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#GivingTuesday~Over a Decade After Launching~It Has Become a Year-Round Active Movement.🤲 Giving Tuesday is the annual culmination of everyday Americans finding ways to give back. The Tuesday that falls after Thanksgiving, Black Friday & Cyber Monday in November has become an occasion for millions to give in the years since 2012, when it started as #GivingTuesday on social media. An important thing for Americans to know about Giving Tuesday is, whether they give on Giving Tuesday or not, to not underestimate the power of every small generous action.~Giving on Giving Tuesday feels even better because you know you are part of something bigger than yourself." Now, each Giving Tuesday, email inboxes are flooded with asks from nonprofits, the Salvation Army unveils its giant red kettles in Manhattan & everyday folks in all corners of the U.S. give, whether from their wallets or from their busy schedules. The day bolsters resources for philanthropic groups & social service providers, which is important. "Giving Tuesday can be that point where we take stock of our giving capacity & our giving approach," said Steve Preston, CEO of Goodwill Industries International. “Giving can be an event, or just part of our lives," he said, adding that the day can be a unique opportunity for people to connect with causes, groups and with many communities that they are particularly passionate about. It allows people to say, 'What do I really care about? What does my community need? How can I locate an organization that can make a difference?'" he said. Giving Tuesday spreads joy to people who receive acts of kindness & those who give. "People who give are measurably happier & healthier," via scientific studies showing that giving freely can boost self-esteem & combat feelings of depression. The age-old adage is it's better to give than to receive, & we see that all the time," Preston said, referring to Goodwill's work funding job training opportunities for people in poverty, formerly incarcerated people, & for people struggling with addiction. "It changes us. It connects us to other people, it connects us to needs, it raises our consciousness," he said. Money isn’t needed to make an impact, as generosity comes in many forms, such as checking in on a neighbor or cooking a meal for a homebound or elderly person. Kindness, time & goods are all essential things to give that don't have to involve money. If you have a special area of expertise, like music, baking or tax-prep: being generous with your talents goes a very long way, Preston said. "I would encourage people to be bold. Find things that you really care about & that you know will make a difference," Preston said. (Re:usatoday). ~Hamptons at Boca Raton, Florida #givingtuesday #give #back #movement #annual #all #year #for #others #feelinggood #trending #today Check out Glenn Stuart Harris's video! #TikTok https://lnkd.in/emMbZ_WG

Some useful tips for today's parents. Communicate and be realistic about the challenges faced by kids navigating the online space.

YouTube, a platform that debuted in 2005, continues to reign as the most visited platform among teenagers. While Vine and MySpace have faded into obscurity, stalwarts like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok coexist with YouTube, which has shown consistent growth over the years. A pivotal moment in its history was the merger with Google in 2006, solidifying YouTube's position as the second most widely used search engine after Google itself. Unlike platforms that chase fleeting trends, YouTube maintains a steady trajectory, making it a reliable choice for the long haul. My bet is on YouTube's enduring appeal and unwavering performance. More insights in the full article: (https://lnkd.in/ehZrsDCP)

🎁 Rethink Holiday Giving: Join the #GiveSavings Campaign 🎁 The holidays are a time for joy and generosity—but too often, they can also come with the pressure to overspend on gifts that don't leave a lasting impact. What if, this year, we flipped the script? Please read my latest blog post on Smart Money Changes Everything to learn about the NFEC's #GiveSavings Campaign and transform the holidays into a time for investing in what truly matters. https://lnkd.in/e37PADdc #NFEC #GiveSavings #MeaningfulGifts #FinancialEducation #YouthFinancialEducation #FinancialWellness #SmartGiftGiving #529CollegeSavings #FinancialFreedom #FamilyFinance #FinancialEmpowerment #FinanciallyEmpoweredGifts #SavingsOverStuff

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Join Us in Target’s Guest-Directed Giving Help Us Reach Our Goal! We have some thrilling news to share about our involvement in Target’s Guest-Directed Giving program, and we need your help to make the most of this incredible opportunity! Since the program launched, we’ve seen fantastic support from Target guests, and our organization has already received 83,576 votes! This surge in votes directly translates to increased support for our mission, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Here’s how you can get involved and make a difference: Vote for Us BEFORE JUNE 30TH: If you’re a Target guest, please take a moment to vote for our organization through the Target app or website. Every vote counts and brings us closer to our goal. Spread the Word: Share the news with your friends, family, coworkers, and social media networks. Encourage them to vote and support our cause. Engage and Remind: In the final week leading up to the end date, we’ll be executing engagement strategies to remind everyone to vote. Keep an eye out for these reminders and help us spread them far and wide. Why Your Support Matters Thank you for your continued partnership and dedication to our cause. Let’s make these final days count!

Social media can be daunting for small businesses and small nonprofits. What platforms should you be on? How frequently should you post? What type of content should you post? Sometimes all those questions result in a mental block that leads to not posting on social media at all. Spoiler alert: That's not the right answer. If social media is a struggle for you, the StoryPath team can help! Get in touch with us today to chat about options, including social media strategy that gives you the answers you need to do it yourself or a monthly content package where we take social media completely off your plate. Schedule an intro call today to chat! https://lnkd.in/gnDhE_CQ

What I am quoted as saying here is heartbreaking, but true. I give talks to parents and teachers at independent, faith-based, and state schools around Australasia on general parenting ideas and strategies to help children become confident and capable, and the main questions asked by parents are often about problems with screens, over and over again. These parents are loving, educated and sensible, but many report extreme difficulty in managing their child's quickly-developed addiction to social media, once it is introduced. This can be to the point of a normally placid child becoming aggressive and even violent. To tell parents that they simply need to 'parent better' to manage their child's interactions on (and addictions to) social media is dismissive of the battle they face, particularly when most of their child's cohort are relying on social media as the main point of socialising, even though it is a false and ultimately unsatisfying - and often harmful - form of social connection. Additionally, the evidence is really clear that social media is not helpful for good wellbeing. The evidence is also really clear that it is not a reliable nor necessarily helpful source of mental health support. (see recent LinkedIn posts by Dr Danielle Einstein). The evidence is also clear that what we have tried has not worked (all that money spent on digital education and anti-cyber-bullying, and requests of social media platforms to monitor potential harm - and yet to what lasting effect?) We need to change these horrific newly-established norms of the child, tween and teen years as staring at a screen. It is time for a new solution and an under 16 ban might be a good first step to change norms.

With respect to reputation management the internet has changed everything. Trust? Not as much as we will need to create shared solutions across chasms of wealth and power disparity. https://lnkd.in/ev5Zu5Ep

Threads is a new way for governments and nonprofits to engage directly with their communities! 🎉💼 Dive into our guide on getting started and begin building stronger, more meaningful connections today. Let's make a difference, together.