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Sarah Squire

Equipping Charity CEOâ€™s, Trustees, Fundraising Directors and Fundraisers to increase income and communicate powerfully. Trustee of Julian House Charity.

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In the non-profit world, we often focus on raising the next pound, running the next campaign, or writing the next grant. But underneath the day-to-day activity, what really ð˜´ð˜¶ð˜´ð˜µð˜¢ð˜ªð˜¯ð˜´ great fundraising? ðŸŽ¯ Whether you're a small charity taking your first steps or a more established organisation looking to grow, having a solid foundation matters. Thatâ€™s where the ðŸ´ ð—£ð—¶ð—¹ð—¹ð—®ð—¿ð˜€ ð—¼ð—³ ð—¦ð˜‚ð—°ð—°ð—²ð˜€ð˜€ð—³ð˜‚ð—¹ ð—™ð˜‚ð—»ð—±ð—¿ð—®ð—¶ð˜€ð—¶ð—»ð—´ come in. These arenâ€™t quick tips or clever tricksâ€”they're the core building blocks that create a fundraising programme that lasts. So, what are they? ðŸ” 1ï¸âƒ£ ð—–ð—®ð˜€ð—² ð—³ð—¼ð—¿ ð—¦ð˜‚ð—½ð—½ð—¼ð—¿ð˜ A clear, compelling reason for people to give. Your "why" should inspire action and show the difference a donor can make. 2ï¸âƒ£ ð—Ÿð—²ð—®ð—±ð—²ð—¿ð˜€ð—µð—¶ð—½ Fundraising thrives when itâ€™s championed from the top. Boards and senior leaders must back fundraising with words, actionsâ€”and sometimes introductions! 3ï¸âƒ£ ð—™ð˜‚ð—»ð—±ð—¿ð—®ð—¶ð˜€ð—¶ð—»ð—´ ð—¦ð˜ð—¿ð—®ð˜ð—²ð—´ð˜† A roadmap to guide your efforts. It helps you focus your energy, balance different income streams, and plan for long-term sustainability. 4ï¸âƒ£ ð—–ð—¼ð—ºð—ºð˜‚ð—»ð—¶ð—°ð—®ð˜ð—¶ð—¼ð—»ð˜€ People donâ€™t give to causes they donâ€™t understand. Clear, consistent, human-centred messaging builds trust and connection. 5ï¸âƒ£ ð—¦ð˜†ð˜€ð˜ð—²ð—ºð˜€ ð—®ð—»ð—± ð—£ð—¿ð—¼ð—°ð—²ð˜€ð˜€ð—²ð˜€ Behind every smooth donation is a strong system. From CRMs to compliance, your processes should supportâ€”not slow downâ€”your fundraising. 6ï¸âƒ£ ð——ð—¼ð—»ð—¼ð—¿ ð—¦ð˜ð—²ð˜„ð—®ð—¿ð—±ð˜€ð—µð—¶ð—½ Fundraising isnâ€™t just about asking; itâ€™s about ð˜µð˜©ð˜¢ð˜¯ð˜¬ð˜ªð˜¯ð˜¨, ð˜¶ð˜±ð˜¥ð˜¢ð˜µð˜ªð˜¯ð˜¨, and building real relationships. Stewardship turns one-time givers into lifelong supporters. 7ï¸âƒ£ ð—–ð˜‚ð—¹ð˜ð˜‚ð—¿ð—² ð—¼ð—³ ð—™ð˜‚ð—»ð—±ð—¿ð—®ð—¶ð˜€ð—¶ð—»ð—´ When everyone in the organisationâ€”from front-line staff to trusteesâ€”sees themselves as part of fundraising, powerful things happen. 8ï¸âƒ£ ð—œð—»ð˜ƒð—²ð˜€ð˜ð—ºð—²ð—»ð˜ ð—®ð—»ð—± ð—¥ð—²ð˜€ð—¼ð˜‚ð—¿ð—°ð—²ð˜€ You canâ€™t raise funds on goodwill alone. Adequate staffing, budget, and time are essential for real results. âš ï¸*** ð—§ð—µð—² ð—ªð—µð—²ð—²ð—¹ ð—¼ð—³ ð—™ð˜‚ð—»ð—±ð—¿ð—®ð—¶ð˜€ð—¶ð—»ð—´ ð—¦ð˜‚ð—°ð—°ð—²ð˜€ð˜€ ð—¶ð˜€ ð—ºð˜† ð—¼ð˜„ð—» ð—°ð—¿ð—²ð—®ð˜ð—¶ð—¼ð—». ð—œ'ð—º ð˜ƒð—²ð—¿ð˜† ð—µð—®ð—½ð—½ð˜† ð˜ð—¼ ð˜€ð—µð—®ð—¿ð—² ð˜„ð—¶ð˜ð—µ ð—»ð—¼ð—»-ð—½ð—¿ð—¼ð—³ð—¶ð˜ ð—°ð—¼ð—¹ð—¹ð—²ð—®ð—´ð˜‚ð—²ð˜€ ð—¶ð—» ð˜ð—µð—² ð—¨ð—ž ð—®ð—»ð—± ð—®ð—¯ð—¿ð—¼ð—®ð—± - ð˜„ð—µð—¶ð—°ð—µ ð—¶ð˜€ ð˜„ð—µð˜† ð—œ'ð˜ƒð—² ð˜€ð—µð—®ð—¿ð—²ð—± ð—¶ð˜ ð—µð—²ð—¿ð—². ð—£ð—¹ð—²ð—®ð˜€ð—² ð—±ð—¼ ð—»ð—¼ð˜ ð˜‚ð˜€ð—² ð˜ð—µð—¶ð˜€ ð—³ð—¼ð—¿ ð˜†ð—¼ð˜‚ð—¿ ð—¼ð˜„ð—» ð—°ð—¼ð—ºð—ºð—²ð—¿ð—°ð—¶ð—®ð—¹ ð—´ð—®ð—¶ð—». ð—œ ð˜‚ð—»ð—±ð—²ð—¿ð˜€ð˜ð—®ð—»ð—± ð˜ð—µð—®ð˜ ð˜ð—µð—²ð—¿ð—² ð—®ð—¿ð—² ð—°ð—¼ð˜‚ð—½ð—¹ð—² ð—¼ð—³ ð—½ð—²ð—¼ð—½ð—¹ð—² ð—¼ð˜‚ð˜ ð˜ð—µð—²ð—¿ð—² ð˜„ð—µð—¼ ð—ºð—®ð˜† ð—¯ð—² ð˜‚ð˜€ð—¶ð—»ð—´ ð˜ð—µð—¶ð˜€ ð—³ð—¼ð—¿ ð—°ð—¼ð—ºð—ºð—²ð—¿ð—°ð—¶ð—®ð—¹ ð—´ð—®ð—¶ð—». ð—£ð—¹ð—²ð—®ð˜€ð—² ð—°ð—¿ð—²ð—±ð—¶ð˜ ð˜ð—µð—¶ð˜€ ð˜ð—¼ ð—ºð—² ð—®ð˜€ ð˜ð—µð—² ð—®ð˜‚ð˜ð—µð—¼ð—¿**Â Â âš ï¸âš ï¸âš ï¸âš ï¸ #NonprofitLeadership #CharitySector Â Â #FundraisingStrategy #ThirdSector #LinkedInForGood
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Sarah Squire

