The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

By Paul Clolery Making a donation to charity or volunteering time would seem to be relatively simple acts. The Commission today released its three years in the making report “Everyday Actions, Extraordinary Potential: The Power of Giving and Volunteering.” The report is targeted at a wide swath of America. “

Volunteer

Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 2, 2022

There are many reasons why a volunteer may stop giving their time. According to AmeriCorps, the national average volunteer retention rate is 65%. In other words, 1 out of 3 volunteers stop providing their time sooner than expected. Here are the top 5 reasons why volunteers quit and how you can address each cause.

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NTEN

JANUARY 7, 2013

An organization learns to identify outcomes, define indicators, and gather and report data to track its own effectiveness in the community. NTEN’s IT Director Karl Hedstrom has been working with the organization’s dashboard since he first joined as an AmeriCorps Volunteer six years ago. Editorial and Communications Director.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 3, 2020

Many charitable nonprofits rely on the help of volunteers to fulfill their missions. Whether it be packing food boxes, mentoring youth, or assisting with general office work, volunteers contribute valuable time and energy to help organizations succeed. Develop an Integrated Volunteer Program. Engage volunteers as leaders.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 9, 2011

Disclaimer Monday, May 9, 2011 Keeping the Volunteering Torch Lit posted by Brittany Fasnacht , Office Assistant ASU Lodestar Center Todays youth generation has been stereotyped as the "me" generation — as obsessed with technology, social media, and constantly checking Facebook news feeds. check out this video.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 1, 2023

Who attends : Professional fundraisers, nonprofit communications teams, and tons of vendors. Who attends : Professional fundraisers, nonprofit communications teams, and tons of vendors. Who attends : Nonprofit communications teams, techies, and some fundraisers. We LOVE the community around this conference.

Conference

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 22, 2013

It takes us through why it is important for nonprofits to connect with Millennials based on a good synthesis of recent research and follows through with informative chapters that will help your nonprofit build a solid strategy for connecting with the connected generation in your organization’s communication’s strategy.

Causes

Non Profit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2021

We wanted to know how technology use has changed in volunteer management, especially through the pandemic. So, we assembled a research team at Arizona State University and set off on an ambitious research project to survey and interview volunteer managers across the U.S. Talking with Volunteer Administrators.

Accessibility

ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 24, 2022

Direct marketing and communication toward younger audiences. Young people are quickly influencing how organizations communicate and market to all ages , say Feldmann & Yu. Create interesting volunteer opportunities. An AmeriCorps alum and recent inductee of the Nu Lambda Mu International Honor Society , Ms.

Donor

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead Working with volunteers and including them in your nonprofit’s strategy can be meaningful, challenging, and rewarding, all at the same time. Hear it from a volunteer!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2013

Since you will be collecting information from a variety of individuals regarding their practices, you should communicate why you are collecting this information and what you will be using it for. For the purpose at hand, communicate that a new strategic initiative regarding the management of your organizations knowledge is being initiated.

Knowledge

Tech Soup

MAY 17, 2011

Here are a couple of the great entries we've gotten so far: Justin Haahaeim of Act New Haven discusses the joys of collaborating with a community, even when some members of the community are harder to work with than others. TechSoup staff, partners, and volunteers are welcome to participate, but won't be eligible to win a book.

Management

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2011

Whether you work with young volunteers or interns, or if your organization focuses specifically on childrens services, Ive learned a few key points that have helped me make strong connections with kids during my time with Team MPhasis. Try to think of ways you can encourage your interns and volunteers to work with one another.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 23, 2012

In this webinar you will learn: Why early communication with a new supporter is so important. A life-long activist, she had volunteered with the Progressive Student Alliance, Amnesty International and Sierra Club. She has also recently served a term with AmeriCorps, leading a team of environmental education volunteers.

Work

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 19, 2011

Need more volunteers for an event? Invite your friends from the nonprofit down the street to participate with their volunteers. The ease of communication has advanced steadily over the past two decades, but it went up exponentially as soon as social media hit the internet. Research Friday: "Really, How Many People Volunte.

Collaboration

ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 28, 2017

The complex accountability relationships facing nonprofit organizations include responsibilities to donors, clients, community partners, staff members and volunteers. Natalia Winberry completed her undergraduate studies at Beloit College in 2007 and started her career in 2008 as an AmeriCorps VISTA in Phoenix, Arizona.

Organization

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 20, 2011

And the most frequent amount of communication is 1-2 times a week, by phone, text, or in person. Consistent communication appears to be an indicator of success, as noted by several respondents who shared the positive personal and professional development experiences emanating from this relationship. Criticism without recognition.

Research

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 4, 2011

My criticism was that this odd emphasis on financial ratios caused nonprofits to race to the bottom , leading them to under-invest in critical systems and communications. Anyone working in the nonprofit world should volunteer to do the same… to get an idea of how nonprofits might be measured in the future. All You Need is Love.

Teach

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2011

The study reveals that current leaders in the local nonprofit sector believe the skills most needed in the nonprofit workforce are financial literacy, communication (verbal and writing skills), knowledge of laws pertaining to the nonprofit sector, information technology, volunteer management, and donor cultivation.

Research

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2011

In our recent Arizona Giving and Volunteering* research, we asked respondents if they could recall a decision to stop giving to an organization they had previously supported. And families dont just move into a house — they get out there and build the house, with the donors and volunteers, together. It's a nice trade.

Research

ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 22, 2011

McKinney , Project Specialist ASU Lodestar Center Attending this years Annual Forum on Nonprofit Effectiveness for the first time, I was really excited to see the communication between grantees and funders. Keeping the Volunteering Torch Lit Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on the Arizona. Fear not, nonprofit professionals!

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 27, 2011

and a Whole Lot of Communication! posted by Sarah Hipolito , Program Coordinator, Senior ASU Lodestar Center If Ive learned anything in my brief six years, 10 months, and 27 days of marriage, its that, in addition to love, communication is key in growing and maintaining a good relationship. Didnt attend this years forum?

Phoenix

ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Our interactions and communications should characterize the expectations we have for others and the expectations they have for us. Keeping the Volunteering Torch Lit Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on the Arizona. Research Friday: "Really, How Many People Volunte. Research Friday: The Board Chair and the CEO: When.

Relationship

Double the Donation

JANUARY 17, 2022

One of my favorite parts about the job is getting to develop and refine new skills such as communication, leadership, and business strategy. Before joining the Double the Donation team, I had been working as a Learning Coach in a 10-month AmeriCorps program for Hands on Atlanta immediately after graduating from Johns Hopkins University.

Donation

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 27, 2011

The communication between my organization and the public must be continuous and personal and come from multiple sources. This kind of communication breeds a new expectation of the relationship between organizations and the public. Keeping the Volunteering Torch Lit Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on the Arizona.

Social Media

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 10, 2011

So, you're thinking that these small organizations didn't have to communicate with the IRS for however many years, and the PO box or other mailing address may have changed any number of times. Keeping the Volunteering Torch Lit Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on the Arizona. Just wondering. Hi H, thanks.

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