Published October 30, 2017 by

Series Snapshot / Toni Jackson: Community Service & Volunteerism

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When asked about her personal mission, Toni Jackson replied it includes “empathizing, embracing, enhancing, educating and empowering . . . My approach to volunteerism is the same as my approach to a paid position.  I give it my all!”.  

My work ethic comes from my parents, who were inspired by the words of Martin Luther King, Jr: “Everybody can be great. Because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and your verb agree to serve. . . . You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.”

Community Service & Volunteering Avail Much

Toni Jackson SERIES posts:

  • Community Service & Volunteering Avail Much: Toni Jackson
  • 4 Things That Thriving Non-profits Do Really Well
  • Stronger Working Together: Executive Directors and Non-profit Boards
  • Achieving Better Outcomes: 2 Must-do Habits of Non-profits
  • Toni Talks: Starting a Non-profit Organization
  • Volunteers: An Essential Element of Many Non-profits

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Published September 30, 2017 by

The Power of Motivation: 12 Quotes, 3 Women

 

It’s through one’s ability to motivate that a Non-profit Leader can Activate. Activate what? The written plans and internal passion they have for their cause, organization, or department.  Where does this begin? With the self-talk and self-motivation of the leader.  From there it’s important to be able to motivate and inspire others.  

  • Be they paid staff, Board members, unpaid volunteers. or large donors, those who have succeeded in both types of motivation will be the masters of their own destiny.  

3 women have shared their thoughts on motivation on this blog. Twelve (12) quotes from our Leadership Keys posts should serve as good food for thought too.

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Published March 31, 2017 by

Volunteers: An Essential Element of Many Non-profits (Toni Jackson)

As many non-profits have come to learn, those who donate their time (Volunteers) can be as valuable as those who donate their money (Donors).  Successfully managing volunteers is the focus of this Toni Jackson series post.

For some Non-profit organizations, people who work willingly as unpaid supporters are the lifeblood of the non-profit.  If this describes your organization, it’s particularly important to be smart in the way you motivate and lead your volunteers.  Jackson offers several strategies and thoughts on doing so.

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Published March 3, 2017 by

Toni Talks: Starting a Non-profit Organization

Starting a Non-profit

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Published February 1, 2017 by

Achieving Better Outcomes: 2 Must-do Habits of Non-profits

 

What separates well-run Non-profits from those that often run aground? Passion? Available funds? Habits? In this post, Toni Jackson sets forth two habits that she feels the best run non-profit organizations need to know and master.

It’s habits that can often make or break non-profits. Want to achieve sustainability? Embracing good habits, and eliminating bad ones, is a very good place to start.

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Published December 21, 2016 by

Stronger Working Together: Executive Directors and Non-profit Boards

 

Given the wide range of skills and backgrounds to be ideally found at a meeting of Board members and the Executive Director, a well-led non-profit makes sure these men and women harmoniously complement one another.  In this post, Toni Jackson explores how the Executive Director and Board members are stronger working together. Working apart is avoided whenever possible. The odd coupling of gifts within some non-profit organizations can allow them to thrive where others would simply struggle.

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Published November 22, 2016 by

4 Things That Thriving Non-profits Do Really Well

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What’s the benefit of running a successful non-profit? The short answer: You’ll be able to impact more lives and have fewer leadership headaches. In this post, Toni Jackson shares four strategies for non-profit leaders. Following her strategies, you’ll avoid operating in a way which undermines your organization’s sustainability and day-to-day effectiveness.

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Published November 3, 2016 by

Community Service & Volunteering Avail Much: Toni Jackson

 ”Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.”

John F. Kennedy

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As I developed a clearer sense of the gifted person whose words and wisdom will be shared in this new Series, Toni Jackson, the famous words of Pres. Kennedy (above) and a well-known Bible scripture came to mind.  The scripture:

  • The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much (James 5:16b).

As a Christian prays, to connect with God, a cheerful volunteer donates their time to connect with their community.  Jackson is a proud Christian woman who has generously volunteered throughout her life – to support a wide range of organizations and community causes.

A Housing Specialist for the City of High Point (NC), she has volunteered countless hours – and managed volunteers too.  However, if you look only at Jackson’s paid employment, you’re missing out on a lot of what has allowed the married mother of two to make her mark.

  • During her life she’s volunteered in the areas of housing, financial capability, developmental disabilities advocacy, & public ministry.

A Series on Your Outcomes Well featuring Toni Jackson begins today.

In the biography at the bottom of this Series-launching post, her career, volunteer work, awards, and family are described.

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