{"id":168017,"date":"2022-09-26T17:39:43","date_gmt":"2022-09-26T21:39:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/?p=168017"},"modified":"2023-07-11T15:56:43","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T19:56:43","slug":"international-programs-august-2022-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/international\/international-programs-august-2022-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"International Programs: August 2022 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"
AUGUST 2022<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”166034″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1657220507111{padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column_text]\n Madeline Stuart is a worldwide phenomenon. Madeline is an Australian model described as the world’s first professional model with Down syndrome, becoming a powerful advocate for inclusiveness and diversity in modeling. This incredibly courageous, beautiful, and talented young woman has had astonishing success in the short time she has been modeling and has captured media attention in Australia and internationally.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”166034″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1657220547786{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column_text]\n 2022 Global Staff Forum: Registration is Now Open!<\/span><\/strong> 2022 Best Buddies Global Staff Forum Registration<\/a>[\/vc_column_text] Global Staff Webinar: Volunteer Management Wednesday, September 14, 2022<\/strong> What You Forget to Talk About When Fundraising Thursday, September 21, 2022<\/strong> How to Improve Your Nonprofit\u2019s Internal Communication Wednesday, September 28, 2022<\/strong> Best Buddies in Serbia celebrated the opening of their new office in the city of Belgrade. IKEA donated all furniture to help mark this milestone, helping equip their office for success. Congratulations to Best Buddies Serbia![\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”168024″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1664229608460{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”166034″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1657220547786{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column_text]\n Best Buddies Panama had a wonderful time at their inclusive BINGO! [\/vc_column_text] Vicki MacCrimmon, Executive Director for Best Buddies Canada!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Vicki has been with Best Buddies since February 2018. She helped reach over 515 chapters in Canada. Best Buddies Canada launched virtual programming to connect buddies and peer buddies in response to the pandemic. The IG Lives have been an enormous success, and Best Buddies Canada continues to host virtual programming. Vicki and her fantastic team continue to support existing chapters, assist in restarting chapters that have been on hiatus due to the pandemic, and grow new chapters for the friendship program. Thank you for all of your dedication and hard work, Vicki!.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”166034″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1657220547786{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column_text]\n Building real relationships extends beyond building a donor base. That\u2019s important too, obviously, but is only one of the many reasons that networking is so valuable. Establishing connections with influential people in your community can result in some valuable allies, and befriending local vendors and businesses can also be beneficial. Remember that donors don\u2019t necessarily have to donate money! Vendors who are enthusiastic about your cause may be willing to make in-kind donations for services or products instead of cash. Be sure your relationships with allies and vendors aren\u2019t one-sided, though. Be sure you repay them by acknowledging their involvement in a way that benefits them, too![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n Competitive art used to be an Olympic sport. Between 1912 and 1948, the international sporting events awarded medals for music, painting, sculpture, and architecture.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”166034″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1657220547786{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column_text]\n Global Staff Webinar: Jobs Program<\/a><\/strong> (8\/4\/2022)<\/em><\/p>\n BBLC 2022 – Spanish: Conferencia de Liderazgo 2022<\/a><\/strong> (7\/14\/22)<\/em><\/p>\n BBLC 2022 – English: 2022 Best Buddies Leadership Conference<\/a><\/strong> (7\/13\/22)<\/em><\/p>\n 2021 Global Staff Webinar: Global Staff Webinar – Country Highlight, Best Buddies Chile<\/a><\/strong> (6\/10\/2022)<\/em><\/p>\n For more staff resources, please visit our Programs Staff Library<\/span><\/strong><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”166034″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1657220547786{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column_text]If you have an event, story, or Bestie nomination to share in our next International Programs Newsletter<\/em><\/span>, please send it to international@bestbuddies.org<\/a>.<\/p>\nCelebrating Inclusion Figures<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
HQ Announcements<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
\nTime to get back to business! We are happy to announce that registration for the 2022 Best Buddies Global Staff Forum is now open. All attendees must register via the link below:<\/p>\nMonthly Events <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
\n<\/strong><\/span>Join us for the next Global Staff webinar highlighting our Jobs programs.<\/p>\n
\n10:00 a.m. EDT: Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong><\/span>Do you, your staff, and board members feel uncomfortable talking about money? This webinar will offer proven solutions. It\u2019s much easier to talk about your fantastic work. But that\u2019s just one component of successful fundraising communication. Letting your supporters know the costs of keeping water clean, mentoring children, changing laws, or helping veterans is equally important. Sharing costs alone can be dry and uninspiring, but when your money story is combined with an empathy-inducing tale about one person \u2013 people listen. And often, they give more and stay giving longer.<\/p>\n
\n11:00 a.m. EDT: Register Here<\/p>\n
\n<\/span><\/strong>Every team member has a natural communication style\u2014from those chairing conversations to others quietly taking it all in. In this webinar, you\u2019ll learn about the four different communication styles, including their strengths and blind spots. You\u2019ll get to know your preferred style and learn tips to help you reduce friction or misunderstanding in your conversations. This will improve the way you communicate and work with your colleagues, board of directors, and even family and friends.<\/p>\n
\n1:00 p.m. EDT: Register Here<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”166034″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1657220547786{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column_text]\nProgram Spotlight, Best Buddies Serbia<\/span><\/h2>\n
Best Buddies in Social Media<\/span><\/h2>\n
And the Bestie of the month goes to\u2026<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
Tip of the month<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Fun Fact of the month<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Recorded Trainings on Google Drive<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n