Michael Mannix’s Post

If you can’t locate or remember your organization’s strategic plan, then you don’t have one. Strategy should be sentient. It should be living and breathing and used literally every day to guide your philanthropy and your team. My job is to help foundations formulate and implement their strategies. If you realized your organization doesn’t have a strategic plan or it needs to be redone, then send me a message for how to get started working together. #MakeADifference #Strategy #PhilanthropyAdvisor

When you make the effort to continue to learn and accept guidance, you are doing your cause a great service. Choosing to seek out a philanthropy advisor, continuing to reflect and work on your strategy, and investing in resources for continued learning are all great ways to ensure your legacy will grow as your organization continues to improve. I can help you continue to change the world by providing insight and guidance from my years of experience. Interested in setting up a call? Let me know in the comments below. 👇🏼 #PhilanthropyAdvisor #PhilanthropyConsultant #CEO

If you can’t locate or remember your organization’s strategic plan, then you don’t have one. Strategy should be sentient. It should be living and breathing and used literally every day to guide your philanthropy and your team. My job is to help foundations formulate and implement their strategies. If you realized your organization doesn’t have a strategic plan or it needs to be redone, then send me a message for how to get started working together. #MakeADifference #Strategy #PhilanthropyAdvisor

🫣 Not ready for #GivingTuesday? It’s ok - promise! There is so much you can do #BeyondGivingTuesday ❓to ask yourself 💥What matters to you? ℹ️ Have you gathered the facts? 🔥How do you want to be involved with your philanthropy? For more on Kerrie Mitchell, CAP® & my thoughts on preparing for your year end giving and going beyond this one day push, read👇🏼

Are you feeling #GivingTuesday FOMO? Instead of rushing, consider building an #ImpactfulGivingStrategy. If you’re not ready to give today, it’s ok- promise. There is so much #BeyondGivingTuesday! Your #PhilanthropicInvestments can be focused and more impactful with #FSOPartners. Krista Mitchell Cornell and I share #givingstrategies. Read 👇🏾

It was an absolute privilege facilitating a workshop for the amazing resident services staff at Community HousingWorks. Working in the nonprofit sector often means forming strong bonds with the people in your communities. There's a sense of dedication that runs deep, and the lines between work and personal life can easily blur. That begs the question: is there a time you really ever "clock out"? The workshop focused on creating a holistic self, integrating work and life, and the concept of non-negotiables: those essential activities that keep you feeling fulfilled and energized. Now, here's the sweet spot: we explored how often we betray our own values by not fully embracing these non-negotiables. Think checking work emails during family time, sacrificing your morning routine to "finish just one more thing," or skipping a workout because you feel bound to stay late. Sound familiar? What if success was measured by the amount of safety we felt within ourselves to stay loyal to our non-negotiables? These are the things that are necessities to our overall well-being, deeply aligned with our values. By prioritizing these activities, we aren't being disloyal – we're leading lives aligned with our whole selves, ones we can feel proud of all around. An empowered you shows up more authentically for your residents, your colleagues, and yourself. At Love Yours, we're incredibly grateful for the opportunity to come alongside and encourage these amazing community leaders. We believe that aligned individuals lead to empowered communities, and we're here to cheer you on as you prioritize both your well-being and the incredible work you do. #CommunityHousingWorks #Nonprofit #HolisticSelf #Empowerment

Athletes are not short on passion for giving back to the communities that pour into them. They want to help in whatever way they can, whether it’s in the cities they grew up in or the ones they play in. However, especially at the start of their philanthropic journeys, it is important that they choose a point of focus i.e. youth development, mental health, affordable housing, etc. This makes it easier to identify need and curate programs/initiatives that create sustainable impact, which leads to real change. In other words, shrink the focus to maximize the impact. When athletes follow this roadmap, they have the ability to truly transform communities for generations to come. ___ 
Stay tuned for the Giving Legends Podcast launching in October to hear from more inspiring leaders in philanthropy who are building a legacy through service.   #AthletesCharitable #Passion #Focus #Impact #SustainableService #GivingLegends

Transform your business into a catalyst for positive transformation! 🌟 Your commitment to uplifting the community sets an extraordinary example. Embrace the influence of philanthropy, as its effect goes beyond mere transactions - it has the ability to change lives. 💙🌍 #BusinessTransformation #CommunityUpliftment #GivingBack #ImpactfulChanges #ConstructionSuccess #PositiveImpact #PhilanthropyWorks #BuildingBetterCommunities #TransformingLives #BusinessWithPurpose #Thrivinginconstruction

EVERY NO IS A YES. We’ve made it to mid-June. Some of us are 2 weeks from closing the quarter, the 1H, the fiscal. Work and personal pressures build every June. Especially for working parents. We are counting down the days until July. This is your little reminder that it’s OK (and good) to say no to additional requests, to that coffee date, to the extra charity campaign, to volunteering at the fair. Be kind to yourself. Everytime you say no, you give yourself the opportunity to say yes to other priorities - whatever they are. Those who love you will still love you on the other side. Learning to set Boundaries is an important leadership skill for managing up, down and across. Protect your energy so you can get the big stuff done and still enjoy this beautiful month. Here I am saying no to my emails and yes to enjoying the sunshine with some good vibe music 🎶 from my fave GO Train commute. TGIF 💕 #leadership #authenticleadership #worklifeharmony #boundaries #entrepreneurship

I have been giving a lot of thought to how Summer and I approach giving / philanthropy. Here are a few conclusions we have reached: 1) Our giving has suffered from a lack of vision - For us, a lack of vision didn’t keep us from giving altogether or even giving significant amounts, but it felt more like a checklist item then fulfilling part of our purpose. (More coming on this later) 2) We have had a consumption problem. In all the research I’ve done around this most people, without a specific vision and plan will allow lifestyle to creep as income grows. I’m not saying your lifestyle spending shouldn’t increase, but is it being done with purpose? 3) Creating a vision and plan can actually change behavior. I have recently found myself not wanting to buy things that don’t fit our new vision and plan. Don’t get me wrong, the initial urge is there but when weighed in contrast to our vision and plan, the desire fades. Where are you at in this journey and what are some key takeaways you can share? #philanthropy #kingdomfinance #faithdriven