Jewish Federation of Madison’s Post

This is so significant, for so many reasons.

Well done to everyone involved

Happy National Guide Dog Month! Did you know that training a guide or helper dog for service requires extensive preparation? It costs about $50,000 to cover all the necessary expenses, but these services are provided at no cost to those in need. National Guide Dog Month aims to raise awareness of the significant assistance guide dogs offer to visually or physically impaired individuals and to raise funds to provide guide dogs to everyone who requires them. This month, let's show our appreciation for guide dogs by taking some time to learn more about them. You can also help out by donating to your local guide dog organization or volunteering to spend time training guide dogs. Together, we can make a difference!

We are excited to partner up with Sexy Pizza this month for a giveback day! Head over to the Sexy Pizza on South Pearl, or call in an order to show your support for Envision:You on Tuesday, July 16th! 15% of ALL DAY sales including carryout, delivery or dine-in will graciously go back to support Envision:You programs. What a perfect day for some pizza! 🍕 . . . . #nonprofit #lgbtqmentalhealth #sexypizzadenver #colorado #fundraiser . [Image Description 1[ On a white background there is red and white checkered border, similar to an old style pizza box. In the middle of the image there is a giant slice of pizza with a smaller one underneath. The Envision:You and Sexy Pizza logos are on the sides of the pizza. The text at the top is in black and says "Giveback Day." The text below is in red and says "Donating 15% of sales ALL DAY for carryout, delivery, & dine-in." The text at the bottom is in black and is the address of the Sexy Pizza location. "1579 S Pearl St. Denver, CO 80210."] End Description.]

And in a moment, all was good in the world... For those not from Central Iowa, these next three days are the Tulip Time Festival in Pella, IA, my hometown. This town of 11,000 blooms with over 200,000 tulips, over 200,000 people (if good weather), parades, and my favorite.... local food stands! One of the unique things about Tulip Time is the food stands are run by local non-profits, churches, college groups, and civic groups. The festival does not allow outside food vendors, except in one city park. This is intentional to allow the money to stay local as much as possible. This happens to be one of my favorite sandwiches called the Triple Threat. I don't know the calorie count and I don't want to know the calorie count! As each of us reflect on our leadership, we all have choices to make that influence outcomes. The decision about food stands easily steers over $500,000 to local non-profit, if they are willing to put in the work and can provide quality food. The ripple effect of this decision is vast... and it probably started at a volunteer committee level! Be intentional about your leadership and pay attention to the ripples it can cause. Speaking of food... what is your favorite festival or State Fair creation? ****** I am For Impact, leading people to experience God's love in action through community. How can I get involved? - Sign up to receive my free bimonthly 3...2...1...Impact newsletter, where I share ideas and experiences to help you be a person of impact. - Read my book, “Standing on the Shoulders: A Legacy Story of a Father, a Son, and Life's Greatest Gifts" - Donate to Many Hands, allowing us to love pregnant mothers and their newborn children in Haiti and The Bahamas.

Dressed or not? That is the question… A po’boy can be plain - just French bread and your choice of protein. OR You can get it “dressed” with lettuce, mayo, tomato, and pickle. Same goes with life. We all co-exist. But when we share our collective experiences and make fulfilling personal connections, that’s when the best stuff happens. How have you “dressed” up your life this week? Share below! #NewOrleans #NOLA #ExecutiveCoaching #MindfulMoment #FriYAY #FeelGoodFriday #FridayFeels #FridayFeeling #consulting #nonprofitconsulting #nonprofitconsultant #nonprofit #nonprofitfundraising #fundraising #communications #philanthropy #dyk #womanownedbusiness #businessowner #drummerconsulting

🎃 Pumpkins light up the windows, and decorations adorn the yard, ☠️ Be careful when you enter for the skeleton will be on guard. 🕯️ Go have lots of fun and don't have any fear, 👻 Because it will soon be over, and your seasonal #fundraising efforts will have to wait till next year! 📖If you need some last-minute advice for your #Halloween fundraisers, check out this blog➡️ https://bit.ly/48eHxHw #fundraisingtips #Givergy

Last week I spent a full day with the leadership team of Presbyterian Senior Living in Dillsburg PA. as one of our activities, I’d asked each of PSL’s 30 communities to bring a decorated pickle jar to help us launch The Pickle Challenge for Charity. I said that I would use my own arbitrary and capricious criteria to select winning entries for categories that I would create. I was blown away by their creativity! These are just a few of the contest entries. They weren’t just decorated pickle jars – they were artistic creations! Not only that, many of the participants also had Pickle Free Zone t-shirts, hats, and other paraphernalia. The pickle jar decorating contest is typically the first activity in launching The Pickle Challenge for Charity. Making people more aware of their own negative attitudes, including chronic complaining, is an important step toward creating a more positive Culture of Ownership. The Pickle Challenge is fun, it’s free, and it gives people a soft-touch, lighthearted way to hold themselves and each other to higher standards of behavior at work. You can download the free DIY Implementation Guide at www.PicklePledge.com. And feel free to email or message me if you need help. Dan Davis Kate Hershey Dyan McAlister #picklepledge #picklechallenge #ownershipculture #culturechange #attitudeiseverything #complaining