ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

Many volunteer managers cite recruitment as their greatest challenge; however, Brudney and Meijs (2009) contend that “the preoccupation with recruitment distracts attention and resources from the management and retention of volunteers” (p. We welcome your comments and feedback.

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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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Twenty Hats

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

For CVA Krista Gilmore, the point of volunteer management is to cultivate volunteer leaders. That was the advice I received 25 years ago from an experienced volunteer director. I was new to a children’s ministry position and had little experience managing volunteers. Give away the good stuff. Fast forward to the present.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 22, 2013

I found the chapter about motivations and tips for encouraging Millennnials to volunteer very valuable. Build a continuum of engagement from micro-volunteering to deep engagement of serving on a board of trustees. Build a continuum of engagement from micro-volunteering to deep engagement of serving on a board of trustees.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 24, 2022

They also want to feel welcome when supporting organizations. Create interesting volunteer opportunities. Millennials are drawn to volunteer opportunities that impact the lives of others and support causes they care about , Sheela Nimishakavi states. Embrace diversity internally and externally. Conclusion.

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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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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Recognizing that the effects of climate change aren’t equal, this lab aims to co-design a technology solution to support low-income communities of color that are most impacted by the climate crisis. Impact Labs convenes community experts across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 1, 2011

Nonprofit organizations comprise paid staff and volunteers; for-profits typically only have paid staff members. If its the latter, your chances of developing financial support and clientele might be limited. What used to be a fairly simple process now requires a clear mission and core of support with significant support documentation.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 11, 2011

With our CEOs support, this is my teams best opportunity to gain commitment from stakeholders on resourcing and supporting our programs priorities. I carry with me a deck of "check-in" cards which I use as a practice to open meetings with staff, board members, and volunteers. Second, use tools and practices.

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Tech Soup

JULY 9, 2010

For three days in New York City we experimented with new types of social media integration with Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS for short, which runs the AmeriCorps programs) and the Points of Light Foundation 's National Conference on Volunteerism and Service.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 24, 2011

I once envisioned something I called an Autism Mir where families with Autistic relatives could form a community dedicated to, no only shared support, but also providing a Home for the Adult Autistics once the parents are too old, or gone. Keeping the Volunteering Torch Lit Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on the Arizona.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 13, 2020

It has the potential not only to help build or rebuild much-needed community support systems ravaged by this pandemic, but also — if designed intentionally — to be an integral part of the nation’s intergenerational poverty-interruption arsenal. They will support schools in closing the educational gaps that have widened by schools shuttering.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 19, 2011

The Collaboration Prize itself is a joint effort by several pioneering organizations: The Lodestar Foundation has partnered with the AIM Alliance , the Foundation Center , La Piana Consulting , and other foundation and nonprofit leaders to support the 2011 Prize. Need more volunteers for an event? Support each other.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 21, 2022

When was the first volunteer organization created in the U.S.? Famously, Alexis de Tocqueville wrote in 1831: “I must say that I have seen Americans make a great deal of real sacrifices to the public welfare; and have noticed a hundred instances in which they hardly ever failed to lend a faithful support to one another”.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2011

Such a relationship can be very profitable, both in terms of financial support and social gain. Jathan Segur, National Bank of Arizona : We support nonprofit organizations whose missions enhance the health, educational, economic, and cultural well being of Arizona citizens and communities. Fear not, nonprofit professionals!

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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. Pretty cool, huh?

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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.

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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.

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AFP Blog

JUNE 9, 2011

National Conference on Volunteering and Service: Tech Corps Will Boost Sector's Use of Technology : "Tech Corps Will Boost Sector's Use of Technology HandsOn Network, the volunteer arm of Points of Light Institute, is partnering with Google to create HandsOn Tech Corps, an initiative designed to increase the nonprofit sector’s effective use of (..)

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Whole Whale

JUNE 19, 2024

When was the first volunteer organization created in the U.S.? Famously, Alexis de Tocqueville wrote in 1831: “I must say that I have seen Americans make a great deal of real sacrifices to the public welfare; and have noticed a hundred instances in which they hardly ever failed to lend a faithful support to one another”.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 20, 2011

When asked their feelings about this relationship, approximately 1 in 4 CEOs responded with very positive statements (paraphrased) such as: Chair is supportive and helpful. Inconsistent, if any, support. Provide support. Keeping the Volunteering Torch Lit Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on the Arizona. The challenge?

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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. 65% said that the reason they stopped supporting the nonprofit was because they no longer felt connected to the organization.

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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. All You Need is Love.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 4, 2011

If they succeed, we can start down a new path that gives donors better information for evaluating and selecting the organizations they want to support. 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. It’s an eye-opener.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 25, 2011

Often, perceptions about support from major funders will influence a nonprofits management strategies and how it addresses challenges. But can we talk candidly about our options to support that growth financially? Keeping the Volunteering Torch Lit Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on the Arizona. So why do we do it?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 1, 2015

They also don't provide tech support, but they can refer you to support resources from our donor partners, when available. In particular, Bob likes to attend holiday benefits like the Help Is On The Way shows that support the Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation. Just Three of TechSoup's Client Services Team.

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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. I nurtured the relationship.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 4, 2011

Whether practitioners, volunteers, or donors, we want our end-users to understand issues in ways that help them become more efficient and effective within their nonprofit organizations and across their networks of nonprofits. Keeping the Volunteering Torch Lit Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on the Arizona. Arizona Republic : A.1.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 17, 2011

Many of these students worked part and full-time jobs, parented children, volunteered their time, and much more while fulfilling their coursework and requirements. With or without my direction, as well as the direction and support of faculty, staff, and all that ASU has to offer, they are ready to make their own path.

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Double the Donation

JANUARY 17, 2022

We aim to support a culture and environment where high performers feel challenged, are empowered, and want to work. If I had to describe Double the Donation in three words, I would choose exciting, innovative, and supportive. Our Company’s Core Values. Indecision is the only wrong decision.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 18, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, March 18, 2011 Research Friday: "Really, How Many People Volunteer?" A couple months ago, the ASU Lodestar Center released its 2010 report on Arizona Giving & Volunteering. The data were collected in the summer of 2009 by asking people to reflect on their volunteering during all of 2008. One in three.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

It's exciting to see so much support and energy for the innovative work Phoenix nonprofits are doing. Keeping the Volunteering Torch Lit Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on the Arizona. Research Friday: "Really, How Many People Volunte. I can't wait to hear from each of the 8 finalists. All You Need is Love.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 30, 2011

ASB is a great opportunity for college students who choose to spend their spring breaks volunteering in communities across the country. Since 2006, nearly 2,000 students have participated in ASB, volunteering over 64,000 hours of service. This is such a great perspective. March 31, 2011 8:18 AM Jessica Sadoway said.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 11, 2011

These studies, and others, indicate religious giving continues to be strong and supports the long-standing hypothesis that those involved in faith-based organizations are more charitable (giving and volunteering) than those who are not. Keeping the Volunteering Torch Lit Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on the Arizona.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 27, 2019

Maggie: We're always asking for money and volunteers and we're going to save the world. Throughout the first few weeks, Anne had discussed her journey with community, AmeriCorps and how she has a passion for giving back. Help them find support systems and their own personal support systems. Was it right? Maggie: Never.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 8, 2011

1] Women do appreciate business perspectives in their giving, as supported by a recent Center study of larger donors to the United Way Worldwide. 5] There is a strong link between volunteering and giving: Women who volunteer often provide philanthropic gifts to those same organizations. According to the study, ". businesses.

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