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Mandela Day (July 18th) is around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to inspire your team while making a difference in the community. Doing a good deed as an organisation has a powerful effect on the way a team sees itself and can be a powerful transformative experience. The Charity Construction Team Build is a unique group challenge where your team works together to construct bikes or wheelchairs that will be donated to a charity of your choice. How this helps unify & inspire your team: 1. Teamwork and Collaboration: Foster unity as your team works together to assemble bikes or wheelchairs. 2. Creativity and Innovation: Encourage creative problem-solving and innovative thinking. 3. Corporate Social Responsibility: Fulfill your CSR goals by donating the completed bikes and wheelchairs to those in need. 4. Boost Morale and Engagement: Inspire your team with a fulfilling and meaningful activity. 5. Fun and Memorable: Enjoy a fun and engaging experience that creates lasting memories. Read more at https://lnkd.in/dFr6kDKS #mandeladay2024 #itisinyourhands #teambuilding

We are are running a couple of donation drives over the holidays here. Catie's Closet and Toys for Tots. Does your organization have a philanthropy committee and/or give employees the opportunity to participate in philanthropic initiatives? If not, consider implementing one for the following reasons: 1. I don't think I need to list all of the reasons why it's amazing to give back. 2. This is attractive to potential candidates who are interested in working for companies that give back. 3. It's great for team building!

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Wondering how to show your support on International Wheelchair Day? ♿ So many families and organizations have to struggle to raise funds for equipment to make life more accessible, such as vehicles that can accommodate wheelchairs. Consider making a donation to a fundraiser in your area. I'll link in the comments to the first two examples that showed up in my feed today. Disclosure: one of the two looks like they may be intending to purchase one of MoveMobility's vans, judging from the image they use. But I wasn't looking for this, and I'm happy to see dollars raised for wheelchair vans regardless of what manufacturer or dealer gets the benefit. As long as another end user gets a much-needed means of transportation. #InternationalWheelchairDay2024 #MobilityForAll #AccessibilityMatters https://lnkd.in/gheviKPS.

As I lace up my running shoes for the upcoming half-marathon in support of Children's World, I'm struck by the similarities between running a race and the art of fundraising. Both are journeys marked not only by the destination but by the resilience, strategy, and heart required to get there. 🏃♀️ In running, as in fundraising, every step forward is a triumph over the challenges that lie behind us. The preparation for a race mirrors the meticulous planning that goes into a successful fundraising campaign. It's about setting pace, knowing when to push harder, and when to pace yourself for the long haul ahead. But beyond the physical and strategic parallels, what truly aligns running a race with fundraising is the cause that drives us forward. For me, that cause is Children's World, an incredible charity dedicated to enriching the lives of children facing adversity. It's the reason I endure the rigorous training for the race and the countless hours dedicated to fundraising. 🌟 As a fundraiser, I've learned that success is not just about reaching your goal but about the community you build along the way. It's about crossing the finish line together, knowing that we've made a tangible difference in the lives of those we aim to support. 💖 So, I invite you to join me in this race, not just by cheering from the sidelines, but by contributing to a great cause. 👉 https://lnkd.in/exvHtFEm #Fundraising #CharityRun #ChildrensWorld #MakingADifference #EveryStepCounts

♿ WHEELCHAIR CHALLENGE In today's fast-paced corporate world, fostering a culture of empathy, teamwork, and social responsibility is more crucial than ever. But how do you create a meaningful team-building experience that also gives back to the community? 🤔 Introducing our Corporate Social Responsibility Program – an impactful event where your team assembles and donates wheelchairs to those in need. Through teamwork, planning, and communication, your team will navigate mobility mini-challenges to earn essential parts and complete their wheelchairs. 🛠️ This hands-on experience culminates in a meaningful donation to a local charity, directly impacting lives. ❤️ Imagine the transformation: your team gains invaluable insights into the daily challenges faced by wheelchair users, while simultaneously strengthening their own collaboration skills. 💪 Without initiatives like this, opportunities to foster such profound empathy and teamwork may be lost, along with the chance to make a tangible difference in your community. 🌍 Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to enhance your team's cohesion and contribute to a worthy cause. Ensure your team is part of this life-changing experience. ⏳: https://lnkd.in/gan4iVyQ Ready to empower your team and make a real impact? Contact us today to book your Corporate Social Responsibility Program and start building a better future, one wheelchair at a time. 📞 : https://lnkd.in/gdFRPCn #wheelchairchallenge #csr #CorporateSocialResponsibility #teambuilding #teambuilding2024 #goodbusiness #helpingothers #teambonding #BestPractices #hongkong #Charities

