With just a few weeks of preparation, a diverse team from different divisions collaborated to take on the GiveLocal 757 campaign for 2023, initially with no clear expectations other than making the HNNCSB present in the campaign. Despite the tight timeline, they accomplished a multitude of tasks, such as setting up campaign pages, creating a theme, assembling fundraising teams, coordinating with staff, producing videos, securing incentives, and learning the administrative aspects of GiveLocal, all of which typically took months for other organizations.

The team's ability to swiftly unite, establish a theme, allocate tasks, and execute them with speed and dedication exemplifies the power of people working together effectively. They aligned their efforts with the HNNCSB Strategic Plan, focusing on raising awareness and engagement within the community. They created videos that showcased their programs and services, reinforcing their commitment to the plan and delivering a consistent message. Additionally, they collected numerous prizes as incentives for donors, significantly contributing to the fundraising effort.

The team not only demonstrated their skills in planning and execution but also effectively utilized various communication channels, such as the HNNCSB website, email messages, and social media, to keep everyone informed and engaged throughout the campaign. Their collective effort resulted in an outstanding fundraising achievement, raising over $23,000 from approximately 200 donors in just a few weeks, the highest amount in the organization's five-year involvement with GiveLocal. These funds directly support the emergency needs of the people served by the HNNCSB.

In summary, this team's remarkable success in a limited timeframe highlights the principle that people working together as an effective team can accomplish far more than the same number of individuals working independently. Their dedication, cooperation, and determination significantly contributed to the campaign's success, benefiting both the organization and the community it serves.

Thank you to Sherea Ryan, Renee Davenport, Jae Hee Jackson, Antone Green, Jennifer Small and Catrina Jones for all of your hard work and contributions!