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Our logo might feature our initials, but did you know these letters stand for more than just last names? Behind Sanders, Myers, and Blackwell are decades of combined experience, a dedication to helping clients make informed decisions, and a commitment to supporting businesses, nonprofits, and real estate investors every step of the way. At SMB CPAs, it’s about trust, expertise, and personalized care.

My train ride home was the perfect opportunity to dig into this whitepaper by James Barnard. And I'm glad I did because it's full of insights illustrating how annual giving is the gateway for so many principal and major gift donors. Some of my favorite nuggets of wisdom: 🤯 Of the 12,757 donors whose first gift was under $1,000, their average lifetime giving was $382,410 🔎 Lifetime value (LTV) is a metric every shop should be looking to quantify 🤝 Never forget who makes all of this happen - the people who support your organization. Community building starts with trust, and trust is built through an engagement-first approach. Giving pipelines don't just appear out of thin air. They're built intentionally, over time. And the evidence is pretty clear that investing resources in this early-stage relationship-building pays dividends. Find out for yourself by giving the study a read https://lnkd.in/e7yvJ6W5

Did you know that you may be able to use gift funds to cover up to 100% of your down payment? Give us a ring to learn how you can turn others' generosity into a home of your own! Did you know that you may be able to use gift funds to cover up to 100% of your down payment? Give us a ring to learn how you can turn others' generosity into a home of your own!

There's still time to register for Thursday's #nonprofit webinar! Get some great insights on money matters for #nfp #organizations.

“A gift of your time, effort or expertise can be just as effective and significant as opening your wallet.” The season of gift wrapping is here! It’s also a great time to bring people together and give back. If you’re looking for novel ways to show that you care for others in small gestures or large deeds, explore this article created by CWB Wealth: https://bit.ly/4gjlN0f

Every so often, generous friends or family members gift my kids money for birthdays or Christmas. When that happens, I find myself asking, What’s the best way to handle this gift?🎁 There are plenty of meaningful ways to put that money to good use… And that’s exactly what I’ll be writing about today! ➡️https://lnkd.in/eDp-TJHi

Double your impact! Did you know the School of Business has over $12,000 of matches for Black & Gold Giving Day? This means that you can get your gift money doubled on March 6th! Mark your calendars and don't miss out! 🐻 Learn more at oakland.edu/givingday #ThisIsOU #OUGivingDay

Couldn't be more proud and impressed by my friend Jamie Bianchini's new start-up Purpose In Expenses. That fact that I can SAVE MONEY on my already occurring expenses AND HELP GOOD CAUSES is a mind-bender...but I've now seen it in action (and do now understand how it all works). If you have a company...and your company has expenses...talk to Jamie. Win-Win-Win.

Helping our school win with you! Co-Op are giving away over £500,000 worth of prizes this year, and you could win a slice of it. Every month, £500 is up for grabs for yourself and £5000 for your chosen Local Community Fund cause. To be in with a chance of winning this mega prize for yourself and your community, you need to start by choosing your Local Community Fund cause now! Just follow these 3 easy steps: ▪ Choose your Local Community Fund cause via our website or in the app ▪ Pop into a Co-op near you and spend £5 with us in store or online via shop.coop.co.uk ▪ Scan your membership card at the till and you will automatically be entered for a chance to win big for you and your community Every month we will be choosing 10 winners, so there are plenty of chances for you and your community to win. If you don’t win first time around don’t worry, you get an entry every time you spend £5 and scan your membership card. And what’s even better, the competition will reset each month, so there’s many chances to win this year.