Candid

MARCH 31, 2025

As the nonprofit sector seeks ways to continue its work in the face of ongoing challenges, volunteers may come to play a larger role. volunteer rate fell significantly between September 2020 and September 2021 , although recent data shows it rebounded to 28.8% How do volunteers advance nonprofits missions? According to the U.S.

Volunteer

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

They can help you raise money, gather volunteers, inspire your donors, better understand your supporters, and connect with people who may not have heard of your organization. Volunteer Recruitment: A QR code displayed on banners at a maker’s market or fundraising event can simplify sign-up for interested people.

Strategy

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Harnessing the passion of your nonprofit’s dedicated volunteers can pay off significantly over time. In fact, the current estimated value of an hour of volunteer work is over $33 , representing an incredible opportunity to drive support for your mission. This journey is also known as the volunteer lifecycle.

Volunteer

Cloud 4 Good

JULY 17, 2025

For years, the Trailblazer community has been asking for a more robust volunteer management solution, native to the Salesforce Platform and Nonprofit Cloud, and Salesforce has answered that call. Now, with the arrival of Salesforce’s Summer ’25 release , Volunteer Management for Nonprofit Cloud is finally here – and it’s a big deal.

Volunteer

Bloomerang

JUNE 19, 2025

Imagine if volunteers could rate their experience at your nonprofit the same way they rate restaurants. I actually feel like part of the team here. ” “Volunteered for three hours and not a single person said thank you. I actually feel like part of the team here. ” “Volunteered for three hours and not a single person said thank you.

Volunteer

VQ Strategies

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Adapt and Overcome: How 2020 Brings Innovation and Flexibility for Volunteer-Led Programs For the US Marines, the concept of “Adapt and Overcome” is central to their philosophy of innovation and problem solving to address all challenges, unexpected situations, and chaotic environments. The lessons from their efforts are relevant still.

Volunteer

Bloomerang

APRIL 10, 2025

If volunteers make up a large percentage of your nonprofits team, you know how important their support and dedication are in your efforts to achieve your mission. However, 26% of volunteer leaders noted that recruiting volunteers was a top challenge for their organization in 2024.

Volunteer

Get Fully Funded

JULY 17, 2025

Volunteers are a vital part of many organizations, and especially during times of uncertainty , these dedicated individuals can provide much-needed extra hands for your program. However, in order to develop a volunteer base you can rely on, you need to build lasting, meaningful relationships with them. Maintain open communication.

Volunteer

Wild Apricot

JULY 16, 2025

Whether your nonprofit is aiming to raise awareness locally or nationally, engage volunteers, or boost donations in your city or region, focusing your efforts on Facebook makes strategic sense. animals, community faces or volunteers in action). stories, event updates, volunteer spotlights, donation appeals etc.)

Facebook

Neon CRM

JUNE 2, 2025

Volunteers are the backbone of most nonprofits. Volunteers bring the energy, heart, and extra hands that help organizations do more with less—and that’s exactly why volunteer management for nonprofits matters so much. A well-run nonprofit volunteer program doesn’t just make things easier behind the scenes.

Volunteer

CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Personally, I’m a big fan of asking those serving on the board of directors to not only donate first (which is a given) but to also volunteer with fundraising efforts. The same goes for your major donors, long-time volunteers, and others who’ve shown commitment to your cause over the years.

Campaign

NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

But if they get a call within 24 hours from a real person — you, the frontline fundraiser — thanking them by name and connecting their gift to the impact it will make, you’re telling them something different entirely: “You matter. Just express your gratitude and tell them how they’re making a difference.

Donor

Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Whether delivered through traditional direct mail or digital channels like email , donation request letters offer flexibility to suit the preferences of different donors. One of the best ways to do this is by sharing a story about someone whos benefited from your organization and how your donors helped make a difference in that persons life.

Template

sgEngage

JANUARY 23, 2025

Supporting Volunteer Recruitment: Nonprofits can run campaigns to attract new volunteers for events, programs, or ongoing support roles. For example, a food bank might use keywords such as local food donations, volunteer opportunities near me, and community food pantry. Good: “Help fight hunger in your community! .”

Grant

Wild Apricot

JULY 15, 2025

Your important messages – whether it’s about fundraising, new volunteer opportunities, upcoming events or new member activities – should all be sent via email. Whether this includes donors, volunteers, members, or individuals who subscribe to your newsletters but don’t fit into one of those categories.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 15, 2024

While the total funding for nonprofits continues to rise, data shows that fewer Americans are engaging in giving and volunteering. To address this pressing issue, The Generosity Commission recently released its capstone report, “Everyday Actions, Extraordinary Potential: The Power of Giving and Volunteering.”

Action

Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2025

We don’t need more organizations but instead the most concentrated, focused, and unified investment and allocation of finite resources, especially the precious time of staff and volunteers. This is a time of profound challenges in the social sector and the need to join together couldn’t be more pressing.

