Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

If you’ve ever led an advocacy campaign, you know that it has an incredible number of moving pieces. That’s why planning is the most important stage in your advocacy campaign. Throughout the planning and action stages of your advocacy campaign, you’ll collect a ton of data. Set clear campaign goals and identify a timeline.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

In years past, if a staff member or volunteer added your organization to their profile and were the first to do so, LinkedIn automatically created a LinkedIn Page for your nonprofit. 5) Encourage current staff, board members, and volunteers to complete their LinkedIn Profiles. Currently, the limit is 100 invitations per month.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Do they show civic engagement—volunteerism, advocacy, voting, protests? Outrage can be an opportunity to nurture advocates, members, and volunteers. Doubling up (especially with a passionate volunteer) can be an effective strategy to convey a sense of collective activism. Encourage action. Know your numbers.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 30, 2013

53% of people who follow a nonprofit on social media show their support by volunteering. 37% of nonprofits attribute their organization’s success on social media to executive management’s advocacy of social media. Email advocacy campaigns had a 3.5% Nonprofits saw a 264% growth in Twitter followers in 2012. response rate.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2022

Advocacy campaigns have evolved over the past few years, dramatically changing how nonprofit advocacy is conducted. While traditional methods can still impact supporters, more and more organizations interested in starting an advocacy initiative look to virtual campaigns first. Stay up to date on online advocacy trends. .

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Or the two most famous Habitat Heroes: Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter , who even into their 90s still volunteered at Habitat? Habitat for Humanity stands alone in having the world’s oldest living president and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Jimmy Carter as a longtime volunteer of over 30 years. Habitat volunteers are the lifeblood of your work.

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VQ Strategies

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Over and over again, we have a front row seat in seeing research-based benefits of engaging volunteers really do play out in practice. We see that organizations which engage volunteers strategically and effectively really do outperform those that don’t, as volunteer talent and advocacy helps make these organizations be successful.

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Candid

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Encourage donor connections and engagement Did you know that three out of four volunteers donate to the organization they volunteer at ? Ask reactive donors to join your advocacy network, share across their network, or volunteer.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 15, 2024

But if you want to engage volunteers with young children, consider offering family-friendly prizes (amusement park tickets, popular toys, etc.) Several months in advance of your event, recruit staff members with free time in their schedules, board members, and volunteers to form an auction item procurement committee.

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Mashable Tech

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

A new survey and report from the Made of Millions Foundation, a nonprofit mental health advocacy organization, found that only a small fraction of Gen Z youth relies solely on the internet to interpret their symptoms and make their own conclusions about a diagnosis or disorder.

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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

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Maybe you relied on your database manager, digital fundraising specialist, or volunteer coordinator. One of the findings of the Generosity Commission study showed that people want complete control over when and how to fit volunteering into their lives, which often isn’t possible with the volunteer opportunities they find.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

If so, you may be interested in starting a volunteer program. Volunteers provide nonprofits with the on-the-ground support they need to further their missions, whether that means helping to build homes, providing meals for food-insecure families, mentoring local youths, or cleaning up trash at local parks. Define your volunteer roles.

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Tableau

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The Veterans Advocacy Tableau User Group is a community-led initiative for prior and current military service members, family, and advocates to share their stories, support veteran causes, and learn Tableau. How did the Veterans Advocacy TUG get started? What are some examples of the group’s advocacy? Ateken Abla.

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Tableau

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The Veterans Advocacy Tableau User Group is a community-led initiative for prior and current military service members, family, and advocates to share their stories, support veteran causes, and learn Tableau. How did the Veterans Advocacy TUG get started? What are some examples of the group’s advocacy? Ateken Abla.

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Bloomerang

JULY 29, 2024

Why are volunteer apps important? According to the Volunteer Management Progress Report , recruitment was the top challenge and priority of volunteer coordinators in 2023. This guide will cover top volunteer apps, features to look out for, and best practices for using your app effectively.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Forget which side of advocacy you might take, as of this writing 18 million fewer votes were cast in this presidential election compared to the 2020 race. It has more than 125,000 volunteers, has responded to disasters in 700-plus communities, and raised nearly $250 million. Where did all the fervor go? Following four years in the U.S.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Volunteers are integral to nonprofit organizations’ day-to-day operations. However, successful volunteer recruitment, engagement, and retention are no easy feat. That’s where volunteer management software comes in. Your volunteer management system can facilitate more streamlined volunteer engagement and communication.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 3, 2020

Nonprofit advocacy campaigns are becoming increasingly popular to help advance the mission of organizations. However, many organizations are under the impression that they must divide their attention between their advocacy campaigns and their fundraising efforts. In this case, many decide to ignore advocacy altogether. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

Most nonprofit board members volunteer because they want to support a worthy cause. While a board’s priority is always governance, its members may also be the organization’s best spokespeople, fundraisers, volunteers, and technical experts. Each of these roles has one thing in common – documents. FULL BIO ].

