👉 Join the waitlist by midnight tonight for early access + an extra 20% discount on the bundle! ㅤ I know what it’s like to stretch every dollar (been there 🙋♀️), and this bundle is here to help. Even if you only use one tool, you’re saving hundreds—and setting your nonprofit up for success in 2024. Join the waitlist here: https://vist.ly/3mn8g52

Forget Black Friday and Cyber Monday—have you heard of Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday is a global movement that encourages us to pause and give back. It's a reminder to shift our focus from receiving to giving, creating a better world through acts of kindness, big or small. As the holiday season gets busy—with presents to buy, homes to decorate, parties to plan, and vacations to organise—let's take a moment to reflect on those who's lives are more challenging. At XP, we recognise the privilege of doing business and the impact we can have. This Giving Tuesday, let's consider how we can make a difference. Whether it's volunteering, donating to a nonprofit, or simply spreading the word, every act of kindness counts. Join us in embracing the power of generosity #GivingTuesday

Need some extra support before the end of the year? ㅤ Black Friday isn’t just for snagging a new TV—it’s your chance to grab $4,200+ worth of nonprofit tools for just $77... if you join the waitlist. ㅤ I’ve teamed up with 34 nonprofit experts to bring you: ㅤ Templates, workflows, and guides to make your life easier. Resources designed to help you raise more funds and do more good. ㅤ And yes, my Step-by-Step P2P Campaign Timetable—a $330 value— is included! ㅤ 👉 Join the waitlist by midnight tonight for early access + an extra 20% discount on the bundle! ㅤ I know what it’s like to stretch every dollar (been there 🙋♀️), and this bundle is here to help. Even if you only use one tool, you’re saving hundreds—and setting your nonprofit up for success in 2024. Join the waitlist here: https://vist.ly/3mn8g54

Cyber Monday is a perfect day to find great deals and give back! 💻 Why not take a moment to support a local nonprofit that’s working hard for positive change rather than buying another electronic gadget? Small contributions add up and make a big difference. Let’s make Cyber Monday about more than shopping! 💙 #IBWC #immigrantbusinesswomencircle #ImmigrantWomenInBusiness #WomenInBusiness #CyberMonday #SupportLocal #GiveBack #MakeADifference #NonprofitSupport