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Special Report: Here's the Gift of Giving Special Report! Although Ireland is wealthier than ever, the gulf between rich and poor continues to widen, with increasing numbers of people living in deprivation. More than one in eight people are at risk of poverty in Ireland, and the demands on charities have rarely been greater. Get it here https://lnkd.in/eTwh795a Barnardo's Focus Ireland Trócaire UNICEF Concern Worldwide

Teenagers are spending more time on social media platforms than ever before. ⁠ ⁠ The risk? Predators know where to find them and are prepared to manipulate and exploit them.⁠ ⁠ As we continue to observe #InternetSafetyMonth, let's commit to educating ourselves and our children about safe online practices.⁠ https://lnkd.in/gJit7Cgq ⁠ #HumanTraffickingAwareness #TechThatProtects #HumanTraffickingPrevention #Nonprofit #Charity #ItEndsHere #Trafficking #HumanTrafficking

What could $339 billion do for charities? A few smart updates to outdated laws could unlock funding for critical causes like food security, housing, and the environment—without costing taxpayers a dime. Public support is strong. The next step is to push lawmakers for change. Learn more from the Institute for Policy Studies Charity Reform Initiative and @Inequality.org's blog: https://heyor.ca/qttV19 #CharityReform #NonProfitSector #Philanthropy #SocialImpact #UnlockTheFunds #MakeADifference #FundraisingMatters #obriengarrett

Did you know FareShare is in the DNA of communities up and down the country? 💚 So when you leave a gift in your Will to FareShare, you know it's going to help redistribute good-to-eat, surplus food to charities and local communities. Download our FREE Wills guide to help you prepare your Will in 6 easy steps 👉 https://bit.ly/4c36ozW

Teenagers are spending more time on social media platforms than ever before. ⁠ ⁠ The risk? Predators know where to find them and are prepared to manipulate and exploit them.⁠ ⁠ Read our blog about how to protect your children online: https://lnkd.in/gJit7Cgq ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #HumanTraffickingAwareness #TechThatProtects #HumanTraffickingPrevention #Nonprofit #Charity #ItEndsHere #Trafficking #HumanTrafficking

Is your charity ready to combat misinformation? ⛔️     With charities moving to platforms such as TikTok, it's crucial to master the art of spotting and challenging false info. Check out our new guide, from information expert Janette Ballard, for her top tools to cut through the online noise.     Read on our Resource Hub:    https://lnkd.in/erf_dq5C

As someone who grew up in a lower-SES household, I know firsthand how food insecurity can shape your childhood. At my school, we had something like a “Breakfast Club,” and I still remember the shame I felt walking in. That was 15-20 years ago. Imagine how much harder it must be for kids now, with the cost of living putting even more pressure on families. It’s heartbreaking to hear stories like that of Máxime Manukau, Deputy Principal of Marayong Public School, where some parents feel they can’t send their kids to school because they can’t provide recess or lunch. Programs like Breakfast Club, run in partnership with Foodbank Australia, are more crucial than ever, giving kids the chance to start their day with a full stomach and the dignity they deserve. This is why initiatives like the ABC’s end-of-year charity appeal, ABC Gives, are so important. By donating, you can help provide hope, stability, and a nutritious start for these kids. 📢 Tune in to ABC Radio’s Giveathon on November 20 via the ABC Listen app and join the effort: https://ab.co/ABCListenApp 💛 Donate to support this vital cause: https://abc.net.au/gives Let’s do what we can to ensure no child has to feel the way I once did. #ABCGives #CostofLiving #FoodInsecurity #BreakfastClub #TheFinancialStruggleIsReal

It’s that time, y’all—#GivingTuesday has arrived, the nonprofit world’s rebuttal to the consumerist nightmare of Black Friday. While Giving Tuesday is recognized globally, for me, it symbolizes the profound impact of grassroots community support—the belief that, together, we can effect real, lasting change. Big Big Table Community Café is proof of this power. In a world that prioritizes profit over people, spaces like ours are rare—when they should be the norm. Food insecurity exists not because of scarcity, but because of systemic inequities. At BBT, we are committed to fostering a space where mutual aid and community care take precedence over market logic. Because EVERYONE deserves a seat at the table. Community work is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain. If you are willing and able, please consider supporting Big Big Table today. This is about more than charity—it’s about solidarity, dignity, and justice. Learn more and donate here: https://lnkd.in/emMCXqks In a city that claims to be full of good neighbors, choose to be one not just today, but every day. And remember… it’s better to give than to receive—especially when it’s tax deductible ;) #GivingTuesday #FoodJustice #CommunityCare #SolidarityNotCharity #BuffaloNY #NonprofitImpact #PayItForward #EverybodyEats #MutualAid #DignityForAll #SupportLocalNonprofits #EndFoodInsecurity #BuffaloNY #SocialJustice #BuildingCommunity

What charities are people most motivated to donate to? This year there has been a shift in the rankings. Children’s charities (46%) is the highest, maintaining a position in the top three since 2016. Mental health has ascended to second place (42%), entering the top three causes for the first time, with the proportion who are motivated to support this cause growing steadily from 29% in 2017 to 42% today. The reason donors might give can change depending on global and local events. For example, disaster response in Australia saw a large spike due to the 2019-2020 bushfires. We are seeing an increase in younger donors being less loyal to one charity, with cause being a key driver to engagement, more so than familiarity with the charity or brand legacy. For more on the NFP landscape 👉 https://lnkd.in/gdMdg5Vh