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Less than 24 hours 'til #UMImpactDay! UM Canada CEO Shelley Smit discusses the Toronto office’s plan to clean up Crombie Park, which will unlock media hours from partners that are then donated to BIPOC-owned businesses. Last year’s Impact Day efforts resulted in an estimated $250,000 in donated media to help support BIPOC-owned businesses all over Canada #UMBetterWorld

🌟 Tired of the same old team-building routines? 🌟 Keen for your team to thrive with a shared purpose? 🌟 Maybe it's time to elevate Your Team Building Experience! Discover an experience that goes beyond the ordinary! Just ask Quality Compliance Systems, who hailed it as their most memorable team activity ever! Join us in a remarkable journey where your team not only fosters trust, but also becomes part of something truly impactful. By standing in solidarity with the Down's syndrome community, your team will row shoulder to shoulder with the people they are supporting, empowering them to reach new heights alongside their peers! Bring your whole team and witness the sense of purpose that comes from supporting our community. Experience the joy of rowing together, showcasing to the world the incredible achievements possible with unwavering support. Unable to participate? Consider sponsoring a boat and demonstrate to your team the vital importance of inclusivity. Down's syndrome should never hold you back! You can support our young people to find their feet in the world. Let your business lead by example, showing your commitment to fostering a culture where everyone matters. Together, let's make a difference that resonates far beyond the waters! 🚣♂️🌊 PS - If that passionate sell didn't do it for you, then just know this......... it is also just a brilliant fun day for all the family! Win:Win #CSR #ESG #TeamBuilding #InclusionMatters Nikki Walker Andrea Wilson Maja Trninic CEng MIET Clair Smith Kate Taylor Karen McGuigan Justin Brownlee Sarah Wildgoose David Riordan

Grants. In short, grants are a non-repayable source of funding provided for a specific project or purpose that are available to business owners, not-for profits and charities. The Accelerator has applied for many grants over the past 12 years and based on our experience we put together 5 tips to help you navigate the grant writing process. In this article you’ll find:  - 5 Tips for Grant Writing  - Resource for identifying grants &  - Information for further support. Link to the full article in the comments.

The 2024 #UKGivingReport from Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) estimates that the UK public donated £13.9B to charity last year—up £1.2B from 2022—as part of its mapping of generosity across the country. CAF also estimates that the UK has around 1M “Super Givers” who support charities in every one of these five ways: donating, giving goods, sponsoring, volunteering, and fundraising. Explore the report for more details about giving behavior in the UK: https://lnkd.in/eWZfeUfy

Giving and Serving people is what we do. It's the Fair-way, way. We are more than mortgages-- loans are what we do, but not who we are. Check out the 2023 impact the #FairwayFamily made to families in need. #PassItOn #MoreThanMortgages #FairwayNation #FairwayIndiana #fairwaystrong #FairwayCares #LandisBurrisTeam #AWI

For the first time, the #CAF #UKGivingReport reveals the country’s generosity hotspots! We’ve mapped our research along the new parliamentary constituency boundaries to see how different areas support charities. Our interactive map lets you explore these results, showing you how many people in your area donated in 2023, how much your local area donated as a whole, and how generous people in your area are – compared to household incomes. Check the results for your local area: https://brnw.ch/21wIvl7

Urgent request! Help save Liberation is Lit! Please donate to our Liberation Fund or purchase from the store! I would also appreciate if you have any resources to connect me to for grants (I'm afraid I might run into the same problem with loans, but I'm working on that too). Any support is helpful! -- #LiberationIsLit #Bookstagram #BlackBookstagram #IndieBookstore #SupportIndieBookstores #ShopLocal #BookBlogger #BlackBookBlogger #Bookshop #givingback #donation #community #socialenterprise #BlackOwnedBookstore #usedbooks #usedbookstore #sustainablereading

The new year has begun and year-end giving has drawn to a close. Here are three opportunities to consider for your fundraising program. 💡Show your appreciation to all who have donated. 💡Take the time to ensure your automated thank you letters are up to date. 💡Analyze your data. Stay tuned for more tips and insights from KEA Canada. Let us know if you have any specific topics you'd like us to cover. #fundraisingtips #fundraisingstrategy #nonprofits

Grant Proposals vs Bake Sales: The Fundraising Strategies of Caribbean Non-Profits A recent study by the Caribbean Policy Development Centre revealed interesting insights into how Barbadian non-profits raise funds. While bake sales and fairs remain popular (62%), proposals are an equally common strategy (62%). Interestingly, even more nonprofits (71%) rely on letters requesting support. What fundraising methods are most effective for your organization? Share your experiences and challenges in the comments below! #CaribbeanNonProfits #Fundraising #ProposalWriting #CommunityDevelopment #KainosConsulting #ResilienceInAction