AmeriCorps Announces Volunteer Generation Fund Grant Competition
NonProfit PRO
MAY 9, 2024
AmeriCorps announced that applications are open for its 2023 fiscal year Volunteer Generation Fund grant competition.
AmeriCorps Announces Volunteer Generation Fund Grant Competition
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 10, 2023
AmeriCorps released a notice of funding opportunity for the fiscal year 2023 Volunteer Generation Fund. The Volunteer Generation Fund, open to State Service Commissions, local nonprofit, community, faith-based, tribal, state, and local governments and schools, focuses on investments for volunteer management practices.
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AmeriCorps Announces 2023 Volunteer Generation Fund Grants Competition
NonProfit PRO
JULY 19, 2022
The Volunteer Generation Fund focuses on investments in volunteer management practices that increase both volunteer recruitment and retention. The 2023 grant competition will fund programs that address the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on students.
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185,000 Americans to be Recruited for 9/11 and MLK Days of Service and Volunteer Generation Fund
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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National Service Programs Provide a Powerful Return on Investment
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 1, 2023
AmeriCorps released the results from four new return-on-investment (ROI) studies that estimate the value of benefits its programs generate per dollar invested. Each study helps AmeriCorps communicate the value of its programs to relevant stakeholders.
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Want to stay healthier and fulfilled later in life? Try volunteering
Fast Company Tech
MARCH 31, 2025
170 billion each year, according to AmeriCorps, the federal agency focused on national and community service. AmeriCorps Seniors, which focuses on engaging volunteers ages 55 and older, runs programs that offer major benefits to their communities. The total value of the hours of unpaid work volunteers put in totals an estimated U.S.$170
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April is National Volunteer Month. Do you know where your volunteers are?
Candid
MARCH 31, 2025
Census Bureau and AmeriCorps, the U.S. How can nonprofits foster the next generation of volunteers? The next generation seeks social change from the ground up. As the nonprofit sector seeks ways to continue its work in the face of ongoing challenges, volunteers may come to play a larger role. According to the U.S. in 2022-23.
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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a.
ASU Lodestar Center
MARCH 16, 2011
Disclaimer Wednesday, March 16, 2011 How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man posted by Michael Soto , 2nd Year Fellow – Public Allies Arizona / Arizona Citizens for the Arts Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to serve my country. A few months ago, I was shopping at the local grocery market, wearing my AmeriCorps sweatshirt.
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6 Strategies to Involve Young People in Your Nonprofit
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 30, 2024
However, attracting younger generations can seem like solving a Rubik’s Cube in the dark. While that’s true—it’s hard to fully understand a younger generation’s perspective if you’re not part of it—the underlying issue may be looking at the puzzle as something unknowable. But, as you well know, new supporters are essential.
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How can nonprofits successfully engage the next generation of donors?
ASU Lodestar Center
AUGUST 24, 2022
Illustration generated by DALL·E. The sustainability of the nonprofit sector relies on cultivating the next generation of donors. Begin by asking what part of an organization’s mission is most appealing to younger generations. An AmeriCorps alum and recent inductee of the Nu Lambda Mu International Honor Society , Ms.
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Use Case: The Community-Driven Social Impact game for Community Media Centers
Amy Sample Ward
APRIL 5, 2011
I am part of the Digital Arts Service Corps, which is an initiative of the Transmission Project that pairs tech-savvy AmeriCorps Vistas with organizations dedicated to supporting community media and technology. Who was the community that you were working with? How did you modify the game to match your community and goals?
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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Crafting a Successful Third Generation.
ASU Lodestar Center
JUNE 8, 2011
Disclaimer Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-Business Relationship posted by Laura L. We are committed to improving Arizona through our nonprofit advisory council, dedicated programs, employee volunteerism, and generous contributions. Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-B.
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Value of volunteer time rose nearly 5 percent in 2020
Candid
APRIL 23, 2021
Bureau of Labor Statistics and uses data from AmeriCorps on volunteer hours. Calculated by the University of Maryland's Do Good Institute , the estimate is based on hourly earnings released by the U.S. According to the Value of Volunteer Time, volunteers typically contribute nearly $200 billion to U.S.
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Book Review: Cause for Change
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 22, 2013
The book is a great read for nonprofit leaders of all generations. It also offers examples, inspiration, and best practices for developing the leadership potential of these leaders in your nonprofit’s organization. Focus on the 3 R’s (Recruitment, Retention, and Recognition).
