Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Volunteers are a lifeline for many nonprofits. million volunteers are currently needed to support nonprofits (VolunteerMatch). And the current estimated national value of each volunteer hour is $29.95 (Independent Sector). Volunteers can have an enormous impact on reaching your goals. The keyword is Volunteer Management.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Volunteer orientations present the opportunity to make a good first impression. They also allow your organization to get to know supporters, build relationships between volunteers, communicate your mission and confirm that volunteers understand their commitment to the cause.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 1, 2023

ReEmployAbility's Transition2Work program has connected thousands of nonprofit organizations with injured employees who can perform light-duty work. As of the first half of 2023, more than 5,000 participants have collectively volunteered for over 1.1 million hours to support almost 2,000 organizations.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 12, 2023

Does your association count on the hard work of member volunteers? If so, you’re well aware that v olunteers are an invaluable resource , helping to advance your mission and drive success across your organization. R ead our blog to discover how PEAK Grantmaking empowered its member volunteers and strengthened its volunteer program.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 12, 2022

Volunteers are one of the many important lifelines for nonprofit organizations. To achieve goals with volunteers, requires planning, organization and effective communication since engaging with volunteers is just as important to fundraising as it is to engage with donors. .

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 23, 2024

The value of a volunteer hour in the United States during 2023 was $33.49, up $4.95 The value is estimated from data collected in 2023, the figure illustrates the valuable and significant contributions volunteers make every day to support our communities and nation. When you volunteer, you help hold up the foundation of civil society.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 21, 2023

Volunteers are the lifeblood of many organizations, and they're essential for keeping your nonprofit running smoothly. With the right software, you can easily oversee and track your volunteers, assign them tasks, and manage their schedules — all from one central location.

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Charity Village

APRIL 27, 2022

While we don’t have exact percentages on how many volunteer engagement (VE) professionals (often referred to as Managers or Coordinators of Volunteers) were laid off, we can only surmise that between the reduction in volunteer […].

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 11, 2024

Volunteers are an important part of your association! You likely leverage your association management software (AMS) to manage, recruit, retain, and engage your member volunteers. But have you considered leveraging your online member community to give your volunteer program a boost? Register now.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 19, 2023

Bloomerang recently acquired InitLive to make it easy for you to create a volunteer experience that inspires and maximizes the impact of your programs. This is a new series from Bloomerang called Why I Volunteered. The Volunteer: She is a woman in her thirties who completed her local CASA’s 36-hour volunteer training program.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Need an easy way to re-engage inactive volunteers? Research suggests that re-engaging existing volunteers can be more efficient and cost-effective than recruiting new ones because you’re able to: Maintain existing relationships: Re-engaging volunteers often means tapping into existing relationships and networks.

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Charity Village

APRIL 26, 2024

Canada’s Volunteer Awards (CVA) Program, presented by the Government of Canada, recognizes volunteers, not-for-profit organizations, social enterprises and businesses for their contributions across the country.

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 20, 2021

Ever wonder why some nonprofit organizations keep growing and flourishing for decades, while others seem to dwindle as time passes? The health of your organization is fueled by the people who make up your community — members, donors, staff, volunteers,

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2020

By Julia Boyun , Marketing Manager at RemoteHub – a job and volunteer marketplace and community that connects and matches companies and nonprofit organizations with remote professionals. Nonprofit organizations also seek new ways to tackle their needs remotely. Step One: Create a page for your organization on RemoteHub.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 16, 2023

Gravyty announced a new software platform that changes how nonprofit teams engage, solicit, and steward community members, volunteers, and donors. Through the integrated platform, organizations will benefit from sustainable long-term growth, reportable ROI, and a simplified user experience.

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Volunteer Hub

JULY 23, 2021

Strategically managing and organizing volunteers can maximize impact, reduce turnover, and create opportunities in 2021. One of the most valuable capabilities of strategic volunteer management is the ability to organize volunteers to create value. Here are four best practices for organizing volunteers in 2021.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Whether you’re a large nonprofit looking for different ways to amplify your mission or a small team trying to stretch your marketing dollars, it makes sense to first seek out free advertising for nonprofit organizations. In a nutshell, branding is the way your organization communicates who you are and what you do. In the U.S.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Meanwhile, building an organic community is like backpacking through that new country. Similarly, cultivating an organic community involves crafting a unique approach tailored to your audience. Share the real stories behind your organization’s work, the impact you’ve made, and the challenges you face.

