Urban Views Weekly October 4, 2017

Oct. 4, 2017

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Civic Beat FUNdraising Good Times

Are You Too Busy to Fundraise?

A special column for nonprofit leaders

The most valuable gift may be the gift of time. While we give the gift of our time through our actions, we cannot actually give anyone an extra hour. We all get 24 hours a day. No more. Yet many of us are so busy it feels as if there isn’t enough time. In the nonprofit sector this manifests as “too busy to fundraise.” Very few people will say it out loud, but their actions are a clear communicator.

Here are a few of the common phrases we have heard in conversation over the years: “If I just had more hours in the day,” “I need more time,” and all-time conversation starter “I’m just so busy.” We get it! Life is full. But busyness can get in the way of fundraising.

People are not ATM machines. Identifying, cultivating, and sustaining relationships with donors and funders takes time. And, for nonprofit leaders it should be a priority. It’s just not something you can delegate. Yes, you can have development director – you may even have a team of professional fundraisers. But that doesn’t mean you are not the Chief Fundraising Officer. If yours is a small, grass roots or emerging organization, it is even more important that you make the time for fundraising.

When leaders are too busy to fundraise, we have a few suspicions about why that might be. Here are a few: You don’t like to fundraise. You lack understanding of the business and art of fundraising. You don’t have a clear understanding of your role and

responsibilities. You have not yet embraced the idea that you are the chief fundraiser for your organization.

Luckily there are indicators that can shed light on this situation. Our unscientific study has identified ten indicators that you may be too busy to fundraise. Are any of the following familiar?

1. Unable to return calls in a timely manner 2. Lack of trust in staff and volunteers 3. A tendency to micro manage 4. Unable to set priorities 5. Absence of a plan “B” 6. Not able to focus – easily distracted volunteers run with them

8. No time to spend time with top donors and prospective funders 9. Lack of planning 10. Lack of accountability and transparency Don’t make excuses – get busy fundraising! You have enough time.

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Copyright 2017 – Mel and Pearl Shaw Mel and Pearl Shaw are authors of four books on fundraising available on Amazon.com.

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Inmates in Jefferson Parish Correctional Center in Louisiana will no longer be allowed to have in person visitations. Starting in October, inmates will only be allowed to visit with loved ones by a “Skype type session”. The first session is reportedly free, but the costs of additional sessions are estimated to be $12 per 20-minute visitation with a maximum of 3 per day.

The new visitation system will allow inmates more time with their family and eliminate the chances of inmates receiving contraband, according to the sheriff. Opponents of the video visitation between inmates and visitors believe that it could give inmates a harder time readjusting to society.

What’s Your Take? Is video visitation between inmates and families a good idea?

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Health News

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Early Detection is Key Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point. The good news is that most women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early. A mammogram – the screening test for breast cancer – can help find breast cancer early when it’s easier to treat. Every person should know the symptoms and signs of breast cancer, and any time an abnormality is discovered, it should be investigated by a healthcare professional. Most people who have breast cancer symptoms and signs will initially notice only one or two, and the presence of these symptoms and signs do not automatically mean that you have breast cancer.

Dr. Biren Shah, director of breast imaging at VCU Massey Cancer Center says, “the goal of breast cancer screening is to reduce deaths caused by breast cancer by finding a breast cancer early, when treatment is more effective and less harmful. Many studies have shown 30 to 40 percent fewer deaths due to breast cancer among women screened with mammography than among those who were not screened.”

Adult women of all ages are encouraged to perform breast self-exams at least once a month. While mammograms can help you to detect cancer before you can feel a lump, breast self-exams help you to be familiar with how your breasts look and feel so you can alert your healthcare professional if there are any changes.

“Annual screening mammography starting at the age of 40 results in the greatest reduction in mortality, the most lives saved and the most years of life gained. One in 6 breast cancers occur in women in their 40’s,” says Dr. Shah. “That is why the American College of Radiology and Society of Breast Imaging recommend annual screening mammography starting at the age of 40.”

How Should A Breast Self-Exam Be Performed?

1) In the Shower

your right breast gently in small circular motions covering the entire breast area and armpit.