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103 Nonprofit leadership has gone by the wayside — How to create a future of strong, capable leaders
ASU Lodestar Center
JUNE 28, 2011
Great leaders shouldn't be the ones solving the problems, but should help others generate new notions of what's possible, as well as helping find creative and smarter alternatives. Dependence on one person to lead puts the effort, process, and goals at risk. Words to live by. Like this article? Get another!
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Finding Pride in American Service
ASU Lodestar Center
JULY 4, 2011
culture to a generation of Thai youth. Not every country exports volunteers in the way our country does — the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, Cross Cultural Solutions, Atlas Corps, Global Leadership Adventures. on their own. If they never travel abroad in their life, this will be all they know of the U.S. the list continues on ad infinitum.
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2023 Top Nonprofit Conferences
Whole Whale
JANUARY 1, 2023
The conference will bring together fundraising and marketing professionals to exchange innovative ideas and generate creative strategies that can help you build and strengthen your relationship with your donors. Many organizations involved in the old Hands-On Points of Light and AmeriCorps networks.
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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. May 10, 2011 10:43 PM Sarah H said.
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40 Volunteer Statistics That Will Blow Your Mind
Volunteer Hub
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
According to an AmeriCorps report , people who volunteer over 100 hours a year are some of the healthiest people in the U.S. of Silent Generation Americans volunteer each year. Food preparation and distribution was the most reported volunteer activity representing 11.3% Sterling Volunteers ). Sterling Volunteers ).
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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: The Future is You: Philanthropy in the.
ASU Lodestar Center
JUNE 7, 2011
Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-B. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o. Research Friday: Really, Your Tax Exemption has be. The Future is You: Philanthropy in the 21st Centur. Research Friday: Really, is the Nonprofit Sector B.
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Senator Hillary Clinton at the Service Nation Summit!
Have Fun - Do Good
SEPTEMBER 12, 2008
In 1993, President Clinton formalized national service, like Kennedy did with the Peace Corps, and created AmeriCorps. Since its formation, AmeriCorps has served thousands of organizations and nearly 3/4 of AmeriCorps' members continue to serve after they complete their AmeriCorps service, and often go into public service.
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Unlease Your Organizations Knowledge Sharing Processes
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 30, 2013
Kelcie Tacchi is serving as an AmeriCorps Knowledge Management VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) at Wyman Center. Also, explicitly show your audience specific technology your organization is utilizing, and what information is being stored in each system. How does your organization learn and share knowledge? Guest Post'
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Dashboards: Track Your Organizational Progress
NTEN
APRIL 16, 2009
When I started at NTEN back in 2006 as an AmeriCorps Volunteer, my first task was to sort through a pile of returned mail and fix bad addresses. Step two is to figure out exactly what data points and how much detail are required to generate all this information. My second task was to take charge of our Organizational Dashboard.
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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Creating, Building, and Sustaining.
ASU Lodestar Center
MAY 24, 2011
Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-B. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o. Research Friday: Really, Your Tax Exemption has be. The Future is You: Philanthropy in the 21st Centur. Research Friday: Really, is the Nonprofit Sector B.
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7 ways to increase volunteer engagement
Nimble AMS
APRIL 9, 2022
According to AmeriCorps, Americans volunteered an average of 7.8 AmeriCorps estimates the industry of volunteerism to be worth $184 billion. . TECH TIP : Use Nimble Create to generate personalized content and thank your volunteers. Volunteers have the power to save your association time and money. billion hours.
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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on.
ASU Lodestar Center
MAY 6, 2011
Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-B. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o. Research Friday: Really, Your Tax Exemption has be. The Future is You: Philanthropy in the 21st Centur. Research Friday: Really, is the Nonprofit Sector B.
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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Fear not, nonprofit professionals!
ASU Lodestar Center
MAY 11, 2011
Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-B. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o. Research Friday: Really, Your Tax Exemption has be. The Future is You: Philanthropy in the 21st Centur. Research Friday: Really, is the Nonprofit Sector B.
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Sen. Kennedy and Sen. Hatch Introduce Serve America Act of 2008 at Service Nation Summit
Have Fun - Do Good
SEPTEMBER 12, 2008
Some of the elements of the Act are: Build on the AmeriCorps and create new "Corps" focused on areas of national need. Establish a "Volunteer Generation Fund" to help nonprofit organizations recruit and manage more volunteers. Barack Obama and John McCain have both agreed to co-sponsor the bill.
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ASU Lodestar Center
JUNE 1, 2011
Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-B. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o. Research Friday: Really, Your Tax Exemption has be. The Future is You: Philanthropy in the 21st Centur. Research Friday: Really, is the Nonprofit Sector B.
