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Small Sacrifices, Big Results: How 70 Donors at Plante Moran Made a Lasting Impact
What happens when a group of people each gives a little toward something meaningful?
If you ask the team at Plante Moran, the answer is simple: transformation.
This spring, Plante Moran’s Staff Resource Group, Minds of All Kinds, set an ambitious goal: rally 50 staff members to donate to financial literacy programs at Shepherds College, a school uniquely designed for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. But they didn’t just meet their goal - they soared past it.
In just one week, 70 team members stepped up to give. Together, they raised $4,579 to help students at Shepherds College gain the tools and confidence to manage their finances and build independent lives.
The Power of Collective Giving
What made this campaign so successful? It wasn’t one massive donation - it was small acts of generosity, multiplied.
Staff contributed what they could, and in doing so, they became part of something bigger than themselves. It wasn’t just about giving money - it was about investing in dignity, opportunity, and inclusion. Campaign leader Jimmy Mahoney and the Minds of All Kinds team created a culture of shared purpose that resonated across the firm.
And that impact rippled outward.
• For staff, it was a chance to give with meaning - to know their contribution was helping real students gain real-life skills.
• For Plante Moran, it reinforced their values of inclusion, community engagement, and purpose-driven leadership.
• For Shepherds College students, it opened doors to financial training that supports independence, confidence, and future success.
Purpose That Fits Your Business
At Shepherds College, we offer a wide range of giving opportunities that complement the unique nature of the businesses and teams that support us, whether it’s career training in Culinary Arts, Horticulture, or Technology, student scholarships, housing programs, or life skills development like financial literacy.
Plante Moran’s example shows how a week of focused giving can change lives - not just for those who receive, but for those who give.
We invite other businesses to join us. Rally your team. Choose a focus. Set a goal. And watch what happens when purpose becomes a shared mission.
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