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The Fundraising Authority

MARCH 28, 2021

Your volunteers are already some of your most committed supporters. In fact, recent studies show that each volunteer’s time is worth over $23 per hour. Here are three reasons why you should make the ask : #1 – Volunteers Already Understand the Good You Do. 2 – Volunteers Have Sweat Equity.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 2, 2021

The value of virtual volunteers has been escalated for many nonprofits in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If your organization is looking for new ways to recruit and engage virtual volunteers, here are four tips that can help create a smooth process for both your organization and volunteers transitioning to a remote setting.

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Charity Village

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In our August 2023 CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, we spoke with volunteer engagement professionals from across the country to determine how organizations might address the volunteer shortage that is impacting programs and communities.

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Charity Village

MAY 10, 2024

The Canada Revenue Agency announced a call for grant applications for the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) and the Income Tax Assistance – Volunteer Program (ITAVP). The grant will provide financial support based on eligible expenses and the number of tax returns filed.

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Charity Village

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The Government of Canada invites organizations to apply for funding to help empower youth in Canada through volunteer opportunities. Successful organizations will receive funding to create, promote, and facilitate access to volunteer opportunities for youth aged 12-30.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 11, 2023

AmeriCorps announced 45 organizations who have been awarded federal grants to support the Volunteer Generation Fund and Days of Service awards. More than $13 million will create service opportunities, recruit volunteers and encourage Americans to participate in the country’s two national days of service.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 9, 2021

Whether you are an employee, volunteer, donor, board member or play some other organizational role with a nonprofit organization, comprehensive knowledge of board development is a must for you to not only survive but thrive in whatever role you play or intend to play in the future.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Recognize your volunteers’ contributions and keep them coming back Our latest updates help you recognize your volunteers in more formal ways to keep them engaged, happy, and coming back. Send an email that acknowledges volunteer impact and milestones. See who your top contributors are at a glance with a leaderboard.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

One of the hurdles that organizations that depend on volunteer fundraisers must overcome is people’s aversion to asking others for money on the organization’s behalf. It isn’t just money by the way.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 22, 2024

At the core of every nonprofit organization is a mission driven by passion and fueled by the hard-working hands of volunteers. Today, we’ll take a look at two inspiring customer organizations, ShowerUp and Compassion Delivered. Volunteers are happy; they know how to sign up, and they continue to sign up to volunteer.”

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VQ Strategies

APRIL 26, 2024

This week, the much anticipated annual announcement of the updated Value of Volunteer Time was announced by Independent Sector and, drumroll please, the national value for 2023 reporting is $33.49, a 5% increase over the 2022 value. It reveals, for example, that we prize volunteer quantity. That we celebrate volunteer volume.”

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Greater Giving

APRIL 23, 2024

Celebrate and Empower: Volunteer Orientation for Your Board and Committees during Volunteer Week This Volunteer Week, let’s not only celebrate the incredible impact volunteers have on our organizations, but also empower our Board members and event committee members to be champions for volunteer engagement.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

How will you measure volunteer impact in 2024? As we close out 2023, you probably have some view into the impact your volunteers made, including how much time they worked and other basic information to share with others in your organization. But do you really know the true impact of your volunteers? The location?

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Charity Village

AUGUST 25, 2023

Some organizations hesitate to hire volunteers for staff positions. I had someone ask me a question recently: […] The post Should you hire volunteers? This article was previously published by Karen Knight Consulting and is reprinted with permission. Or it doesn’t even occur to them!

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Here’s how to start transforming your member engagement strategy by mobilizing your volunteers. . Five ways to increase member engagement with volunteers. Begin planning your member engagement strategy by hitting on these five vital areas with your volunteers : 1. You’re not alone! Online community.

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Charity Village

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

We’re currently looking for organizations that work with volunteers for an upcoming episode related to current volunteer trends in Canada. Are you struggling to recruit volunteers? We’re looking for organizations working with volunteers! appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Double the Donation

MAY 17, 2024

Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) programs continue to gain traction as companies boost their CSR while engaging employees in meaningful community activities. These initiatives not only reflect a company’s commitment to social impact but also empower organizations to make the most of their volunteer base.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 14, 2022

Through independent research here at TechSoup, we have learned that one of the biggest obstacles faced by nonprofits addressing food security is volunteer management. In our recent Public Good App House demo event, four app developers introduced their solutions designed to address this need.

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Volunteer Hub

JULY 15, 2022

Strategically matching volunteers with assignments that allow them to excel can increase retention, improve engagement, and help your organization achieve its mission. It is amazing how well a volunteer program can perform when an organization leverages the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’s) of volunteers.

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