Equipping Charity CEOâ€™s, Trustees, Fundraising Directors and Fundraisers to increase income and communicate powerfully. Trustee of Julian House Charity.

In the non-profit world, we often focus on raising the next pound, running the next campaign, or writing the next grant. But underneath the day-to-day activity, what really ð˜´ð˜¶ð˜´ð˜µð˜¢ð˜ªð˜¯ð˜´ great fundraising? ðŸŽ¯ Whether you're a small charity taking your first steps or a more established organisation looking to grow, having a solid foundation matters. Thatâ€™s where the ðŸ´ ð—£ð—¶ð—¹ð—¹ð—®ð—¿ð˜€ ð—¼ð—³ ð—¦ð˜‚ð—°ð—°ð—²ð˜€ð˜€ð—³ð˜‚ð—¹ ð—™ð˜‚ð—»ð—±ð—¿ð—®ð—¶ð˜€ð—¶ð—»ð—´ come in. These arenâ€™t quick tips or clever tricksâ€”they're the core building blocks that create a fundraising programme that lasts. So, what are they? ðŸ” 1ï¸âƒ£ ð—–ð—®ð˜€ð—² ð—³ð—¼ð—¿ ð—¦ð˜‚ð—½ð—½ð—¼ð—¿ð˜ A clear, compelling reason for people to give. Your "why" should inspire action and show the difference a donor can make. 2ï¸âƒ£ ð—Ÿð—²ð—®ð—±ð—²ð—¿ð˜€ð—µð—¶ð—½ Fundraising thrives when itâ€™s championed from the top. Boards and senior leaders must back fundraising with words, actionsâ€”and sometimes introductions! 3ï¸âƒ£ ð—™ð˜‚ð—»ð—±ð—¿ð—®ð—¶ð˜€ð—¶ð—»ð—´ ð—¦ð˜ð—¿ð—®ð˜ð—²ð—´ð˜† A roadmap to guide your efforts. It helps you focus your energy, balance different income streams, and plan for long-term sustainability. 4ï¸âƒ£ ð—–ð—¼ð—ºð—ºð˜‚ð—»ð—¶ð—°ð—®ð˜ð—¶ð—¼ð—»ð˜€ People donâ€™t give to causes they donâ€™t understand. Clear, consistent, human-centred messaging builds trust and connection. 5ï¸âƒ£ ð—¦ð˜†ð˜€ð˜ð—²ð—ºð˜€ ð—®ð—»ð—± ð—£ð—¿ð—¼ð—°ð—²ð˜€ð˜€ð—²ð˜€ Behind every smooth donation is a strong system. From CRMs to compliance, your processes should supportâ€”not slow downâ€”your fundraising. 6ï¸âƒ£ ð——ð—¼ð—»ð—¼ð—¿ ð—¦ð˜ð—²ð˜„ð—®ð—¿ð—±ð˜€ð—µð—¶ð—½ Fundraising isnâ€™t just about asking; itâ€™s about ð˜µð˜©ð˜¢ð˜¯ð˜¬ð˜ªð˜¯ð˜¨, ð˜¶ð˜±ð˜¥ð˜¢ð˜µð˜ªð˜¯ð˜¨, and building real relationships. Stewardship turns one-time givers into lifelong supporters. 7ï¸âƒ£ ð—–ð˜‚ð—¹ð˜ð˜‚ð—¿ð—² ð—¼ð—³ ð—™ð˜‚ð—»ð—±ð—¿ð—®ð—¶ð˜€ð—¶ð—»ð—´ When everyone in the organisationâ€”from front-line staff to trusteesâ€”sees themselves as part of fundraising, powerful things happen. 8ï¸âƒ£ ð—œð—»ð˜ƒð—²ð˜€ð˜ð—ºð—²ð—»ð˜ ð—®ð—»ð—± ð—¥ð—²ð˜€ð—¼ð˜‚ð—¿ð—°ð—²ð˜€ You canâ€™t raise funds on goodwill alone. Adequate staffing, budget, and time are essential for real results. âš ï¸*** ð—§ð—µð—² ð—ªð—µð—²ð—²ð—¹ ð—¼ð—³ ð—™ð˜‚ð—»ð—±ð—¿ð—®ð—¶ð˜€ð—¶ð—»ð—´ ð—¦ð˜‚ð—°ð—°ð—²ð˜€ð˜€ ð—¶ð˜€ ð—ºð˜† ð—¼ð˜„ð—» ð—°ð—¿ð—²ð—®ð˜ð—¶ð—¼ð—». ð—œ'ð—º ð˜ƒð—²ð—¿ð˜† ð—µð—®ð—½ð—½ð˜† ð˜ð—¼ ð˜€ð—µð—®ð—¿ð—² ð˜„ð—¶ð˜ð—µ ð—»ð—¼ð—»-ð—½ð—¿ð—¼ð—³ð—¶ð˜ ð—°ð—¼ð—¹ð—¹ð—²ð—®ð—´ð˜‚ð—²ð˜€ ð—¶ð—» ð˜ð—µð—² ð—¨ð—ž ð—®ð—»ð—± ð—®ð—¯ð—¿ð—¼ð—®ð—± - ð˜„ð—µð—¶ð—°ð—µ ð—¶ð˜€ ð˜„ð—µð˜† ð—œ'ð˜ƒð—² ð˜€ð—µð—®ð—¿ð—²ð—± ð—¶ð˜ ð—µð—²ð—¿ð—². ð—£ð—¹ð—²ð—®ð˜€ð—² ð—±ð—¼ ð—»ð—¼ð˜ ð˜‚ð˜€ð—² ð˜ð—µð—¶ð˜€ ð—³ð—¼ð—¿ ð˜†ð—¼ð˜‚ð—¿ ð—¼ð˜„ð—» ð—°ð—¼ð—ºð—ºð—²ð—¿ð—°ð—¶ð—®ð—¹ ð—´ð—®ð—¶ð—». ð—œ ð˜‚ð—»ð—±ð—²ð—¿ð˜€ð˜ð—®ð—»ð—± ð˜ð—µð—®ð˜ ð˜ð—µð—²ð—¿ð—² ð—®ð—¿ð—² ð—°ð—¼ð˜‚ð—½ð—¹ð—² ð—¼ð—³ ð—½ð—²ð—¼ð—½ð—¹ð—² ð—¼ð˜‚ð˜ ð˜ð—µð—²ð—¿ð—² ð˜„ð—µð—¼ ð—ºð—®ð˜† ð—¯ð—² ð˜‚ð˜€ð—¶ð—»ð—´ ð˜ð—µð—¶ð˜€ ð—³ð—¼ð—¿ ð—°ð—¼ð—ºð—ºð—²ð—¿ð—°ð—¶ð—®ð—¹ ð—´ð—®ð—¶ð—». ð—£ð—¹ð—²ð—®ð˜€ð—² ð—°ð—¿ð—²ð—±ð—¶ð˜ ð˜ð—µð—¶ð˜€ ð˜ð—¼ ð—ºð—² ð—®ð˜€ ð˜ð—µð—² ð—®ð˜‚ð˜ð—µð—¼ð—¿**Â Â âš ï¸âš ï¸âš ï¸âš ï¸ #NonprofitLeadership #CharitySector Â Â #FundraisingStrategy #ThirdSector #LinkedInForGood