Use light, medium, and firm pressure. Squeeze the nipple; check for discharge and lumps. Repeat these steps for your left breast.

• If you are a woman age 40 to 49, talk with your doctor about when to start getting mammograms and how often to get them.

• If you are a woman age 50 to 74, be sure to get a mammogram every 2 years. You may also choose to get them more often.

Using the pads of your fingers, move around your entire breast in a circular pattern moving from the outside to the center, checking the entire breast and armpit area.

Check both breasts each month feeling for any lump, thickening, or hardened knot.

2) In Front of a Mirror Visually inspect your breasts with your arms at your sides. Next, raise your arms high overhead. Look for any changes in the contour, any swelling, or dimpling of the skin, or changes in the nipples. Next, rest your palms on your hips and press firmly to flex your chest muscles.

Left and right breasts will not exactly match — few women’s breasts do, so look for any dimpling, puckering, or changes, particularly on one side.

“There are several things a woman can do to lower her risk of breast cancer as well as things a woman can do to detect a breast cancer early so that she maximizes her chances of survival even after a diagnosis of breast cancer,” says Dr. Kandace McGuire, chief of breast surgery and surgical leader of the Breast Health Program at VCU Massey Cancer Center.

(1) Maintaining a normal body mass index (BMI).

Overweight and obese women have a higher risk of breast cancer than those with a normal BMI. (2) Limiting alcohol intake. Women who drink more than two alcoholic beverages per week have an increased risk of breast cancer.

(3) Regular exercise. Women who exercise regularly can lower their risk of breast cancer.

3) Lying Down

(4) Breastfeeding. Breastfeeding, especially for 1 year or longer, can lower the risk of breast cancer.

When lying down, the breast tissue spreads out evenly along the chest wall. Place a pillow under your right shoulder and your right arm behind your head. Using your left hand, move the pads of your fingers around

Talk to a doctor about your risk for breast cancer, especially if a close family member of yours had breast or ovarian cancer. Your doctor can help you decide when and how often to get mammograms.

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I’m Just Sayin’

Prayers are NOT Enough

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“Actions speak louder than words” is not only a well-worn idiom, it’s a universal truth. the United States of America is comprised of people of many ethnicities, colors, religious Right now, there’s a humanitarian catastrophe happening in the U.S. Virgin Islands and beliefs, nations of origin, sexual identities, classes, educational backgrounds, and so on. the U.S. Territory of Puerto Rico. Our government and, more specifically, the Office We are a colorful country E Pluribus Unum – out of many one nation. The President of the President and the leadership of the United States of America have been woefully continues to sow seeds of dissension and racial animus daily, as he implies consistently inept in their response to the very real and urgent crisis. The lack of urgent response and that the people of color in this nation are somehow ungrateful for what we have been logistic leadership has turned these U.S. territories and our fellow Americans into a 3rd “given” and that we “owe” some sort of debt or part of our dignity as citizens of this nation world apocalyptic disaster. Lack of clean water, food and medical supplies, and inadequate to either the POTUS personally or to white Americans in general for the privilege of facilities coupled with no infrastructure or electricity have completely devastated these participation in this liberty and freedom we have been “allowed” to be a part of. Never islands and the people who live there. Days and days later the people are STILL waiting mind that this country was built on the backs of enslaved Africans on ground stolen from for help to arrive. Lack of leadership and administrative RED TAPE has thousands of Indigenous Nations. shipment containers full of food and supplies sitting at the Port of San Juan. It’s absolutely astounding that this can be happening in the western world to citizens of the most The people of the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico have fought and died on battlefields powerful nation in the world? One can only deduce in the name of the United States of America. They that there is a moral deficiency present in the people are entitled to ALL the rights and privileges that Tawnya Pettiford-Wates, Ph.D. or persons who would allow that to happen while ANY citizen of the U.S. is entitled, and yet this Associate Professor/Theatre VCU this catastrophe is being broadcast worldwide. It is administration continues to ignore their pleas for shameful. help and minimize the urgency of their NEED. Artistic Director and Founder Instead, the Trump Administration continues to “pat The Conciliation Project The reality is that these black and brown people of itself on the back” while, simultaneously, overlooking (O) 804-477-6453 the United States are being treated like 2nd class the fundamental dysfunction and disorganization info@theconciliationproject.org citizens. Once again, the man who is President that is painfully evident in the impotent response to www.theconciliationproject.org demonstrates that he is incapable of recognizing that this DISASTER, thus far.

