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Teamwork makes the dream work! It’s amazing how bringing in the right person at the right time can drive immediate and broad positive impact on an organization (and our community). 🙌🏻 Sarah Golman In talking with a community stakeholder this week, he shared his goal of creating lifelong employment opportunities for A+ talent in the Dallas Jewish nonprofit community. Nonprofit work is rooted in the “soft stuff” like heart, mission alignment, and compassion. Taking this role after a 15 year career in financial services, I thought I was already prepared for the “tough stuff” but I have never worked with a team so open to big change, focused on driving positive results for our stakeholders, and relentless about collaborating across the community to bring deep impact and support for those who need it most. Yes, it takes a big heart to bring your A+ game to this sector - but it requires grit, intellect, and determination, too. To attract and retain top talent, it demands investment. If you’re a donor or a board member of a nonprofit organization, consider endowing resources to fund the costliest roles in the agency you love. Similar to endowing a chair at a university, this creates operational flexibility and ensures that the organization can attract A+ talent no matter what’s going on in the market and environment around you. To my fellow nonprofit sector friends: how are you attracting and retaining A+ talent?? ⤵️

This is the main book I recommend if you want to learn about the foundations of good content design, and now it has foxes! 🦊

Some of the work i contributed to during my volunteering in Human Appeal:

I did a thing. At Paddy & Scott's, we are constantly pushed to take risks at our leadership team meetings to step out of our comfort zones. So when the incredible Little Lifts team asked me to join their sponsored skydive for charity, despite my extreme fear of heights, I couldn’t say no. For months, I agonized over everything that could go wrong and questioned my decision. But yesterday, it all came together. I jumped out of a plane at 13,000 feet for a fantastic cause. I wasn’t alone—six fellow Little Lifts jumpers joined, and everyone nailed it. This experience taught me a lot. First, taking risks is crucial. Without risks, there’s no opportunity to overcome challenges. The biggest lesson? The power of SUPPORT and TEAMWORK. I arrived at the airfield, nerves in full swing, with my amazing family supporting me. To my surprise, Jonathan Reed and Zoe Hill, our company owners, were there too, cheering me on. Would I have signed up if it wasn’t for Little Lifts? NO. Would I have gone through with it without the amazing support from my family, friends, and colleagues? Maybe not, but their support made all the difference. One of the best experiences of my life. I encourage everyone to take a risk. It doesn’t have to be skydiving, but I highly recommend it 🪂 #TakeRisks #Teamwork #Support #Skydiving #LittleLifts #PaddyandScotts #Fuellingambition

🎣 Fishing for Life, a nonprofit in Oregon, is making a big splash in the fishing community by offering free fishing licenses to those facing financial hardship. This incredible initiative not only supports fishermen but also encourages more people to get involved in the sport. The partnership with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is crucial in making this program possible. As a grassroots nonprofit leader, you understand the pain points that often go unnoticed. It's essential to highlight the impact your organization has on the community and industry through storytelling and connections. At #GiveHopeDaily, we've been in your shoes and understand the challenges you face. Whether it's marketing solutions, consulting, or design needs, we're here to help your nonprofit thrive. Comment below and let's discuss how we can take your nonprofit's mission to the next level! 🌟 #NonProfit #Business #MarketingSolutions #CommunitySupport #Inspiration #Storytelling

🤔 Ever thought about Volunteering? There’s no time like the present to take those first steps! 💚 Discover the joy of new skills, the warmth of friendships, and the sense of purpose that comes with working towards a common goal. 👀 Dive into our blog to discover how volunteering can make you feel good and contribute to a better world: https://ow.ly/QrI550Qn20Y

It was an honor to serve RaiseUp Families as their Executive Director for nearly 4 years. In that time, the organization experienced unprecedented growth: ✅ Expanded Board of Directors by 50% ✅ Doubled the number of families (clients) being served ✅ Client outcomes improved by 100% (average income increase in signature 9-month HandUp program went from 35% - 71%) ✅ Client graduation rate improved from 80% to 91% ✅ Revenue growth from $450,000 to $1,000,015 (donations from private sources) These outcomes are a result of the Board of Directors and staff working together towards a common goal, each person utilizing their unique skills and abilities in their individual role to help the bus arrive at its desired destination. They are the result of hours and hours of innovation, hard work, and determination. As RaiseUp Families celebrates its 30th Anniversary of stabilizing families from vulnerable communities who face unexpected financial crises so their children can focus on their education, giving them the opportunity for a better life, it needs a full-time leader with passion, vision, and experience to lead it forward. I could not be happier that Kate Yadan will pick up this torch and lead RaiseUp into the future! "We know that change is a natural part of life, and those who embrace it grow while those who do not slowly die, metaphorically. Two of the largest obstacles to change are ego and pride. Moving out of our own way is the toughest battle most of us will face. Giving up our seat for someone else, stepping down when it's time for someone else to step up, and gracefully exiting when we have added all the value we can, are what we should all strive for." -Angela Burgess, Are You on the Right Bus?

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What is the vision for the future of volunteering? 🌏 Our FEATURE, "Embarking on a 10-Year Journey to Make Volunteering the Heart of Australian Communities" explores this vision. How does a shared vision impact everyone? https://bit.ly/3QR6zo2

Today is Change a Pet's Life Day! There are many ways to celebrate and change an animal's life for the better! Whether it be adopting, fostering, volunteering, or donating, every small action makes ripples that are larger than one can imagine! [Image Description: Image has a blue background. A photo of a happy corgi, Cassie, in her blue Dogs on Call vest is on the right side. Text on the left reads: Change a Pet's Life Day. Celebrate and change an animal's life for the better!] #ChangeAPetsLifeDay, #MakeADifference, #LifeChangingPets, #ChangeALife, #ForeverFriend, #TransformALife