🚨📣 MAJOR NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT 📣🚨 I am beyond thrilled to announce that I will be running the 2024 NYC Marathon this November! Why am I so thrilled? I thought you’d never ask! I am pleased to run on behalf of Experience Camps for Grieving Children. What is Experience Camps? Another amazing question! Experience Camps is a national, no-cost program for grieving children who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or primary caregiver. Experience Camps offers one-week, overnight summer camps, year-round programs, and content help to reframe the experience of grief, and empower kids with the necessary coping skills to move forward with their lives. Some of you might be reading this and thinking, “This sounds familiar, didn’t he run last year for Experience Camps?” Fantastic observation! In 2023, thanks to so many of you, we raised over $10,000. So, if we are going to truly 🏃♂️ it 🔙, don’t you think we need to do something “grand” for an encore? Wow, it’s almost like you read my mind! This year, we will DOUBLE that fundraising goal and go for the big $20,000 (Queue the obligatory “LET’S GOOOO”) ❗❗❗ Running the NYC marathon for Experience Camps was one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve ever had. You came to me, shared your personal stories of grief, and became advocates for this organization along the way. People, programs like Experience Camps are important. Whether you contribute $5 or $5,000, the impact you will have on these children’s lives is life changing. So, let’s all get in the hashtag #FTK (“for the kids”) spirit and let's raise $20,000 for these awesome kids 😎 If you are interested in donating, please click on the attached link below. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for donating. Have any questions? Want to learn more? Don’t hesitate to reach out or slide on in the ole LinkedIn DM’s. Have a fantastic day everyone! https://lnkd.in/eFdK_s8Q #experiencecamps #grief #NYC #NYCMARATHON #2024 #FTK #donation #charity #run

🚨 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐬𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐛 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 🚨 The Pittsburgh Web has become a powerful community, one that centers around a single mission: shining a light on local businesses. It is almost 100,000 people who have interest on what to eat, drink and do in this city. But, if you think it can be overwhelming to find a place to eat or drink in this city … philanthropy is on another level. That is why I am launching 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐬𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐛 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝. The Pittsburgh Web of Good aims to evolve into a larger-scale initiative, encouraging philanthropy and fostering engagement with younger generations. The vision is to expand into a city-wide movement, leveraging the power of social media to empower nonprofits in connecting with the new generations of donors. How can you get involved? 1️⃣ The $5 giving drive. Participate, or consider reaching out about further corporate matching. 📆 Monday, April 29 - Wednesday, May 1 💰 $5 donations, 500 people ⭐ I will personally be matching up to $2,500 in honor of the sweb marketing 5 year anniversary. Each member of team sweb picked a cause meaningful to them as our headliners. 2️⃣ Corporate matching partners. If your organization is interested in a new philanthropic initiative for 2025, we will be launching a 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐬𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐛 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 to non-profits. It will be organized by category and mission, with clear ways to donate, share to social and volunteer in a single database. Again, the goal is to make philanthropy accessible to younger generations. 3️⃣ Investors. We plan to not only launch the Directory and host a city-wide day of giving via social media in 2025, but we will also be launching a comprehensive resource library for non-profits on how to leverage Instagram, TikTok and FB to connect with a new generation of giving [from the POV of a marketing agency who gets it]. This will include templates, tutorials and in-person + webinar trainings. It will take time and money. If interested in discussing any or all, please reach out to me. This is just the beginning of something very special. More details found here:

Here’s a prompt idea for your next post: ‘Share details about any community involvement or charitable contribution you make.’ Many people and brands do what they do so they can offer some support to others. Be it money, time, opportunity or support - that they offer to their good causes. Understanding what motivates people in and around their work gives a way for people can share and align with that support. Charity and wider society projects is something we all have an interest in. What would you share details if in a post - using this prompt? :-)