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Recently, I was hanging out with a friend, and the topic of United Way came up. They were talking about how United Way had come into their workplace and given a presentation and asked them to give. Curious, I asked if they had donated. The answer: No. I, much like you probably are, was curious why they didn’t give. This is a person in their late 20’s with a very established career who could give if they wanted to. When I asked why they didn’t donate, the answer came in two parts…
Read MoreAs a member of Gen Z, I know that I think about things such as philanthropy and volunteering differently than even my parents’ generation.
Read MoreLast week, I had the privilege of speaking at the 2023 Great Rivers Conference. Even better, I got to discuss a topic that was close to my heart, attracting younger donors.
Read MoreHappy New Year! Before you head off to the gym or become a vegan, we have got a much easier way for you to start off 2022 right. We have compiled our top five posts from 2021, which will make your work easier and . . .
Read MoreThe first week of May marks my three-year anniversary of working at Perspectives and working with United Ways around the country. In my three years I have been blessed to work with so many amazing United Ways actively changing their communities for the better.
Read MoreSocial media is social, so building strong online relationships means there are some basic social norms you need to practice. The most basic of these norms is the Golden Rule: treat others the way you want to be treated. In other words: share content with your followers that you would want to see.
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