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2019

As a beloved cause to many, you can find willing and effective influencers among your own ranks and volunteers. See what your board or staff members, donors and volunteers are up to on social media. I especially love how the library messages the program as one about the volunteers, not the organization.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Although they grew more popular because of the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual volunteer opportunities are likely here to stay. Besides keeping people safe during the pandemic, virtual volunteering also allows nonprofits to: Reach a more geographically far-flung audience. Ask volunteers what they’d like to see. Why is that?

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Volunteer Management Our new volunteer management solution provides the tools you need to create a successful volunteer experience. The Nimble AMS volunteer management solution makes it easy for members to browse and apply for opportunities. Our solution can streamline the management of volunteer jobs and shifts.

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VQ Strategies

JULY 15, 2024

Despite all the valuable work that those who lead volunteer engagement do for organizations and the community, the role is not recognized as a profession in the US.yet! ve, the Association for Leaders in Volunteer Engagement, is working to enhance the profession through official recognition by the Bureau of Labor and others.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

2) Advocacy CTA on the Union of Concerned Scientists blog. ” 10) Feature staff, volunteers, and donors. In the example below, the Northern Illinois Food Bank shares the story of one of their regular volunteers. Below are three examples from three different nonprofits: 1) e-Newsletter opt-in on the Marshall Project blog.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Gen Z sees social media as a platform for self-expression and advocacy. Your colleagues and volunteers are also great resources, as they will be most likely to advocate for your cause within their own networks. About half of Gen Z respondents share fundraisers or causes they support at least once a week.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Mention the last engagement opportunities they took advantage of, whether donating, volunteering , or attending an event. For example, ask donors to get involved in your nonprofits other initiatives, such as: Volunteering. Volunteers deserve just as much recognition and appreciation as donors (frequently, the groups overlap!)

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Turning Volunteers into Advocates: Strategies for Deepening Engagement Did you know that 67% of people who volunteer for a nonprofit are also likely to donate to it? Why Volunteers Make Great Advocates Deep Connection to the Mission Volunteers already understand and believe in your cause.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

More than grants, donations, or volunteer hours, public trust is the currency of the nonprofit sector. You’ve probably interacted with one of these organizations at some point—whether through volunteering, donating, or participating in food drives. Think of your local food bank or food pantry.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2013

If your nonprofit engages in advocacy, it’s worth experimenting with. It’s also worth noting that they have an excellent mobile website which enables nonprofits to make their online advocacy campaigns mobile. for awareness campaigns, staff and volunteer training, and creative storytelling and reporting. Present.me.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

You can then develop ambassador programs or advocacy campaigns targeting these individuals. Data-driven nonprofit event examples Whether you need to drive membership or volunteers, use your nonprofit’s data to create events tailored to achieve your goals! Identify advocates Review reports to find your most active participants.

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NetWits

JUNE 30, 2011

I volunteer with a small nonprofit called Fields to Families. Let me know that there are other things I can do to support you that aren’t all about money like: take an advocacy action, share with a friend, like you on Facebook, play a game, attend an in person or online event … and then, yes, ask me for money. Brilliant, right?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2013

based nonprofits and nonprofit staff that regularly participate in e-advocacy should monitor what issues/petitions are most important to U.S. If your nonprofit does awareness tours, hosts events in multiple cities, or is active around your hometown, Tripline can help staff share their location-based activism and advocacy online.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

is an iOS App that allows users to earn points for doing things like volunteering at local food banks or animal shelters. From eating healthy to volunteering at local nonprofits, users earns points that can then be redeemed for rewards or special discounts offered by partner businesses. Cause.it :: cause.it. Dipity :: dipity.com.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

From eating healthy to volunteering at local nonprofits, users earns points that can then be redeemed for rewards or special discounts offered by partner businesses. GroupMe is useful for managing small teams of volunteers or for real-time communications between staff and volunteers during events. DailyFeats :: dailyfeats.com.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

10-year retrospective Credit: GregTheFine – Outsized Marketing for Mid-Size Nonprofits A simple promotion – fill a bucket with ice and water and encourage friends, followers, partners, volunteers, and others to dump it on themselves – reaped millions for the ALS Assoc. Online Donations – St.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This might mean inspiring individuals to donate , volunteer, advocate, become a peer-to-peer fundraiser, or otherwise support your cause. To secure support for your fundraising efforts, volunteer program, and other initiatives, your CTAs must be clear and compelling. Strategically craft your CTA language.

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