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SCG is excited to announce our 2024 Annual Conference, Better Together: Creating a Collective Legacy, which will take place on Thursday, September 26, 2024! We are entering a unique moment in Southern California. Major sporting events coming to Los Angeles, including the 2026 World Cup, the 2027 Super Bowl, and the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, are harbingers of the role our region must play as a leader working to solve complex problems from housing and homelessness to climate change and disaster mitigation. There are tremendous opportunities ahead for our region. All of us working across sectors—philanthropy, government, corporate, and community-based organizations—have vital roles to play. But we can't go about it alone. Now, more than ever, we need partnership. Because when we work together, we work better. SCG's 2024 Annual Conference, Better Together: Creating a Collective Legacy, will explore how our sector can leverage this pivotal moment for the long-term benefit of our communities. We will discuss how forging a legacy of equity and prosperity for our region will require us to deepen our relationships and strengthen our collaborative spirit. Our speakers will guide us through the critical issues our sector will grapple with in the years ahead, the consequences of the impending November elections, and the strategies needed to ensure a lasting impact in Southern California. We hope you will join your peers for SCG's largest event of the year. For a limited time, members of SoCal Grantmakers, Northern California Grantmakers, and Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties can access Early Bird Tickets – a discount of $75 off the regular ticket price! Register TODAY: https://buff.ly/3VFIkvA #SCGBetterTogether

Being part of a community, and gathering in person can save lives. Research suggests that social capital (the networks of relationships among people who live and work in a particular society, enabling that society to function effectively) leads to outcomes like higher trust, an increased sense of connection, better individual wellbeing, and as a result, longer life expectancy*. Festival for the Future (FFF) is a community characterised by pragmatic optimism. This is because it's an event built on intergenerational connection. Festival participants span all ages and backgrounds. They are hungry for a future that is as diverse as it is collective and as purposeful as it is impactful. And they're up for being put on the spot for a dance battle (shoutout to Ben from Create Now, pictured). Last year we worked with Guy Ryan, Katie Trott, and the wider Inspiring Stories team to help translate FFF's values into storytelling opportunities to help champions like Tory Whanau and Quack Pirihi grow the community. This year, we're attending as participants to recharge and find resources for the second half of 2024. After a year that started with conversations where we asked, "is this going to be a harder year than the one the economy shut down for two months so we could stop the spread?", we need to constantly find reframes. And this is the event to do it. Whether you're young or old, fill your cup at Festival. It's happening next Wednesday and Thursday (July 17tn and 18th) at the TSB Arena in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) and there are tickets still available. Hope to see you there. 😊 Tickets at ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gitxZtE *https://lnkd.in/gGJc_SME #FFTF24 #FestivalForTheFuture #ForwardThinking #Changemakers

New! ✨ EVENT: Relationships, Engagement and Consultation: The Essentials for Reconciliation (Rebroadcast) This event features a panel of First Nations, Inuit and Métis representatives who will share their views on how to achieve better relationships through improved engagement and consultation. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gdTEMdDe #GCLearning

Legacy Treatment Center is proud to sponsor the 2025 Recovery Open! We believe recovery is about more than healing—it’s about helping clients reconnect with adventure, sport, and community. These experiences are essential for building a sense of purpose, meaning, and belonging. At Legacy, we see firsthand how moments of connection can inspire change. Sponsoring the Recovery Open is our way of supporting the same values we encourage in our clients: finding joy, building relationships, and feeling part of something bigger. We’re honored to be part of this event, knowing that every swing, every partnership, and every moment shared brings us closer to what matters most—helping people live meaningful lives. #RecoveryOpen2025 #PurposeAndConnection #AdventureInRecovery #CommunityHealing #BackToAdventure #RecoveryThroughSport #BehavioralHealthcare #MentalHealthMatters #ConnectionIsHealing #PurposeDrivenCare #ReconnectingThroughRecovery #LegacyTreatmentCenter #HealingInAction #SportsAndRecovery #RecoveryCommunity #BuildingBrighterFutures #rxoffthecouch https://recoveryopen.com/

#Association Forum friends.... have you renewed your membership (or your association's Forum Plus membership) yet? If not, it's expiring tomorrow, so don't forget to visit the website to renew! There are now at least 12 CEU credits per year through the members-only SIG educational events. Have questions, don't hesitate to ask me or share below why U love to be part of the #Forum community. #weareforum #renewtoday

