Holidays are a great way to celebrate a person, event, or religion. Whether national, secular, religious or unofficial, most people love to find different fun ways to participate in the different holidays that happen throughout the year. Now imagine there was a day that you could celebrate something, someone, or someplace that is special to your organization? Today is the day to do just that! On “Make Up Your Own Holiday” day, everyone (individuals and organizations) are encouraged to create a holiday that has meaning to them. If you have a person, animal, phrase, food, or thing that helps represent what your organization does, this is a great time for you to celebrate it.
Person
There are a lot of different people that can have a significant impact on your organization’s mission. Although it’s great to show appreciation for the individual people who have helped make a difference in the world, today is a great way to celebrate a group of people that have made a difference. Some great examples of people that make a difference could be:
- The volunteers that have lent a helping hand
- The donors financially supporting your efforts
- The board members who have helped guide the mission
- Any other special roles or groups of people that have assisted
By choosing a special group of people you can show appreciation for more people that help in that capacity.
Animal
There are different animals that can make a real impact on nonprofit organizations. One of the most common is dogs; who search for things that are lost, help emotionally support people in need, and so much more. Today is a great time to celebrate those special K9’s that make a real impact on your work. There are other animals that can’t be forgotten either. Those animals that maybe your organization is dedicated to help. Today is also a great day to celebrate them and their special lives.
Phrase
Think about your mission statement, or even a short slogan, you focus on every day. Whether your mission is to provide justice, hope and healing… or provide a brighter future for children… or making a difference in the world… There is a way to turn your powerful mission into a day of celebration. By using your mission to celebrate today you’re helping people better understand your organization and the important work it does.
Food
Celebration of food can be a fun way to look at the work you do as well. Does your organization serve food to those in a certain area? Maybe there’s a certain food that those people really enjoy seeing. Or maybe there’s a certain theme of food that brings more people out to your gatherings. Whatever the food is, have fun with it today and celebrate the difference it too is making.
Thing
Yes, even things have cause for celebration today. For the organizations that focus on providing items to those they serve, this is your day to celebrate how the items are making a difference. What types of items does your organization provide to people? Are you helping people get some clothing after their home was destroyed? Maybe you provide children with the glasses they need to be able to see? Whatever items you provide is making a big difference to the people you serve and it should be celebrated along with all the other things we’ve discussed.
Conclusion
There are lots of different people, animals, phrases, foods, or things that help your nonprofit organization make a significant difference is the world today. Today is your day to celebrate one of those very important pieces to the work you do.