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Margherita Sgorbissa

Senior Fundraising & Nonprofit Growth Consultant | Partnering with Nonprofit Leaders to boost funding readiness and scale impact missions | Leading community-crafted democracy activism in the EuroMed and beyond

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September to December is a *hot* period for nonprofit fundraising. Many foundations and donors are back to their desks after the summer and looking to make their closing funding rounds before the end of the year. If I were an advisor in your nonprofit organization, this is what I would suggest prioritizing in your fundraising plan from this month through the end of the year: ðŸ«‚ Curate Relationships Curating relationships with existing donors or key stakeholders is one of the most overlooked practices in fundraising. Only chasing new donors or funding opportunities goes at the expense of trust-nourishing and enthusiasm of those donors and stakeholders who are already "warmed up" about your work and mission. Don't make this mistake, and create space to strengthen the bonds with those who are already there. Think about personalized engagement and regular touchpoints to make them feel part of your mission and deepen their commitment to your cause. â Impact Storytelling Creating visibility around all the things your organization and your team have achieved throughout the year is a powerful avenue to leverage your commitment and attract the attention of donors and stakeholders ready to fund. Donâ€™t be generic or conservative when it comes to showing the outputs, activities, results, community feedback, and transformations your work generated. Donors want to feel like they can make a tangible contribution to the end goal of your impact mission. Showing this to them in a compelling, story-based approach will help them understand what and why they are funding. ðŸ’° Do Your Budget Know your number and make your financial plan clear. Prepare a budget that outlines your organizationâ€™s funding needs for the next 2 to 5 years. Identify the core areas that require sustained resources and ensure your strategy is aligned with long-term objectives. Create a strong narrative around why these areas need funding, how they will serve your impact goals, and why mobilizing resources into these areas will be foundational in securing sustainability and scalability to your work. ðŸ’¥ Optimize Your Strategy You must have learned a lot in the past 9 months and got a lot of feedback, observations and lessons learned around your work. This is the perfect time to integrate the learnings into your overarching organizational strategic plan and fundraising strategy and adjust it according to the things you have now gained more clarity on, such as your new targets and goals. -------- Hey! I am Margherita, senior nonprofit consultant and advisor. I am open to working with nonprofit organizations in social justice and accelerating their development goals through fundraising, financial planning, organizational development, and operations. My fee model is equity-informed and open to accommodating all budgets. Contact me to learn more!
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Margherita Sgorbissa