Collaboration

Bloomerang

APRIL 21, 2025

Whats the secret to having loyal volunteers? Building a highly loyal volunteer base comes down to a mix of purpose, appreciation, and connection. If you want faithful volunteers, you need to treat them just like donors by learning about their interests and sharing their impact. Award a volunteer of the year (or month).

Volunteer

Candid

OCTOBER 22, 2024

structures to increase information sharing and accountability when donors abuse their power toward staff or volunteers) and unlearnings (i.e., We’ve concluded that CCF is not a one-size-fits-all model, and the 10 principles may look different in practice at different organizations. Time is valued equally as money.

Community

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

GivingTuesday, and the days following, are a time for fundraisers to take a different approach to engaging with donors. Volunteering time and donating needed items are just as important. However, many fundraising teams lack the right strategy to turn a year-end donor into a sustaining supporter of their mission.

Donor

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 16, 2025

Like ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot, Gemini is multimodal , meaning it can reason across different input data types, such as audio, images, and text. Gemini is designed to understand and respond to a wide range of inputs, including text, images, and code. 14) Version.ai

Fundraising

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

It demands an unstinting commitment to get donor prospects to know, like, and trust our nonprofits, especially the professionals and volunteers who lead them. This can take a variety of different formats including site visits, one-on-one meetings with leadership, and meeting with and seeing close-up the beneficiaries of donor dollars.

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Before you start making Asks, you have to assemble your Board, recruit your initial volunteers, set up an accounting system, establish a website, and tackle a few other tasks. Idea #2: Ask your Board members and volunteers to give. Other Activities: What do your volunteers do when they’re not working?

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 24, 2025

That engagement might involve taking care of family members, engaging as a volunteer, or participating in a hobby. But research suggests that different activities affect your overall happiness in different ways. If youre fortunate enough to have the time to spend on a hobby, does it matter what you do?

Movie

CauseVox

APRIL 28, 2025

Peer-to-peer fundraising turns your current donors, volunteers, and champions into powerful advocates by giving them the tools to fundraise on your behalf. Activate and Engage Volunteers: Your Built-In Advocates Volunteers often show up first, stay late, and go the extra milenot because they have to, but because they believe in your mission.

Donor

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

They bring energy, fresh ideas, and an eagerness to make a difference. Hands-on volunteering days Nothing beats the power of getting ones hands dirty for a good cause. Promotion is critical if youre looking for ways to secure teen volunteers. Promotion is critical if youre looking for ways to secure teen volunteers.

Student

Blue Avocado

JULY 8, 2025

These organizations face many common challenges like securing sustainable funding, managing volunteer engagement, and navigating internal dynamics that can hinder their vital work. There are far too many options available for individuals who want to volunteer with nonprofit organizations and give back to their communities.

Nonprofit

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.

Tips

sgEngage

JANUARY 28, 2025

A meandering or overly formal mission statement can confuse donors, volunteers, and the very communities you aim to serve. High-contrast schemes and legible fonts can make a big difference in user experience. If staff cant confidently describe what makes your nonprofit unique, how can you expect donors or volunteers to grasp it?

Nonprofit

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

As a new board member of Mary’s Pence, Natasha was ready to make a difference. With experience working in both two-year and four-year colleges, as well as dedicated time spent volunteering in her local community, she accepted the position in 2022, and was excited to be a part of the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation again — now as a staff member.

Organization

sgEngage

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Or think of the difference between organizations that have formal lines drawn between departments versus those with a “let’s pitch in and get it done” mentality. A successful communication plan considers different audiences, communication channels, and vehicles. Volunteers? Your staff is certainly one. What about constituents?

Change Management

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Maybe you relied on your database manager, digital fundraising specialist, or volunteer coordinator. People are different, but in predictable ways. If you don’t have evening or weekend volunteer opportunities, consider them. Yet all of these strategies are fundamentally important if you want to be a successful fundraiser.

Tips

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

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Help

Candid

DECEMBER 11, 2024

To make a lasting impression, be clear and concise about how your organization is making a difference and addressing emerging needs. Encourage donor connections and engagement Did you know that three out of four volunteers donate to the organization they volunteer at ? Dont let your brand be an afterthought.

Donor

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Advocacy and volunteering emails As you well know, donating isnt the only way your audience members can show their support for your mission. Advocating for your cause and volunteering help spread mission awareness and ensure your programs run smoothly. Segmentation involves grouping supporters based on shared characteristics.

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Fast Company Tech

MAY 13, 2025

Since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Schoolhouse has connected students with trained and certified volunteer tutors, often around their own age, who help them understand a variety of academic subjects. Students who volunteer to tutor through Schoolhouse can also build similar portfolios. ”

Student

Candid

JULY 24, 2025

It’s woven into our national character—the belief that anyone, regardless of background or means, can roll up their sleeves and make a difference. Think about how volunteers respond after a natural disaster. Volunteerism is not just a mechanism for delivering services. It’s a powerful force for social cohesion.

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