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Trailways Camps
Trailways Camps
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Trailways Camps is an organization dedicated to enriching the lives of adults with special needs and their caregivers. Their mission is to facilitate the growth of social, emotional, and spiritual relationships and envision a community where uniquely created individuals engage in meaningful relationships with one another. Enriching Lives through Inclusive Camp Experiences The organization achieves…

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St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care, a compassionate nonprofit offering support for those facing life-limiting illnesses, comprehensive grief programs, and tailored services for veterans.
St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care
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St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care offers compassionate support beyond hospice and palliative care, providing specialized grief counseling through the NorthStar Child Grief Program and tailored services for veterans. Partnering with Soukup Strategic Solutions, they aim to amplify their impactful work, epitomizing the fusion of compassion and purpose in their mission to uplift lives.

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Suncoast Humane Society
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Suncoast Humane Society is committed to fostering compassion and understanding for animals through the hope and care they deliver. This remarkable nonprofit organization has dedicated itself to providing shelter and medical care for animals in need, ensuring they find loving, forever homes. Suncoast Humane Society exemplifies the power of dedication, compassion, and commitment in making…

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The Nonprofit Leaders' Podcast Launches Season Two with New Host, Josh Hirsch
The Nonprofit Leaders’ Podcast Launches Season Two
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The team behind “IMPACTABILITY: The Nonprofit Leaders’ Podcast” is thrilled to announce the launch of Season Two, welcoming a fresh voice and seasoned nonprofit expert, Josh Hirsch, as the new host. Season Two promises to dive deeper into the challenges and triumphs of nonprofit leadership, bringing actionable insights and inspiring stories to the forefront. A…

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Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida
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Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (AAASWFL) is a nonprofit organization serving older adults and adults with disabilities. They are committed to connecting older adults and adults with disabilities to resources and assistance for living safely with independence and dignity. AAASWFL is the state’s designated Aging and Disability Resource Center for SWFL. They provide…

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Avow Receives Grant for Non-Hospice Palliative Care in Collier County
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Avow is humbled by the support of The Stranahan Foundation’s investment of $35,000 to ensure the uninterrupted care of hundreds of patients with serious illness in Southwest Florida. Soukup Strategic Solutions is proud to collaborate with Avow to secure grant funding for their essential programming benefiting Collier County, including palliative care. The years-long partnership has…

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Project Pride
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Project Pride was founded in 2019, and they have celebrated and united Sarasota’s diverse community by providing social connections and supporting Sarasota’s LGBTQ+ people, businesses, and organizations. They aim to expand awareness and understanding of the LGBTQ+ community by creating strategic partnerships with local organizations, companies, and governments toward a shared goal. Project Pride’s vision…

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Webinar Series to Nonprofits: Transforming Stewardship with AI
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Soukup Strategic Solutions, Inc. will be offering nonprofit organizations the opportunity to take part in an important webinar on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 2 pm EST. This is the second webinar to be offered in an annual series. Each month will feature dynamic presenters covering topics in fundraising, marketing, AI, Nonprofit Leadership, and more.…

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Hope Hospice
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Hope Hospice’s mission is to improve the quality of life for every person experiencing serious illness by providing exceptional, comforting care and choices that give hope and meaning to every moment.   Founded in 1981 by a group of volunteers, Hope Hospice, located in Fort Myers, Florida, began solely providing hospice services. They now offer several…

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Friends of the Everglades
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Friends of the Everglades (FOE) is dedicated to preserve, protect, and restore the only Everglades in the world. They were founded in 1969 by renowned journalist, author, and environmental activist Marjory Stoneman Douglas. FOE compels government agencies to comply with existing environmental laws and resist any efforts to weaken such laws. They encourage politicians to…

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Children’s Advocacy Center of SWFL
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The Children’s Advocacy Center of SWFL’s (CAC) mission is to provide a coordinated response to child victims of abuse and neglect and to improve the lives of at-risk children and their families through prevention services. They assess and treat children alleged to have been physically or sexually abused or at risk of abuse and provide…

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Young Entrepreneurs and Rising Stars
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Young Entrepreneurs and Rising Stars- Biz Kidz Expo is driven by the belief that every child has the potential to become an entrepreneur. Founded with this vision in mind, the organization seeks to provide young minds with the tools, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive.  Their mission is to encourage and nurture the entrepreneurial…

