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Tagum — Tree Planting

As apart of our 1st quarter volunteer activities, our Jitawesomes in The Philippines planted trees in Tagum City, adding a little more green to the world around them.

One tree at a time. ❤️

A special thank you to all the volunteers for making our world a little more green!

Seattle is one of the 16 host cities for this year's World Cup. 35,000 people applied to be volunteers, and the Seattle coordinators eventually selected 2,000 volunteers. One of those volunteers is fellow Jitawesome Bobby Powers. Bobby is working in Fan Operations at the stadium, helping fans know where they're going and passing out a little souvenir to fans.

"I am stoked to be part of such a massive international event," Bobby said. "This is the first time I've gotten the chance to do something like this, and the energy is electric."

Bobby says he's cheering for USA and Bosnia & Herzegovina--both of whom will play a match in Seattle.

Way to go Bobby!!

A thoughtful thank-you can go a long way.

For nonprofits, donor thank-you letters are more than a formality. They’re an opportunity to recognize generosity, strengthen relationships, and show supporters how their gift is helping move your mission forward.

Whether someone gave for the first time, contributed to a campaign, or supported an event, timely and meaningful follow-up helps donors feel seen and appreciated.

A strong donor thank-you letter should:

💌 Thank the donor clearly and personally
💌 Connect their gift back to your mission
💌 Share the impact of their support
💌 Make them feel like part of your organization’s story

Need help getting started? Download Jitasa’s free donor thank-you letter template here: https://bit.ly/4vu8ulk

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Summer auction season is here, which means many nonprofits are gathering donated items, selecting vendors, booking venues, and coordinating event materials.

But even when an auction feels informal, procurement still matters.

Having a clear procurement process helps your nonprofit make thoughtful purchasing decisions, avoid conflicts of interest, and maintain strong financial oversight, especially when multiple staff, volunteers, or board members are helping bring the event together.

Before your next auction, it may be worth asking:

▶️ Are purchases being approved consistently?
▶️ Are vendor decisions documented?
▶️ Are donated goods being tracked properly?
▶️ Are conflicts of interest clearly addressed?

A strong procurement policy helps create clarity before the busy season begins, so your team can focus more on the event and less on the financial guesswork.

Need a place to start? Download Jitasa’s free nonprofit procurement policy template here: https://bit.ly/4e05Dte

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Butuan — Coastal Clean Up

As apart of our 1st quarter volunteer activities, our Jitawesomes in The Philippines joined forces for a coastal clean-up in Butuan City, helping protect the marine life and shorelines we all share.

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped protect our shores. ❤️

Baybay, Leyte — Tree Planting

Recently, our Jitawesomes in The Philippines spent the day planting trees in Baybay, giving back to the land that gives so much to the community.

Shade for hikers. Cleaner air for everyone. ❤️

Nonprofit reserve funds are more than “extra money.”

They’re a safety net that helps your organization stay steady when the unexpected happens, whether that’s a delayed grant payment, a sudden expense, or a shift in donor support.

A strong reserve fund can help nonprofits protect programs, respond quickly to unexpected needs, build confidence with funders, and make more strategic long-term decisions.

The goal isn’t to hold onto money just for the sake of it. The goal is to create financial stability so your mission can keep moving forward.

Need help getting started? Download Jitasa’s free nonprofit reserve policy template to help your organization create clear guidelines for building, using, and replenishing reserve funds: https://bit.ly/3Q091Mt

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Cebu — Stray Beautiful Cebu

Recently, our Jitawesomes in The Philippines headed to Happy Valley in Labangon to care for the stray animals that call the streets home.

Compassion has no species. ❤️

Bacolod — Feed Forward

As apart of our 1st quarter volunteer activities, our Bacolod team in The Philippines served free lunch to 100 hardworking tricycle drivers through the Feed Forward program.

A small thank you for the people who keep the city moving. ❤️

Tondo, Manila — Educational Activities

As apart of our 1st quarter volunteer activities, several Jitawesomes in The Philippines spent the morning with Grade 1-3 students at Barangay 128 in Tondo, Manila, teaching them about saving money through fun, hands-on activities.

Small lessons. Big impact. ❤️