Good Lab

17/07/2024

As we move into 2024, the fundraising environment is rapidly changing.

For nonprofits to succeed, it's essential to stay ahead by understanding and adapting to new trends.

Here are the key fundraising trends to watch this year:

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05/06/2024

"In a world where fashion often prioritises style over substance, kindpeople., a new fashion label launched by chillibeanmedia, is breaking the mould by combining trendy clothing with a mission to support those in need. This innovative initiative aims to make a significant impact on the lives of 3.4 million Australians suffering from chronic pain through a supportive partnership with PainAustralia."

In a world where fashion often prioritises style over substance, kindpeople., a new fashion label launched by chillibeanmedia, is breaking the mould by combining trendy clothing with a mission to support those in need. This innovative initiative aims to make a significant impact on the lives of 3.4....

05/06/2024

Boston Celtics' NBA star Jaylen Brown recently captured hearts with a compassionate gesture towards a young fan fighting illness.

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In a heartwarming display of kindness, NBA star Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics recently made headlines for his touching gesture towards a young fan battling illness. The story began after a high-stakes game, but it was what happened off the court that truly captured the hearts of many. After a h...

04/06/2024

As the financial year nears its end, Canberra locals can maximise tax benefits and support impactful causes by donating to local charities. Check out in our website the guide to 20 diverse Canberra charities.

Discover the top 20 charities in Canberra for end of financial year donations. From wildlife rescue and crisis support to healthcare and refugee aid, find out where your contribution can have the most impact. Make a tax-deductible donation today and support local causes that make a difference in you...

11/09/2023

"Great Online Fundraising" Climbs to #1: An Insightful Chat with Author Carlos Aguilera

In today’s digitised world, nonprofits face the complex task of adapting their fundraising strategies to an ever-evolving online landscape. Carlos Aguilera, CEO of chillibeanmedia and now bestselling author of “Great Online Fundraising,” has crafted a solution that promises to revolutionise on...

25/08/2023

gvr. revolutionises charitable giving with a secure and mobile-friendly approach.

Setting a new standard in the realm of charitable donations, chillibeanmedia Pty Ltd has launched gvr., an innovative platform designed to make the act of giving more straightforward and secure than ever before.

17/08/2023

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13/06/2023

Anonymous Good Samaritan donates oil to family that needs it

A Wiltshire man is able to heat his home after an anonymous Good Samaritan donated 500 litres of oil. Harry Lay, 36, told the BBC despite him and his wife Kittie, 36, both working, rising energy bills meant they could not heat their home in Cricklade. Since the interview last week, an oil tanker arr...

13/06/2023

Spreading a bit of love to strangers is our favourite good stories!

A woman said she was “overwhelmed” after a stranger left money on her car to help pay for a parking fine. Selena Mills got a ticket from the machine in a car park in Mapperley Top, Nottingham, on Tuesday, which allowed her to stay free for two hours. On her return, she found she had …

13/06/2023

"An act of kindness in the memory of Greg Robinson."

From sausage rolls to sweeties and a coffee with a bun, there were many things that made Greg Robinson smile. But none more so than his family, who he adored, and in particular his grandson, who allowed him to be a big kid. When the father-of-two, who was in his 50s, died suddenly in March …

13/06/2023

Helping everyone feel "a little bit cooler and a little bit happier"

While the old advertising slogan told people to “say it with flowers” as temperatures soar across South Yorkshire people have instead been saying it with ice cream. In Doncaster one woman paid for 80 ice creams to thank NHS staff working “so hard in unprecedented conditions”. While in Sheffi...

07/06/2023

These kids can now eat for free at school!

A primary school is offering every pupil free lunches for the rest of the school year, after it was flooded with donations following a BBC News report. Families at Dixons Marchbank Primary, in Bradford, last month told BBC News they were cutting back on children’s hot lunches – because of rising...

07/06/2023

Teen raises money through thousands of random acts of kindness

A teenager has raised almost £55,000 by carrying out thousands of random acts of kindness each year. Sebbie Hall started during the pandemic in March 2020 with a pledge to raise £1,000 and nearly three years on he continues to smash the target. This year his deeds have included hand-delivering 52 ...

07/06/2023

With the cost of living increasing, read what this pizza shop owner is doing

A takeaway owner is offering to give everyone in Edinburgh a free pizza over the next month as an act of kindness. Marc Wilkinson, 55, the owner of Pure Pizza in Morningside, said he had been planning a big altruistic act to help people struggling with the cost of living crisis. He said it would …

07/06/2023

Town bands together to spread kindness

A project to spread happiness through random acts of kindness is putting smiles on faces in Cirencester. Colourful bunches of flowers and uplifting handwritten notes are among the items being left around the town. Jenny Webster launched the Cirencester Kindness Project and said the response from the...

05/06/2023

What this elderly man is doing will warm your heart!

The mystery of why a herd of ornamental elephants appeared on doorsteps has been solved by a police tusk force. The 64-strong collection appeared on Vincent Street in St Helens overnight between Thursday and Friday. Some people were concerned and called Merseyside Police, where officers put out an a...

05/06/2023

Strangers work to find a discontinued toy for a disabled teenager

A disabled teenager is being sent replacements of her favourite toy from strangers around the world after hers began to break. Josie Wheel posted a message on Twitter asking for help finding a specific model of the toy which her sister Rosie had “loved since her second birthday”. “They are no ...

05/06/2023

Lisa Nealan faces her fears and joins a charity's helpline

A childhood stammer left Lisa Nealan afraid to speak, but now she is using her voice to help other people who are struggling. From the age of eight, a “really bad stammer” meant Lisa Nealan had a fear of speaking. Now, the 44-year-old from Widdrington, Northumberland, is a Samaritans volunteer a...