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Ep 142| Thanksgiving Greetings and Gratitude 🦃 · The Nonprofit Podcast

• 0:04
  SPEAKER_01: The Nonprofit Podcast powered by DonorBucks.
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  SPEAKER_01: Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! My name is Jenna, and I'm the education and community engagement manager here at DonorBox.
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  SPEAKER_01: Typically, we're here each week with practical actions you can use today to take your nonprofit to the next level tomorrow.
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  SPEAKER_01: But this is a special episode, and I want to make it all about you, our amazing nonprofit community, the change makers and the everyday heroes who are making the world a better place.
• 0:40
  SPEAKER_01: As we enter this time of year when gratitude is in the air and people are reflecting on what truly matters, I want to pause for a moment and just thank you, our listeners, our nonprofit partners, and everyone out there doing the hard but meaningful work of giving back.
• 0:58
  SPEAKER_01: It is so easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of Giving Tuesday fundraising campaigns, year-end appeals, and all the planning that goes into creating impact in 2025.
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  SPEAKER_01: But today I want to remind you to take a step back and give yourself the recognition and the break you deserve.
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  SPEAKER_01: So often the focus is on donors, on fundraisers, on results, but it's Thanksgiving and it's all about you.
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  SPEAKER_01: It's your dedication, passion, and hard work that keep the nonprofit sector running smoothly, creating tangible change and giving people hope.
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  SPEAKER_01: I am so thankful for every nonprofit leader, every development director, every program manager, every volunteer coordinator, every advocate who is working toward a cause that matters.
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  SPEAKER_01: Your commitment is what drives real change.
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  SPEAKER_01: You have a vision for a better future and you're working tirelessly to bring it to life.
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  SPEAKER_01: I am so inspired by you every single day.
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  SPEAKER_01: And I don't want to forget the power of the collective, right?
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  SPEAKER_01: It is so amazing how the nonprofit community comes together to support each other, share insights, and learn from one another.
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  SPEAKER_01: And this podcast wouldn't be what it is without our amazing guests, the partners, and the listeners.
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  SPEAKER_01: That's you, who join us each and every week.
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  SPEAKER_01: You share your stories, your expertise, and your challenges, and that helps us all grow.
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  SPEAKER_01: And I'd also like to give a special shout out just for a moment to our amazing co-host, Britt, who shows up week after week sharing her insights, her energy, and her expertise with all of you.
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  SPEAKER_01: Britt's contributions to this podcast are so invaluable.
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  SPEAKER_01: And I'm so grateful to have her by my side in this journey.
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  SPEAKER_01: And of course, a big thank you to our entire podcast team, Joanne, our producer, Stefan, our sound engineer, and everyone on the creative team here at Donorbox, because it's because of all of them that we're able to bring this podcast to life every single week for you.
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  SPEAKER_01: But again, I digress.
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  SPEAKER_01: I really, really want this episode to be all about you.
• 3:16
  SPEAKER_01: As we move through this season of thanks, here's my ask of all of you this Thanksgiving.
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  SPEAKER_01: Take a deep breath, celebrate the wins, however big or small, and give yourself permission to pause and feel proud of everything that you've achieved so far this year.
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  SPEAKER_01: On behalf of everyone here at Donor Box, I hope that this Thanksgiving you can find time to recharge and feel appreciated and just connect with the people that you care about most.
• 3:44
  SPEAKER_01: The world needs more people like you, people with heart who care without expecting anything in return and who show up day after day to make the world a better place.
• 3:54
  SPEAKER_01: So thank you from the very bottom of our hearts for everything that you do.
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  SPEAKER_01: And I also want to thank you for joining us on the Nonprofit Podcast.
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  SPEAKER_01: Keep shining your light and remember, you are so truly appreciated.
• 4:10
  SPEAKER_01: Be sure to click the download button on your podcast player, then leave the nonprofit podcast a review, or give it a thumbs up if you're listening to the nonprofit podcast on YouTube.
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  SPEAKER_01: Your review helps others find us.
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  SPEAKER_01: You're here to help others, we're here to help you.
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  SPEAKER_01: Until next time, happy Thanksgiving and stay inspired.
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  SPEAKER_00: That warm feeling when you help someone, it's not just happiness, it's fulfillment.
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  SPEAKER_00: And we believe it should be available to everyone.
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  SPEAKER_00: From frontline heroes to first time fundraisers.
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  SPEAKER_00: Our tools empower you to help others.
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  SPEAKER_00: This is our mission.
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  SPEAKER_00: This is DonorBox, helping you help others.