YMCA of Greater Cleveland’s Post

Your schools need YOU!!👍🏽. An insightful article about the role & requirements of dedicated & impactful school Governors that’s are required NOW!! (Message me for details about foundation Governor roles required at a Catholic primary school in NW London…) 😀

Huge thanks to STRATFORD-UPON-AVON TOWN TRUST for their generous donation in 2023. The outcomes from this donation speak for themselves and being a Stratford-upon-Avon based charity, it’s fantastic to be able to receive this local support and funding. The feedback from our schools since we received this grant is without doubt proving that we are making a positive difference to young people’s lives - which is just the best news ever! For small charities like ours - with no office and most people volunteering on top of paid jobs elsewhere, it’s often difficult to obtain paid admin support, but we really needed it and STT recognised too that small, fairly new charities often need some paid support in order to survive. Many grant opportunities will not fund salaried staff. Hence another big thank you to STRATFORD-UPON-AVON TOWN TRUST for funding some part-time admin support for YMM which has undoubtedly helped us to grow. Plus the most important positive outcome is … this grant has enabled us to access more young people and support their future mental health and well-being.

Delighted to be returning for a third year to lead my ReachOut project! Having concluded another training programme this week I am looking forward to getting stuck back into the project and supporting the incredible young people and mentors. As part of the training we thought about what we would like to promote in our project and there are 3 things I really hope to carry through the project this year: 1) Empowerment- having a female group of young people at such a key age I aim to promote their creativity, independence and confidence💪 2) Positivity - I hope that the young people and mentors are able to find joy in the activities we do and time spent at sessions, along with promoting positive self-worth.💫 3) Inclusivity - one thing that has always stuck out when collecting feedback from our young people is they felt the project was a safe-space for them to be themselves and get involved, I hope to continue this.🙌 ReachOut are always looking for more mentors so if you have 2 hours a week to spare on a project please see below:

Give Back Days are a great way to get involved with Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana! Volunteers are essential to our mission of providing support to schools with demonstrated need, which provide a quality, values-based education for the children of Northwest Indiana. Learn more about the importance of Give Back Days and how you can get involved in the NWI.Life article below! #bigshouldersfundNWI

Great tips for program officers who care about listening to community from Mary Coleman.

Hello to all Investors, Mentors, and Volunteers! Come and join our mission as we work alongside young people with bright ideas that will solve their communities' most urgent challenges, providing them with the resource and encouragement they need to develop and market their projects successfully. We believe that by helping young people worldwide, they will develop innovative ideas that will strengthen the communities in which they live and the world at large. We hope to achieve our purpose of becoming a global charity serving youth. #youthdevelopment #youthempowerment #childdevelopment #youth #nonprofit #community #education #leadership #motivation #youthleadership #youthgroup #youthprogram #inspiration #youthpower #socialimpact #changemakers #mentorship #mentors #volunteers #youthtraining #socialchange #empoweringyouth #empowerment #communitydevelopment #mentoringmatters #makeadifference #development #nonprofitorganization #futureleaders #newyork

Celebrating School Governors' Awareness Day - The Power of Volunteering As we mark School Governors' Awareness Day today, the 29th of February 2024, I am reminded of volunteer school governors' profound impact on our education system. Volunteering as a school governor has been an incredibly rewarding journey for me, and here are two reasons why I chose this path: 1. Making a Real Difference: Being a school governor allows me to contribute meaningfully to the educational journey of young minds. It's about ensuring our schools excel academically and providing a nurturing environment for all-round development. 2. Community Engagement: This role has allowed me to engage with our community more deeply, understanding its diverse needs and aspirations. It's about building bridges between schools and their communities, fostering a collaborative environment that enriches education for everyone. I encourage professionals from all backgrounds to consider school and trust governance. It's a chance to give back, share your expertise, and shape our society's future. Let's spread the word and inspire more individuals to join this noble cause. #SchoolGovernorsAwarenessDay #VolunteerGovernance #Education #CommunityEngagement #Leadership#schoolgovday

As a firm believer in the strength and success of public school districts, I am compelled to address the complex issue of education in Ohio, where the debate over vouchers for private schools often takes center stage. While I acknowledge the challenges posed by some charter schools, particularly those driven by profit motives or lacking experienced educators, I firmly believe that well-regulated public not-for-profit charter schools have a crucial role to play in providing quality education and supporting students who may otherwise face limited options. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gmrsxY9C 🍎Experienced educators are the Cornerstone of Quality Education 🍎Not-for-Profit Charter Schools have the capacity to make positive impacts on the lives of children 🍎We must preserve strong public school districts and can also celebrate quality, dedicated public charter schools in Ohio #publicschools #nonprofitleadership #schoolleadership #schoolvouchers

Future leaders are sculpted through education, as it equips them with the tools to innovate, inspire, and lead with a vision for a better tomorrow. Please support FTS' education movement. #FTSBharat #FTS #education #shreeharisatsangsamity #NGO #Education #UpliftingLives #SocialWork #Volunteering #Instagood #nonprofitorganization

NEW on the CEP blog, Mary Coleman of Voqal considers the limitations of the program officer role, and how to innovate within it to integrate effective listening practices into their work. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eFd-mGzt #listening #philanthropy #programofficers #funders #relationships #community