Become a sponsor of MAVA's upcoming "Hot Takes" Conferences this summer! But you might ask... why should I sponsor? 🔥Be recognized as a foundational part of gatherings of volunteer leaders to enhance their work and collective impact going forward. 🔥Build Relationships with attendees who are volunteer engagement leaders 🔥It's a unique opportunity to showcase your products or services to current clients and new prospects. 🔥To better understand your customer's needs, talk with attendees to discover any gaps in product and service offerings, and identify what you can do to fill those needs. 🔥Support and impact the field of volunteerism for organizations, communities, and changemakers. For more information on opportunities, benefits, and how to register as a sponsor, read up HERE: https://loom.ly/2z6zGRQ #MAVAHotTakes

I am busy working on exercises for this workshop. At #thefbcg, we deliver an interactive learning environment! The topic of family enterprises interfacing with legacy trusts is fascinating from a sociological, family dynamics, governance, and estate planning perspective. Join us for a creative and collaborative three hours. Also, join Oscar Paez in his presentation the following day. #thefbcg #cepa #arvc #familybusiness #familyenterprise #estateplanning #pda #familyoffice #familygovernance #manufacturing #womeninmanufacturing

At the I.I.M.U.N. Championship 2024, we had the privilege of hearing from Anand Satyanand, former Governor-General of New Zealand, Rosalia Arteaga, former President of Ecuador, and Rosa Otunbayeva, former President of Kyrgyzstan, in a segment moderated by Dr. Shashi Tharoor where they engaged in a discussion on building a roadmap to promote the concept of a global village. Here are a few key lessons we learned during the session: 1. Communication has globalized the world: With the advancement of technology, communication has broken down barriers, connecting people across continents in real-time. This interconnectedness has made the world smaller, creating opportunities for cultural exchange, collaboration, and shared progress. 2. We should strive to live in peace and harmony: A peaceful and harmonious life fosters mutual respect and understanding, reducing conflicts in society. Embracing peace within and around us helps build stronger, more compassionate communities. 3. Educate, agitate, organize: Knowledge empowers individuals to question injustices and take action. By learning, raising awareness, and organizing efforts, people can create meaningful social change. 4. Show respect to everyone: Respecting others, regardless of background or beliefs, fosters inclusivity and empathy. It forms the foundation of healthy relationships and promotes unity in diversity. 5. Social media fosters a sense of a global community: Social media bridges distances, enabling individuals to share experiences and ideas instantly. This constant connectivity creates a digital global village, where borders blur, and communities unite over common interests.

PALESTINE Digital Activism Forum2024- to share please. The Arab Center for the Advancement of Social Media launched the first Palestine Digital Activism Forum in 2017, and since then it has become one of 7amleh’s annual events. The PDAF aims to: Provide a platform to discuss the challenges that Palestinians face the Palestinian civil society to protect Palestinian digital rights and digital activists working on the Palestinian cause in a positive and constructive manner. Provide a space for exchanging social media experiences and expertise in order to develop social media activism inside and outside Palestine and to develop strategies to address the serious challenges and threats faced by digital activists. Link the work of local organizations and movements with international counterparts to exchange experiences and to find solutions to the dilemmas they face and ways to cooperate and coordinate actions. https://2024.pdaf.net/

The Blaze of Change Annual Global Youth Conference 2024 is just 11 days away, and it's an event the youths in your life can't afford to miss! Happening on Saturday, June 29th, Blaze of Change isn't just an event; it's a transformative experience for youths aged 13-25 from around the world. With the theme "IGNITING THE YOUTH FOR TRANSFORMATION," this conference promises to be a life-changing opportunity. Join us from 12:00 - 3:30 PM EST US&CANADA/4:00 - 7:30 PM UK /5:00 - 8:30 PM WAT for an engaging and inspiring day. Here’s what the youths in your life can look forward to: *Seasoned Speakers: Gain insights and wisdom from renowned speakers who have made significant impacts in their fields. *Interactive Youth-Led Panel Discussions: Hear from your peers, share your views, and engage in thought-provoking conversations. *Engaging Breakout Room Sessions: Participate in specialized sessions tailored to your interests and passions, providing hands-on learning experiences. *Exciting Prizes: Win amazing prizes every 30 minutes throughout the conference! *And Much More! This is more than just a conference—it's a movement, a place where the youths in your life can be inspired, motivated, and equipped to be the change they wish to see in the world. Encourage the youths in your life to register today and prepare for a day filled with inspiration, learning, and transformation. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. Register now and be a part of the Blaze of Change, the place of change @ https://lnkd.in/ezT3zGYn. Join us in igniting the youths in your life for transformation by encouraging them to register and plan to attend. The conference is Free and Virtual. Registration is required to attend: https://lnkd.in/ezT3zGYn. #youthempowerment #blazeofchange #youth #youthconference