Reshmi Kesavan’s Post

🔔Do the right thing. That has so many meanings in todays world. Some of those are participating in charity events, community work, or other philanthropic gestures. Though I'm a firm believer that what goes around, comes around, I am NOT proposing that you do something good only to get something good. I'm proposing that you do something good so it comes back around and allows you to do MORE good. Let's go to work. 🔧 #smallbusiness #businessgrowth #entrepreneurship #smb #leadership #bluecollar #skilledtrades #dogood #blueisthenewwhite

Looking back at my fundraising career I believe I can trace my biggest wins to one key trait: I’m an entrepreneur, through and through. While our sector hasn’t always embraced the entrepreneurial fundraiser with open arms, I think having this mindset can set you apart as fundraising continues to become more creative, more challenging and more competitive. I believe we all have some entrepreneur in us – and if you can cultivate the positive attributes, and manage the more (ahem) potentially hazardous characteristics, you’ll see a huge impact on your fundraising. Great entrepreneurs are excellent problem solvers – the most successful ones can identify the biggest pain points of their customers, and offer solutions to help alleviate that pain. Could it be that great fundraisers are also in the business of helping their donors find solutions to their biggest problems? No matter what your cause, chances are you’re working towards solving a seemingly intractable problem – and when you find donors who care equally about that problem, you’ve found your fundraising sweet spot. I know, our organizations are often addressing complex issues with multiple root causes – poverty and climate change are not problems that come with simple solutions. But I guarantee you that some element of your mission and work alleviates one or more pain points for your donor. And if you haven’t figured that out yet, this is a great opportunity to tap into your inner entrepreneur, and do some detective work. How can you make it a regular practice to tap into your entrepreneurial strengths? Let me know in the comments! 𝘔𝘺 𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘌𝘮𝘮𝘢 𝘓𝘦𝘸𝘻𝘦𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴, 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘫𝘰𝘳 𝘨𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶r 𝘯𝘰𝘯𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘪𝘵. 𝘓𝘪𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵? 𝘓𝘦𝘵’𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩! 👋 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘦 🔝𝘎𝘦𝘵 𝘮𝘺 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘍𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘪𝘱𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦 (𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘦) #fundraising #majorgifts #nonprofit #philanthropy

Entrepreneurship Lessons 15 & 16 – Building a Legacy and Giving Back ✨ 15: Legacy is Important Your business should be about more than just profit—it’s about the impact you leave behind. Think about how your business contributes to your personal legacy and the legacy of those it touches. 🌟 16: Give Back to Your Community A truly successful business gives as much as it takes. Find meaningful ways to support your community, whether through charity, mentorship, or creating opportunities for others. #EntrepreneurshipMonth #BusinessTips #IntangibleTreasures #SmallBusiness #BlackWomanOwnedBusiness

”Generosity as a small business owner” 🙌🏼 Do you ever find yourself buried under the weight of running your business, with little time to consider anything beyond day-to-day operations? It's a common struggle. But what if I told you that incorporating generosity into your business model could yield unexpected benefits? 👂 Here are a few practical ways you can incorporate generosity into your small business: 💡 Share Your Expertise: Offer mentorship to aspiring entrepreneurs or volunteer your skills for a cause you're passionate about. 💡 Give Back: Consider donating a free service package or offering pro bono services to those in need. 💡 Make Time for Others: Dedicate a day each month to give back to your community (volunteer) or support local nonprofits through sponsorships. 💡 Support Fellow Entrepreneurs: Extend a helping hand to other small business owners, whether it's through advice, resources, or collaboration. Remember, generosity isn't just about giving; it's about creating a culture of compassion and empathy that extends beyond your business walls. How do you express generosity in your business? Share your thoughts in the comments below and let's inspire each other to make a difference! 🤔 #generosity #smallbusinessowner #entrepreneur #serveothers #servantleader

