Charityworks’ Post

As we enter the holiday season, it’s important to remember that not everyone experiences this time as joyful. For many, financial strain, loneliness, or personal challenges can make this season especially difficult. The pressure to meet societal expectations – like gift giving, or hosting – can feel overwhelming, while others may grapple with grief or isolation. As we see in our own community, food bank usage and homelessness are both on the rise and are just a couple of the many reasons why we feel it is important to give back. This season offers an opportunity to show empathy and kindness, reminding us that the true spirit of the holidays lies in the compassion and community. Giving Tuesday is a global movement that encourages generosity and charitable giving. It takes place annually on the Tuesday after American Thanksgiving, following Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Established in 2012 by the 92nd Street Y and the United Nations Foundation, it aims to shift the focus from consumerism to altruism during the holiday season. Organizations and individuals participate by donating to causes they care about, volunteering, or raising awareness for nonprofit initiatives. Social media plays a significant role, with hashtags like #GivingTuesday used to amplify the movement’s reach. The day has grown into an international event, inspiring generosity worldwide. Please visit the link below to find out more about the initiative and to discover ways you can get involved. Happy holidays! https://lnkd.in/eAUqA2cD

💖 One way to raise compassionate, empathetic, and socially responsible children is to encourage and support their passion for change, no matter how young they are. Children are naturally curious, kind, and creative, and when you empower them to turn their ideas into action, you give them the tools to become changemakers in their own right. Whether it's through volunteering, fundraising, advocacy, or simply being kind to others, you can make service and kindness a cornerstone of your family's values and build a better world together. Here are actions you can take to get started: https://lnkd.in/ggt_vmZz

I've been in a bit of a startup bubble 🙈 the last few years, so last night it was refreshing to be immersed in a new community, filled with fresh faces and ideas (courtesy of Queensland Gives by Queensland Community Foundation). There's something special about being in a room surrounded by people who selflessly dedicate so much of their time and energy to helping support others and the environment. I've been thinking a lot recently about where there are potential intersections between the approach and focus of #NFPs and the world of #startups and #venturecapital. While many would probably see them as 'chalk and cheese' (one focused on financial returns at all costs, while the other forgoes financial gain altogether), they share quite a few common traits: 1️⃣ Commonly inspired by a personal experience of the founder 2️⃣ A vision for a better way/ better future and a fierce passion for making this change while others might be ok with the status quo 3️⃣ Require entrepreneurial spirit and smarts to start and survive I think these common traits make them ripe for more collaboration and sharing of insights, yet it's quite rare to see Australian tech startups partnering meaningfully with not-for-profits who share similar goals or values. Why is this? 🤔 I'd love to know more about examples of this happening. If exploring how the NFP/ philanthropy world can better partner and intersect with the startup/ VC world tickles your fancy, I'd love to hear from you! 💌

As you're planning for your year end giving campaign, don't forget the power of video in your communications! If you don't know where to start, don't worry! We have a FREE guide with 10 ideas for how you can integrate video into your outreach, engagement and followup. Just drop your favorite emoji 👇 and I'll message you the link to snag it! #nonprofits #fundraising #fundraisingtips

Charity walk tomorrow, All the details are in the poster I've attached below.

National Safety Month focuses on reducing the leading causes of injury and death at work, in the home, on the roads and in communities. This month-long observance serves as a reminder that we’re all empowered to make safe decisions in the workplace. Learn more about this year’s safety topics from the NSC, the nation’s leading non-profit safety council: https://ow.ly/zOQu50S2ylJ

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DOVIA has some great workshops, check this one out below!

Oh my god, this. The capitalist and patriarchal belief that people working in the third sector should do so for next to nothing mirrors how little we value care and how much we expect sacrifice from the "feminine" spaces in our society. VCSE organisations, in the wake of endemic public sector shortfalls and ongoing private sector extraction, are taking on society's equivalent of domestic and emotional labour. Just like teachers, nurses and civil servants, why do we believe people working in communities, charity and social enterprises should do so out of the goodness of their heart? Financially, they're often only in a *marginally* better position than those they exist to support. The only organisations which disadvantaged, marginalised and vulnerable communities trust are charities, and they reason everyone else is no longer willing or able to give is because work no longer pays and civil service hinders rather than help the people it exists to serve. Instead of compounding and upholding the neoliberal bollocks around "big society", what if we all - journalists included - actually asked people what they were experiencing, rather than make assumptions and pushing agendas?

re: A small glimpse of our work from the frontlines of philanthropy For the last quarter-century, we've been right there with you, working on the frontlines of philanthropy. It's been an incredible journey, and it's shown us something truly remarkable: when philanthropy and brand unite, magic happens. When tearing down those old barriers and joining forces, the results are nothing short of spectacular. We have experienced firsthand this formidable partnership creating massive waves of fundraising and awareness that have propelled missions forward. These mission-moving results would not be possible without program participants and their families who courageously shared their stories and generously granted permission to us to share them. Some of the visuals and messaging in our body of work may evoke strong emotional reactions or discomfort for some viewers. If you feel that you might be affected by such content, we recommend proceeding with caution or choosing to view our work at a time when you feel more prepared. 👉 Take a look at a tiny cross-section of our work: https://bit.ly/3Ymt9KE