Senior Fundraising & Nonprofit Growth Consultant | Partnering with Nonprofit Leaders to boost funding readiness and scale impact missions | Leading community-crafted democracy activism in the EuroMed and beyond

September to December is a *hot* period for nonprofit fundraising. Many foundations and donors are back to their desks after the summer and looking to make their closing funding rounds before the end of the year. If I were an advisor in your nonprofit organization, this is what I would suggest prioritizing in your fundraising plan from this month through the end of the year: ðŸ«‚ Curate Relationships Curating relationships with existing donors or key stakeholders is one of the most overlooked practices in fundraising. Only chasing new donors or funding opportunities goes at the expense of trust-nourishing and enthusiasm of those donors and stakeholders who are already "warmed up" about your work and mission. Don't make this mistake, and create space to strengthen the bonds with those who are already there. Think about personalized engagement and regular touchpoints to make them feel part of your mission and deepen their commitment to your cause. â Impact Storytelling Creating visibility around all the things your organization and your team have achieved throughout the year is a powerful avenue to leverage your commitment and attract the attention of donors and stakeholders ready to fund. Donâ€™t be generic or conservative when it comes to showing the outputs, activities, results, community feedback, and transformations your work generated. Donors want to feel like they can make a tangible contribution to the end goal of your impact mission. Showing this to them in a compelling, story-based approach will help them understand what and why they are funding. ðŸ’° Do Your Budget Know your number and make your financial plan clear. Prepare a budget that outlines your organizationâ€™s funding needs for the next 2 to 5 years. Identify the core areas that require sustained resources and ensure your strategy is aligned with long-term objectives. Create a strong narrative around why these areas need funding, how they will serve your impact goals, and why mobilizing resources into these areas will be foundational in securing sustainability and scalability to your work. ðŸ’¥ Optimize Your Strategy You must have learned a lot in the past 9 months and got a lot of feedback, observations and lessons learned around your work. This is the perfect time to integrate the learnings into your overarching organizational strategic plan and fundraising strategy and adjust it according to the things you have now gained more clarity on, such as your new targets and goals. -------- Hey! I am Margherita, senior nonprofit consultant and advisor. I am open to working with nonprofit organizations in social justice and accelerating their development goals through fundraising, financial planning, organizational development, and operations. My fee model is equity-informed and open to accommodating all budgets. Contact me to learn more!

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John Whyte John Whyte is an Influencer

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I have had the opportunity to serve on several nonprofit boards over the years.Â There's always a period of time -- as is the case currently -- when there is real concern over government funding.Â That's why it is so important for nonprofits, especiallty those in healthcare, to diversify its revenues streams. Just like businesses, nonprofits need financial resilience to sustain their mission and expand their impact. Here area few ways nonprofits can diversify revenue streams and create long-term stability: 1. Develop Strategic Partnerships â€“ Collaborate with corporations, foundations, or healthcare organizations to co-develop research, technology, or community programs. These partnerships can lead to sponsorships, grants, and new funding opportunities.Â Too often, folks want to forge their own path.Â Now is the time for partnerships. 2. Â Invest in Mission-Aligned Ventures â€“ Consider sustainable investments such as impact funds or health tech startups that align with your mission while generating financial returns. It's key to have a good financial team to help assess opportunity and manage risk.Â Many nonprofits have started to create such funds, and more need to do so. 3. Expand Subscription or Membership Models â€“ Offer premium content, exclusive research, or advocacy networks for a subscription fee. Organizations that provide unique insights can turn knowledge into a reliable revenue stream. 4. Utilize social media -- This way can be way to find new funders, who may not be familiar with you work. There is a science to utilizing social media -- you just can't post and think the money will come rolling in. Invest in a seasoned team who knows how to convert metrics into dollars. A diversified nonprofit isnâ€™t just more financially stableâ€”itâ€™s better equipped to innovate, adapt, and drive meaningful change.Â It is easier said than done -- and it takes time. What strategies have you seen work in nonprofit revenue diversification? Â #NonprofitLeadership #RevenueDiversification #HealthcareInnovation

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Jami Yazdani Jami Yazdani is an Influencer

Equipping leaders to turn chaos into clarity & momentum | Project Management & Planning Consultant | Speaker & Trainer | PMP, DASM

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I enjoy a good Gantt chart. I appreciate a Kanban board. And I love to see tasks checked off in a project management tool. But I also believe that task lists and timelines arenâ€™t enough to drive project success in mission-driven environments. After more than 19 years of managing projects, I believe the real keys to success are: 1ï¸âƒ£ Integrative planning: Clear planning that integrates scope, deliverables, schedule, and quality measures to create a shared vision of success. 2ï¸âƒ£ Intentional facilitation: An intentional approach to communication that facilitates buy-in, collaboration, and sustained engagement. 3ï¸âƒ£ Inclusive strategies: Broadly considering who is impacted by our project and proactively incorporating their input. What are the keys to project success in your organization? #projects #projectmanagement
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Jami Yazdani Jami Yazdani is an Influencer

