Xiomara Peña

Being "good at fundraising" ≠ a great fundraising leader ❌ Successful fundraisers are really great at doing a whole host of things, including asking the following: ::: How do you collaborate with the CEO and understand their strategy? ::: How do you routinely engage with the program leads? ::: How do you leverage the Board of Directors? ::: How do you partner with the Finance Team? ::: How do you set aside time for donor stewardship? ::: How do you manage your fundraising team beyond dollars raised? i.e. other ways to define "success"? Agree? What else is critical for great fundraising leaders to ask? ___________ #nonprofit #charity #nonprofitlife

32

4 Comments

I just want to amplify this new study. That’s being done around community centric fundraising and philanthropy. Are you using community centric fundraising principles? Have your lead fundraiser or your entire fundraising team sit down together and fill this out.

2

Be A Love Warrior! Marginalized communities are more likely to experience poverty, lack of affordable housing, and discrimination in the housing market, pushing them into homelessness at higher rates. Addressing the root causes of racial disparities in homelessness requires that we embrace solutions that center Radical Love. The Supreme Court decision will lead to further stigmatization and violence on our unhoused neighbors. Embracing and protecting Radical Love is imperative. Be A Love Warrior! https://lnkd.in/gqCH4Kh4

18

Mission: To Engage, Equip, Empower & Elevate survivors of s3x tr*ff!cking so that they may live successful, independent lives in their community. Engage. We sit down with the survivor-participant initially to establish their "PDP" (personal development plan), but regularly thereafter to check in and see how they are doing. Individuals who have suffered complex trauma want nothing more than to have a "normal", healthy, independent life. But sometimes because of the myriad of mental, emotional and physical obstacles, it can seem just beyond their reach. So, these are personal, nonconfrontational conversations that do not have our ego and expectations attached to them. They are conversations with questions focused on the immediate needs and concerns of the participant. They are collaborative brain-storming sessions on how we can "re-think" this situation or make a plan that empowers the individual to move forward. Together, we are Redeeming the Future, 1 survivor at a time.

4

The Power of Vision and Community Engagement 🌟 Almost a decade of Youth Empowerment! Reflecting on the journey, I stumbled upon a media clip from the early days. Building a nonprofit through lived experience is a force like no other. It's a personal calling, going beyond mere goals - it's about creating meaningful change. A clear vision, coupled with empathy and understanding, can ignite a community's passion for a cause. It's not about sympathy; it's about empathy. It's about listening and amplifying voices, not just talking at people. #grassrootsmovement #livedexperience #leadership #restorativepractices #traumainformed

9

1 Comment

Want to stay updated on the latest grants and funding available? Are. you a small business owner or a president of a nonprofit who's looking for helpful ways to earn grants? We got you! Become a subscriber of Rischer Consulting's monthly Newsletter by leaving your email address down below. We've got some exciting tips and helpful advices that could help with your professional and organizational growth. Who knows? We might release some exciting prizes and promos in the coming months. Make sure to follow our social media pages! 👤: Rischer Consulting, LLC 📷: Rischer_Consulting #RischerConsulting #Newsletter #2024 #SubscribeNow #Nonprofits #Grants #Goals #BusinessStrategies #Businessdevelopment #Businessowner #Womanownedbusiness #Entrepreneur #grantconsultant #proposals #finance #community #fundraising #blackbusinesswoman #leadershipdevelopment #grantwriting #managementdevelopment

3

Leeze’s new blog is on system solutions to support minors experiencing homelessness and housing instability. Hint: they are all cross-system and/or multidisciplinary approaches that put the power back in the hands of youth themselves. These approaches all also accept referrals/clients under ALL definitions of homelessness including at risk and unstably housed populations. You can’t effectively serve minors if you’re excluding unstably housed youth and youth at risk of imminently losing their housing. We get asked all the time how to best support minors. Check it out 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

9

2 Comments

We need your voice! *Developers will be showing up in DROVES* 🌳 Orange County Charter Review Commission Meeting: Speak Up For Rural Boundary Protections 🌳 📅 Date: Wednesday, May 8th 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Orange County Administrative Building, 201 South Rosalind Ave, Orlando, Florida 32801 🌾 Join us for a crucial discussion at the Orange County Charter Review Commission (CRC) meeting as we rally to safeguard our rural communities from unchecked urban sprawl. As concerned citizens, we’ve proposed a rural boundary initiative—similar to Seminole County’s model—to be included in our county charter. This boundary, meticulously reviewed and endorsed by the CRC subcommittee, aims to combat rampant development that threatens our rural landscapes. Now, it’s time for your voice to be heard. Your participation in this meeting is pivotal as we take the first step towards enshrining this protection in our county’s constitution. Let’s ensure that our ballots in November reflect our commitment to preserving Orange County’s unique character. 📢 Call to Action: Email Support: Send your comments to Charter2024@occompt.com. Your messages can make a difference in swaying the CRC’s decision. Request Talking Points: Reach out to our coalition, “Save Orange County,” at saveorangecounty@gmail.com for comprehensive talking points and email templates. In-Person Public Comment: Join us at 6:00 PM to share your thoughts directly with the CRC. Your presence is invaluable in shaping the future of our county. 🌊 We’re facing imminent threats to our environment, with proposed developments endangering vital waterways like the Econlockhatchee River and depleting our already strained aquifer. By implementing these protections, we can steer development towards existing infrastructure, preserve our natural resources, and sustainably manage growth. Let’s stand together to safeguard Orange County’s future. See you there! 🌳

