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Happy Sunday, Chiefs! It is T-3 days to the Chief Hosted 2023 Event, Community and Consciousness Day, on Wednesday November 15th at Industrious in Seattle’s U-District!  https://lnkd.in/gx7W67-C We cannot wait to see you all and keep our streak going for fantastic attendance from our Seattle/PNW community!  If you haven’t already, please RSVP today as your presence makes a Chief event the best it can be! Here is your PowerHouse packed day and Why you should come to this event: Enjoy the Chief Hosted Food & Drink and Stay for the Community! We are hosting a fully flexible Co-Working Day for you from 9am-8pm with Coffee & Goodies in the morning; followed by Lunch; and then Happy Hour starting at 5pm. If you need to do some work or take a call, just grab some private space in the beautiful and vast Industrious co-working location. Presentations on High Priority Topics by our industry leading Chief members and their external co-presenters.  You won’t want to miss these topics!  -Sustainability as seen through Multiple POVs from Holly McHugh (she/her) & Ramya Grama: Listen to experts who will expand our thinking about Sustainability -Estate Planning and Elder Care Transition with lawyer, Miya Nazzaro: Don’t put off learning about these important life determining decisions -Personal Branding & Growth with Catherine Shaw (Stach) & Dilpreet Kaur: Learn about winning strategies with You at the center! -New Member Connections: Growing our community is why we joined Chief, right? 😊  Come meet new and existing members and participate in a ‘Decades of Reflection and Vision’ team activity with Rashmi Rao **Giving Back!!:  We all know that Chief members have been, and will always be, Givers!  Therefore, we are going to offer you two really impactful ways to Give Back. LifeWire (formerly Eastside Domestic Violence) will be onsite late afternoon through the Happy Hour and Karlah Tanori-Ramirez will be sharing her story.  We have a list of items needed (goods; toys; gift cards; donations; the ability to write letters of encouragement; etc.) for all of the people and families that they provide a safe and supportive environment – resulting in incredible life changing experiences.  (Please see the Discussion Section on the Chief site for a full list of needed items.  Donations should be tax deductible and available for company matching.) **A Giving Tree: Want to give back but low on ideas?  Visit our Giving Tree for suggestions on ways to give back in a variety of ways.  Take a card and commit to the action.  Have an idea for a way to give? Fill out a card and share the ideas.  (Please see the Discussion Section on the Chief site for a glimpse of suggestions.) Your Action - RSVP today via Chief event site! We hope to see you in person at this community and networking event – Come spend the day with us! Thank you! Chief LifeWire #sustainability #estateplanning #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth (Event is open to Chief members only.)

@18:46 on this video my son shares about the support provided by Bridge Communities, I also want to thank Judy Hsu for your beautiful words. This was an event held by Bridge Communities, the program that provided hope for my children and I, we are so thankful for their support. Housing insecurities hit more people than you may realize. This is why my home based baking business donates yearly to this program. We understand first hand what the struggle of being homeless feels like, not having a home to call your own takes a toll on the whole family. Here at Cake Charming LLC we are looking to connect with companies that have Corporate Social Responsibility Programs: Businesses looking to support social causes through their corporate social responsibility initiatives, who may purchase your cookies for events, employee perks, or corporate gifting. #BeSweetToYourself #YouDeserveIt #CorporateGifting #HomelessPrevention #DonateToday #CookiesThatCare #CookiesForACause #SupportHomelessPrevention #BakingABetterFuture #SweetChange #CookiesWithPurpose #EndHomelessness #CommunitySupport #BakeTheWorldBetter #SocialImpact #CookiesForGood #FoodForHope #MakingADifference #CharityCookies #GivingBack #HomelessAwareness #FoodForThought #EmpowerThroughBaking #SweetSolutions #AdvocateForHomeless #CookiesOfCompassion #Philanthropy #HopeInEveryBite #CommunityFirst #BakingHope #SocialGood #HomelessPrevention #BakeForChange #SupportAndSustain #CookiesForCommunity #EndingHomelessness #SweetSupport #CookiesForHope #HomelessnessAwareness #BakingForBetter #SupportShelters #HopeAndCookies #HomelessnessSolutions #BakeForGood #CookiesAndKindness #HelpingTheHomeless #CommunityCookies #BakeToEndHomelessness #CookiesThatCare #HomelessnessPrevention #SweetCharity #HopeAndHelp #CookiesForChange #SupportTheHomeless #KindnessThroughCookies #BakingToGiveBack

If you know me, you know I LOVE non-profits (made a career of it!) and I live in a reduce, reuse, recycle state of mind (making a lifestyle of it). I won’t lie, it can be taxing. It takes time and commitment, but it makes me feel good and there’s value in that. With reusing comes the interest in donating physical items to keep them out of landfills. I have a hard time just tossing, or blind donating .... sorry larger entities that take items, you're still on my list, just my LAST resort. I really like to find a good home and a good fit. I use my friends/family for ideas, search the web for local entities (non-profits?!), and sometimes I get lucky finding places that feel like a good fit.   This week, I took my lunch hour to donate some of my gently used stuffed animals to the Hmong American Women's Association, Inc. (https://lnkd.in/gKjgvj8b) They were responsive to my emails (this has been a struggle with the numerous others contacted for this and other donations), timely with scheduling a drop and the kindest upon meeting and giving me a tour. Thank you for taking my donations and providing them to others who can use some love and snuggles! I look forward to assisting you more in the future. Note they take home, and children’s items as well. Contact them for their current needs. Would you like to see my list of favorite donation locations? It’s currently short and sweet (just like me) but it’s growing (also like me) with your suggestions. What are some of your favorite spots to donate to, name & and location? Bonus points if they take trickier items!

