JennMcFarren

Mother, proud Floridian, unabashed believer in collaboration. Tenured leader in corporate social responsibility. All posts are my own.

[Brené Brown @BreneBrown]

“We lift our gazes not to what stands between us but what stands before us.”

Oh, @TheAmandaGorman - you and your words are the balm we need right now.
Thank you.

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If we expect critical non-profit services to exist in times of crisis, we HAVE to be willing to fund capacity and “overhead.” #philanthropy #capacitybuilding

[The Chronicle of Philanthropy @Philanthropy]

“One thing is clear: It took only a month for a significant proportion of the nonprofit industry to come unglued financially. This is partly because, structurally, nonprofits are not encouraged — maybe not even allowed — to have glue.” https://t.co/7X1wpLveZq

[Navy Federal Credit Union @NavyFederal]

Our collective resolve is stronger than the threat. Listen to an important message from our President/CEO Mary McDuffie about how we’re supporting our members and employees as we respond to COVID-19.

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Love that our @NavyFederal team could still show our support for military children by wearing purple “together!” #PurpleUpWithNavyFed #socialdistancing #OurMembersAreTheMission

[Quint Studer @quint_studer]

Love saying physical distancing versus social distancing. While just words we need social connections now more than ever.

[850 Business Mag @850BizMag]

"Organizations that take action in the face of the unknown are the ones that succeed." -- Lohrenz @GulfPower #oneNWFL

[850 Business Mag @850BizMag]

Wright: "Equity is providing the tools needed for everyone to be successful." @GulfPower #oneNWFL

[Jerry D. Parrish @DrJerryParrish]

Dr. Kim Krupa of @AchieveEscambia - “Growing Talent: It’s not charity, it’s smart business.” On stage at #oneNWFL @GulfPower Symposium. You need to know she’s right on the money on this one. @FLChamberFDN

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83% of Gen Z will consider company purpose when deciding where to work. Beyond that, they want purpose expressed through programs with virtual connection points. @benevity
- @WhitneyDailey | @porternovelli

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Employees expect their companies to empower and support them with engaging in their communities. @benevity

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The financial industry leads the business community in growth in employee volunteering. @CECPtweets

[Philanthropy Roundtable @PhilanthropyRnd]

"Government, business & charity overlap, flow in parallel, or bang up against each other. Of these three forces, charity is the one most likely to be underestimated."

Read Zinsmeister's article about his experience with charitable strangers. #Philanthropy https://t.co/xeyIaodgbb

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“When through proximity, we affirm the humanity and dignity of those who are suffering and marginalized, we change the world.”
What an honor to hear from Bryan Stevenson with the @eji_org at @LeadershipFla

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Such an honor to partner with 36 organizations throughout Northwest Florida to amplify the incredible work they're doing in our region! #AmplifyNWFL

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“Soft skills are hard.” Conversations among 80+ leaders in Northwest Florida focused on career pathways and workforce development. @FlaEduFoundtns @FGNW @GulfPower #NWFLCareerPathways

[AchieveEscambia @AchieveEscambia]

Congratulations @NewsECSD and Team FAFSA for bringing home TWO trophies today for most improved school district and most improved high school! @APSWashington @FLCollegeAccess #CandidConversations #fcan2019

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Strong takeaways at @BostonCollege Center for Corporate Citizenship’s annual Conference. A+ session with @ToyotaMotorCorp on innovative integration of expertise in continuous improvement with building capacity in the social and non-profit sector. #BCConf19 #CorporateCitizenship

[AchieveEscambia @AchieveEscambia]

“Why are we here at an economic forum talking about third grade reading? Because it’s the most important big thing,” @FlChamber Mark Wilson before interviewing @ChildMovementFL founder Dave Lawrence
#oneNWFL @GulfPower

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Listening to @GovRonDeSantis open day 2 of @GulfPower’s Economic Symposium. #oneNWFL

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@J_Conoley So grateful to learn alongside you, Jen! @J_Conoley