https://tinyurl.com/Brooklyn-Story-Lab

July/August 2025

Newsletter

https://tinyurl.com/4mkmx6u7

https://tinyurl.com/Keeling-Curve-Prize

Terraformation is just one of 10 organizations recognized by the Global Warming Mitigation Project (GWMP) as winners of the 2025 Keeling Curve Prize (KCP). The Keeling Curve Prize — overseen by GWMP, a Brooklyn Story Lab partner — supports organizations developing practical, scalable answers to the climate crisis.

This year, the 10 winning organizations were announced by Jacquelyn Francis, Founder and Executive Director of GWMP, at the TED Countdown Summit main stage in Nairobi, Kenya, awarding $50,000 to each project to help expand their impact in the fight against climate change.

Learn more about the 10 winning organizations — and GWMP — here.

Travel 200 miles from any country’s shoreline and you enter the “High Seas,” the UN’s designation for international waters. The High Seas might as well be the Wild West, as there are few laws that govern this territory, which covers 43% of Earth’s surface (the ocean itself covers 71%). That chaotic lack of law jeopardizes the future health of the ocean, including the Blue Economy: the food that 3 billion people globally count on, and the economic opportunities on which 11% of the planet depends.

Elephant Mothers Elephants are a matriarchal species. This year, World Elephant Day (August 12) is honoring both the matriarch elephants AND the women conservation leaders and rangers in communities in Africa and Asia who are working to protect them.

EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR BROOKLYN STORY LAB READERS Expert Fundraising Offer for BSL Readers Fundraising is expensive. Yes, it takes money to make money, and hiring a consultant can be hugely impactful, but doing so can also be costly. For startups or small nonprofits already reeling from the shock and awe of recent political events, that can create a barrier to entry that has existential implications. Our strategic partners at boutique fundraising firm Hudson Ferris have come up with a dynamic solution: a new platform called Margaret, which democratizes the fundraising experience at an affordable price point (hundreds a month as opposed to thousands). Membership offers unlimited fundraising questions from experts in the field via the platform. Margaret already includes partners such as Civic Hall (which has 62,000 members), fundraising CMS platform Arreva, and donor-research tool DonorAtlas, the latter two of which have integrated Margaret into their platforms. To learn more about Margaret — and a special introductory package for the Brooklyn Story Lab community — visit here. Take a Video Tour of Margaret

July/August Calendar Though the new Administration has banned references to many, there are social-awareness days or tentpole events every month that can help organizations like yours connect to a larger, purpose-driven audience. By creating content connected to these key dates, you have the potential to create viral experiences. Here are the global dates that stand out to us in July and August. 6/30-7/3: Green Climate Fund Board Meeting (Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea) 6/30-7/3: International Business Forum (Seville, Spain) 6/30-7/4: SDG Investment Fair (Seville, Spain) 7/6-7/7: BRICS Summit (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) 7/7-7/11: Montreal Protocol, 47th Meeting (Bangkok, Thailand) 7/7-7/25: International Seabed Authority Assembly (Kingston, Jamaica) 7/8-7/11: AI for Good Global Summit (Geneva, Switzerland) 7/11: World Population Day 7/12: International Day of South-South Cooperation 2024 7/12: International Malala Day 7/14-7/23: UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (New York, U.S.) 7/17: Day of International Criminal Justice 7/18: Nelson Mandela International Day 7/27-7/29: UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) 7/29: International Tiger Day 7/31: World Ranger Day 8/5-8/8: UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (Awaza, Turkmenistan) 8/9: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 8/10: World Lion Day 8/12: International Youth Day 8/12: World Elephant Day 8/19: World Humanitarian Day 8/20: World World Mosquito Day Day 8/23: International Day for Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition 8/24-8/28: World Water Week (Stockholm, Sweden) 8/26: Women’s Equality Day 8/27: World Lake Day 8/29: International Day Against Nuclear Tests Ask us how to create noteworthy content that connects with these dates for your purpose-driven organization or brand — or how to get more attention for your social media, digital media, or feature stories. Contact Us Let’s Tell Your Story Brooklyn Story Lab is a globally focused media consultancy that creates content solutions for purpose-driven organizations, with a particular focus on their social good commitments. Our work is aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals — a blueprint for making sure no one on the planet is left behind. If you would like your purpose-driven project to reach new audiences and deliver more impact, we’d love to help you tell the story through our Content Solutions:   Articles and Impact Stories Brand Strategy Campaign Ideation and Execution Content Strategy and Storytelling Fundraising Collateral and Strategy Newsletters Op-Eds and Thought Leadership Podcasts: Audio and Video Seminars, Panels, and Moderated Events Social Media Campaigns and Events Storytelling Workshops Strategic Partnerships Video: Longform and Short Web Design and Development Please send us more information about your project so we can help you get started. Fill out our contact form here, or email info@brooklynstorylab.net.   Get in Touch

