Michael Randolph

Positive youth development changes lives. Our communities don’t need another program; they need real change. At the Florida Economic Consortium (FEC), we’re not just building programs; we’re building futures. Our focus? Giving youth the tools to succeed, not just survive. Because real change starts with empowered youth. Youth who feel seen, valued, and capable of shaping their future. Here’s how we built FEC’s four-step approach for safer communities: 1. Partnering with Trusted Community Organizations We know that trust is built locally. So we partnered with groups like Toussaint Boxing Gym and PowerTeens. These are organizations that know the daily struggles of our youth. They know what works and, just as importantly, what doesn’t. By working together, we offer a safe space, mentorship, and stability. These partners bring real-world experience and credibility to the table. They give youth a sense of belonging and respect that goes beyond programs. It’s not about telling them what to do. It’s about guiding them from where they are to where they can go. 2. Structured, Purpose-Driven Mentorship Programs Too many youth are left without direction or guidance. At FEC, we believe mentorship isn’t a luxury—it’s essential. Every young person in our programs is matched with a mentor. But not just any mentor—a role model with life experience and integrity. Our mentors don’t just give advice; they walk alongside each young person. They provide the real-world insights that youth crave. They show them a path forward, one choice at a time. Mentorship like this creates a foundation of trust. It’s about more than words—it’s action, consistency, and commitment. 3. Skills That Go Beyond Textbooks Empowering youth means preparing them for life. That’s why we go beyond academics to focus on real-life skills. Through activities like boxing and financial literacy workshops, We’re teaching skills that will actually matter tomorrow. We focus on skills that are transferable and enduring. Skills they can carry with them through all of life’s challenges. 4. Tracking, Measuring, and Improving Outcomes Programs that don’t track results risk becoming empty promises. At FEC, we don’t assume our approach works—we verify it. Our Contract Performance Analysis System (CPAS) tracks each program’s impact. This isn’t just data; it’s a map of each young person’s journey. We track everything from engagement levels to skills learned. Monthly and quarterly reports keep us accountable. If something isn’t working, we adjust it. If a program succeeds, we scale it up. This data-driven approach ensures continuous improvement. It’s how we turn purpose into performance—and performance into impact. Why does this matter? Because each youth we reach today becomes tomorrow’s leader. When they thrive, their families, schools, and communities thrive, too. Learn more about FEC's commitment to making a difference. Link in the comments!

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Empowering Change through Volunteerism: Join Us in Making a Difference Capital Gaines LLC www.capgainesllc.com At Capital Gaines LLC, we believe in the power of words and the transformative impact of storytelling. Our mission is to empower authors and artists by providing them with the tools and support they need to publish their works and share their voices with the world. From novels and poetry to biographies and more, we are dedicated to fostering creativity and amplifying diverse perspectives. R-Bay-Merch LLC www.rcabay.com R-Bay-Merch LLC is not just a clothing brand; it's a movement. We collaborate with the Returning Citizens Association (RCA) to create merchandise that symbolizes hope, resilience, and second chances. Our clothing line, designed by system-impacted individuals, embraces the journey from prison blocks to city streets, embodying the strength and determination of those seeking a fresh start. Returning Citizens Association (RCA) https://lnkd.in/gH8t2DSN RCA is at the forefront of empowering individuals impacted by the criminal justice system. Through programs like mentorship, mental health support, and community initiatives, we provide a lifeline for those navigating reentry and rehabilitation. Our goal is to break down barriers, foster resilience, and create pathways to success for every returning citizen. Why Volunteers Are Essential Volunteers play a crucial role in our mission-driven organizations. By joining us, you become a catalyst for positive change and social impact. Here's what volunteering with us offers you: Skill Development: Gain hands-on experience in areas like publishing, marketing, community outreach, and more. Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals, industry professionals, and community leaders. Personal Growth: Contribute to meaningful projects that align with your values and passions. Impactful Contribution: Make a tangible difference in the lives of authors, returning citizens, and our community. Recognition and Appreciation: Receive acknowledgment for your contributions and dedication. Flexible Commitment: Volunteer for 6 months to 1 year, with the possibility of continued involvement. Impact Beyond Measure As a volunteer, you will not only make a difference within our companies but also in the lives of those we serve. Your contributions will: Help us reach more individuals with our services and products. Elevate voices that are often marginalized or unheard. Foster a sense of belonging, hope, and empowerment in our communities. Drive meaningful change and contribute to a more just and compassionate society. If you're ready to be part of something bigger, to use your skills and passion for a purpose, then we invite you to join our team of volunteers. Together, we can create lasting impact, inspire change, and build a brighter future for all. Email “I am Ready to Volunteer” To: [email protected] Ricky T. Gaines Returning Citizens Association Capital Gaines LLC.