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Our Daily Bread Food Pantry
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Our Daily Bread Food Pantry exists to share the love of God by reducing hunger and building relationships in the community. Their goal is to offer nourishing food choices, encouragement, and hope to food insecure individuals and families in Collier County. The overall benefit is food security for people living in poverty who have endured a…

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Santa Rosa High School Foundation
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Santa Rosa High School Foundation (SRHSF) was established in 1988. Their objective and purpose is to serve as a charitable organization that unites SRHS graduates, parents of current & past students, faculty, staff, and interested community members for preserving and documenting SRHS history and traditions, to provide financial support for SRHSF, and to promote community…

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Friendship House
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Friendship House has been on an incredible journey since its launch three years ago.  It all started with a desire to bring together community members and youth with special needs.  Through its programming, Friendship House aims to promote an inclusive community that values all individuals, regardless of the challenges they face.  It offers support to…

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2023 Women in Business 
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Gulfshore Business recognized the achievements of 10 remarkable businesswomen at its second annual Women in Business luncheon! The award recognizes women who have set the standard in their profession and community endeavors, including great achievements of women whose work in our community may otherwise go unnoticed. On May 15th, team members and friends celebrated our…

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Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida
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Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida’s (JA) purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. Each day JA works to help students discover the vast possibilities in life by helping them connect what they learn in school with life outside the classroom.   One of its newest and most exciting programs,…

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The Immokalee Foundation
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The Immokalee foundation has been empowering children and young adults to change the course of their lives since 1991. Their students come from situations where English may not be their first language, where just getting through high school is considered a high achievement, and where a college degree and career are mere dreams. The Immokalee…

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Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation
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Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) was founded in 1967 with the mission to protect and care for southwest Florida’s coastal ecosystems through their focus on Water Quality Research, Policy and Advocacy, Sea Turtles and Shorebirds, Native Landscaping, Habitat and Wildlife Management, and Environmental Education. SCCF is the largest private landowner on Sanibel Island, managing more than…

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Naples Therapeutic Riding Center
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Naples Therapeutic Riding Center (NTRC) improves the lives of children and adults with physical, social, and mental health needs through therapeutic riding and other equine-related programs. From very humble beginnings, serving four children with disabilities, with four volunteers and two borrowed horses on a borrowed field, NTRC has grown to now serve more than 100…

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Avow Hospice
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Avow Hospice is a Collier County, Florida-based nonprofit healthcare organization that provides hospice care, non-hospice palliative care, and grief and loss support. It was established in 1983 by volunteers and community members as Collier County’s first hospice. Since then, they have grown to become one of the largest hospices in the country. They pioneered non-hospice…

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St. Martin de Porres Outreach
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St. Martin de Porres Outreach (SMDP) serves those in need by providing food, education, training, emergency and other assistance in a compassionate manner that allows them to feel they are needed, productive and proud members of society. They strive to help every person gain access to the tools needed to achieve one’s fullest potential.   SMDP…

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Natural Disaster Preparedness Webinar for Nonprofits
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When a natural disaster strikes, the ongoing struggles after the storm can make it difficult for a nonprofit to continue to deliver to its constituents. Many times, a natural disaster can alter program delivery, cancel fundraising efforts, cause unexpected expenses, and impact staff and volunteers. Hurricane Ian really brought challenges like these front and center. Like for-profit entities, nonprofits…

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Legal Aid Service of Broward County and Coast to Coast Legal Aid
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Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LASBC) provides free civil legal services to low-income and otherwise eligible residents of Broward County. Their mission is to provide high quality free civil legal advice, representation, and education to the disadvantaged of Broward County, to improve the lifestyle and living conditions in low-income communities and encourage self-sufficiency. LASBC…

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Wellfit Girls
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Wellfit Girls provides a unique and meaningful leadership, fitness, and empowerment program to girls grades 6-12 and beyond in Collier and Lee counties. Their comprehensive youth development model is designed to build resiliency and deepen relationships with youth through fitness and leadership training, community service, cultural immersion experiences, outdoor adventures and experiential learning opportunities. Girls…

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Our Mother’s Home
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Our Mother’s Home is a powerful PLACE that values Partnerships, Leadership, Accountability, Compassion, and Education. They empower young mothers, ages 11-21 in the foster care and human trafficking systems, to break the generational cycle for themselves and their children. Since 2000, over 400+ mothers and children have benefited from the Our Mother’s Home Mentored Living…

