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Week 5 of fundraising. This is me, with my 2 kids, playing in a playhouse that is clearly way too cramped (and not COVID friendly) Sometimes you have to suck up your ego and just go in the playhouse. Moving on… 😊 Starting to see some strong movement on our round: - 2 leads in due dil phase - 2 potential Lead Investors - 4 waiting on us to confirm a Lead - Iteration #6 of our deck Interested in playing in our playgroynd? DM me for more details and our pitch deck! 🙏🏻 #localmedia #canadianmedia #fundraising

As we celebrate Giving Tuesday, this is a reminder that your support can make a lasting impact on the entrepreneurs of tomorrow. By donating to the OHIO Innovation Center, you're helping provide vital resources that empower startups and drive innovation. Let's build a brighter future together. 💡Donate today: https://ow.ly/25cY50UjnM4

Power of the Platform!

Benefit Ride for Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County Calling all riders! On September 15th, Durex Industries organized and sponsored a motorcycle benefit ride to support the Big Brothers and Big Sisters (BBBS) of McHenry County. It was a beautiful morning for our volunteers to take a two-hour motorcycle ride across parts of McHenry County, followed by a post-ride team BBQ at Durex Industries to recognize the BBBS mission for youth mentoring. Each of our eleven riders, plus passengers and supporting team-members found individual sponsors and raised awareness within the community and at Durex for this program. Donations raised by our team for BBBS, including a company match, totaled over $2600. Big Brothers and Big Sisters is a non-profit organization which is 100% funded from donations. It is a community based one-to-one mentoring model that matches children (a Little) ages 6-18 with an adult mentor (a Big)! The Big and Little spend time together 2-4 times per month doing activities that interest them, such as biking/hiking, lunch/dinner, local festivals, sporting events, attending workshops/classes and so much more. Why mentoring matters. There are many children that face adversity in their lives every day, which can prevent them from realizing their full potential and a brighter future. BBBS, and the mentors, work towards a common goal to change the direction of the Little’s lives and help set them on a path forward to reach their full potential. BBBS has found that by engaging a Big & a Little, that the Littles have more self-confidence, improved grades & classroom behavior, are less like to use drugs or alcohol, improved relationships with their family & friends and even set goals for after high school. #giveback #donate #mentor #volunteer

Invest in Passback’s Growth! A recent amazing front-page article in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch outlined our model and work with schools and other nonprofits. As a result of that story, we have had an overwhelming amount of inbound requests for our services! The end of summer means that sports have started back up for schools and clubs across the region, and the demand for our services has exploded. We are so grateful for our partners and friends spreading the word about our work, and we need your help to continue to create a circular economy for sports gear and textiles, so every kid can play. As a start-up nonprofit, our services depend on the resources we have and this wonderful good fortune finds us with need outstripping the funds we have to deliver services. Your gift this week of $10 or more will help us equip Passback for upcoming collection and donation events, and to transport, store and refurbish the gear we collect. Specifically, $3,000 will help us tremendously. You follow us because you believe in the concept of a circular economy for sports, and because you want every kid to play. We’re so appreciative of your support as are our community partners. As our movement takes off, please take a moment to donate and help us continue the momentum that is just picking up! Let’s keep the ball rolling! Give Here: https://lnkd.in/gvitpfHC? Need a little more convincing? Check out our updated pitch deck. https://lnkd.in/g9Ukxvy6? With gratitude, Magdalen Pike, Founder & Executive Director #stl #startup #nonprofit #501c3 #sdg9 #innovation #sustainability #circularity #sports

🗣REPEAT AFTER ME.... It is ok to have a "new" CRM and also a platform that is radically focused on the frontline fundraiser!! 🥰 It is not ok to ignore mobile, AI, cadences, dynamic data updates, etc. 🤦♀️ Register for this webinar to see how this works IRL - if you are not free at 2p EST today... register anyway and I will send you the recording. #advancementtherapy

It's officially "back to school" season! 📚✏️ The Dana Carmel Group is kicking off the new school year by donating $20,000 to the Menlo Park City School District and Menlo Atherton High School to support my children’s schools and our local community. I am a long-time, active Foundation member, and I know how much our school districts rely on Foundation support to provide quality education. Funds raised provide additional teachers, specialists, programs, and tools that make our schools extraordinary places for learning. That’s why we will donate $1,500 to your local school Foundation when you buy or sell a home with The Dana Carmel Group. This benefits both home values and school districts. A report by the National Bureau of Economic Research titled, “Using Market Valuation to Assess Public School Spending,” found that for every dollar spent on public schools in a community, home values increased by about $20. This increase directly translates to higher resale values. Send us a message to learn more! 📲 Dana Carmel Group | DRE 02076519

🌟 Stand out by clearly showcasing your school's value. In a crowded education marketplace, donors need to deeply understand the unique value proposition your school provides to families and the community. How do you communicate your distinct impact and key differentiators? Let us know what's worked well! #schoolsuccess #valueprop #fundraising

WISDOM WEDNESDAY Why highlight a nonprofit on Wisdom Wednesday? Because it’s not just about sharing knowledge—it’s about empowering the next generation to thrive. I’m passionate about supporting organizations and individuals who take bold steps to invest in the future. Andrea Bowens started Bull City Woodshop in her garage during COVID. What began as a creative solution to keep kids engaged during a challenging time has grown into a mission-driven initiative with a full warehouse. Her program teaches valuable skills, fosters confidence, and provides a positive outlet for young minds to explore their potential. Think about it: How many lives could be changed by learning a craft, building something with their own two hands, or simply having a space to grow? 💡 What skills do you wish you’d learned as a kid that would have shaped your path today? Let’s give a shoutout to those organizations or mentors who made a difference in your life—or share one you think we should spotlight next. Drop your thoughts below!

With the school year having come to a close, I’d like to just say HUGE thank you to everyone who let Vertical Raise Cincinnati have a positive impact on your program. We had the pleasure of building relationships and working with Cincinnati/NKY area teams and clubs in over 35+ school districts & universities in just our first year! Why have so many coaches, boosters, teams, and schools trusted us w/ their fundraising? 1. Local Fundraising Coach, in-person, w/ your band, club, or team every step of the way to maximize how much you’ll raise 2. 1 online platform w/ multiple different, fully customized, pathways to raise for groups 3. Raising an average of 30% MORE than other online platforms 4. Zero upfront costs to recoup and no thresholds to hit w/ so you get a larger % back than competitors 5. Employer match on donations leading to residual income 6. Check delivery within 10 business days of the end of the fundraiser 7. 100% Transparency My summer/fall schedule is almost full and even winter schedules is filling faster than anticipated, so reach out to me, directly to set up a call or in-person meeting to learn more. (513) 953-9780 | Justinc@verticalraise.com