Equipping leaders to turn chaos into clarity & momentum | Project Management & Planning Consultant | Speaker & Trainer | PMP, DASM

I enjoy a good Gantt chart. I appreciate a Kanban board. And I love to see tasks checked off in a project management tool. But I also believe that task lists and timelines arenâ€™t enough to drive project success in mission-driven environments. After more than 19 years of managing projects, I believe the real keys to success are: 1ï¸âƒ£ Integrative planning: Clear planning that integrates scope, deliverables, schedule, and quality measures to create a shared vision of success. 2ï¸âƒ£ Intentional facilitation: An intentional approach to communication that facilitates buy-in, collaboration, and sustained engagement. 3ï¸âƒ£ Inclusive strategies: Broadly considering who is impacted by our project and proactively incorporating their input. What are the keys to project success in your organization? #projects #projectmanagement

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ð–ð¡ðžð§ ð–ðž ðƒð¨ð§â€™ð ð‡ðšð¯ðž ðŒð¨ð§ðžð², ð’ðð«ðšððžð ð¢ðœ ððšð«ðð§ðžð«ð¬ð¡ð¢ð©ð¬ ð‚ðšð§ ððž ðŽð®ð« ð‹ð¢ðŸðžð¥ð¢ð§ðž Yes, I did this in the past and seen some wonderful magic ðŒðšð© ðŽð®ð ðŒð®ðð®ðšð¥ ð†ð¨ðšð¥ð¬ ð„ðšð«ð¥ð²: Start by clarifying mutual goals and outlining specific benefits for both parties. This ensures youâ€™re both aligned and can avoid potential misunderstandings down the line. â€œð†ð¢ð¯ðž ð…ð¢ð«ð¬ðâ€ ð’ðð«ðšððžð ð²: Offer your skills, resources, or insights before asking for something in return. Showing your value upfront builds trust and demonstrates the tangible benefits you bring to the partnership. ð‚ð¨ð¦ð¦ð®ð§ð¢ðœðšððž ð°ð¢ðð¡ ð“ð¨ððšð¥ ð“ð«ðšð§ð¬ð©ðšð«ðžð§ðœð²: Keep an open line of communication on expectations, deliverables, and limitations. Clear, consistent updates reduce misunderstandings and strengthen the trust that underpins any strong partnership. â€œð’ð¢ð§ð ð¥ðž ðð¨ð¢ð§ð ð¨ðŸ ð‚ð¨ð§ððšðœðâ€: Designate one representative from each side whoâ€™s responsible for coordinating tasks, timelines, and any adjustments. This avoids communication bottlenecks and ensures responsibilities are clearly understood. ð‚ð«ðžðšððž ð’ð¦ðšð¥ð¥ ð–ð¢ð§ð¬ ðð¨ ðð®ð¢ð¥ð ðŒð¨ð¦ðžð§ðð®ð¦: Start with achievable, short-term projects or goals that benefit both sides. Early success helps reinforce the partnership and builds enthusiasm for tackling more ambitious projects together. ð‘ðžð ð®ð¥ðšð«ð¥ð² ð‘ðžð¯ð¢ðžð° ðšð§ð ð€ððšð©ð: Partnerships can evolve, so schedule regular check-ins to discuss performance, review KPIs, and make necessary adjustments. Staying agile ensures the relationship remains beneficial as conditions change. ð‚ðžð¥ðžð›ð«ðšððž ð‰ð¨ð¢ð§ð ð’ð®ðœðœðžð¬ð¬ðžð¬: Highlighting each otherâ€™s contributions fosters goodwill and motivates continued collaboration. Share milestones on social media or in a joint press release to enhance visibility and mutual recognition. Running a business with limited capital can feel like an uphill battle, but financial constraints don't mean you're out of the game. #StrategicPartnerships #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #ResourceSharing #MarketExpansion #Credibility #SmallBusiness
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ð–ð¡ðžð§ ð–ðž ðƒð¨ð§â€™ð ð‡ðšð¯ðž ðŒð¨ð§ðžð², ð’ðð«ðšððžð ð¢ðœ ððšð«ðð§ðžð«ð¬ð¡ð¢ð©ð¬ ð‚ðšð§ ððž ðŽð®ð« ð‹ð¢ðŸðžð¥ð¢ð§ðž Yes, I did this in the past and seen some wonderful magic ðŒðšð© ðŽð®ð ðŒð®ðð®ðšð¥ ð†ð¨ðšð¥ð¬ ð„ðšð«ð¥ð²: Start by clarifying mutual goals and outlining specific benefits for both parties. This ensures youâ€™re both aligned and can avoid potential misunderstandings down the line. â€œð†ð¢ð¯ðž ð…ð¢ð«ð¬ðâ€ ð’ðð«ðšððžð ð²: Offer your skills, resources, or insights before asking for something in return. Showing your value upfront builds trust and demonstrates the tangible benefits you bring to the partnership. ð‚ð¨ð¦ð¦ð®ð§ð¢ðœðšððž ð°ð¢ðð¡ ð“ð¨ððšð¥ ð“ð«ðšð§ð¬ð©ðšð«ðžð§ðœð²: Keep an open line of communication on expectations, deliverables, and limitations. Clear, consistent updates reduce misunderstandings and strengthen the trust that underpins any strong partnership. â€œð’ð¢ð§ð ð¥ðž ðð¨ð¢ð§ð ð¨ðŸ ð‚ð¨ð§ððšðœðâ€: Designate one representative from each side whoâ€™s responsible for coordinating tasks, timelines, and any adjustments. This avoids communication bottlenecks and ensures responsibilities are clearly understood. ð‚ð«ðžðšððž ð’ð¦ðšð¥ð¥ ð–ð¢ð§ð¬ ðð¨ ðð®ð¢ð¥ð ðŒð¨ð¦ðžð§ðð®ð¦: Start with achievable, short-term projects or goals that benefit both sides. Early success helps reinforce the partnership and builds enthusiasm for tackling more ambitious projects together. ð‘ðžð ð®ð¥ðšð«ð¥ð² ð‘ðžð¯ð¢ðžð° ðšð§ð ð€ððšð©ð: Partnerships can evolve, so schedule regular check-ins to discuss performance, review KPIs, and make necessary adjustments. Staying agile ensures the relationship remains beneficial as conditions change. ð‚ðžð¥ðžð›ð«ðšððž ð‰ð¨ð¢ð§ð ð’ð®ðœðœðžð¬ð¬ðžð¬: Highlighting each otherâ€™s contributions fosters goodwill and motivates continued collaboration. Share milestones on social media or in a joint press release to enhance visibility and mutual recognition. Running a business with limited capital can feel like an uphill battle, but financial constraints don't mean you're out of the game. #StrategicPartnerships #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #ResourceSharing #MarketExpansion #Credibility #SmallBusiness

