The Blackbaud Giving Fund’s Post

In an increasingly digital world, card and board games bring us back to what truly matters - connection, communication, and fun. That’s why we’re delighted to announce Gamesium’s partnership with Speakers Trust, a charity dedicated to empowering young people to develop their communication skills in real-world settings. For every game sold, £1 will go directly to support their incredible work. At Gamesium, our mission is to create clever, fun, and beautifully designed games that are easy to learn and hard to put down. Much like mastering a game, learning to communicate effectively takes practice, and Speakers Trust provides young people with the tools and confidence to succeed. Together, we’re creating more opportunities for meaningful connections and lifelong skills. Let the games begin!

Looking to make an impact? If your heart is leading you to give back This Giving Tuesday and beyond, we’re looking for 30 dedicated supporters to help create lasting change in the community. Curious about the impact you can make? Here are a few examples: ●     Supporter ($25/month): Through our Supporter’s giving, we are able to provide commuter cards for an individual to use micro-transit to get to work for a week. ●     Anchor ($50/month): Through our Anchor’s giving, we are able to provide an individual with one month of our coaching program, which empowers people to overcome obstacles and reach self-sufficiency. ●     Beam ($100/month): Through our Beam’s giving, we are able to provide a week of groceries for a family of 4. ●     Pier ($250/month): Through our Pier’s giving, we are able to provide emergency utility assistance to a family to keep their lights on. ●     Foundation ($500/month): Through our Foundation supporter’s giving, we are able to provide one week of transitional housing for a family in an extended stay to get back on their feet. #GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday2024 #touchinglives #improvinglife

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Curious about the impact of your support? Dive into The 1931 Foundation Annual Report for 2023 to see how your contributions are making a difference in empowering future leaders. Highlights: - 208 Donors - 109 New Donors - 13% Donation Growth - $102 Avg. Donation - 4 Scholarship Disbursed  - 18 Monthly Donors  - 19 Chapter Donated  - 48k in Total Donations Click the link below to read the full report.  https://lnkd.in/epNUGN99 #OurImpact #OurLegacy #OurCommitment

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There are under 12 hours left of the Marie Curie 36 Hour Challenge ⏳. Please donate before 10pm tonight so we can raise as much money as possible for end of life care. The first £100,000 of donations will be doubled! Thank you so much 💛 https://lnkd.in/ej7HGM89 In the next 36 hours, over 400 people could die without the care and support they desperately need. With the current cost of living crisis, and winter approaching, conditions are only getting worse for people living with a terminal illness and the people that care about them. This needs to change, and soon.    Everyone deserves the right care and support, so they can feel comfortable and secure, right up to the end. With your help, we can ensure more people get the best possible end of life care.    How would £1 million make a difference for people at the end of life?  · It could help fund 4,830 nights of expert Marie Curie nursing care.  · It could help fund the heating in all nine Marie Curie Hospices for two and a half years.  · It could help fund the Marie Curie Support Line for three and a half years.   

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Suicide can affect anyone. We believe one life lost is one too many which is why we provide FREE online suicide awareness training. You can help keep our training free by making a donation to support our work 💛 https://lnkd.in/gZNPnF-X #SuicideAwareness #SuicidePrevention #Donate #Charity #CharityTuesday #MakeADifference