The post Protecting the ‘Wild West’ Ocean 🌊 🐳 appeared first on Good News!.

We are deeply shocked and disheartened to share that the Mt. Zion Church of God 7th Day’s church van has been stolen. This van is more than just a vehicle—it serves their community by transporting members to services, outreach events, and vital programs. Its loss is a heavy blow to the work we do and the people we serve.

We are appealing to the conscience of our community: If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of the van, please come forward. Contact 718-284-1097, your tip—no matter how small—could make a difference.

Early Voting: June 14 – June 22

Primary Election Day: June 24

Step 2:Elected officials shape the policies and funding that impact our work and community. When we show that our staff and community members are voters, it strengthens our voice. Visit the GodSquad office to register to vote! For questions, please reach out to Christine at Path@67clergycouncil.org.

Upcoming Community Partner Events

RSVP Here

Join Not On My Watch, VIP Community Services, and SBH Health System, in proud partnership with Right To Be and L’Oréal Paris, for an unforgettable evening of empowerment, education, and action! Whether you’re a teen, adult, senior, parent, professional, or just someone who wants to make a difference—this FREE, interactive training will equip you with tools to stand up for yourself and others.

Be BronX Street R.E.A.D.Y.

Street Harassment Awareness Training & Resource Fair

 Tuesday, June 24, 2025 |  6:00 PM

 SBH Health System – 4422 3rd Ave, Bronx, NY

Click Here to Register

We Will Be Street R.E.A.D.Y., BronX Street READY:

R – Recognize the signs

E – Empower yourself and others

A – Act with confidence

D – Defend your rights

Y – You are not alone

 What to Expect:

•  Learn how to protect your safety in public spaces
•  Street Harassment Intervention Training using the powerful 5D’s:
• Distract. Delegate. Document. Delay. Direct.
•  Self-defense basics
•  Access to local resources and support services
•  Free giveaways & light refreshments
•  Open discussions with local providers

 Key Takeaways:

• Understand what street harassment really is—and isn’t
• Learn how to safely interrupt or respond when it happens
• Discover why reporting matters and how to do it safely
• Leave feeling confident, equipped, and never alone

Open to all genders, all ages, all communities. Because safety has no boundaries.

The post Don’t Miss Our 15th Anniversary Gala! appeared first on Good News!.

https://pause-world-peace-moveme-ldf2m2h.gamma.site/

The post Something very special has been curated for this year’s International Day of Peace, Peace Day Celebration in Times Square New York! appeared first on Good News!.

While Karma continues to teach by reminding us that material possessions are temporary, their home and possessions are gone.

Please help by providing support and/or sharing this fundraising link: https://gofund.me/810511ae

I hope everyone is healthy and has a wonderful 2022. Thank you!
Lee Nadler

Namaste. The Colorado fire has destroyed 1,000 homes including that of Karma Sherpa and his family. Karma’s approach to staying positive is remarkable. He, Dafuti and their children are safe (this photo is from a local hotel today), which he recognizes is most important.

While Karma continues to teach by reminding us that material possessions are temporary, their home and possessions are gone.

Please help by providing support and/or sharing this fundraising link: https://gofund.me/810511ae

I hope everyone is healthy and has a wonderful 2022. Thank you!