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James Lee James Lee is an Influencer

Senior Living Strategy & Operations Executive | Founder & CEO | Dementia Care Innovator | TEDx Speaker | Leadership & Organizational Growth

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If your LinkedIn and Instagram feeds are being flooded ðŸŒŠ by Think Tank posts and wondering how BIG this event was, it was only 50 people. Pound for pound, the sheer volume of LOVE and enthusiasm for what happened at this event is sure to translate to massive marketing VALUE that is disproportionately greater than traditional conferences. And hereâ€™s the thingâ€¦ Not only is everyone cool with it, theyâ€™re IN on it! ðŸ¤© How do you create an event like this that people love so much that we spend $0 in marketing every year and yet keep growing? Rule # 1 - Foster BELONGING âœ… be clear about who itâ€™s for (Head + Heart leaders who are dissatisfied with the status quo) and who itâ€™s not for (people pushing for sales) âœ… we do prework, group work, and virtual meet ups BEFORE the event âœ… find like-hearted people with shared or complimentary motivations (their WHY) âœ… mix up seating, create small group exercises and discussions, and give enough reasons for people to talk together about things that matter. Donâ€™t leave it to â€œnetworkingâ€ (most people hate it). Give them real things to discuss. People bond over IDEAS not bios. Rule # 2 - Be Transparent âœ… Let them know the cost upfront, the agenda, the role of sponsors, the way youâ€™ll create content, what parts are experiments and everything else about your goals of the business. Rule # 3 - Deliver the Goods! âœ… Surprise and delight your audience that begins with EMOTIONS and ties together practical solutions to help them achieve success âœ… Work with your facilitators ahead of time. Rehearse. Practice. Improve. MOST conferences allow speakers to basically wing it up there. ðŸ˜³ We didnâ€™t. Rule # 4 - Make the small details count âœ… Venue, food selection, music, workbooks, swag bags, soft t-shirts, name tents and every other little detail should let them know one thing very clearly â€”> you value their time and appreciate them. âœ… We didnâ€™t wear our shirts or do group photos until the last day when weâ€™re at PEAK trust and rapport. When people seek out your branding so they can take photos with it, youâ€™ve captured their hearts. Rule # 5 - Be Human âœ… Show your fun side, your vulnerable side; your professionalism; the REAL you. People care about the people behind the brands. Our group members are sharing long form posts, multiple posts, videos, photos and more. Theyâ€™re sharing what they learned and more importantly how they FELT. Theyâ€™re commenting on and sharing each othersâ€™ posts and supporting each other. THEY are generating a huge deal of curiosity and interest by people for next yearâ€™s event(s)! Hereâ€™s the not-so-secret SECRET: Give them your full preparation. Your full heart. Your full measure. Not only will they reward you with their appreciation, theyâ€™ll share it with anyone who will listen. ðŸ’œ #thinktank2024 #headandheart #lighttheway Think Tank 2024 Sponsors ðŸ«¶: Markentum Angie Gray Viking Pure Solutions Dash Media KARE Bella Groves Dual Path Connected Solutions
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James Lee James Lee is an Influencer

Senior Living Strategy & Operations Executive | Founder & CEO | Dementia Care Innovator | TEDx Speaker | Leadership & Organizational Growth