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Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church
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Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church (VPC) began in a storefront in 1979 and has grown into a caring fellowship of more than 650 active and affiliate members who gather under the landmark spire of their current facility. Their service is traditional, with breathtaking music from their multi-million dollar pipe organ and the beautiful voices of their choir,…

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What’s in Store for the Future of Soukup Strategic Solutions
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Tyler Dicostanzo: In celebration of Soukup Strategic Solutions’ tenth anniversary, can you tell us what is in store for the company’s future? Sheryl Soukup: It has been exciting to see how the nonprofit community and the nonprofit sector have changed due to the pandemic. While there were obviously many negative effects, there have been some…

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Welcoming Two New Members of the Fundraising, Marketing, and Communications Team!
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Soukup Strategic Solutions recently welcomed two new Fundraising, Marketing, and Communications team members! Tyler Dicostanzo serves as the Fundraising, Marketing, and Communications Coordinator. Tyler is responsible for developing and coordinating marketing and public relations activities for clients and the company. Gabriela Wallin serves as the Fundraising, Marketing, and Communications Intern and will be learning and…

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The origin of Soukup Strategic Solutions nonprofit consulting company
The Origin of Soukup Strategic Solutions
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Doesn’t everyone love a good origin story? We do, and as we continue celebrating the 10th anniversary of Soukup Strategic Solutions, we sat down with the company president and founder, Sheryl Soukup, to ask how the business started. Sheryl, tell us the story of how Soukup Strategic Solutions began. Sheryl Soukup: I had worked as…

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IFHA Receives Grant from the Community Foundation
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The Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance (IFHA) recently received a $200,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Collier County to assist with the construction of their Immokalee affordable housing community. IFHA has purchased 10 acres of land on Lake Trafford Road in Immokalee and will build 128 safe, affordable rental units for farmworker and other low-income…

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The Story Of Sheryl Part 1
The Story of Sheryl Soukup Part One: From Scientist to Nonprofit Guru
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In celebration of Soukup Strategic Solutions’ 10th business anniversary, we sat down with Sheryl to learn how she transitioned from a scientist to a nonprofit guru, and to see if she has any advice for nonprofit newcomers.   Sheryl Soukup’s professional experience covers multiple industries and disciplines, with work in nonprofits, small businesses, and corporate environments.…

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The Journey of Two Young Professionals at Soukup Strategic Solutions
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Through the years, Soukup Strategic Solutions has been lucky to have many of our interns join us on staff after graduating college. Riley Randolph and Hannah Reynolds both started their internships on the very same day back in 2019 and recently celebrated their 3-year work anniversary with us!  For this interview-style blog, we sat down…

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Launch of nonprofit podcast and nonprofit coaching program
Our Podcast and Nonprofit Coaching Program Launches!
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On November 1st, 2021, Soukup Strategic Solutions launched IMPACTability™. IMPACTability™ is a nonprofit coaching and training program to help leaders nationwide build fundraising and nonprofit management skills. In addition to the IMPACTability™ coaching program, Soukup Strategic Solutions has just released a new weekly podcast. IMPACTability™: The Nonprofit Leaders’ Podcast offers advice to nonprofit professionals on how…

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New Things are on the Horizon
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Sheryl Soukup, CFRE, President Our team is always looking for new ways to help nonprofit leaders make a greater impact through their organizations, and a few of our biggest ideas will soon come to fruition. One of these is the launch of IMPACTability™: The Nonprofit Leaders’ Podcast. In this weekly podcast, we will talk with…

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Riley Randolph Selected for FGCU Leadership Academy
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Riley Randolph, Grant Manager with Soukup Strategic Solutions, was recently selected to participate in Florida Gulf Coast University’s 2021 Leadership Academy. The program provides leadership training and gives participants a deeper understanding of the fast-growing campus. Randolph was one of only 15 Southwest Florida business professional applicants to be selected for the program. She will…

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Nonprofit Town Hall
Soukup Strategic Solutions Plans Nonprofit Town Hall
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Soukup Strategic Solutions is hosting a nonprofit town hall that invites nonprofit leaders to discuss the challenges and needs of their organizations and the nonprofit sector in Southwest Florida. Soukup Strategic Solutions will host the town hall on May 18th from 4:00-5:00pm via Zoom. Local nonprofit leaders will moderate discussions generated by topics participants find…

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