Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Does anyone carve, knit, sew or create t-shirts… or fun food? You can even have fun engaging your supporters and board members when coming up with these designs. Shoutouts to donors on images and cover pictures. To build your organization’s bank account and volunteer base, you need a flourishing community of supporters.

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NetWits

JULY 16, 2012

It was a lot of fun presenting (and talking to) this extremely engaged group of people. You might also try having a little fun with your cover photo. One of the first things a new visitor will do on your Facebook page is check out your profile – even if it’s only a quick glance at the small box located right under your profile picture.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2011

I had a lot of fun yesterday giving a webinar for the Nonprofit Webinar series ; it was a whole hour discussing community engagement! Do you have volunteers, interns, or adjunct staff? The additional goals could be things like, increase visibility, recruit new funders, find new staff or volunteers, etc. And that’s okay!

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 17, 2024

They have all realized that giving back is so much more effective – and fun – when you do it with others. Once you have someone in mind, make the ask by painting a picture of how their gift will make a significant difference. They can provide volunteers, event spaces, connections, advertising space…the opportunities are endless.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

More importantly, are your staff and volunteers ready and trained to perform productively in their roles? Then there’s your workforce—both paid and volunteer. Today is the day you’re going to shed the “vacation” mentality of training your nonprofit staff and volunteers. Instead, it’s creating a new normal entirely.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 6, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, May 6, 2011 Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on the Arizona nonprofit sector! In the spirit of learning, weve put together a fun quiz on Arizonas nonprofit sector. This information, and more, can be found in the Arizona Nonprofits: Scope of the Sector in Brief and the Arizona Giving and Volunteering reports.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 13, 2020

Volunteering has always brought people together in service of a common cause but now we must do this online due to COVID-19. Once you have found the right idea post it where volunteers will find it , then consider a volunteer management tool to make sure they are well managed. Virtual Volunteer Tools Bundle.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Post a wide variety of blog content and have some fun with it. A call to action can be an urgent donation pitch, a request to sign an online petition, or a call for volunteers. For nonprofits that have staff members or volunteers in the field, definitely encourage them to send in reports with photos for blog posts.

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NetWits

APRIL 11, 2012

million volunteers making things happen in the arts and cultural space. The San Diego Zoo understands that their presence on Facebook matters so they take time to build their fan base, engage their audience and have fun with their community. Sharing pictures. They pin pretty , amazing and cute pictures. Being helpful.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

And they motivate people to give more — either through monetary contributions or volunteering. There’s something really nice about catching up with fellow donors during a luncheon or participating in a fun run to raise money for a nonprofit. They enable nonprofits to build their brand and inform newcomers of their mission.

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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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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

It was a lot of fun, and as much as I was asked to share some of my knowledge and ideas, I learned a great deal from the local participants. Do you have videos, pictures, or slides? Planning for your blog means thinking about who on staff, and who not on staff (board members, volunteers, organizers, community leaders) may contribute.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 8, 2011

Yesterday, I had a very fun time presenting with my friend and colleague Debra Askanase at the 2 011 National Conference on Volunteering and Service. We focused on principles for community building and community organizing, as well as examples of both short-term and long-term engagement. Here are the slides!

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

You CAN have an organized, efficient, and yes – even FUN — Board meeting. Your Board is responsible for big picture issues that have to do with governing the organization. And no, I don’t mean the volunteer picnic next week (though the Board needs to be aware of it).Your Well, have no fear. Focus on Board-level issues.

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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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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Peer-to-peer fundraising—individuals raising money for a cause with the help of their family and friends—is a fun, easy, and lucrative strategy to attract awareness and generate funds for your cause. Bowl-a-Thon This is a popular way to get teams together for friendly competition in a fun social environment.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

So how can nonprofits use this unique and fun Instagram feature to raise money and attract new donors? People love live video as a way to interact in real-time with the nonprofits they care about, ask questions, and get a fuller picture of the humans behind the brand. . Here are 6 ways. . Amirah, Inc.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 19, 2014

Sure, most of the information about your volunteer opportunities is listed on your website. A new opportunity to form a relationship with a volunteer. And they could either become a one-time volunteer or a lifelong supporter. Now, let’s apply this to a bigger picture: recruiting volunteers to your nonprofit.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Leaders must be able to communicate each of those points to both staff and volunteers and to present risk within a cognitive framework.” These are strategies that allow associations to see a real-time picture of their members’ needs.” He developed several programs, which are interactive and fun, to achieve those goals.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Include item names, descriptions, starting bids, and bidding increments to make it easy for the people bidding and the volunteers helping wrap up the event. Key Takeaways: Use vivid, engaging language that paints a clear picture. If you have Greater giving this is one step that is taken care for you.

