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I promise I'll post about my actual job (we have a new video to share about Mainframe mod and GenAI!) but as summer winds to a close I wanted to share a charity opportunity related to Golf: https://lnkd.in/g2i6mqfG Ultimately this is about helping kids lead healthier lives and is related to the amazing work that Jack and Barbara Nicklaus have done across the world to help kids heal and thrive with their Play Yellow initiative. My Wife Ashley and her colleague Kelli are going to play 72 holes of golf in one day and they are going to make it rain birdies. If you have a bit of a gambling mindset, you can make a donation based on the number of birdies they're going to make. You can also make an up-front donation. Note that this is focused on Colorado - ask your local pro if something is happening near you! Why is this on LinkedIn? Two reasons - first - this is really the only social media I do. I do so little I don't know if this actually counts as social media. Second - having married a professional golfer I've learned a lot about golf that has surprised me. Watching Ashley and her friends and colleagues navigate a male-dominated world (5% of PGA professionals are women. 5%!) is in many ways a clearer lens to the same challenges we see in technology. The backlash we've seen in some pockets of the world against fostering inclusion - one person's opinion here - ignores the reality that a diversity of thought and opinion makes teams better. Here's a golf example - when you're taking a golf lesson, you are incredibly vulnerable and it can be intimidating - no single approach works for everyone. Finding a coach that resonates with you (and this can be especially hard for women coming to the game, or children wanting to learn) is critical to your experience. There is not a long line to draw between this phenomenon and what we see in technology as leaders, mentors and peers. Also, golf is fundamentally a game of integrity - I've seen remarkable examples of leadership and integrity on the course (look up "Sahith Theegala penalty" for an unbelievable example recently) and again it reminds me of all the things we try to do as leaders and professionals in business. I've always liked the phrase "integrity is what happens when no one is looking" and if golf can help me and others to model that, there's more to the game than I thought. Let me close by saying - for those in the Northern Hemisphere - enjoy the last gasps of summer, whatever brings you outside to do so!

Online fundraising campaigns, particularly time-pressured Giving Days, require bucket-loads of energy and organisation behind-the-scenes - so a little Friday Flattery for Jazz Kaur Sohal on her success last week, when so new in role! And some top tips to consider when planning an online giving campaign: ➡️ Create a compelling campaign webpage (with video!) to share your story ➡️ Segment your data and plan targeted comms, from warm-up to thank-yous ➡️ Secure your major supporters and match-donors well in advance ➡️ Test your emails, payment forms and other data capture tools before go live ➡️ Set up specific consent options in case people want to opt-out of giving day comms (but not from all your other lovely emails for the rest of the year!)

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Check out the first recap video from this year's #ChoppedForCHOP mock trial and fundraiser!

Life is full of precious moments – giggly moments, yay moments, time-for-a-cuddle moments. At Noah's Ark, we cherish every moment shared with the children and families we support. “Noah’s Ark are a handhold in the darkest of times and they’re the fun providers in the best of times." ❤️ Creating these special moments requires a lot of teamwork, equipment, and resources. By joining our Moment Makers community with a regular donation, no matter the size, you can help make a difference. Become a Moment Maker today and be part of something truly special 🌈: https://lnkd.in/eWFUU_4j

Crisis, such as the tragic fires in and around Ruidoso, reveal the character of people and businesses. Such as the extreme leadership of MATI’s Godfrey Enjady working tirelessly with friends, such as PVT’s James Meyers, to restore vital communications within and outside of their own service areas. Or the local businesses working together to meet the needs of those impacted. Local businesses matter and will be there when needed. I so appreciate the efforts of PVT’s employees organizing this effort to bring supplies to those in need. Chris & Tabitha Davis , Cassie Florez , Daniel Rodriguez, SHRM-CP and Ross Horner.

Givebutter is giving $5k to the top 5 most engaging campaigns this Giving Tuesday and here's how you can help: 💸MAKE A DONATION of any size on our website. 💬LEAVE A COMMENT on our fundraiser letting us know why supporting Maine Needs is important to you. 💌CLICK SHARE on our fundraising page to share with others and help even more people get involved. The reality is, there are nearly 250,000 households in Maine going without the basics everyday. These are your friends & neighbors, people you share community with. Let's all do what we can to make our shared community better. maineneeds.org/give

🎓 Ready to revolutionize how your school manages donations & fundraising? We've just released Blackthorn Storefront, which can function as a Donations Catalog, designed specifically for higher education advancement teams. Here's a 5 minute demo on how it works!🚀