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Helping youth break the cycle of poverty matters. Recently, nonprofits were evaluated for the Youth Offender Re-Entry Program, introduced by the Orange County Citizens' Commission for Children under the 5th largest local government in Florida. But why are financial reserves being prioritized over real impact? 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂 is transforming lives. They offer education, case management, re-entry programs, and youth development. Their mission? To guide young people out of poverty and into brighter futures. But during the evaluation process, they faced challenges. Why? Because their explanation of funding reserves was deemed incomplete. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Shouldn’t the Commission focus more on their life-changing work? Or is the Commission letting financial gaps overshadow the real difference these nonprofits are making in their communities? 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭: • Business C is providing opportunities for at-risk youth. • They’re helping young people gain education and job skills. • Their programs break the cycle of poverty, one life at a time. Yet, when the Commission prioritizes financial reserves, they overlook the most important part—𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: • Many nonprofits don’t have large financial reserves. • They focus on delivering services, not building a safety net. • Penalizing them for this takes attention away from their actual work. Should nonprofits like 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂 really be scored based on reserves, or should the Commission look at the transformation they’re bringing to their communities? It’s time to rethink how the Commission evaluate nonprofits: 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭:  ↳Prioritize how nonprofits are improving lives. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬:  ↳Smaller organizations often don’t have large financial buffers. 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥-𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬:  ↳Reserves are important, but not at the cost of ignoring life-changing work. Nonprofits aren’t just numbers on a balance sheet. They’re real people making a real difference. And the impact they’re having on youth shouldn’t be overshadowed by incomplete explanations of funding reserves. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞? Should nonprofits be evaluated more on their community impact and less on their financial reserves? Or is the Commission focusing too much on the numbers and forgetting the real-world effects? It's time to ensure the commission evaluates what truly matters—how these programs impact lives, not just their finances. 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Rod Love, CEO of CSG Tech Solutions President of Florida Economic Consortium #nonprofit #nonprofits #nonprofitleadership

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✨ Florida’s Children Deserve Better Representation ✨ Did you know that the last census missed thousands of Florida’s children? This undercount has real consequences, impacting funding and essential programs that support their health, education, and well-being. At Florida TaxWatch, we’re committed to ensuring every child counts. Our latest report dives into the importance of accurate census data and how it can advance children’s issues across the state. 📊 An accurate count means better resources, better programs, and a brighter future for Florida’s next generation. Join the conversation and learn how we can make a difference. Read the full analysis here: https://lnkd.in/ewqdedrm #FloridaTaxWatch #CensusMatters #ChildAdvocacy #FloridaFuture

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New data just dropped! We collected and analyzed data from 59 nonprofit organizations to offer a comprehensive view of active donors in Puerto Rico for the years 2022-2023. This report focuses on the number of active donor entities, providing a comparative analysis between the years 2022 and 2023, as well as examining donor recurrence. It is segmented by donor category, geographical funding origin, and by the specific years mentioned. Our comprehensive analysis demonstrates the trends and changes in the philanthropic sector, empowering funders with the knowledge to make informed decisions and maximize their impact through strategic actions. At FiPR, we aim to facilitate data connection between donors and nonprofit organizations to promote greater transparency and alignment in the social ecosystem. Visit our Collective Intelligence Hub to access this report. bit.ly/4c6mubz #donorentities #filantropiapr #philanthropy #puertorico