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ASU Lodestar Center
JUNE 15, 2011
Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-B. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o. Research Friday: Really, Your Tax Exemption has be. The Future is You: Philanthropy in the 21st Centur. Research Friday: Really, is the Nonprofit Sector B.
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Q&A with sgLEADERS: H. Beecher Hicks, III, National Museum of African American Music
sgEngage
APRIL 6, 2021
The “Q&A with sgLEADERS” series on sgENGAGE aims to provide readers, including the next generation of social good leaders, with valuable insights from executives across the social good community. Today’s Q&A is with H. Beecher Hicks III, President & CEO of the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) in Nashville, TN.
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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Lost Your Tax-Exemption? What Next ?
ASU Lodestar Center
FEBRUARY 15, 2011
Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-B. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o. Research Friday: Really, Your Tax Exemption has be. The Future is You: Philanthropy in the 21st Centur. Research Friday: Really, is the Nonprofit Sector B.
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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Better Together: Collaboration and.
ASU Lodestar Center
APRIL 19, 2011
Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-B. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o. Research Friday: Really, Your Tax Exemption has be. The Future is You: Philanthropy in the 21st Centur. Research Friday: Really, is the Nonprofit Sector B.
Public Allies: A Story of Impact
ASU Lodestar Center
JUNE 18, 2018
My AmeriCorps service has been invaluable. After my program graduation, I will be pursuing my bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management & Leadership at Arizona State University, while participating in the Next Generation Service Corps (A cross-sector leadership development program).
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Public Allies: A Story of Impact
ASU Lodestar Center
MAY 21, 2018
My AmeriCorps service has been invaluable. After my program graduation, I will be pursuing my bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management & Leadership at Arizona State University, while participating in the Next Generation Service Corps (A cross-sector leadership development program).
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Remote Technology in the Pandemic: Rebalancing Toward Equity and Access
Non Profit Quarterly
DECEMBER 14, 2021
In the spring and summer of 2021, with funding from AmeriCorps, our research team held focus groups with volunteer administrators about their technology use in the pandemic. The comfort level that younger generations have with technology is not lost on volunteer managers. Information technologies and social media are here to stay.
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ASU Lodestar Center
MAY 13, 2011
The first trend, "Demographic Shifts Redefine Participation," reflects how generational and demographic shifts will be seismic, much like the broad sweeps of two momentous tsunamis. The second major tsunami reflects the generational shifts in nonprofit leadership. Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-B.
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49 ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: What It Takes to Lead.
ASU Lodestar Center
APRIL 15, 2011
Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-B. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o. Research Friday: Really, Your Tax Exemption has be. The Future is You: Philanthropy in the 21st Centur. Research Friday: Really, is the Nonprofit Sector B.
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ASU Lodestar Center
JUNE 18, 2019
Public Allies Arizona ’s 13th class will graduate in June 28, the completion of a 10-month AmeriCorps program that places emerging young leaders at local nonprofits for full-time paid apprenticeships. Public Allies Arizona is a 10-month apprenticeship program designed to develop the next generation of civic leaders.
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'I Truly Believe That Education is the Antidote for Ignorance, Poverty and War'
ASU Lodestar Center
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
Before becoming a Public Ally, I somewhat understood the nonprofit sector, since the year before I had served as a City Year Corps Member in Chicago through AmeriCorps. Public Allies Arizona is a 10-month apprenticeship program designed to develop the next generation of civic leaders. posted by Michelle Jimenez Class 12 Public Ally.
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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: The Board Chair and the.
ASU Lodestar Center
MAY 20, 2011
Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-B. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o. Research Friday: Really, Your Tax Exemption has be. The Future is You: Philanthropy in the 21st Centur. Research Friday: Really, is the Nonprofit Sector B.
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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: Really, is the.
ASU Lodestar Center
JUNE 3, 2011
Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-B. How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o. Research Friday: Really, Your Tax Exemption has be. The Future is You: Philanthropy in the 21st Centur. Research Friday: Really, is the Nonprofit Sector B.
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MEET AN ALLY: Channtal Polanco
ASU Lodestar Center
MAY 7, 2019
Public Allies Arizona ’s 13th class will graduate in June, the completion of a 10-month AmeriCorps program that places emerging young leaders at local nonprofits for full-time paid apprenticeships. Public Allies Arizona is a 10-month apprenticeship program designed to develop the next generation of civic leaders.
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Learning to Lead, Part 1: Why I Returned to Public Allies for a Second Year
ASU Lodestar Center
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
For my required Nonprofit Leadership Alliance internship, I chose to serve for a second year as an AmeriCorps volunteer in the Public Allies Arizona program at the ASU Lodestar Center, returning to Public Allies five years after I had served with Native American Connections.
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