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Did you know that August is #NationalBlackBusinessMonth? At Thread, we work with several black-owned vendors to support our events, including Taharka Brothers Ice Cream Corp, Drama MaMa Bookshop, and Make It a Glam Party! How does your organization support Black-owned businesses? #BlackBusinessMonth #BlackBusiness #BlackOwned #Community #Connection #Baltimore #Maryland #Nonprofit #NewSocialFabric #WovenStrong

Nominate your hero to receive a donated Lennox gas furnace through the Lennox Feel The Love program. 💓 Nominate here: https://lnkd.in/egGZ9iU What Makes A Good Nominee? Feel The Love nominees all have one thing in common: they always put others first. But sometimes, these individuals need a little help making sure their own needs are being met. Many of our nominees simply don’t have the means to make their homes more comfortable on their own. That’s where nominations from community members like you come in. While unsung heroes come from all walks of life, some examples of past nominees we’ve honored include community figures such as teachers, firefighters, and volunteers; families facing hard times; veterans; senior citizens living in older homes; and people impacted by natural disasters. In short, anyone who serves others is a good candidate for a Feel the Love nomination. If you know someone in your community who deserves recognition, nominating them to receive a new heating or cooling system is a heartfelt way to show your appreciation. For more help identifying heroes in your hometown, consider partnering with a local nonprofit organization.

🌟 Don't miss out on our latest blog, "Last-Minute Giving Tuesday Strategies: Maximize Your Impact." It's a treasure trove of tips to make your Giving Tuesday contributions count, even in the final stretch. We hope these strategies help you make this Giving Tuesday the most impactful one yet! 💪 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gypRRiP6 #GivingTuesday #MaximizeImpact #LastMinuteStrategies #pgm #digitalmarketingagency #nonprofitmarketing #NapervilleIL

I got to witness something truley remarkable yesterday. Here are some Lessons we all should cherish from a first time fundraiser. I spent the afternoon consulting with a guy who has never raised fund’s before and now needs to raise 7 figures for a 3 year project in 120 days! I think he is going to crush it!! Here is what I saw in him that we can all learn from: 1. Joy and wonder at the relationships they have been able to form. Viewing each a true gift. 2. Humility and awe that they are in the position to invite givers into a story that will transform lives. 3. A healthy sense of trepidation because they know the sheer amount of things they don’t know! 4. A deep sense of identity—knowing the response from potential donors is not a reflection on them. Their job is to focus on what they can control: build relationships, ask questions, invite into story. The rest is out of their control, knowing a givers response is for the giver to control. Nonprofit Leaders—we can learn a lot from this newbie!!

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Is your nonprofit drowning in data? 🌊📊 You're not alone, here's my Secret Weapon tips for Nonprofit Success... https://lnkd.in/egxrvhSr #corporatesocialresponsibility #socialgood #nonprofit #nonprofitsuccess

Maria Guzman, Thank you and the Windsor Communities team for helping those in need. Your work not only helps people in need, but is a fantastic way to develop leadership in your group. How so? The best leadership is all about high-trust relationships. One of the most powerful ways to build trust is to genuinely love your people. When they know you love them, the result is deeper engagement, commitment, and productivity. When you/Windsor do community service, you literally practice love for others. Every time you practice love, you become a more loving person, leader, and parent--building higher trust, higher performance leaders and teams--at work and home--in the process.

On Valentine's Day, we're showing the love for the nonprofit organizations we protect! 🥰 From churches to group homes to community action agencies — we CARE about insuring these organizations who are vital to the community. Agents, when it comes to your nonprofit and social services accounts, there's only one name to trust: https://lnkd.in/eK_qweuV #buildsuccess #nonprofitinsurance #socialservices #CPSCares

Are you a non-profit leader seeking answers? You're not alone. The Maruf Youth Center in Milwaukee is an example of grit and determination in the face of adversity. They're battling a leaking roof and are desperately seeking donations for repairs. Their experience is testament to how vital community support is in sustaining non-profits. It's an aspect many may overlook, but the truth is, our work is never one-dimensional. Connecting and engaging with the local community isn't an add-on, it's a necessity. Tirelessly working to transform lives, we sometimes forget we too need help and it's okay to ask for it. Remember, our spec of a story combined with the community's support creates a powerful narrative that no adversity can overshadow. Marketing our non-profits is an essential thread in our story. Through story-telling, we communicate our struggles and inspire action. Keep pushing on, your work is vital, and the communities you serve need you. Share your thoughts below. How do you connect with your community for support? #NonProfitChallenges #BusinessSolutions #NonProfitLeadership #GiveHopeDaily #MarketingInAction

Calling all grassroots non-profit leaders and founders! Interested in taking your fundraising efforts to the next level? Take inspiration from Operation Battle Born - they turned autographed guitars into financial lifelines for wounded police officers. They've expertly combined passion, creativity, and resourcefulness, reminding us that fundraising can often be about showcasing your unique message as effectively as possible. Remember, your mission is potent. The challenge is often finding new, appealing ways to engage donors and fund the cause. How can you switch up your strategies? Can we turn obstacles into opportunities, just like OBB did for their community? As we aim to #GiveHopeDaily, let's ensure we tell our story in the most compelling and connective way possible! Drop your thoughts below. #NonProfitLeadership #FundraisingInnovation #CreativeMarketingSolutions