Lee Nadler
View this email in your browser
The Sherpa Path
Our mailing address is:
720 Greenwich Street. NY, NY 10014

Lee created Sherpa Marketing, inc in 2002 to provide sound strategy, guidance and hands on marketing expertise for companies, investors and founders. Our purpose is to provide clients with the best chance for success to achieve a challenging goal.
Lee has proven successful delivering measureable growth by combining digital-centricity with customer-centricity to turn prospects into a community of loyal customers. He is creator of game-changing ideas, who leads by example and galvanizes teams across the organization.
Prior to starting Sherpa, Lee built and transformed businesses as a leader across all disciplines in the marketing industry. He started his career at leading agencies, launching Snapple at KBS&P into a global phenomenon and as President & CEO of Digital Pulp, which he built into a top 50 Digital Agency.
Nadler was DoubleClick’s 17th employee and first Head of Marketing. The Ad Tech leader had a successful IPO less than three years later.
On the brand side, Lee was a contracted CMO for Emusic, Ridemakerz and Launch Manager for BMW. MINI, a division of BMW, hired Lee full time to manage all Marketing Communications, Launches and to establish a new Innovation division. MINI became one of top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands three years after Lee joined the company.
Lee is Chairman of the Board of the Advertising Club, was inducted into the American Advertising Hall of Achievement and was named by Ad Age as one of the 21 people to watch in the 21st century.
blog
On expeditions to Mt Everest, Lee Nadler identified Sherpa Principles for leading teams to overcome obstacles and achieve goals. To lean more about what Lee continues to learn from Sherpas, please visit: thesherpapath.com
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Lee Nadler has provided keynotes about new perspectives in marketing at the ANA, IAB and OAAA as well as leadership lessons learned from Sherpas at company meetings around the world, which motivate teams to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges and achieve new goals.

#karma #sherpa #family #colorado #positive #dafuti #hotel #home #possessions #gone #provide #support #fundraising #healthy #lee #nadler #fund #sharing #temporary #material #peace

The post Lee Nadler asks for us : Please help Karma Sherpa’s family appeared first on Good News!.

The post The 15th Annual UAE Healthy Kidney 10K Postponed to April 28th. appeared first on Good News!.

You are enthusiastically invited to join Team InTandem in the 2018 TD Five Boro Bike Tour as we raise $100,000 to help New Yorkers with disabilities enjoy tandem cycling.

As you know, riding a bike is one of the great joys in life — feeling the terrain, smelling the air, hearing the world — and InTandem is proud to offer tandem cycling programs to people with vision loss and other disabilities since 2013.

By joining Team InTandem, you can be a part of the most dynamic effort to make the joy of cycling possible for thousands of New Yorkers who otherwise would be on the sidelines.

What do you get as Charity Entry Rider

§ Guaranteed entry into the 2018 TD Five Boro Bike Tour

§ Priority start in the first wave

§ Breakfast and lunch on the day-of

§ Crowdrise page to support fundraising efforts

§ Fundraising tips and support to help you reach your goal

§ Team photos to share with your friends and family

§ Invitations to team training and team-building activities

§ Weekly updates on the Team’s fundraising progress

§ Our beautiful InTandem team jersey

And to top it all off the great joy in knowing you are making cycling possible for thousands of New Yorkers.

http://www.intandembike.org/

The post Team InTandem helping those challenged have fun on a InTandem Bike, in Central Park, NY. Join them on Saturdays, change your life! With LOVE, Click Here for Videos & Podcasts… appeared first on Good News!.

Join us on
Hudson Valley Gives:
The Annual Day of Giving!
Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Celebrating ten years of educational excellence and success,
Nora Cronin Presentation Academy is a Catholic private school for under
served minority girls in grades 5-8 from low-income families in the Newburgh Enlarged City School District. Hudson Valley Gives is initiated by the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan, in collaboration with United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region and Mid-Hudson Valley Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. This 24-hour fundraising event will raise funds and awareness for not-for-profit organizations located in or serving seven Hudson Valley counties-Orange, Ulster, Sullivan, Rockland, Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester.

Fueled by the power of social media,
Hudson Valley Gives unites nonprofits in a call-to-action to raise critical funds they need to make our valley a better place to live, work, play and serve. Monies raised will support education, welfare, arts and culture, the environment, health and human services, recreation, veterans, volunteerism, and youth. It is modeled after the internationally popular Giving Tuesday, but this initiative is more regionalized, encouraging Hudson Valley donors to give local first.
All monies raised here in the Hudson Valley stay here in the Hudson Valley.

