Let’s give a shout out to local nonprofit Girls on the Run Big Bend (GOTRBB), in recognition of International Day of Charity on Thursday, Sept. 5. It’s no secret that young women today face social pressures about who to be and how to act. Established in 2013, GOTRBB inspires girls to recognize their inner strength.
Philanthropy
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South Florida is home to the Florida panther, and according to the National Wildlife Federation, hunting decimated the population so badly it was one of the first added to the endangered species list in 1973. Today, only 120 to 230 Florida panthers are left in the wild.
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National Wildlife Day, founded by Colleen Paige in 2006, is celebrated each year on Sept. 4. The goal of the holiday is to bring awareness to the number of endangered animals nationally as well as globally.
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The summer months are a perfect time to check with donors to get feedback on your nonprofit or organization’s performance. Online surveys are the way to go, and they do more than just collect data.
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#GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season when many focus on their end-of-year giving. Since its inaugural year in 2012, #GivingTuesday has become a movement that celebrates and supports giving and philanthropy with events throughout the year and a growing catalog of resources.
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Plan on giving back this holiday season? There’s an app for that:
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After a six-year hiatus, the Leon County Humane Society (LCHS) has brought back its popular Fur Ball – the furriest costume ball in town. The returning fundraiser for LCHS helps the animal welfare organization carry out its mission to save homeless pets. This year’s Fur Ball will occur on Sept. 29, 6:30PM at the beautiful Lake Iamonia Lodge.
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Lighthouse of the Big Bend serves people with vision loss throughout the 11-county Tallahassee region. The organization’s annual event, “Dining in the Dark,” raises money and awareness by showing participants what it’s like to eat a meal without sight.
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The new FRLA Gives Back program highlights numerous charitable initiatives led by compassionate tourism and hospitality members across the state who embrace the spirit of hospitality by giving back to their local communities.