Camillus House’s Post

Politicians should stop talking about taxing charities and start taking about fully funded contracts. My latest column for Stuff. Whether it’s aged care, Plunket visits, hospice, social work or other important government core roles in social services, governments don’t cover the full cost in their contracts and yet demand full control and accountability. It’s driving some parts of New Zealand charitable sector into closure or the brink of closure. https://lnkd.in/gwuz7Szg #socialservices #charitysector

⚖️ As the nation braces for a possible general election, charities are poised to advocate for their causes. We explore below how you can stay compliant with Charity Commission regulations while still amplifying your voice in the policy arena ⬇️ #CharityLeadership #AdvocacyMatters #NotForProfit #CharityCommission

This is an excellent article from Katherine Rich

Did you know Food Forward has a win-win-win business model? That means our organization is a win for the community, a win for the environment, and a win for the produce industry! And at the same time, we manage to keep our operations financially efficient. In 2023 we kept our cost to recover and distribute produce at approximately $.07/lb and returned a social impact value of $168 million to communities across the region. Check out the 2023 Annual Impact Report to see how we did it all! https://bit.ly/44ImvQ1 #BuildingGenerationalHealth #sharetheabundance #giveback #foodforward #foodwaste #zerowaste #cultivate #community #volunteer #donate #nonprofit #fundraising #communityengagement #foodjustice #dogood #makeadifference #foodrecovery #donation #instagood #bethechange #kindness #joyfulness #giving #foodinsecurity #communityfirst #helpothers #losangeles #california

Worth checking out the latest In-depth on the Third Sector website on how to avoid staff burnout! Find out more at https://ow.ly/yW0750PXvQz #afc #fundraising #staffburnout #thirdsector #charity #philanthropy #socialimpact

🌟 Hi folks! The org I am a part of, Evidence Action, has been nominated for the Charity Navigator Community Choice Award 🌟 We earned the nomination due to our commitment to transparency, accountability, and effectiveness. But now we need your help to win the award. Charity Navigator has rated us a 4 Star Top Rated Charity based on our impact & results, accountability & finance, culture & community, and leadership & adaptability. We are driven by data and work to have the most cost-effective programs with the biggest impact we can find. Evaluators like Charity Navigator are a big part of our work. We strive for full transparency, as we believe our work speaks for itself. By voting below you can help further our mission of scaling evidence-based and cost-effective programs to reduce the burden of poverty. https://lnkd.in/eEWP3yjd

Did you know that 1 in 7 people experience #foodinsecurity? Supporting and working alongside families in our local communities with quality nourishment and improved access, is a privilege and cherished responsibility.   Watch how Elevance Health, associates and our foundation – on #GivingTuesday and every day - are putting a #wholehealth approach into action. Through multi-phased #foodasmedicine grants from our foundation to Feeding America, associate #volunteering, or partnering with communities to design inclusive strategies, we’re driving health forward. https://lnkd.in/g9HacbPS

🏆 Prize Draw Insights: Celebrating Sussex's Charitable Spirit! 🎉 At the recent Acumen Business Convention, we hosted a prize draw with a revealing question: "Sussex boasts many remarkable charities, yet only a handful are widely known. Tell us how many Sussex-based charities you know?" The results underscored this statement, with circa 100 respondents consistently mentioning three well-known much-loved charities: Rockinghorse Children's Charity Chestnut Tree House Martlets Hospice An additional 77 charities were captured, but a large majority only by a single respondent, thereby highlighting the significant challenge faced by grassroots charities in Sussex to build awareness of the work they deliver. At Focus Foundation, it is our mission to support lesser-known grassroots charities in raising their profile and encouraging opportunities for collaboration. Congratulations to Rockinghorse, Chestnut Tree House and Martlets for elevating their profile so successfully. We aspire to help other charities achieve similar recognition. Together, we can connect communities and change lives. 💜 #FocusFoundation #SussexCharities #CommunitySupport #CharityAwareness #ThisIsFocus ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW

As the year winds down and you're considering your tax loss harvesting 😉, don't forget to give to charitable causes you care about. Be it your place of worship, organizations for the needy, education, your alma mater, etc. there are numerous options for giving. There are even organizations like Charity Navigator that can help you vet charities if you like. As we climb the ladder we all ought to reach down and help others with our time, wisdom, and money. As the old saying goes, giving can be more rewarding than receiving. https://lnkd.in/gcwrtHqB

It’s not too late to book your holiday family getaway 🛳️ and not too early to book your spring break trip🏝️! These guys are the Disney trip experts❗️ Get a free consultation from Sandpiper Vacations and mention Ronald McDonald House so when you book, 5% of the commission they get from the airlines, hotels, and destinations are donated to RMHC‼️ By the way, I learned from them that even when you try to save money by spending lots of time yourself researching and trying to put a package together, those online travel websites also get commission…even if those big companies don’t manage your trip personally. But those big online aggregators often don’t keep an eye out for ways to lower your cost even after booking. These guys do. And the online agencies often can’t be reached with questions after booking to make sure your needs are met. But this local, small family-owned business has real people you can talk to during the entire process so your family can take off with confidence that everything is set and that you got a great deal!