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5 Ideas For Volunteers As Fundraising Resources

The NonProfit Times

According to Lynn Margherio, founder and CEO of Cradles to Crayons, volunteerism is the backbone of many successful nonprofits, even though attracting and retaining volunteers can be challenging. Mobilizing your volunteers can also have a financial impact. Make it easy for people to volunteer. Elevate top volunteers.

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The Benefits of Hosting Small Fundraising Events vs. Large Galas

Nonprofit Tech for Good

For many nonprofits, though, the large event was a significant expense, and the planning and execution was a massive burden for staff and volunteers. . If your organization is well established and well-staffed, with a committee of volunteers who are willing to help plan and run a large gala, it may well be that this is the year to do it.

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5 Ways to Build a Digital Community that will Transform Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Tech for Good

A digital community consists of active supporters such as staff, volunteers, partners, donors, and advocates connected through various social media platforms. Post photos and videos of team members, events, program activities, and volunteers to give followers an inside look at the organization’s efforts. Host live events.

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9 Lessons Learned from Hosting Virtual Fundraising Events

Nonprofit Tech for Good

You can remove significant technical challenges by having a single video with all your elements combined – even your “live” host. Have your staff or volunteers available to answer calls from your viewers. Founded in 2002, ClickBid serves as the hosting platform for 2,000+ online events each year.

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6 Innovative QR Code Strategies for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

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.

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AmeriCorps, Clinton Foundation Host Summit for the Future of National Service

NonProfit PRO

On Thursday, Oct. 26, Bill Clinton and AmeriCorps will convene at the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, for a summit for the future of national service. The summit marks the 30th anniversary of the National and Community Trust Act of 1993.

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8 Steps to Launch a Peer-to-Peer Campaign for Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Tech for Good

A peer-to-peer campaign (or P2P) is a type of fundraising where individuals organize and host a campaign on behalf of a nonprofit organization and collect donations from their friends. Other potential fundraisers could include volunteers, recurring donors , and those actively engaging with your organization on social media.

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