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The Nerdy NonProfit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Although it’s not directly related to finances, SignUp.com is a web-based app that could save you money (and time) by streamlining volunteer management. Those who do will get automatic reminders, so you can spend more time doing things besides contacting volunteers and making sure they’re still committed. Image source: Signup.com.

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The Next Web

JANUARY 20, 2014

Add the event/event organizers as somewhere you have worked/volunteered (a stretch of the truth!) Plus, upload a fun picture to Facebook/Pinterest/Instagram/Flickr with the same hashtags. In advance of an event (a conference, for example) you may want to get in touch with someone important in advance. do #taskmanagement”. “If

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Pre-Conference Events on March 3 Similar to last year, we will organize free pre-conference events for registered attendees, such as Drupal Day, but with some surprises: we will organize the first Wordpress Day, and expand our Days of Service beyond just one day to include virtual volunteering opportunities. Here''s your chance.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2013

A fun, colorful way to track your nonprofit’s growth and activity on Twitter. Sparked.com is an online portal of volunteers that have signed up to offer small amounts of time to complete Web-based projects requested by nonprofits. for awareness campaigns, staff and volunteer training, and creative storytelling and reporting.

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The Next Web

AUGUST 17, 2013

Among those resources, the top three she found were social capital, resilience, and big picture thinking. Picturing a successful future might seem like Positive Thinking 101, yet it can be immensely helpful when it comes to meeting your goals. All three are part of a larger web that creates an upward spiral.”. Isn’t science great?)

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

It is not a secret that nonprofits need volunteers and donors to achieve their goals and carry out their mission. The question is, is your organization focusing on the volunteer base that you already have? Many nonprofits do not know that the line between their volunteers and donors is very thin.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 15, 2022

Events are an opportunity for your nonprofit to fundraise, but they’re also for supporters to have a few hours of fun. This means that while your nonprofit event marketing materials should reference the cause the event is raising money for, focus on the elements of fun and highlight tangible incentives for attending.

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Achieve

JUNE 11, 2021

Share Pictures of Your Event Online. Volunteers. Retaining volunteers from event to event helps your nonprofit planning team save time, but volunteers can also make for some of your best supporters. Share Pictures of Your Event Online. Invite Them to Similar Events. Send Event Surveys. Send Event Surveys.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

As a nonprofit leader, the need for volunteer support is an ongoing gap that you aim to fill every day. Between social media marketing, nonprofit storytelling , and direct outreach, your efforts to cultivate a base of committed volunteers are never-ending. You could also look for churches in your area!

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The Next Web

JANUARY 28, 2014

At the end of 2013, more than 100 entrepreneurs, artists, environmentalists, and yogis flew into Panama City’s chaotic metropolis, seeking an adventure, and a fun way to celebrate the New Year. After four days in the jungle, the group traveled back to Panama City to ring in the New Year.

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Candid

JULY 7, 2022

53% volunteer. . Are you using the same logo or image as a profile picture? The post can be as simple as a quick reminder of what is coming, or you can have a little fun with a countdown. Perhaps share photographs of past events, programs, or volunteers to remind your audience about why they matter. . Is it accurate?

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

But without an effective volunteer recruitment strategy, finding participants for peer-to-peer fundraisers can be challenging. You may also have an additional group of passionate supporters who can help your P2P efforts succeed: your volunteers! Cheer on your volunteers to help them reach their goals.

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Judi Sohn

DECEMBER 8, 2010

So I have a much better picture of Chatter than I did before. My thoughts, keeping in mind that Salesforce is evolving this frequently: It's fun. I can see how our top volunteers can use this to connect and collaborate with each other. Look who's currently sitting at #34. It's real-time and easy and personal. It's a fire hose.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 7, 2009

You can’t force people to volunteer. Some will write, others take pictures or make movies. Make it fun and sociable as well as worthwhile to get more commitment. Look at the other assets you have in your community, like skills, volunteers and goodwill, and put them to use in sustaining it. All energy is good energy.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 22, 2011

Disclaimer Tuesday, March 22, 2011 Picture This: A Look Back at This Years Spring Forum posted by Kayla L. It was also fun for me to meet some other students who attended. Keeping the Volunteering Torch Lit Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on the Arizona. Picture This: A Look Back at This Year's Spring Fo.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Post a wide variety of blog content and have some fun with it. A call to action can be an urgent donation pitch, a request to sign an online petition, or a call for volunteers. For nonprofits that have staff members or volunteers in the field, definitely encourage them to send in reports with photos for blog posts.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

You get the picture. Would you like to recruit new volunteers ? Saying you want more volunteers isn’t enough. Also, depending on what specific goals you set, you might measure attendance or participation, ticket sales, volunteer hours, etc. Do you need volunteers? Or running a race with no finish line. You should!

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