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Scholar of the Week

Jamaija Rhoades of Richmond Community High School

GPA: 4.4 College of Interest: Spelman College Major Community Service: St. Mary’s Hospital, Mary Scott Elementary and William Byrd Community House Strong Interests: Health Sciences and Spanish minor Favorite Activities: Volunteer, play piano, spend time with friends and watch movies

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Besides maintaining a 4.4 GPA and being active in extracurricular activities, Jamaija Rhoades stayed busy working in the community as a volunteer, one of her favorite things to do. She particularly enjoyed volunteering at St. Mary’s Hospital. “Originally, I decided to volunteer because I wanted to gain more exposure into the medical field so that I could determine if working in a hospital was something that I truly aspired to do for the rest of my life,” Jamaija stated in an essay.

Within just a few months, she was able to become immersed in the medical field, and determined it was exactly where she wanted to be.

One of Jamaija’s favorite experiences volunteering at the hospital was seeing patients happy from small deeds, like getting discharged.

“Discharging the patient really brought a lot of joy to them, and one of the most memorable experiences I had at the hospital was when I discharged new parents,” Jamaija said. The new parent’s excitement was contagious and consuming for her.

She enjoyed receiving heartfelt comments of appreciation from the patients she worked with during her time in the hospital.

From discharging patients, to taking them outside to see the sun shining, Jamaija enjoyed it all.

be a doctor, but recently I’ve decided that I want to be a pediatric nurse practitioner,” Jamaija said. “I think volunteering at the hospital had a big impact on that too because I really enjoyed it.” She chose Spelman because she likes the idea of going to an institution full of other educated Black women. The main lesson she took with her from high school to college is to manage her time well and not procrastinate on assignments.

Jamaija also volunteered at William Byrd Community House and Mary Scott Elementary School, which prepared her for working with children. She was the senior class president, the sophomore class vice president and a member of multiple organizations like FBLA, Key Club, National Honor Society ™ and Mu Alpha Theta. She also participated in the Virginia Commonwealth Health Science Academy and was a Delta Sigma Theta Debutante. In her spare time, Jamaija also enjoys playing the piano, spending time with friends and watching movies.

From growing up watching medical shows like “Stories of the ER,” Jamaija is even closer to being in the field that has inspired her for so long. She thanks both of her parents for inspiring and encouraging her. “They had me at a pretty young age, but they still have provided me with all of the things that I personally needed,” Jamaija said. “They’re still achieving their goals and they support me in whatever I want to do.”

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Better than Takeout On busy weeknights, it can be easy to opt for Asian staples like beef and broccoli. Instead, try making your own cuisine at home with quick-cook noodles, from udon to lo mein.

“Popular takeout dishes and noodle bowls can be high in salt and unhealthy fats, but when you make it at home, you can opt for unsalted stocks and add flavor from herbs and spices,” said Dr. Wendy Bazilian, McCormick corporate dietitian. “It’s also easy to personalize with

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Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Servings: 5 1/3 1 1 1 1/2 2 1 1/8 1 2

package (from 14-ounce box) udon noodles tablespoon oil tablespoon minced fresh ginger pound ground pork cup unsalted chicken stock tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce teaspoon garlic powder teaspoon crushed red pepper cup shredded green cabbage tablespoons finely chopped green onion

Cook noodles as directed on package. Drain. Set aside.

In large saucepan over medium heat, heat oil. Add ginger; cook and stir 30 seconds -1 minute, or until fragrant. Add ground pork; cook and stir until no longer pink. Drain fat.

Stir in stock, soy sauce, garlic powder and red pepper. Bring to gentle boil. Add noodles and cabbage; cook and stir 5 minutes, or until heated through. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with green onion.

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whatever fresh veggies you have in the fridge, from mushrooms to broccoli.”