Let’s pretend you’ve been given the opportunity to meet with a small group of young, successful entrepreneurs who are excited about investing their newfound wealth in charitable causes. Or, let’s imagine you finally landed a meeting with the matriarch of a large wealthy family who was encouraged by one of her grandchildren to have tea with you. What if one of your fellow college grads recently moved nearby to be the next CEO of a thriving tech company in your area? They reached out to you, expressing excitement to get together and catch up. This week in the Breakthru Blog you'll get my specific thoughts on how to approach these opportunities. How would you approach them? #majorgifts #networking #connecting #awareness #opportunities #fundraising

🔥 𝗡𝗼𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲! 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! 🔥 Gone are the days when doing good work automatically meant securing the funding you need. I’ve heard so many nonprofit leaders say, “𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯’𝘴 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘣𝘷𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴!” But here’s the truth—it’s probably only obvious to you. In my shift into the startup world, I’ve learned that 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀—even when they feel uncomfortable—is often the only way to make real progress. Fundraising is no different. That’s why I’ve put together this list of the 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. 💡 I’ll be diving deeper into each trend in upcoming posts, so stay tuned! Let’s connect and explore how you can implement these strategies to elevate your fundraising game. And now… drumroll please… 🥁 #NonprofitFundraising #FundraisingTrends #DonorEngagement #DigitalFundraising #FriendraisingforSuccess

Whether you are a small business owner or running a nonprofit organization, you know that networking is key. Unfortunately, networking doesn't feel very good to some people. If you are someone who needs to start networking but feel overwhelmed by the process, start by setting a few achievable goals. For example, connect with someone who can provide catering services for your next event. Or find someone you can help with a referral. Small steps add up to great strides. #Facebookads #digitalads #digitalmarketing #socialmedia #smallbusiness #nonprofits #entrepreneur #womanboss #opportunity #hustle #smallbiz

it feels soooo good to Do it 🔥♻️ But factually, three solid facts to inspire you to get donating. 1. **Makes a tangible difference:** You are providing resources where they’re needed most. 2. **Creates positive impact:** It fosters social change and improving lives in communities. 3. **Fosters a sense of fulfillment:** a sense of satisfaction and enriching your own life in the process. 4. Hire Spaced by T . And take the stress & work out if it ☺️ what is your biggest hurdle when it comes to donating? Let’s talk. Love, T . . . . . . #spacedbyT #entrepreneurship #theFunnyOrganizer #organizedliving #supportsmallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #organizationishealthy #organizationissmart #conscienceconsumers #healthyhabits #hireanorganizer #femaleentrepreneur #womanowned #womanownedbusiness #communityovercompetition #buildcommunity #healthyfeed #hiremegethappy #minimalism #organizationisaninvestment #smartchoices #healthyorganizer #healthyfeed #professionalorganizer #homeorganizer #professionalhomeorganization #luxaryhomeorganization #tidyliving #sustainablehabits #organizationgoals

Ask any entrepreneur why they launched their own business, and they probably will not tell you it is because they wanted more peace and freedom in their life. Instead, they might begin with, “Because...” “Because I didn’t want anyone telling me what to do anymore.” “Because I was done with the grind.”  But when you dig deeper and keep asking that same question, you will almost always hear, “Because I wanted more freedom.”  And, ultimately, “I wanted more peace.  If you are feeling more like you have a J.O.B. you dislike rather than a company you love, check out the Great Giveaway this month below. If you’ve donated to your fave nonprofit this year, I have an incredible gift for you to help set you free: https://lnkd.in/gUKpqT9w #EntrepreneurLife #FreedomLifestyle #BusinessOwner #WorkLifeBalance #EntrepreneurMindset #SmallBusinessOwner #FinancialFreedom #PurposeDriven #MindsetMatters #LiveWithPurpose #BusinessFreedom  #WorkFromAnywhere #SuccessMindset

Good morning #linkedinfamily! Here are a few key strategies that ALL small businesses and nonprofits should be utilizing. If you need help with figuring out where to start, you know who to ask? 😉 🙋🏻♀️ Together, let's make your products,business or nonprofit #ShineBright!💡 #marketing #smallbusiness #supportinglocal #nonprofits #womenowned #entrepreneurs #branding #socialmediamanagment #influencermarketing #relationships #network