We received the official approval letter recognizing us a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization!
Welcome to the 91st episode of Giving Back Insights, my Thursday solo show where I talk about how our guests and their charities serve others, to explore actions each of can take to make a difference in people’s lives and to share. Today I’m discussing Strong Communities. Listen to today’s episode and don’t forget to give your feedback and valuable comment. Enjoy!
Key Takeaways:
Received my 501(c)(3) approval from the IRS!
Mission: strengthen communities by promoting mental, physical, and financial well-being.
A coalition of nonprofits working in collaboration instead of competition to improve the lives of people in their communities
Funding:
- Grants: a comprehensive approach to problem-solving complex social problems using the services of each organization
Example, Veterans: housing, PTSD, VA benefits, workforce training, job placement, social isolation, relationship building, chronic pain.
- Harnessing the power of real estate to strengthen and rebuild communities across America
- FUN-raising
Focus on building organizations’ capacity to serve their communities
—emphasis on sustainability
Raise awareness, Increase engagement, Build sustainable models
Special thanks to Alannah Avelin, Jamie Moran, Ryan Lee, Kate Schell, Henry Serrano, Chris Stafford, Art & Ursula Medina, Tim Combs
Special insight from Kathryn Kemp Guylay of Nurture and Adam Capes from Getaway2Give
Remember: Always err on the side of love & kindness.
Love & Gratitude,
Rob
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Backstage at the Giving Back Podcast Episode 255, Insights #91: "Strong Communities"
Backstage at the Giving Back PodcastEpisode 255, Insights #91"Strong Communities"Kathryn Kemp Guylay @adamcapesNurture Getaway2Give Henry Serrano Christopher Stafford @timcombsAmericans for Independent Living The Power Of Purpose Mastermind: Purpose Pioneers Alannah Avelin Jamie Moran Kate Schell Ryan Lee Ursula Medina
Posted by Rob Lowe on Sunday, September 9, 2018
Note: A 501(c)(3) organization is a corporation, trust, unincorporated association, or other type of organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the United States Code. It is one of the 29 types of 501(c) nonprofit organizations in the US.