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Running a sanctuary or nonprofit takes more than passion. It requires creativity, strategy, and community support. Lancaster Farm Sanctuary is a shining example of how compassion and smart fundraising can work hand in hand. Co-founders Sarah Salluzzo and Jonina Turzi have built a thriving nonprofit through innovative fundraising strategies that include their annual Gala for the Animals, community partnerships, and ongoing donor engagement. Nearly all of their funding comes from individual supporters who believe in their mission to rescue farmed animals and educate the public about compassionate living. Learn how they’re combining purpose with practical fundraising that keeps their mission strong and their animals safe. Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/g3NrGkzb #NonprofitLeadership #AnimalSanctuary #FundraisingStrategies

One of the best things you can do for your business is support local charities, teams, and causes that actually mean something to you. Not because it looks good on social media. Not because you want the tax write-off. But because when you give back to the community that supports you, it always comes back around. Maybe you love sports —so sponsor a local youth team. Maybe you’re an animal person — help out your local shelter. Maybe there’s a cause that’s personally impacted you — get involved. I’ve seen it firsthand. When people see you genuinely care about something bigger than your bottom line, it builds a level of trust no marketing campaign can buy. So if you’re a business owner, find a cause that hits home, and help out because you want to, not because you feel like you should. Authentic support always stands out. 

This fall, IndigenEYEZ is launching a new certificate in Community Restoration. Rooted in syilx teachings, "ReSTORY" is designed to help Indigenous leaders strengthen relationships, navigate conflict with care, and create sustainable change in their communities. We recently spoke to Kelly Terbasket, co-founder and director of IndigenEYEZ, about the needs she set out to address through ReSTORY and her personal journey in bringing this program to life. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eKQ_PuMP 🌿 IndigenEYEZ is a project on MakeWay's #SharedPlatform, which provides charitable support and infrastructure for over 60 social and environmental initiatives.

New blog from our wonderful Volunteering Development Officer, Eleonora Lee! Centre for Warmth funding and how it’s helped C3 Impact (The C3 Church) Support Cambridgeshire received a grant in 2024, administered by NAVCA and funded by Cadent Gas Limited under their Centres for Warmth Programme. The Centre for Warmth Programme aims to support people who are living in vulnerable situations by keeping them warm, safe, and connected. The project is based on identifying and partnering with local charities in areas of high deprivation, fuel poverty, and risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, who are located close to areas where Cadent are carrying out mains replacement work. Read the story of C3 Impact (The C3 Church), Cambridge, that highlights their important work and the difference this grant has made: https://buff.ly/QLUYx3S

AgGeorgia Farm Credit is proud to announce $51,640 awarded to eleven nonprofit organizations through our 2025 Community Mission Fund! These grants help strengthen rural communities and support the future of agriculture across Georgia — from school gardens and mobile ag classrooms to youth programs and fire department equipment. “We’re proud to help support these efforts and raise awareness of the many deserving groups making a lasting impact,” said AgGeorgia CEO Rob Crain. See this year’s recipients and the inspiring projects they’re leading 👇 🔗 Read the full story: https://hubs.ly/Q03N_CTY0

Engineered Rigging has launched Engineered Giving, a new nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding the company’s community outreach and charitable impact. The philanthropic arm will focus its efforts on education, food insecurity, and local community initiatives across Arkansas and Indiana. 💬 Christopher Cox, PE, President, Engineered Rigging: “Giving back has always been an important part of our culture at Engineered Rigging. With Engineered Giving, we’re taking a more structured approach to our community outreach as a way to make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of others.” To celebrate the launch, Engineered Giving hosted a fundraising campaign for the Arkansas River Valley Food 4 Kids (RVF4K) summer program during the company’s Heavy Lifting Equipment Showcase in Russellville, Arkansas. Together with contributions from attendees, the initiative raised $14,155, providing summer meals for 188 local children. 💬 Leslie Walton, Executive Director, RVF4K: “This generous gift proves that the community profits when you support nonprofits, creating waves of hope that ensure no child must worry about where their next meal is coming from.” ⭐️ Key Highlights: ‣ $7,500 grant from Engineered Giving sponsored meals for 100 local children ‣ Combined community donations raised an additional $6,655 ‣ Philanthropic focus on education, food security, and local volunteerism in Arkansas and Indiana 🔗 Learn more about Engineered Giving and its community impact: [https://lnkd.in/gFdDe3yP] #EngineeredRigging #EngineeredGiving #CommunityImpact #Philanthropy #CorporateResponsibility #FoodInsecurity #STEMEducation #Nonprofit #ConstructionCommunity #GivingBack

In Menindee, the local op shop is more than just a shop – it’s a place that supports health services, brings people together, and keeps the community thriving. With help from our 𝗙𝗮𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺, Menindee Charities Incorporated can now carry out vital electrical upgrades and sustainability improvements to the Menindee Op Shop. Treasurer Margot Muscat explained why this matters: “Without this funding it would take us years to upgrade our shop. This initiative allows us to deliver a safer and more comfortable environment for our volunteers and the community.” 💡 From energy-efficient lighting to better heating and cooling, these upgrades will ease power costs and create a more welcoming space for volunteers and the people they serve. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wW2fm

"Together, we’re helping kids return to school on Monday nourished, confident, and ready to thrive." This week, the Baltimore Hunger Project received a $150,000 grant from the Maximus Foundation, as one of 10 Impact Grant awardees for non-profits dedicated to fighting food insecurity. The organization's founder, Lynne B. Kahn, said the funds will help them "remove barriers to learning by ensuring children have reliable access to nutritious food over the weekend." Read more in this feature from Baltimore Fishbowl: https://lnkd.in/exkbKvyq

At Boston Pizza, we believe that meaningful change starts at the community level. That’s why our Looking After Local program ensures every dollar raised stays in the community—supporting causes that matter most to the people who live there. Local Calgary Franchisee Ted Tomanik with the TAP Hospitality Group are setting a powerful example of this commitment. Through multiple local events and fundraising campaigns every year, they’ve rallied support and raised $34,000 and counting for Bullying Ends Here, an organization dedicated to educating youth and ending bullying across Canada. Their efforts are a testament to what’s possible when local businesses lead with purpose and heart. 🎥 Watch the full story below and see how they’re making a difference: https://lnkd.in/gqUqe6mr #BostonPizza #BullyingEndsHere #LookingAfterLocal #BPLocal #CommunitySupport #GivingBack #CalgaryCares #CharityEvent #LocalLove #EndBullying #SupportLocal

📢 Nonprofits are the quiet force holding our communities together — but they’re being pushed to the brink. In a new Fortune op-ed, GlobalGiving CEO Victoria Vrana and Charity Navigator CEO and President Michael Thatcher explain why federal cuts to safety net programs put nonprofits—and the millions of people who rely on them—at risk. From after-school programs to food banks to health clinics, nonprofits help improve everyday life for people across the country and around the globe. Protecting them matters to all of us. Swipe through for key takeaways and click the link below to read the full article 🔗https://lnkd.in/eW5Jf5Fa