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As you’ve chatted over the years with the professionals working at your favorite nonprofits, you’ve likely heard the term “planned giving.” You may have even wondered what the term means–even if you have already structured so-called “planned gifts” to support your favorite charities! Here are a few pointers to help break down the concept of planned giving, along with ways Whidbey Community Foundation can help you achieve your charitable goals. Read more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/ddf835uK

According to an analysis released yesterday in conjunction with a project called BIG JOY, people who engage in daily acts of #kindness or #gratitude experience a lift in emotional well-being, positive emotions like hope and optimism, become happier and have improved relationships. This #nationalphilanthropyday, what act can you do that will lift your spirits? Need an idea? Check out how you can help your community through your local DG store below! (More on the Big Joy project: https://lnkd.in/gA7k3rs6)

You asked... we answered! “How do nonprofits know we are using Knitt?” Here are a few ways: 1. Add a message about Knitt to your website. Our friends at Lifestyles added us to their website under their “Donations Inquiries” Tab with this message: “Giving back to our hometown community has been and always will be of great importance to the Lifestyles team. If you represent a charitable organization and would like to inquire about a donation or partnership with us, please connect with us via Knitt. Knitt is a web-based network that creates partnerships between businesses and nonprofits that seek funding for their causes. Click here to learn more about Knitt and/or connect with us. At this time we are only accepting requests through Knitt." WOW! Talk about clear and organized. Have you added Knitt to your website?

Join us and Purple Perks Posse (Erin Wilson, Sean Wilson, Maggie, Briggs, Jane, and Dave) at Take Steps! As our largest fundraising campaign, Take Steps helps to accelerate the progress of breakthrough research just like the new wearable device Sean mentions in his video. Check out his video below for one incredible example of the #TakeStepsEffect

Progress is being made! Check out Sean’s video to learn more. 💜

Did you know that people in good moods are more likely to donate to a charitable cause? A new study finds that while many elements come into play, being in high spirits motivates generosity. At the Foundation, we find that generosity creates good moods which is why Give Miami Day is referred to as our favorite holiday of the year. What are your thoughts about this study? https://bit.ly/3qnVS3g

The holidays are the most important time of the year for fundraising when nonprofits raise the majority of their annual operating revenue. At Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, financial donations are down about 20% from where we were at this time last year, and the food bank is receiving donations from fewer donors. As we move into the final days of December, Second Harvest still needs to raise $4M by 12/31 to stay on track with its annual goal. A staggering 1 in 6 people in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties are turning to Second Harvest for support. That equates to Second Harvest providing food to an average of 500,000 people every month. Last month we served 520,000 people. It’s critical we make our goal and we are asking our community to donate what they can to help at https://shfb.online/hm2023 —every $1 can help provide enough food for 4 nutritious meals with our current match. #FeedingSiliconValley

🎉 Happy Monday, everyone! 🎉 Kicking off the week with an exciting fundraiser! I'm thrilled to launch the first of (what I hope to be) many fundraisers for local nonprofits using my page. 👊 For those who don't know, I host a weekly podcast called Fondy Famous, where I spotlight a different business or nonprofit every Friday at 9am. I've used my page to help grow and bring awareness to local businesses and nonprofits, and today I need YOUR help! 🙏 👉Here's the deal: Professional Collectors Corp of Fond du Lac will donate up to $1500 to support Critter Junction Pet Rescue Fond du Lac, while I create content the month of July to share with all of you the impact they have! Here's how YOU can help: 1️⃣ Follow BOTH my page and Critter Junction Pet Rescue Fond du Lac. 2️⃣ Comment "done" on THIS post after following. *I do ask that followers are LOCAL to Wisconsin. 🧀 For every new follow in July, Professional Collectors Corp will donate $1, up to $1500. Let's make a difference together—every follow counts! Deadline July 19th, but I have a feeling we will close out much before then!🙌 If you'd like to make a donation, you can use the link below.   If you'd like to sponsor a campaign like this, please message me directly.  We grow better, by growing together. #Fundraiser #SupportLocal #PetRescue #FondyFamous #ProfessionalCollectorsCorp #CritterJunction #CommunityLove #JulyCampaign #FondduLacWi #nonprofit