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Barbara Bellissimo

@bbellissimo.bsky.social

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Empowering people to change their world. Calligraphy artist. Knitter. New Yorker. #changeyourworld #fearlesslyask

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God @thegodpodcast.com · Jun 28

Since Trump is targeting blue states by denying them federal funds, blue states must stop sending taxes to the federal government. Let the red states fend for themselves and see how it goes.

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Barbara Bellissimo @bbellissimo.bsky.social · Jun 9

One of my favorite moments…

The New York Times @nytimes.com · Jun 9

Harvey Fierstein, who has been a steady presence onstage and backstage over the course of 40 years, received a lifetime achievement Tony Award on Sunday night. Follow live updates. nyti.ms/445CFUN

The actor Harvey Fierstein, with short gray hair and wearing a blue suit and a colorful bow tie, holds a Tony Award, touching his hand to his chest. Photo by Sara Krulwich/The New York Times

Barbara Bellissimo @bbellissimo.bsky.social · May 21

🌟 Ready to supercharge your nonprofit's impact? Discover 10 innovative ways to connect with younger donors and cultivate a generation of passionate supporters!

#changeyourworld #superchargednonprofits #getmoredonors #fundraisingtips #nonprofittip

10 Ways to Engage Younger Donors — Bellissimo Consulting

Engaging younger donors requires understanding their values, communication preferences, and motivations for giving. Read on for 10 ways to engage this key demographic.

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Barbara Bellissimo @bbellissimo.bsky.social · Apr 9

In the midst of the global s**tshow, this made me smile creations.mattel.com/products/leb...

LeBron James Kenbassadors Doll

We’re thrilled to introduce LeBron James as the first doll in our Kenbassadors line.

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Barbara Bellissimo @bbellissimo.bsky.social · Mar 8

Happy #internationalwomensday! For my gift this year I would like a revolution.

#smashthepatriarchy
#womenrightsarehumanrights

Barbara Bellissimo @bbellissimo.bsky.social · Mar 1

She’s right.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · Mar 1

Maura Healey, the Democratic governor of Massachusetts, recently discussed how her party can pick its battles and rebuild its brand. Read, watch or listen to The Interview. nyti.ms/3Dh44bV

Maura Healey in a dark sweater looking off to the left. A headline reads: "The Interview: Governor Maura Healey Wants Democrats to Put Up a Fight" Photo by Philip Montgomery for The New York Times

Barbara Bellissimo @bbellissimo.bsky.social · Mar 1

Happy Women’s History Month. Let’s make this the one where we actually overthrow the patriarchy. #womenshistorymonth #deathtothepatriarchy

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Edward Wong @ewong.bsky.social · Feb 13

NEW: Despite Musk and Rubio’s statements, life-saving programs with USAID funds are NOT restarting. A funds transfer system is frozen. And a USAID official sent out an internal email obtained by @nytimes.com telling employees to halt applications to restart: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/u...

USAID Lifesaving Aid Remains Halted Despite Rubio’s Promise

A new directive puts further exemptions on hold. Aid workers also say the U.S. government has made it impossible to pay partners around the world.

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Barbara Bellissimo @bbellissimo.bsky.social · Jan 29

Fundraising events can be a great way to raise money for your organization, but they can also be a lot of work. So, how do you decide whether or not to hold a fundraising event?

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#changeyourworld #fundraisingevents #makeanimpact #nonprofitadvice

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God @thegodpodcast.com · Jan 27

NFL POST:
I will never understand the modern obsession with going for the 2 point conversion. It’s consistently idiotic. It’s mass delusion, the football equivalent of flat Earth theory.

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Leia BlueSkywalker @blueskye2025.bsky.social · Jan 27

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Paulette Feeney ❌️👑 @pauletteparis1.bsky.social · Jan 21

You are here:

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Barbara Bellissimo @bbellissimo.bsky.social · Jan 21

I have nothing more to add. We have done this to ourselves. Everyone Who Was Supposed to Protect You From This Failed Miserably

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Jan 16

From @theathletic.bsky.social: Beginning in 2025, women’s college basketball will finally receive financial “units” for March Madness, just as the men’s teams have for years. Units are multi-million dollar payments the NCAA awards based on tournament games played. nyti.ms/3PYfV1r

Women’s teams will join men in getting paid for March Madness games, NCAA votes

The unanimous vote by NCAA membership (292-0) was met with applause on Wednesday.

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Barbara Bellissimo @bbellissimo.bsky.social · Jan 16

Making the switch. More soon. 😎