Rita Soronen

  Independence Alliance is pleased to announce we are expanding our services to help people with disabilities live more independently in eight Northern Kentucky counties. As a new Kentucky Center for Independent Living (CIL), our organization will now provide the five core CIL services of Information & Referral, Peer Support, Advocacy, Independent Living Skills Training, and Transition Services. These services are available at no cost to people with physical, sensory, cognitive, and psychological disabilities in Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen, and Pendleton counties. The expansion is aimed at increasing impact and providing more people with the tools and support to pursue their own version of independence.  We invite you to learn more about our expanded services and how you can become empowered to lead an independent and inclusive life in the community. Contact Amanda Hardcorn, MSW, Kentucky Housing Coordinator & Independent Living Specialist, by email or by calling 513-338-5105.  

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Mid-level donors deliver meaningful revenue and long-term stability. Fundraisers who invest in clear strategy and intentional stewardship strengthen relationships and build sustainable fundraising results. https://lnkd.in/gVSUWpeM

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Fundraising in 2026 will favor organizations that treat donors and boards as partners, not audiences. Transparency builds shared responsibility — and shared responsibility builds momentum. 👉 Follow for insight on collaborative fundraising leadership. 👉 Click Here: https://lnkd.in/efaUmwnm and get FREE access to my Newsletter for unfiltered takes on philanthropy, leadership, and building real social change. #BoardLeadership #FundraisingStrategy #NonprofitBoards #DonorPartnership #Philanthropy #Leadership

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In a time of shifting donor behavior and increased financial pressure, nonprofits can’t rely on one-size-fits-all fundraising strategies. Reviewing your current strategies and aligning the right campaign with your organization’s goals, capacity, and current environment is more important than ever. Explore the three core types of fundraising campaigns and how to choose the right fit for your goals and capacity: https://hubs.ly/Q03_c0fZ0

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Access to trusted legal guidance can make all the difference for small businesses and nonprofits working to grow and serve our communities. Bradley, in partnership with the Arts & Business Council’s Volunteer Lawyers & Professionals for the Arts program, is offering a free legal clinic for Black-owned small businesses and Black-led nonprofits. These sessions provide support on business formation, contracts, tax questions, corporate governance, navigating local regulations, and even intellectual property needs when possible. 🗓 This Thursday, November 20 🕛 12:00–1:00 PM 📍 Held via Zoom or phone If you meet the eligibility guidelines and could benefit from guidance, the intake form is available here: https://lnkd.in/edGzxdyW

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The African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission is holding a public hearing next month to discuss "repairing yesterday" and "restoring equity." But I have a question for the taxpayers and the general public of this state: Where are our reparations for the fraud and theft actively being committed by the State of Illinois? Right now, an entrenched administrative syndicate at the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is running a massive "ghost payroll" operation, draining federal grant funds to use as their own entitled, illegal slush fund. When my wife, Gina Rodriguez, an active IDHS timekeeper, blew the whistle on a $141,000 theft, the State didn't offer "equity." They offered destruction. On December 1, 2025, management issued a retaliatory order forcing Gina into a known toxic, hazardous facility. The engineered stress and environmental exposure caused her to suffer a massive stroke and hypertensive crisis. The State physically broke a female whistleblower to protect their theft. And now, the architects of this heist are actively covering it up—going so far as to weaponize a deceased administrator's (Stephanie Almond) IT credentials to retroactively scrub the digital audit logs. If we want to talk about "repairing harm," we need to start with the harm the State of Illinois is inflicting on its own public servants today. We are heading into an April 3rd Emergency Hearing fighting this corrupt machine entirely alone because they are trying to deny her medical care for the stroke they caused. We are publishing the forensic "Ghost Logs" on Substack today. (Link in the comments). It's time to demand accountability for the theft happening right now under our noses. Justice for Gina Rodriguez. Justice for the people of Illinois.

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What Is Fiscal Sponsorship — and Why It Matters for Health Equity in Wisconsin Many community-led initiatives never move forward because launching a new nonprofit is administratively complex, costly, and time-intensive. Embolden WI serves as a fiscal sponsor for Wisconsin-based projects focused on health equity, health justice, and civic health. By operating under our established 501(c)(3), emerging initiatives can: • Raise tax-deductible funds • Apply for grants • Access financial oversight and compliance support • Launch more quickly and with lower risk Fiscal sponsorship provides the governance and financial infrastructure necessary for promising ideas to develop responsibly — while allowing project leaders to focus on impact. For funders and institutional partners, this model offers: • Accountability and fiscal oversight • Streamlined grant management • Reduced duplication of nonprofit infrastructure • A pathway to test and scale community-driven solutions On March 3rd, during The Big Share, we invite you to support Embolden WI’s role as a backbone organization advancing equitable, community-led change across Wisconsin. Invest in infrastructure. Strengthen innovation. Build sustainable impact. Donate today: https://lnkd.in/gsFbAPkk

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Good Advice for Nonprofits: Get your data ready for a strong Q4! As year-end fundraising approaches, intentional data management can make all the difference in donor retention, relationships, and campaign success. -Start with the end in mind -Align development & finance early -Document processes for continuity -Clean legacy data with strategy -Leverage flexible tools like Bloomerang Strong, clean data = stronger fundraising outcomes. Finish the year ready to build lasting donor relationships in 2026 and beyond. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gUiYcvM6 #Fundraising #NonprofitTips #GoodAdvice

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