Nora Cronin Presentation Academy’s funding goal for this initiative is to raise $8,000.00 through this year’s HV Gives-to help sponsor our student’s costs. We need and appreciate your generous support in helping our girls lift themselves out of poverty through education.

Please share our communications! Our success for Hudson Valley Gives will depend on frequent sharing of our emails, annoucements and posts!

HUDSON VALLEY GIVES – DONATE HERE!
Nora Cronin Presentation Academy | 845-567-0708 | E-mail | Website

The post Nora Cronin Presentation Academy appeared first on Good News!.

Learn How Your Listeners Can Get Involved in the 12th Annual Celebration by Donating Toys or Cash at Local Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us Stores

Lieutenant General Pete Osman, USMC (Ret), President and Chief Executive Officer for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation

STATISTICS ON LOCAL TOY DRIVES AVAILABLE BY MARKET
There are currently 15.5 million U.S. children living below the federal poverty line. Moreover, 1 out of every 3 children lives in a family where neither parent has full-time, year-round employment. Given the current economic climate, millions of children risk disappointment on Christmas morning as their parents struggle to provide the basic essentials of food and shelter for their little ones.
Fortunately, parents can turn to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation during this time of the year. Unfortunately, toy donations over the past few years have declined, so we are hoping to reach your listeners who may have the extra resources to purchase toys for less fortunate children in your community.

Since 1947, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve units have conducted Toys for Tots campaigns in communities nationwide to bring the joy of the holidays and a message of hope to America’s most deserving children. Last year, Toys for Tots conducted programs in 760 communities – covering all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands – delivering 17.8 million toys to nearly 7 million children. These gifts offer children hope, recognition and a positive memory to cherish for a lifetime. Many of the books, games and sports equipment that we provide make a significant contribution to these children’s educational, social and physical development.

President and Chief Executive Officer for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, retired Marine Corps Lt. General Pete Osman, discusses how listeners can deliver joy to a child in need in their community this holiday season. General Osman will provide details about the individual need in specific markets, the status of the local toy drive and where listeners can donate. He will also suggest toys to donate that meet Toys for Tots needs in your community. Additionally, General Osman will discuss the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation’s special partnership with Toys“R”Us.

This year, the partnership with Toys“R”Us is entering its 12th year. As the largest retail partner in the history of Toys for Tots, Toys“R”Us, Inc. has launched award-winning campaigns that have raised nearly $42 million and collected more than 4 million toys for the organization since the partnership began in 2004. The success of the Toys“R”Us campaign exemplifies the commitment of corporate partners helping the organization by collecting toy and monetary contributions to ensure every child receives a toy on Christmas morning.

About the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation: The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is a not-for-profit organization authorized by the U.S. Marine Corps to provide fundraising and other necessary support for the annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Now in its 68th year, Toys for Tots provides joy and a message of hope to less fortunate children through the gift of a new toy or book during the Christmas holiday season. For more information, visit www.toysfortots.org

for more info, go to https://goodnewsplanet.com/christmas-holiday-parade-in-los-angeles-for-toys-for-tots/

The post TOYS“R”US CONTINUES TO SERVE AS LARGEST TOYS FOR TOTS PARTNER appeared first on Good News!.

Who: The Association of Fundraising Professionals, the largest community of charitable fundraisers and charities in the world, celebrating philanthropy with the following special guests:

National Philanthropy Day Chair T. Denny Sanford, who has given over $1 billion to charity so far and intends to “die broke.”
Educator, innovator and activist Geoffrey Canada, former president of Harlem’s Children Zone
Nonprofit leader and award-winning filmmaker Maria Cuomo Cole, the AFP New York City Chapter’s 2014 Outstanding Philanthropist

Along with our six honorees for the year:

Outstanding Philanthropist: Macon and Joan Brock, Virginia Beach, Va.
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: Peter Ferrantelli, San Diego, Calif.
Outstanding Corporation: The Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, Ga.
Outstanding Foundation: The Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation, Winter Park, Fla.
CARTER Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy, Individual: Kinsey Morrison, Louisville, Ky.
CARTER Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy, Group: Youth Making a Difference, Pratt, Kan.

