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Overcoming Barriers to Volunteerism: Tools and Resources for Nonprofits
May 11, 2023
Non-profit organizations play a crucial role in our society. They are dedicated to making a positive impact on the world, often focusing on issues such as poverty, education, healthcare, and the environment. These organizations rely on the support of volunteers and donors to carry out their missions.
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Democratizing Access to Philanthropy
May 4, 2023
Philanthropy has traditionally been associated with wealthy individuals and large corporations who donate significant amounts of money to charitable causes.
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csr
FindYourCause
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GivingBack
Gratitude
Supporting Veterans Through Culinary Entrepreneurship
April 27, 2023
J.J. Foley is the founder, CEO and head chef of Let’s Chow, a nonprofit helping veterans, military spouses and military-connected refugees start their own culinary businesses. The organization was started in January 2020 after the death by suicide of a friend and veteran who was trying to start his own business. Since its inception, Let's Chow has grown into a national nonprofit with four food trucks and plans to help multiple businesses this year.
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csr
Events
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GivingBack
Building Empathy Through Cultural Identity & Travel
April 20, 2023
OLASTEO is a non-profit led by Aaron Friedman, Co-Founder & Executive Director dedicated to providing educational excursions to underserved communities. The organization was inspired by a Holocaust survivor they encountered and their mission is to build empathy by understanding cultural identity, history, and society. They strive to foster diversity and build community in the communities they work with, which requires earning trust over time.
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csr
Events
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GivingBack
Creating Positive Impact Through Community Cleanups
April 13, 2023
As citizens of the world, we all have a responsibility to take care of our environment.
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csr
GivingBack
Gratitude
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MakingADifference
Strategies for Nonprofits Seeking Corporate Support
April 6, 2023
Lori Zoss Kraska, MBA, CFRE is the founder of Growth Owl, LLC, a company that works with nonprofits, associations, and other purpose-driven organizations to help them secure resources and funding from Fortune 1000 companies and other large corporations. Lori has years of experience working with public media stations to find corporate support for programming. She has worked with over 100 nonprofit clients all over the country both in person and virtually.
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csr
gtzp
nonprofit
volunteering
volunteer
Improving Reproductive Health Outcomes for Young Women
March 30, 2023
Young women in the United States (especially those in under resourced communities) face a number of unique challenges when it comes to reproductive health. From inadequate access to healthcare and education, to cultural stigmas and misinformation, these young women are often left without the resources they need to make informed decisions about their bodies.
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csr
women
gtzp
MakingADifference
nonprofit
Motivating Youth Through Community Programs
March 23, 2023
Natalie Manning is a Chicago native who is using her skills and experience to empower youth in the Chicagoland area. Through her organization, This is Life 501(c)(3), Natalie has been hosting basketball tournaments and talent contests to provide young people with an opportunity to showcase their talents while also learning valuable life lessons.
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csr
Gratitude
gtzp
nonprofit
volunteer
Bringing Christmas Cheer to Families in Need
March 22, 2023
Christmas is a time of joy and celebration, but for many families, it can be a difficult time of year. With the added financial burden of buying presents and decorations, some families are unable to afford a Christmas tree.
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volunteer
volunteering
csr
nonprofit
gtzp
Spread Love, Joy, and Hope During Holiday Seasons
March 2, 2023
Do you want to make a difference in your community? The Gladys Giving Project is a great way to do just that. This project was created to help people in need and provide them with the resources they need to succeed.
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GivingBack
MakingADifference
Gratitude
gtzp
Taking Action to Make a Difference
February 23, 2023
Luke K. Freeman is the executive director of Giving What We Can, a community of effective givers on a mission to make giving effectively and significantly a cultural norm. The organization is best known for its Giving What We Can pledge, which has been signed by 8,000 people pledging to give 10% of their lifetime income to the most effective charities. This commitment has already resulted in over $53 million given and $3 billion pledged....woah.
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GivingBack
MakingADifference
Gratitude
gtzp
Empowering Black Women Entrepreneurs Through Mentorship and Access to Capital
February 16, 2023
In our episode today, I had the honor of interviewing Jill Miller, supporter at YWCA Metropolitan Chicago's Breedlove Entrepreneurship Center and hear how they are empowering black women entrepreneurs. She talks about the YWCA's Breedlove Entrepreneurship Center, corporate social responsibility, mentor matching programs and more.
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GivingBack
MakingADifference
Gratitude
gtzp
Making Birthdays Special for EVERY Child
February 9, 2023
Operation Birthday is a non-profit organization founded by Kelley Khoury, MBA and Tony Khoury that provides birthday parties for children in need. Founded in 2014, the organization has been making a difference in the lives of kids across the United States and beyond.
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gtzp
MakingADifference
How to close the prison system through restorative justice
February 6, 2023
Episode 1 and Episode 100 of our Greater Than Zero Percent (GTZP) podcast have something in common: we interview two non-profit organizations (Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation [PBMR] and Lawndale Christian Legal Center [LCLC]) that are both on a mission to close our prison systems.
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MakingADifference
gtzp
GTZP Inaugural Benefit Gala
November 7, 2022
On October, 29th we held the first ever GTZP Gala!
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Gala
Events
gtzp
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Ukraine, How YOU can help...
March 25, 2022
In an effort to spread more awareness about how we can aid in supporting relief in Ukraine, I have been diligently working on my outreach to Ukrainian organizations to help share their message and identify their key needs. So far, I have had the privilege of speaking with three nonprofits headquartered in Ukraine: Zaporuka Foundation, Way Home Odessa, and Tabletochki Foundation. Here is what they do and how you can help...
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gtzp
GetInvolved
GivingBack
Mental Health Awareness Month
March 24, 2022
As Mental Health Awareness Month wraps up ... I decided to take a moment and touch on my personal thoughts on this subject, because I believe it's an important one.
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gtzp
2021 Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts
December 17, 2021
Wow! 2021 was a year of growth both personally and professionally.
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Gratitude
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