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Happy National Nonprofit Day from Peace of Mind: Your Journey, Your Way! 💜🎉 #NationalNonprofitDay #friendship #inclusion #diversity #disabilityadvocate #support #awareness #qualityservices #companion #respite #homemaker #community #peaceofmind #peoplefirst #nonprofit #disabilities #advocacy #makeadifference #bethedifference #inthistogether Image Description: This is a beige graphic with words and pictures as well as colorful confetti behind the elements of the graphic at the top of the design. (From top to bottom) First it reads “Happy Nonprofit Day!” Then there are three images of Peace of Mind participants. From left to right there are pictures of (1) Cindy tipping her white cowboy hat at the camera and smiling, (2) Miah smiling and wearing a camo hat, sunglasses, and a Wyoming Cowboys T-shirt, and (3) Haven standing outside wearing eclipse glasses and looking up at the sky. Underneath the pictures it reads, “Thank you for supporting nonprofit organizations like Peace of Mind: Your Journey, Your Way!” Finally in the bottom right hand corner is Peace of Mind’s logo with the rusty red-orange Aspen leaf.

For the last few years, I have had the honor of volunteering with Dallas CASA, an organization that recruits, trains, and supervises community volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in protective care. Volunteering with this organization has not only been eye-opening, but heart-breaking at times. As an advocate for these children, our work involves meeting with kids on a monthly basis, advocating for their interests in court, and addressing any issues they face in school, health, or other areas of their lives. One of the most jarring realizations is that in many cases, there isn’t anyone else beyond us looking out for the kids. There is no backup. The system is overloaded and isn’t designed to deal with the complex problems that arise for these kids. The job of the advocate is to be that person that takes action and does all they can to intervene in the child’s life. This work is a reminder that as each of us observes the problems we have in this world, we can’t simply rely on the system or expect others to step up. It's easy to assume there are already measures in place or that someone else will take care of it. In reality- if we want to see change or make an impact, we have to do it ourselves. When we see issues in our community, we owe it to each other to bear the responsibility of change. We need to recognize that each of us has the power to make a difference.  By getting involved, we can help bridge the gaps and provide innovative solutions or much-needed support where it’s needed most. Whether it's through volunteering, advocacy, or simply being a voice for the voiceless, every action counts. #CommunityImpact #VolunteerWork #DallasCASA #ChildAdvocacy #TakeAction

📢 ATTN: those looking to hire folks in their 20s!?! "Half of Gen Zers would turn down a job that doesn't align with their beliefs." Companies that commit to volunteering can present a extraordinary pull for alluring new talent. --> Read more in this blog by the #Learn_It_All, Erin George 💙

While creating our own path to success, it's easy to lose sight of our true purpose...making the world a better place. 🎯 Years back, we started making our kids volunteer and give back to the community. They are only 4-10 years old, but they fully understand the value of helping others. 🌱 Instilling the value of giving back at a young age is an investment in the future. Teaching kids to volunteer not only enriches their lives but also strengthens communities. Here's how you can inspire the next generation to make a difference: 1️⃣ Lead by example: Children often emulate the behavior of adults around them. Engage in volunteer activities yourself, too. We always volunteer as a family. 2️⃣ Start small: We first started volunteering by doing yard work for the elderly. You do not need money to give back! 3️⃣ Explore something that interests them: Encourage kids to volunteer in areas they are passionate about. Our kids like helping other kids, so one thing we always do is adopt a family for Christmas. Our kids do all the shopping! 4️⃣ Make it fun: Volunteer activities can be enjoyable! We always partake in the Red Kettle Campaign. Our kids have a BLAST targeting people walking out of the store, singing songs and simply trying to get attention. Teaching kids to volunteer is not only about the immediate impact they make but also about fostering empathy, compassion, and a sense of responsibility that will stay with them for life. 🌟 #CommunityEngagement #FutureLeaders #Volunteer #MakeaDifference

Preparing for an exciting workshop had me thinking about my experience with 3 organizations which are powered by a strong sense of purpose, volunteerism, and advocacy. And at the heart of it, one thing stands out. How TRUST-worthy are we for members/customers/sponsors/donors to continue supporting us? And not just once, but to do it repeatedly. It's the questions that we ask that give birth to such exciting possibilities.

It's #VolunteersWeek Do you want to volunteer? Whether you can regularly volunteer, or it’s more ad hoc, we need you #YourTimeGrantsWishes. Find out more on the link below and sign up to become a Wish Maker today and help rescue the magic of childhood. https://bit.ly/3KtOwRS #VolunteersWeek2024 #MakeAWishUK #MyTimeGrantsWishes #YoursCanToo

What is the Consumer Federation of America (CFA)? The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) is an association of non-profit consumer organizations that was established in 1968 to advance consumer interest through research, advocacy, and education. Reviewing real estate buyer agent agreement forms is an example of their research efforts. Communicating the pro-consumer recommendations following the review of the buyer agent agreements forms to the authorized form development participants is an example of the Consumer Federation of America's advocacy efforts. Discussing their interest in the consumer-friendly quality of the buyer agent agreement forms with public information and news media sources capable of distributing their input to a broader audience is an example of the Consumer Federation of America's education efforts. In the post settlement period documentation plays a central role in the way a client and agent interact during a real estate transaction. As a State of Wisconsin licensed real estate agent with Weichert, Realtors- Great Day Group I guide sellers through the varied steps of the real estate sales cycle. Call Louis Kutzke real estate agent at 608-432-4286 for assistance with selling property- serving Wisconsin Dells, Baraboo, Reedsburg, and Portage areas.