For example, try Ginger Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry or Pot Sticker Noodle Stir-Fry for fool-proof crowd pleasers. Or go rogue with your own noodle creation: pick a noodle, customize with broths and sauces, flavor with herbs and spices, add lean protein like chicken or shrimp and top with your favorite fresh or sauteed vegetables.

Ginger Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 5

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cup unsalted beef stock tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce tablespoon honey teaspoon garlic powder teaspoon ground ginger teaspoon crushed red pepper pound flank steak, thinly sliced package (from 14-ounce box) lo mein noodles tablespoons vegetable oil, divided cups broccoli florets cup thinly sliced onion tablespoon cornstarch

In medium bowl, mix stock, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, ginger and red pepper until well blended. Reserve 1/3 cup of marinade. Place sliced flank steak and remaining marinade in large, re-sealable plastic bag; turn to coat well. Refrigerate 30 minutes.

Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain. Spread noodles on sheet pan. Set aside.

In large skillet on high heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Remove beef from marinade. Discard remaining marinade in bag. Add beef to skillet; stir-fry 3 minutes, or until beef is no longer pink. Using tongs, remove beef from skillet. Add remaining oil, broccoli and onion; stir-fry 3-5 minutes, or until tender-crisp.

In small bowl, mix reserved marinade and cornstarch until smooth. Add to skillet; stirring constantly, bring to boil on medium heat and boil 1 minute. Return beef and noodles to skillet. Cook and stir until heated through.

Tip: Place raw flank steak in freezer 30 minutes to make it easier to slice.

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The Deal

Spend NO Money and Experience More Abundance It is possible to enjoy life while working to build wealth So, I have a challenge for you. for the future. Maximize your money and quality of life by pairing these 13 free activities with this simple practice. For one day try spending zero dollars. Instead of spending money, take the money that you made in salary for the day It’s easy to think about how great life will be when your and use it to pay yourself, or to pay down debt. money can afford you the things that you value. But what I call it Abundance Days. about now? Today?

You can still be content and happy while sacrificing, practicing discipline, and working towards a better life.

Take one day to celebrate and appreciate how abundantly blessed you already are.

Let me prove it to you. Read the phrase below out loud:

That doesn’t mean to sit around like a bump on a log and wait for tomorrow. Get creative. Challenge yourself and do something that costs no money instead. Figure out some things that you can do with what you already have in order to enjoy the things that you value.

Let’s, let’s stay together Loving you whether… whether Times are good or bad, happy or sad Chances are, you didn’t read that. You sang it.

The fact is that for many of us, that Al Green song evokes feelings of happiness. It may bring back summer memories of cooling out at a cookout with loved ones.

Kicking back in a lawn chair with your uncles, aunts, and cousins, watching kids running wild through the yard, and enjoying a soda, ice tea, or lemonade from a red cup, while savoring the smell of burning charcoal.

In that setting, it’s not the things that money can buy that makes you feel so good. It is the things that money cannot buy. You can have happy times without spending much or any money.

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Spend NO Money and Experience More Abundance 13 Free Things to Do With Your Family Today 1. Pack a picnic lunch and go to the park 2. Learn a new skill or teach one to your children 3. Have a family football, kickball, or softball game 4. Read that book that you’ve been intending to start 5. Volunteer 6. Dream, talk about the future, and set goals as a family 7. Declutter and donate the items to charity 8. Go for a walk 9. Go to the pond and feed the ducks

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10. Practice your hobby 11. Have a family movie night 12. Look through family photos 13. Have a family game night Don’t end the list here, keep brainstorming.

Take pictures. Laugh until you cry. Relax and enjoy the things that money can’t buy. Turn on that Al Green song, or whatever you enjoy.

By having an Abundance Day, you will enjoy life while building towards your own financial abundance.

There will be time for traveling around the world, and partaking in the things that you need money for. Whether you are wealthy or on your way to it, practice living on the abundance that you already have.

Christ came so that we may have life and have it more abundantly. (John 10:10)

Aaron Smith

Richmond native Aaron Smith is a celebrated author, media luminary, radio host, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and financial expert with over 20 years of experience.

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