If your LinkedIn and Instagram feeds are being flooded ðŸŒŠ by Think Tank posts and wondering how BIG this event was, it was only 50 people. Pound for pound, the sheer volume of LOVE and enthusiasm for what happened at this event is sure to translate to massive marketing VALUE that is disproportionately greater than traditional conferences. And hereâ€™s the thingâ€¦ Not only is everyone cool with it, theyâ€™re IN on it! ðŸ¤© How do you create an event like this that people love so much that we spend $0 in marketing every year and yet keep growing? Rule # 1 - Foster BELONGING âœ… be clear about who itâ€™s for (Head + Heart leaders who are dissatisfied with the status quo) and who itâ€™s not for (people pushing for sales) âœ… we do prework, group work, and virtual meet ups BEFORE the event âœ… find like-hearted people with shared or complimentary motivations (their WHY) âœ… mix up seating, create small group exercises and discussions, and give enough reasons for people to talk together about things that matter. Donâ€™t leave it to â€œnetworkingâ€ (most people hate it). Give them real things to discuss. People bond over IDEAS not bios. Rule # 2 - Be Transparent âœ… Let them know the cost upfront, the agenda, the role of sponsors, the way youâ€™ll create content, what parts are experiments and everything else about your goals of the business. Rule # 3 - Deliver the Goods! âœ… Surprise and delight your audience that begins with EMOTIONS and ties together practical solutions to help them achieve success âœ… Work with your facilitators ahead of time. Rehearse. Practice. Improve. MOST conferences allow speakers to basically wing it up there. ðŸ˜³ We didnâ€™t. Rule # 4 - Make the small details count âœ… Venue, food selection, music, workbooks, swag bags, soft t-shirts, name tents and every other little detail should let them know one thing very clearly â€”> you value their time and appreciate them. âœ… We didnâ€™t wear our shirts or do group photos until the last day when weâ€™re at PEAK trust and rapport. When people seek out your branding so they can take photos with it, youâ€™ve captured their hearts. Rule # 5 - Be Human âœ… Show your fun side, your vulnerable side; your professionalism; the REAL you. People care about the people behind the brands. Our group members are sharing long form posts, multiple posts, videos, photos and more. Theyâ€™re sharing what they learned and more importantly how they FELT. Theyâ€™re commenting on and sharing each othersâ€™ posts and supporting each other. THEY are generating a huge deal of curiosity and interest by people for next yearâ€™s event(s)! Hereâ€™s the not-so-secret SECRET: Give them your full preparation. Your full heart. Your full measure. Not only will they reward you with their appreciation, theyâ€™ll share it with anyone who will listen. ðŸ’œ #thinktank2024 #headandheart #lighttheway Think Tank 2024 Sponsors ðŸ«¶: Markentum Angie Gray Viking Pure Solutions Dash Media KARE Bella Groves Dual Path Connected Solutions

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Dan Doherty

Fundraising and communications for UK & US non-profits: Trust Fundraising, Campaigns, Training & more ðŸš€ | Major Donor Fundraising Coach ðŸ«±ðŸ¼ðŸ«²ðŸ¾

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The most common mistake in high value fundraising events? They are charity led, rather than donor led. If you are planning a major donor event, you'll be looking for: âž¡ï¸ A venue with wow factor that make sense for the cause âž¡ï¸ Amazing speakers âž¡ï¸ Inviting a community that will enjoy each others company and carry the social side of the event âž¡ï¸ Reaching head and heart through storytelling âž¡ï¸ Demonstrate significant impact and collaboration (major donors didn't get where they are by aiming small). âž¡ï¸ Peer led, not charity led: have donors leading the event and inviting their peers to come. It's more effective than the usual charity â€˜pitchâ€™. Why? âœ… Hearing your friends say why they support a cause and why you should to is more appealing than hearing a professional speak about a cause. What would you add?
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Fundraising and communications for UK & US non-profits: Trust Fundraising, Campaigns, Training & more ðŸš€ | Major Donor Fundraising Coach ðŸ«±ðŸ¼ðŸ«²ðŸ¾

The most common mistake in high value fundraising events? They are charity led, rather than donor led. If you are planning a major donor event, you'll be looking for: âž¡ï¸ A venue with wow factor that make sense for the cause âž¡ï¸ Amazing speakers âž¡ï¸ Inviting a community that will enjoy each others company and carry the social side of the event âž¡ï¸ Reaching head and heart through storytelling âž¡ï¸ Demonstrate significant impact and collaboration (major donors didn't get where they are by aiming small). âž¡ï¸ Peer led, not charity led: have donors leading the event and inviting their peers to come. It's more effective than the usual charity â€˜pitchâ€™. Why? âœ… Hearing your friends say why they support a cause and why you should to is more appealing than hearing a professional speak about a cause. What would you add?

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Hannah TÃ¶pler

Founder & CEO Intrare | AI para reclutamiento sin sesgos | DEI | Ashoka Fellow | Ganadora del Premio Aurora Tech

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Hereâ€™s how I raised 1.3 Million in Grants in six months ðŸŒ¿ I canâ€™t even count the number of chats Iâ€™ve had about how hard fundraising is. Recently I had to raise funding myself, and for many reasons decided to raise grants. Luckily, we raised 1.3M USD in grants within just 6 months. My entrepreneur friends have been pushing me to share WHY weâ€™ve been so successful in raising. Here go my top 4 learnings: â›°ï¸ 1. Know what you want: Our Vision and Targets for 2025-27 This is the basis for everything. Your vision has to be crystal clear. You have to know how to get there. Your track record has to show you can. Otherwise, why should a funder trust you? Take time for this. Sit down, project, and outline: achievements, vision, impact and business strategy, and precise targets for the next three years. Build it into a Master Deck from which you mix and match key slides for each meeting. ðŸ“Œ 2. Who wants the same thing as you? ONLY look for funders that REALLY align In my opinion, itâ€™s only worth spending time with funders that align with you in: 1. Your mission: that means your impact is exactly what they want to achieve (not just somehow similar) 2. Their way of funding: they give the type of funding thatâ€™s ideal for you. In our case, restricted grants are counter-productive, so I donâ€™t seek them out. Ever. We only go for trust-based funding.Â ðŸŒ± 3. Connect with your funders If you get funding from someone who isnâ€™t really aligned, it usually becomes a burden. Avoid it at all cost! When I talk to a funder, I first get to know them: What are they passionate about? What impact do they want to achieve? What solutions do they love? Why are they doing this? If their goals and ours donâ€™t fit, Iâ€™m transparent about it. If we DO fit, I pitch them stepping into our shared passion. That way, we connect from the start. ðŸ“Š 4. Managing the pipeline: Weekly meetings with myself Remember that funder you wanted to send a proposal to but didnâ€™t get around to it? The funder that didnâ€™t get back to you? Itâ€™s easy to lose opportunities. To avoid that, I do 2 things: 1. I manage a detailed pipeline in Google Sheets.Â 2. I hold weekly meetings with myself: to go through every funder Iâ€™ve touched before, review what items are pending, DO them right away, and send thoughtful check-ins. ðŸ”¥ What have your experiences been? #startup #ai #fundraising #grants
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Founder & CEO Intrare | AI para reclutamiento sin sesgos | DEI | Ashoka Fellow | Ganadora del Premio Aurora Tech