We still have much more work beyond March, like with July for Black Women, August for Moms, October for Latina Women, November for Native Women…and that’s only naming a few! Was such an honor last week to engage in discussions and hear what we all must still do from Barbara Turner, Alicia Miller, Holly Hankinson, Sara Kahmann, CFRE - their inspiring journeys, community leadership, and philanthropic commitments. Proud of progress made and relentless advocacy from The Women's Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation , continuing to bring us together and empowering progress. Got to meet & learn from community champions & allies, and some of whom weren’t even allowed to open their own bank accounts to deposit their initial unequal paychecks on their own either. (Since 1974 was landmark with yet another Act to make it happen despite already law in 1960). How lucky am I that get to benefit from so much courage and wisdom from those before me? How lucky am I that Microsoft is committed to transparency breeding equity & inclusion? - sharing pay range data with JD’s & not asking about salary history. How lucky am I that I am empowered to continue our fight for a better for future, where all can participate, prosper, & reach their potential? Not to be underestimated, should be celebrated and pushed for more accountability; I have faith and fury that our elected officials & networks will work harder to catch up. (PS - Appreciate the nudge on this unique forum and also for your continued board commitment, Jyotsna Bernet! ) #PayTransparency #MSFTAdvocate #EqualPayDay #AdvancingEquity

I get giddy (and hopeful) when I read articles that eloquently articulate, what we, Women Leaders of Color are experiencing - real time. #WomenWhoRise #WoCLeaders #WorkspacesasWellspaces #WellWomenatWork

Observed annually in March since 1987, Women's History Month is dedicated to reflecting on the often overlooked contributions of women to United States history, culture, and society. One of the most significant ways your team can observe Women's History Month is to take a stance. Raise awareness for the contributions of women in the workplace and recognize the disparity that exists as women rise to break glass ceilings. A few ways your team can celebrate Women's History include: Learn about women who have made an impact in medicine, science, art, music, and more who were pioneers, paving a path for women to follow in careers they previously never dreamed possible. Explore the history of women's rights and discuss ways your team can make a group and individual effort to advocate for women in and out of the workplace. Support a non-profit that works to break down barriers for women, volunteer or donate to a charity that supports women, and support businesses owned and operated by women.

Celebrating Women's Advocacy for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion This #WomensHistoryMonth, we are proud to celebrate the many women who have fought over generations for equity, diversity, and inclusion. As a woman- and employee-owned company, we are intentionally building a culture of belonging and inclusion, and implementing a comprehensive DEI program. We are #PanagoraProud of our employee-ownership model and culture centered around DEI, which we bring into the work we do around the world to improve the livelihoods of women and families. We also worked with The National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) and Employee Ownership Expansion Network to create the #NCEOXInclusivityFund. The fund will both support women- and minority-owned businesses to become ESOPs and support current ESOPs to build and deepen DEI practices through outreach, education, and direct support. Support the effort with a donation to the NCEOX Inclusivity Fund: https://lnkd.in/gU5Xsiu2 Learn more about our commitment to DEI here: https://lnkd.in/gn2s2CdK #DEI #WomensHistoryMonth24 #WHM24 #EmployeeOwnership

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🌟 Championing Women of Color: A Movement in Louisiana 🌟 Join us in a vital conversation on the RISE Urban Nation Podcast featuring a passionate discussion on “Empowering Women of Color: Creating Lasting Change in Louisiana.” Our esteemed guest shares her personal journey inspired by her daughter’s high school journalism project on the school-to-prison pipeline and the criminalization of girls in New Orleans. This revelation led her to confront the overlooked issues affecting women and girls, particularly those of Black, Brown, and Indigenous backgrounds in Louisiana. 📚 The episode delves into the foundation of a new women’s organization aimed at providing a lasting philanthropic solution rather than a temporary fund, highlighting the urgent need for focused, sustainable support. 💬 Call to Action: Have you witnessed or participated in initiatives that address systemic issues in your community? How do you think sustainable solutions differ from temporary aids? Share your insights and join the discussion below to deepen our understanding of creating impactful change. 👍 Like, comment, and share this post to help amplify the conversation about empowering women of color. Tune into the full episode for more empowering stories and actionable insights! #WomenOfColor #Empowerment #SocialChange #Philanthropy #SustainableSolutions #RISEUrbanNation

Women of color in philanthropy are facing immense pressure, from unfulfilled racial justice pledges to staff demands for change. This article dives into the challenges, from unrealized promises to the pressure to constantly be "on". It also includes some solutions to consider. https://lnkd.in/gQu--bAr #philanthropy #womenleaders #wellbeing