When: Nov. 12, 2015, Reception: 6:30, Event: 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Where: Kaufman Concert Hall, 92nd Street Y, New York City

Why: National Philanthropy Day, celebrated by thousands of charities and individuals across North America, is the day set aside to remember and commemorate the impact that philanthropy—and those involved in the philanthropic process—has made in our communities and our world.

The honorees in each category were voted upon by AFP members and the general public. More information about each honoree, as well as about National Philanthropy Day, can be found at www.npdlove.com

* * *

Since 1960, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) has advanced effective and ethical philanthropy by providing advocacy, research, education, mentoring, collaboration and technology opportunities for the world’s largest network of professional fundraisers. AFP’s 33,000 members raise more than $115 billion annually. For more information, go to www.afpnet.org

The post Honoring the Most Inspiring in Philanthropy on Nov. 12 in New York City appeared first on Good News!.

The campaign will engage retired CCOs as well as faculty of colleges and universities nationwide to make a financial contribution to the Foundation this year

The LAGRANT Foundation (TLF) is launching a fundraising effort led by Charlotte Otto, retired P&G Chief Communications Officer (CCO) and current Senior Corporate Strategist at Weber Shandwick, and Steve Johnson, retired CCO of Union Bank and current Principal of Johnson Communications.  They will co-chair a new initiative to engage retired CCOs and college faculty as donors to TLF.

“I’m pleased to help reach out to our retired CCO colleagues, distinguished faculty and others to get them in this game,” said Otto.  “Nothing less than the vibrant future of our profession is at stake.  We desperately need far more diverse future leaders to effectively serve our companies and clients.  TLF is helping identify and educate the best and brightest diverse talent.”

The campaign will commence on October 1, 2014 and end December 31, 2014. The goal is to raise between $25,000 – $50,000. Johnson and Otto will reach out to the community of retired CCOs and college faculty for on-going financial support, one-time donations, and planned gifts or bequests for TLF. According to the National Philanthropic Trust, the largest source of charitable giving came from individuals totaling $241.32 billion, in 2013.

“The need is great,” said Johnson. “By building partnerships with seasoned and influential professionals in business, education and other sectors of our society, we can ensure that the work of TLF, a driving force for talent and diversity in communications and marketing, will continue. The support of our retired colleagues is critical to sustaining this effort.”

Of the total number of students who were awarded TLF’s scholarships, 72 percent have stayed within the fields of advertising, marketing or public relations. TLF alumni have secured successful employment with the following Fortune 500 and advertising and public relations agencies such as American Express, IBM, P&G, Sabre, Toys R Us, Burson-Marsteller, Golin, Hacker Agency, Waggener Edstrom Communications and Weber Shandwick, just to name a few.

“The LAGRANT Foundation has built a strong track record of helping to create a more diverse pipeline of communications and marketing talent,” noted Mr. Kim L. Hunter, chairman & CEO of TLF.  “We need to broaden our base of support to do more. A number of individuals contemplate making contributions prior to the end of the year to not-for-profits and causes they are passionate about so we’re getting started now. Given Charlotte and Steve’s reputation in the industry, I could not be happier that they are leading this effort.”

TLF is deeply thankful for Charlotte Otto and Steve Johnson for their support of TLF and for leading this campaign to broaden our base of supporters. To make a contribution to TLF, visit www.lagrantfoundation.org and click on the “Donate” button.

About The LAGRANT Foundation

Since its inception in 1998, The LAGRANT Foundation (TLF) has provided $1.71 million and 261 scholarships to continue its mission to increase the number of ethnic minorities in the fields of advertising, marketing and public relations. With the generous support of its major donors and supporters, TLF provides students with career & professional development workshops, scholarships, internships and mentors to African American/Black, Alaska Native/Native American, Asian American/Pacific Islander and Hispanic/Latino undergraduate and graduate students.

The post RETIRED CCOS OF PROCTER & GAMBLE (P&G) AND UNION BANK KICK OFF FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN FOR TLF appeared first on Good News!.