United Way of the Plains’ Post

Ever wonder what the items donated to #ShareOurSpare mean to the families and kids who receive them? We hear frequently from partners that for their clients, receiving items feels like they’re not in it alone! They feel apart of a community that cares about them and their kids, even without knowing them personally. The impact of feeling cared about, seen, supported and important is hard to describe in words, but if you’ve felt it, you know how powerful it is! Learn more: www.shareourspare.org #basicsarentsbasic #firstfiveyears #sharedfuture #equitymatters #essentialsforliving #becauseofyouwecan #wereallinthistogether #chicagononprofit #chicagofamilies #chicagogivesback #earlychildhoodeducation #learnthroughplay #learningthroughplayeveryday

For the first time, the #CAF #UKGivingReport reveals the country’s generosity hotspots! We’ve mapped our research along the new parliamentary constituency boundaries to see how different areas support charities. Our interactive map lets you explore these results, showing you how many people in your area donated in 2023, how much your local area donated as a whole, and how generous people in your area are – compared to household incomes. Check the results for your local area: https://brnw.ch/21wIvl7

We're proud to share our #impactreport for the financial year 2022-2023. And in doing so, we want to say #thankyou to each every person who supported us to make this all happen! Whether you have donated money, or your time, either personally or alongside your colleagues, you are absolutely the reason we can do what we do. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eeUa6y4R And as we near the end of the year, we are seeing record numbers of people coming to the Centre, yesterday 145 people came through our doors! This is becoming increasingly usual, with the cost of living biting, and we are asking for your help to see them all through the end of the year. Will you please #donatenow and make change a reality for every person in our community? https://lnkd.in/eNDYYvBF #ESG #CSR #socialvalue #socialimpactbusiness #corporatesocialresponsibility #manchester

Additional takeaway from my last post: want to help western North Carolina (WNC)? Adopt a church and make a donation directly. There is a huge logistical/ distribution problem getting aid out from the I40/US321 corridors right now (the two examples from Old Fort and Morganton provided last post plus the Town of Boone stopped taking donations Friday). As in the example provided, churches are actively engaged in helping their communities but are short on resources while local municipalities are being overrun with the influx of aid. Disaggregating the distribution approach is needed. Just as in business, small locally focused industrial distributors often provide value because of their access to and relationships with their customers. So too do churches have this access and these relationships and every community has a church. So just as I found Ed and Reggie at FBC Hildebran so too could you find a church in WNC and make a donation and help bypass the bottlenecks. Want to help WNC? Adopt a WNC church and make a donation directly.

Grant Tip: Leverage In-Kind Contributions In-kind contributions are a powerful way to enhance your grant proposal. Donated goods, services, or volunteer time demonstrate that your community is actively supporting your mission. Funders appreciate seeing this commitment, as it shows a strong foundation of local investment in your success. 🤝 What in-kind resources can you highlight in your next proposal? Let’s explore how to make them work for you. #ThinkandInk #GrantConsulting #Nonprofit #GrantConsultant #GrantWriting #GranterWriter #GrantWritingCourse #GrantTips #InKindContributions

Downsizing doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. 🏡 From identifying ‘space-takers’ to managing tricky items that can’t be donated or trashed, we’re here to make the process seamless. Learn how we can assist you in downsizing and organizing your space by visiting CaringTransitions.com.

Preparing a home for sale can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our inventory services carefully catalog belongings and coordinate their next steps, whether they are stored, sold, or donated. #Realtors, we handle the details with care so you can focus on helping your clients move forward with confidence. #DigitalInventory #ProfessionalOrganization #RelocationSupport

#2 Local giving and volunteerism! Your support of a community bank can have a ripple effect for good across your city. Check out our numbers from 2023: 106 Organizations Served, 200+ Veterans Served, $17,000 Employee Donated Funds, and $121,000 Bank Donated Funds!  #CommunityBankingMonth

Key GivingTuesday 2024 Highlights: Total Dollars Donated, US: $3.6 billion An increase of 16% compared to GivingTuesday 2023 Total Participants, US: 36.1 million An increase of 7% compared to GivingTuesday 2023 Participants who made financial contributions, US: 18.5 million An increase of 4% compared to GivingTuesday 2023 Participants who gave goods, US: 12.9 million An increase of 32% compared to GivingTuesday 2023 Participants who volunteered, US: 9.2 million An increase of 4% compared to GivingTuesday 2023 Participants who spoke out about causes, US: 16.6 million An increase of 17% compared to GivingTuesday 2023

Did you know in-kind contributions can boost your nonprofit’s chances of securing funding? These non-cash resources like volunteer services, donated goods, and more can be used to meet matching fund requirements without needing additional cash. Leveraging in-kind contributions can make a huge difference when applying for grants. #410ConsultingFirm