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ACSA’s Governmental Relations team luncheon update at the Leadership Summit with Sr. Director of Governmental Relations Iván Carrillo, and legislative advocates, Dorothy Johnson and Serette Kaminski. This year the lunch panel was facilitated by ACSA Sr. Director of Marketing & Communications Naj Alikhan. Key points to note include recognition that a new set of legislators could change the landscape for education. - Representatives are much more reflective of the state of California, especially in terms of gender. - dissolving the department of education is not realistic as it requires 60 votes to pass, and that does not seem likely at this time. -Waiting to see who is going to be in charge of state policy and what the new legislators will decide to champion. - Best way to advocate: know who your policy committee representatives are. If you know about new legislators and have relationships with them, please connect with ACSA.

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Virtual Classroom: Understanding Your Guard and Reserve Retirement and Benefits Aug 08 | 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDT Ready to wrap up a career in the National Guard or Reserve? Considering leaving service but unsure whether you qualify for retirement, or have questions about health care or other benefits? Hoping to advance on your civilian career path and capitalize on the leadership skills and technical know-how acquired while in uniform? These challenging questions often aren't answered by seminars or programs aimed at active duty servicemembers. That’s why MOAA launched Understanding your Guard and Reserve Retirement and Benefits – a comprehensive workshop geared specifically to Guard and Reserve issues such as: - Retirement: How to navigate a complicated, time-consuming retirement process, file the proper paperwork, and calculate your benefit. - Earned Benefits: How to determine which health care plan is right for you and your family, and how to maximize VA and other service-earned benefits available to you.  - Legal and Financial Topics: How to make the right choices for your Survivor Benefit Plan, and what you need to know about your protections under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).    Whether you are returning from your first or fifth deployment, whether you’re looking to retire or have already stopped drilling and are in the retirement “gray area,” you’ll benefit from this one-of-a-kind workshop dedicated to Guard and Reserve transition! Register: https://lnkd.in/ep3dw3Fh. Mark Belinsky, MSA Cory Titus Paul Frost, AFC® Lila Quintiliani, ChFC®, AFC® Erin E. Cardinal Pat Williams, PhD, PHR Amber Monks Tony Lombardo Libby Michael Amy S. Clark Elizabeth Limarzi, MBA, CAE

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Hey, early childhood funders, how are you preparing and supporting communities to be resilient and ready when faced with the next emergency? There are many dimensions to readiness to support the healing, recovery, & rebuilding needs of our children and families. Let's learn together >> registration link is below.

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📄 Drafting an effective Request for Proposal (RFP) is crucial for selecting the right investment advisor for your organization. Our time-tested RFP template ensures you ask the right questions and can objectively compare potential advisors, making informed decisions with confidence. 🚀 Learn more about the RFP process and download an RFP template here: https://lnkd.in/gX28Dp5M #Nonprofit #InvestmentManagement #RFP #FinancialPlanning #NonprofitAdvisors #InvestmentAdvisor #eCIO #FinancialStrategy #NonprofitFinance

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Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the rich culture and contributions of Hispanic Americans. Our loan program is designed to support and uplift minority businesses, including those that are Hispanic-owned. We recognize the important role these businesses play in our community. Join us in honoring their achievements and contributions throughout the month. We appreciate being able to contribute to their progress. Who is your favorite Hispanic-owned small business? Drop them in the comments below. #HispanicBusinesses #HispanicCompanies #HispanicBusinessMonth #HispanicOwnedBusinesses #HispanicBusinessOwner #HispanicEntrepreneurs #SouthFloridaBusinesses #MiamiDadeCounty #BrowardCounty #MonroeCounty #CommunityLove #CommunitySupport #SmallBusinessOwners #MinorityOwnedBusinesses #BusinessLoan #SoFloLiving #CommunityFirst #FinancialEducation