SPECIAL MESSAGE TO DIRECTORS Dear Colleagues: As you already know, more than 10,000 Americans are turning 65 every day and in 2024, more people will turn 65 than ever before! This socio-economic shift impacts our employees, families and neighborhoods. Investing in Volunteer Caregiving could not be more critical than it is now. We must prepare as a nation—and we must encourage more volunteerism. That’s what 40 for 40 is all about! Our 40th anniversary campaign asks individuals to lend their time and talent by contributing 40 hours to their local volunteer caregiving organization (that’s you!). With upwards of 1,000 programs around the country, 40 for 40 has an opportunity to double or triple the number of volunteers serving seniors and people with disabilities! By signing up to participate in the 40 for 40 challenge (https://lnkd.in/g4MUZxAt), everyone will receive these goodies: · A cool, branded hat · A useful imprinted tote bag · An imprinted t-shirt And, if you (directors) sign up for 40 for 40 right now, (and before March 5, 2024) you will also receive $50 off your NVCN membership (good through March 5, 2025). Here are 3 simple things you can do right now to get on board and support 40 for 40! 1. Click here to sign up for 40 for 40, set up a team and receive the goodies PLUS $50 off your next membership. 2. Share this 40 for 40 link with your staff, volunteers and donors so they can sign up and receive the cool swag gifts (hat, t-shirt and tote bag) 3. Use our already-designed 40 for 40 art in your next newsletter or eblast (free in NVCN's 40th Toolbox) to encourage your supporters to be a part of 40 for 40. 4. Encourage your community to join our challenge and use our volunteer toolbox to spread the word! https://lnkd.in/g7vdmB76 Please don’t hesitate to reach out to NVCN if you have any questions or suggestions. Thank you in advance for YOUR participation in 40 for 40! https://lnkd.in/g4MUZxAt

I was so excited to watch this project come together, from early concepts and strategy to those first design mockups and all the way through to development and deployment. It was a wonderful project and I love the end result. Congrats to Stef Jones, Heather Schneider, Tayo, Joshua, Mike, and the entire SCAN team. Here are a few behind-the-scenes highlights I caught from the sidelines while watching this project come together: 1) We used Octopus.do for rapid and visual sitemap generation. It helped visualize rough page layouts, which helped communicate those ideas with the project's lead designer. 2) This is the second project we have used Storybook on, and it made QA and handling the growing number of layout permutations feel manageable rather than ballooning technical debt. 3) We continue to push image attribution on as many photos as possible. This is an extra bit of work but makes the site feel alive, rich with meta details, and does right by both the photographers, artists, and the subjects. We've been using tippy.js for this and might move to the author's new library, floating-ui.js, in the future. 4) We used GigaPixel by TopazLabs to upscale one of the main hero images. It does a beautiful job of adding super-resolution detail without introducing artifacts or detracting from the original's look and feel. It's a one-time purchase, and we'll definitely be using it in the future. 5) Utility-based CSS frameworks seem to have been a win with the developers; maybe I was the lone skeptic. They also make content modular across a single project and even potentially between different client projects. This is particularly of interest as we lean heavily into WordPress Gutenberg blocks. Combined with Storybook, it could also be a winning strategy.

📣 Calling all 501(c)(3)s! Don't miss this invaluable workshop on Nonpartisan Advocacy, brought to you by Bolder Advocacy and sponsored by The California Endowment. 🌟 In a political landscape where every voice matters, it's crucial for public charities to understand their role in nonpartisan advocacy. Join us virtually May 9 at 9:30 am PDT for a comprehensive exploration of how 501(c)(3)s can effectively educate and advocate while maintaining their nonpartisan status. Led by Bolder Advocacy, a program of Alliance for Justice, and facilitated by Sarah Efthymiou, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate nonpartisan advocacy with confidence. Key takeaways include: ✅ Advocating for your issues during election years ✅ Educating the public through candidate forums and questionnaires ✅ Objectively responding to candidate statements ✅ Conducting nonpartisan voter registration and get-out-the-vote efforts legally ✅ Safely supporting or opposing ballot measures without partisanship ✅ Keeping personal partisan activities separate from organizational activities Empower your organization to make a meaningful impact in your community while upholding nonpartisan principles. Register now to secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/g6zh-NfA #NonpartisanAdvocacy #501c3 #CommunityImpact #BolderAdvocacy #OneOC #CommunityImpact #OrangeCounty #OrangeCountyEvents