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Calling 501c3 nonprofits and public schools in Dane County! In my work at Free Bikes 4 Kidz, I've seen firsthand how important it is for kids to have bikes. If you didn't have a bike as a child, you might perceive it as merely a toy. However, bikes offer much more: they provide low-cost, healthy transportation, benefit the environment, and can be a source of fun. Additionally, they contribute to social and emotional development. It's also critically important to have a bike at a young age. If kids don't know how to ride by age 10-12, they're often too embarrassed to try and the window of opportunity has passed them by. In our car dominated society, their focus shifts to getting their first car although they are unaware of all the expenses associated with automobiles. Today, the cost of owning a car is over $10,700 per year or $894 a month according to AAA. And that does not factor in the stress that comes along with being behind the wheel. Do yourself a favor, go for a bike ride. It'll make you feel good! ;) Please feel free to share this call for partners with your networks.

With GivingTuesday just around the corner, we know that every charity is looking for ways to maximise their fundraising impact. To assist you in this mission, we've published a new blog post: "Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: GivingTuesday". https://buff.ly/46V6g2b This comprehensive guide will walk you through the nuts and bolts of utilising peer-to-peer fundraising strategies specifically for GivingTuesday. Whether you're a medium or large charity based in Europe, you'll find actionable tips and tools that can help you harness the power of your community to reach your fundraising goals. Why settle for traditional methods when you can multiply your impact with a well-executed peer-to-peer strategy? Visit our blog to find out how to make this GivingTuesday your most successful yet. We'd love to hear your feedback and any success stories you may have. Please feel free to share the post with your network and contribute to our collective wisdom. #GivingTuesday #PeerToPeerFundraising #EuropeanCharities #FundraisingTips #BetterNow #KnowledgeSharing

I can't recommend this highly enough if you are serious about optimising your digital fundraising, campaigning, and engagement activities. And it's free to watch, so why wouldn't you? #digital #fundraising #benchmarks

Here is an update of our Upstream Contributions so far 👏❤️ Being an Upstream supplier is so rewarding...if you purchase our products through Upstream - then a portion of the profits goes to a youth charity in NZ of your choice! ⭐ No extra cost to you, and a portion is donated to the youth of New Zealand...how cool is that?? Check out Upstream today! #CommunitySupport #GiveBack #TogetherWeThrive #LocalLove #CommunityEngagement #ImpactfulContributions #SupportLocal #CommunityBuilding #MakingADifference #CaringNeighbors #SocialResponsibility #StrengthInUnity #CommunityFirst #PositivelyImpact #ServeOthers #BuildingConnections #CommunityCare #ContributeLocally #EmpowerThroughGiving #VolunteerSpirit #ShareTheLove

Three in 5 Australians make a financial donation to a charity, according to the Charities Aid Foundation's (CAF) 2022 World Giving Index, which you can download here: https://lnkd.in/eZf2MGtH However, most donors in Australia also 'give a one-off donation to charities without intending to make regular or planned ongoing donations to that organisation.' That's according to the 2019 CAF Australia Giving Report that you can download here: https://lnkd.in/gbDybQyR Given volatile donor sentiment, many expect individual giving to decline, putting more pressure on not-for-profit (NFP fundraising). And as more and more organisations have to do with fewer resources, embracing technology will be key to NFPs thriving in a rapidly changing environment. #notforprofit #fundraising #BarheadSolutions

What gives people a reason to give? 🎁🫶 Our National Giving Study 2023 surveyed 1,951 respondents and 112 focus group participants to find out just that: how much, how often, and in what ways people in Singapore give, as well as what drives and holds back their giving behaviour.     Those who were more likely to donate and volunteer are those:     • who donated or volunteered as children; 👦🏽👧🏽   • are interested in social issues; 📰⚖️  • who participate actively in religious life; 🙏🏿🙌🏾  • and who trust charities and those outside their own social circles.🤝     We also found that some younger Singaporeans have taken to new, alternative ways of giving which require smaller time and financial commitments.     To learn more, read our full PDF report at https://lnkd.in/gAZYbNTt -  and share your thoughts with us here! #nationalgivingstudy #nationalgivingstudy2023 #ngs2023 #nonprofit #charity #nvpc #cityofgood #singapore

As a Regional Charity Leader you are likely to face specific and unique challenges such as: ☑️Finding the right balance between addressing the specific needs and priorities of your region and aligning your efforts with the broader goals. ☑️Ensuring that your region receives adequate resources, including funding, staff, and support, can be challenging when competing with other regions and programs within the organisation. ☑️Facilitating effective communication and collaboration between your regional team and the national headquarters ☑️Adapting national policies and initiatives to suit the unique characteristics and challenges of your region ☑️Building and maintaining relationships with local donors and supporters while also contributing to national fundraising efforts ☑️Navigating regional and national regulations ☑️Keeping your regional team motivated and engaged, particularly when they may feel disconnected from the decision-making processes. Regional Charity Leaders Forum aims to facilitate a safe space for open discussions among peers specifically for regional charities. This platform will provide an avenue for us to come together, share our experiences, discuss upcoming events, address common issues, and collaboratively explore effective solutions. FIND OUT MORE HERE: https://lnkd.in/ee_UX5Fg #EmpoweringLeadersDrivingChange

ICYMI: Volunteering for a charity, organization, or cause close to your heart is a great way to give back to your community. Click here for some ideas on how to get started. https://hubs.ly/Q02rV8w80 #ArrowSecurity #ExpertService #SecurityExperts #WeCare #SecurityGuards #PrivateSecurity #SecurityPrograms #NationalVolunteerMonth

I saw a post last week by the brilliant Michael Wilkinson utilising the Silktide Index to show some of the most accessible websites in the charity sector. So I took a look at how other sectors across the 'Not-for-Profit' spectrum compare - safe to say it looks like Councils are the pace setters in this field. Even better to know that we work with a couple on the list below! How seriously does your organisation take Accessibility across websites? #Accessibility #UKCouncils #LocalAuthority #PublicSectorRecruitment