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Connection. Education. Resilience.

This is what yesterday’s seminar on navigating political changes provided our crowd of 80+ nonprofit leaders — and what the work ahead will require of each of us.

We discussed state budgets, executive orders, and much more. But the most crucial learning from the session?

Advocacy works.

Raising your voice as a nonprofit can be nerve-wracking, but there are protected ways for all of us to contribute.

We encourage you to find yours here: https://afj.org/bolder-advocacy/

Thank you again for making the morning so powerful. We are in this together!

The Center for Community Solutions

Did you know it took over 15 years of collective action to make Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day a national holiday?*

Today, we honor not only Dr. King, but also the volunteers, community members, and organizations who fought for his legacy, and those continuing that work today.

Change takes time, but every hour you give to a meaningful cause moves us forward. For your "day on" and beyond, check out BVU's free online Volunteer Center for hundreds of opportunities to serve your community: https://volunteerconnect.bvuvolunteers.org/

It takes all of us! 📢⚡

*[Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/15-year-battle-martin-luther-king-jr-day]

A recent BVU survey found that 62% of local nonprofits do NOT have sufficient volunteers to deliver their missions. Help us change this! From board matching to team volunteer projects, BVU empowers businesses and individuals to support a diverse network of local nonprofits.

Since launching our annual fund just two years ago, BVU has served a record number of organizations annually, creating a ripple effect that has touched countless lives. During this season of giving, help BVU equip Northeast Ohio's nonprofit sector to serve more community members than ever before!

Donate here to empower nonprofits, businesses, and volunteers to make a bigger difference: https://bvuvolunteers.org/donate/

Thank you and best wishes for the holiday season!

Learn more about how your nonprofit stacks up with others during "Nonprofits: Beyond the Numbers" — a look at the results of a recent northern Ohio Nonprofit survey, and a discussion of some of the most pressing issues facing nonprofits today.

Nonprofits: Beyond the Numbers
November 13, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (VIRTUAL)
CPE Available
Co-hosted by BVU, HW&Co., and Community Leader Magazine

Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1083698893708054878

Plus, don't miss the companion article in the November issue of Community Leader Magazine (pg 45-48): https://issuu.com/greatlakespublishing/docs/communityleadernovember2024_5dc86ad4565fe6/46

BVU's Civic Leadership Summit is THIS THURSDAY! 🌟 Today, we're highlighting the experts leading our final session on Ethics, Risks, and Concerns of AI Usage.

After a presentation by Benesch Law's AI Commission Chair Kristopher Chandler on safely and legally deploying AI technologies and tools, the morning's experts will be led in a discussion by Leon Wilson, Chief Information Officer and head of Digital Excellence grant-making at the Cleveland Foundation

What a great finish to our Summit roster!

Don't miss your chance to learn from each of these incredible presenters in one place — this special morning is dedicated to the advancement of your mission, and it only happens once!

Register at https://bvuvolunteers.org/summit-2024/