Hereâ€™s how I raised 1.3 Million in Grants in six months ðŸŒ¿ I canâ€™t even count the number of chats Iâ€™ve had about how hard fundraising is. Recently I had to raise funding myself, and for many reasons decided to raise grants. Luckily, we raised 1.3M USD in grants within just 6 months. My entrepreneur friends have been pushing me to share WHY weâ€™ve been so successful in raising. Here go my top 4 learnings: â›°ï¸ 1. Know what you want: Our Vision and Targets for 2025-27 This is the basis for everything. Your vision has to be crystal clear. You have to know how to get there. Your track record has to show you can. Otherwise, why should a funder trust you? Take time for this. Sit down, project, and outline: achievements, vision, impact and business strategy, and precise targets for the next three years. Build it into a Master Deck from which you mix and match key slides for each meeting. ðŸ“Œ 2. Who wants the same thing as you? ONLY look for funders that REALLY align In my opinion, itâ€™s only worth spending time with funders that align with you in: 1. Your mission: that means your impact is exactly what they want to achieve (not just somehow similar) 2. Their way of funding: they give the type of funding thatâ€™s ideal for you. In our case, restricted grants are counter-productive, so I donâ€™t seek them out. Ever. We only go for trust-based funding.Â ðŸŒ± 3. Connect with your funders If you get funding from someone who isnâ€™t really aligned, it usually becomes a burden. Avoid it at all cost! When I talk to a funder, I first get to know them: What are they passionate about? What impact do they want to achieve? What solutions do they love? Why are they doing this? If their goals and ours donâ€™t fit, Iâ€™m transparent about it. If we DO fit, I pitch them stepping into our shared passion. That way, we connect from the start. ðŸ“Š 4. Managing the pipeline: Weekly meetings with myself Remember that funder you wanted to send a proposal to but didnâ€™t get around to it? The funder that didnâ€™t get back to you? Itâ€™s easy to lose opportunities. To avoid that, I do 2 things: 1. I manage a detailed pipeline in Google Sheets.Â 2. I hold weekly meetings with myself: to go through every funder Iâ€™ve touched before, review what items are pending, DO them right away, and send thoughtful check-ins. ðŸ”¥ What have your experiences been? #startup #ai #fundraising #grants

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Scott Kerman

Social Impact Executive | Systems Change, Nonprofit Sustainability & Publicâ€“Philanthropic Collaboration

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Lengthy post, but Iâ€™ve considered this awhile and itâ€™s time to discuss. Opinions are mine. Unfortunately, nonprofits in the social service & homeless service sectors face a critical moment. For too many, perhaps an existential one. Providers are stretched to the limit. Demand outpaces resources, leaving vital needs unmet. Funding streams are tightening, fragmenting support among many small providers. Workforce challenges deepen, and administrative burdens consume limited staff capacity. Leadership turnover threatens stability and severs relationships valuable to collective success. The result is a fragmented landscape in which mission-aligned organizations compete for the same dollars and resources, diluting collective impact. In a resource starved environment where need continues to escalate, nonprofits must work in fundamentally new ways if they are going to effectively serve communities that depend on them. This evolution will require organizations to move beyond tactical cooperation toward structural alignment and shared mission. Toward strategic collaboration & intentional partnerships that strengthen the entire ecosystem of care. A new model of nonprofit collaboration is required. I believe the Claremont Colleges consortium provides a useful example. The Claremont system consists of 7 independent colleges, each with its own mission and culture, that share centralized services, facilities, and governance structures. This design preserves institutional identity while enabling efficiency, synergy, and innovation across the consortium. A comparable consortium model among nonprofit service providers could preserve organizational distinctiveness while leveraging shared systems; reduce overhead costs through common administrative platforms; and expand service capacity & client outcomes through seamless collaboration across missions. Like the Claremont Colleges, nonprofits could maintain programmatic and cultural individuality while sharing the backbone systems that make their collective work more effective & sustainable. Such transformation from fragmented efforts to a coordinated system requires leadership to design governance models that honor both independence & interdependence. Foundations, policymakers, & innovators can play a catalytic role by supporting investments in collaborative infrastructure and leadership development. The task is not merely operationalâ€”it is visionary: to reimagine how the social service sector organizes itself for the future. The future of the social safety net will depend on our ability to reimagine our sector. By embracing consortium-style collaboration, grounded in trust, aligned values, and shared systems, we can move from forced competition to collective strength, resilience, and lasting community transformation.

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