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🤔🧐 Are you wondering what Partners in Policymaking is all about? Did you miss the presentation at this weeks Family Cafe conference? This advocacy and leadership training program is fully funded and supported by the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council and has propelled more than 700 Floridians to become experts in advocacy and policy change. Don’t delay! The application is only open until June 30. More information and the application can be found here: https://lnkd.in/evBnEUi #Pip #advocacy #disabilityadvocate #momadvocate #disabilityrights #legalrights #civilrights #florida #idealaw #disabilitysupport #disabilityawareness #parenting #parenting101 #specialneedsparenting #inclusion #ADA #selfadvocate #selfadvocacy #partnersinpolicymaking #parentadvocate #downsyndrome #autism #cerebralpalsy #spinabifida #intellectualdisability #familynetworkondisabilities #centerforautism #beseen

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Florida Association of Nonprofits provides valuable resources for nonprofit organization. See the article below and contact us if you want to learn more about what we can do to help you.

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🔍 Inside HACE’s Impact Report! 🔍 We’ve made significant progress in supporting Latino professionals and communities. Explore the highlights and see how HACE is paving the way for future success! 📈 https://lnkd.in/gAhWMDS6 #HACEProgress #LatinoLeadership #ImpactReport

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Nonprofits can’t thrive without fair evaluations. Recently, Florida's 5th largest local government introduced a new RFP process to evaluate nonprofits for the Youth Offender Re-Entry Program, through the Orange County Citizens' Commission for Children. But why are some applicants missing out on crucial scores? For instance, Business A is working tirelessly to help socially, and economically at-risk youth become tomorrow's leaders. However, due to inconsistencies in the evaluation process, they received scores based on varying numbers of reviewers. This isn’t just a minor oversight—it’s a systemic issue within the Orange County Citizens' Commission for Children's evaluation framework. This is the difference between securing funding and missing out. It’s the difference between expanding their impact or scaling back. How can this be fair? When an organization like Business A is judged, every score counts. Yet, their efforts are being overshadowed by a process that allows some applicants to have more reviewers than others. Here's why this is a big problem: • Without consistent evaluations, nonprofits miss crucial funding. • An uneven number of reviewers doesn’t reflect the full impact of their work. • Nonprofits can’t improve if they aren’t fairly assessed. Nonprofits working in youth re-entry and education are already stretched thin. They lack the time and resources to fight for a fair, unbiased evaluation. When they don’t get that, the youth they serve lose out. Think about this: • A youth re-entry program can’t thrive without funding. • An education program can’t expand without full evaluations. • A nonprofit can’t grow if its efforts aren’t accurately measured. The stakes are too high for these organizations to be left in the dark. Inconsistent scores mean missing opportunities for the youth who need them the most. How do we fix this? Here’s what we need: Stricter Guidelines: ↳Ensure every applicant is fully and fairly evaluated, with a consistent number of reviewers. Accountability: ↳The Orange County Citizens' Commission for Children should ensure that the system is set up for fairness and consistency in scoring. Transparency: ↳Organizations should know how many reviewers evaluated them and understand any discrepancies in the process. If we don’t address these gaps, nonprofits will continue to miss out on the funding they need. And that hurts everyone—the organizations, the communities, and the youth they serve. It's time for change. Nonprofits can’t thrive when their evaluations are incomplete. Youth programs can’t grow when funding is missed. We need to ensure every organization gets a full and fair assessment, free from technicalities or oversight. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤? Rod Love, CEO of CSG Tech Solutions President of Florida Economic Consortium #nonprofit #nonprofits #nonprofitleadership

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