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World Braille Day is observed on January 4th each year to raise awareness about the importance of Braille as a means of communication for visually impaired individuals. The day commemorates the birthday of Louis Braille, the inventor of Braille. His invention of the Braille system, which uses a series of raised dots to represent letters and numbers, has been a transformative tool for the visually impaired community, enabling them to read and write independently.   World Braille Day aims to highlight the significance of Braille in promoting equal access to information, education, and opportunities for those with visual impairments. It is an occasion to recognize the achievements of visually impaired individuals, promote Braille literacy, and advocate for the integration of Braille into various aspects of life, including education, employment, and technology.   Unfortunately, many establishments, such as restaurants, banks, and hospitals, don’t offer braille versions of their print materials like menus, statements, and bills. Because of this, people with visual impairments often don’t have the freedom to choose a meal on their own or keep their finances private. You can observe this day by: 👉🏽 Supporting Braille Publications: Consider purchasing Braille books, magazines or newspapers to support the production of Braille materials. 👉🏽 Donate to Braille Charities: Contribute to organizations that focus on Braille literacy and accessibility. 👉🏽 Raise Awareness: Spread awareness about the importance of Braille and the challenges faced by visually impaired individuals.   You can learn more here: https://lnkd.in/d3U87fz   #worldbrailleday #inclusion #accessibility

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“Family philanthropy has the power to transform communities, but achieving this impact requires purposeful decision making.” The National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) released the second video ��� in their Navigating Family Philanthropy series. This video tackles the complexities of selecting a philanthropic vehicle and ensuring it aligns with the goals and purpose of your philanthropy. 📺 Watch the full video to learn how purposeful decision-making can create an impact! #philanthropy #reimaginegiving

For your philanthropy to be both meaningful and effective, it is critical to understand why you want to give. I am excited to share Part One of the Navigating Family Philanthropy Video Series which covers the core concepts, questions, and actions to consider as you set out to define the why of your philanthropy. Use the video as a starting point and then go deeper on the topic using the Family Giving Lifecycle primers and related resources on the National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) website.

Thanks to National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) for this guide to family philanthropy. Finding your purpose and identifying your values are number one when it comes to giving.

In the second article from the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy 11 Trends in Philanthropy series, learn about the highly local impacts of the national affordable housing crisis, and the equally local efforts to address the crisis.

Back to basics (again). Clarify the Why and bring in grants managers to navigate How. 🌈 Submittable PEAK Grantmaking Philanthropy New York Purpose as a Compass. #grantsmanagement #philanthropy

Let's explore the multi-faceted nature of philanthropy. It's not just about financial contributions; it's a commitment to kindness and understanding, even when it's challenging. Discover the profound impact of true giving in our communities. #AllenandCompanyofFl #BlogSeries #AllAboutthePlan #LorinBice #Philanthropy #CommunityImpact https://ow.ly/lF8750Qq5qS

If your philanthropic purpose is the ‘why’ of your philanthropy, the vehicles you use are the ‘how.’ Your choice of vehicle should be informed by your purpose. How do you choose the vehicles that are right for you? Our second Navigating Family Philanthropy video covers the opportunities and challenges of various vehicles and what to consider when aligning your philanthropic goals with your choice of vehicle. Watch below, and then dive deeper with the Impact Vehicles & Structures Primer on our website.

To be able to use wealth for good is a powerful tool.