4

1 Comment

"Public trust is the currency of the nonprofit sector." Independent Sector "Trust is what makes it possible for us to partner with local communities to do the hard work of systemic change. Our trusted voices as advocates for our missions help drive policy change. Our trusted status makes us an essential partner to government and industry. Trust is vital in recruiting volunteers and in the sector’s work to bridge differences in a divided America. And, without trust, raising the resources we need to do our work becomes infinitely harder." Key findings from the Independent Sector's new report include: 1) After four years of decline, trust in nonprofits has rebounded by 5 points to 57%. 2) Trust in philanthropy remains steady at 33%, lower than trust in nonprofits. 3) Americans trust nonprofits to reduce national divisions more than they trust corporations, government, or media. 4) Americans have less trust in nonprofits to advocate for public policies and conduct nonpartisan voter engagement. 5) There are clear pathways for nonprofits to increase public trust in the sector. Please reach out to discuss how together we can increase public trust in your organization's mission-driven work. https://lnkd.in/d9--XQSz

5

Come work with me! This new grant-funded position will help Youthentity build its organizational capacity in communications and family engagement, especially among historically marginalized populations. This newly created position will develop and implement the new communications plan and engage the Latino community. The expanded and comprehensive communications plan will raise awareness of Youthentity programs and services so more youth may benefit from our programming. For example: -Develop and manage multilingual communications about all Youthentity has to offer. -Promote parent engagement in their student's development, and encourage greater support of Youthentity. -Build a stronger media presence in both English and Spanish. -Develop strategic email campaigns inclusive of data collection and analysis to ensure we are effectively communicating with our target audience. -Raise awareness in the community of Youthentity programs through strategic messaging, intentionally leveraging local news outlets and community events. -Codify and transparently communicate roles and responsibilities so we are prepared for the next interaction of growth.  -Evaluate the effectiveness and cultural responsiveness of programs, especially for underserved, and under-resourced youth, and communicate progress toward goals to the board of directors and the community. The applicant must be bi-literate in Spanish and English.

8

💡Did you Know: Grassroots fundraising campaigns have been growing by 20% each year for the last 5 years! Don't Sideline this Fundraising Source! Discover actionable strategies and tips to empower your community and adapt to the evolving landscape of philanthropy. Catch the Full Podcast here: https://lnkd.in/gNkzZ6Wv 📢Subscribe to YouTube.com/@Donorbox to get trending fundraising ideas and strategies that are practical and actionable from nonprofit experts every week! #communityfundraising #grassrootfundraising #nonprofitrevenue #nonprofitfunding #socialmediafundraising

2

As Hurricane Beryl crashes into the Texas coast, we're reminded that while the immediate impacts are dire, the long term consequences can be equally disastrous. In this piece, Michael T. Pugh and I argue that with more intense storms coming our way, we need to ensure that the most vulnerable communities - often the first hit and last to recover - are fortified for a changing climate future. In #WhatsPossible, some of the leading voices on climate and community development come together as one to show a roadmap for a cleaner, healthier, more resilient future for our frontline communities. Now more than ever, corporations, community groups, policymakers, financial institutions and climate advocates have an opportunity to combine financial resources and local expertise in ways that advance a just energy transition.

32

📣 Exciting News from AmeriCorps and a New Beginning for Me! I'm excited to see share that AmeriCorps has announced transformative new rules for the AmeriCorps State and National program, effective October 1, 2024. This change will reduce barriers, expand workforce development opportunities, and enhance programmatic flexibility. Additionally, SheRen Consulting, my newly launched consulting firm, will begin dedicated to helping organizations navigate and leverage these changes for maximum impact starting July 1. Some key changes are: 🔹 Grantee & Subgrantee Match Requirements Modified 🔹 Simplified Match Waiver Criteria 🔹 Job Readiness Waiver Flexibilities 🔹 Removal of Term Limit Barriers To read the full breakdown of the new rule and see how we scored each rule visit SheRen Consulting's page below. With AmeriCorps despite the journey we stay passionate about empowering organizations and individuals through effective national service programs, and I'm excited to embark on this journey with SheRen Consulting. Together, we make a significant difference in our communities. #AmeriCorps #NationalService #CommunityImpact #WorkforceDevelopment #SheRenConsulting #ServiceLeadership #GrantManagement

5

Burnout, turnover, and implosion are some of the biggest hurdles being faced by so many movement, organizing, and power-building organizations today. What is philantrhopy’s role in resourcing and supporting grantees so that they can pay living wages, address internal conflicts and tensions, and ensure transition plans that minimize disruption of the work? Read about some of it in this EBCF article, and let me know your thoughts!

5

Check out my new article in AFP's Advancing Philanthropy! The article provides some great tips and tricks on how to motivate your fundraisers when working in small shop nonprofits. If you're looking for ways to inspire your team and help your organization achieve its goals, this article is a must-read. Don't miss out on this valuable resource!

8

2 Comments

Nice to see this powerful advocacy tactic being put to use right now. Check out the link in the comments if you want to learn more about how to get Letters-To-The-Editor automatically submitted and published.

12

1 Comment