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Stay connected in the Nonprofits First Community Circle! Visit here often for our latest newsletter to stay up to date on current news, events and opportunities. Enjoy spotlight features of our nonprofit and affiliate members and volunteers.
Summer Update – Rising Leaders Graduation Nonprofits First honors the recent graduates of its Rising Leaders program. Nonprofits First is proud to announce the successful graduation of its Rising Leaders program participants. Lake Worth Beach Mayor Betty Resch and Trudy Crowetz. Photo courtesy: Gail Haines. This transformative eight-month experience equips…
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July – 2024 – Member Spotlight – The Fire Watch Member Spotlight – The Fire Watch The Fire Watch is a dedicated organization committed to preventing veteran suicide through proactive outreach and support. They provide critical resources and education to veterans, their families, and communities, fostering a network of care.…
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June – 2024 – Hats Off Nomination Are Open Nominations for our 8th Annual Hats Off Nonprofit Awards will open on Monday, June 17th, and will close on Wednesday, July 31st. Save the date for our 8th Annual Hats Off Awards: October 8, 5:30 -7:30 p.m. at Kravis Center…
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Mental Health Awareness – May 2024 May is Mental Health Awareness Month – Our members shared some great information about this important topic. In your organization, how does mental health play a role for the people you serve? Vinceremos has been sharing the benefits of equine assisted therapies with those…
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Volunteer Month – April 2024 Integrating Volunteers in Fundraising Efforts Volunteers play a pivotal role in the work of nonprofits, adding immense value to the sector and the causes we represent. In Florida alone, 2.8 million volunteers contributed 178.8 million service hours to various organizations, with their time and…
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Member Spotlight March – Celebrating Women In Our Community March 2024 – Celebrating Women In Our Community “Wherever women gather together, failure is impossible.” – Susan B. Anthony This month, Nonprofits First is putting a spotlight on women who run local companies and are making an impact on our nonprofit…
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Member Spotlight February – Four Members of Nonprofit First Finalists in 12th Annual Ascension Awards Four Members of Nonprofit First Finalists in 12th Annual Ascension Awards Four members of Nonprofits First are finalists for the Nonprofit of the Year at the 12th Annual Ascension Awards presented by the Black Chamber of…
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Member Spotlight January – Donorbox With over $2 Billion in donations raised and more that 195,000 fundratising campaigns in 96 countries, it’s no wonder so many organizations trust Donorbox for their fundraising needs. With a new year upon us, and missions to accomplish, nonprofits are looking for tools to meet…
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Happy New Year – A message from our new CEO Trudy Crowetz In this post-pandemic era, Nonprofits First is poised to provide outstanding programs to the many causes that we serve so that they can achieve their missions with exceptional performance and results. Thanks to our generous supporters, we will…
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Member Spotlight December – From Our Members: Stress Relief Tips For The Holidays! Kelly Garvis | Development Director NAMI Palm Beach County Taking care of oneself is crucial, especially during busy times like the end of the year for nonprofits. Here are some tips for individuals working in nonprofit organizations: Maintain…
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Member Spotlight November – Gulfstream Goodwill Gulfstream Goodwill Industries has a long history of helping people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. The nonprofit based in West Palm Beach operates four homeless shelters, a charter school, and adult programs for those with disabilities. We asked the agency what our…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month – The Promise Fund of Florida The Promise Fund of Florida works tirelessly every day to ensure that underinsured and uninsured women have access to timely and quality breast and cervical cancer treatment and resources. In Palm Beach County (PBC), almost half (45%) of cervical cancers…
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Thank You to Our Hats Off Nonprofit Awards 2024 Sponsors
Cultural Council
Nason Yeager
Jessica Cecere
Capital One
Garden of Life
Crowe
Valley Bank
FAU Schimdt College of Medicine
Citrin Cooperman
Holyfield & Thomas
Keiser University
Velocity Community Credit Union
Terry Liddell
Discover the Palm Beaches
PBC Sports Commission
Touchstone Webb
Quantum Foundation
Divine Blalock Martin Sellari
Community Partners
iThink Financial
Hanley
Gehring Group - Risk Strategies
Mariaca Wealth
Weiss
PBC Food Bank
IT Solutions
Ballet Palm Beach
CohnReznick
Kingdom Charitable Foundation
Bill Bone
Chazin & Company
PBS South Florida