The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

With competition for skilled professionals rising and work environments shifting, finding and keeping great talent takes more than just passion. Crafting a Compelling Employer Brand People want to work where they know theyll make a difference. When candidates see the real-world impact of your work, theyll want to be part of it.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

A strong, involved board can transform an organization and take its work to new heights. This is the story of a board member going above and beyond, making connections, and contributing to the work of two organizations she is passionate about at once. Mary’s Pence accomplishes their work through two programs.

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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.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 9, 2022

Does your association’s volunteer program already have plenty of recruits? If so, your challenge may be with volunteer engagement and creating meaningful experiences for volunteers so they’re willing to give their time. . Volunteers have the power to save your association time and money. billion hours.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 29, 2012

Some believe that nonprofit work is more of a calling than a career, but when one considers that this ‘calling’ is responsible for literally billions of dollars changing hands each year in our own country alone, it’s a calling of high importance. Click here to read Shelley Gillespie's "Recruiting Volunteers: The Lifeblood of Nonprofits.".

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 7, 2022

With the value of a volunteer hour approaching $29 in 2022, now is the time to focus on retention and better utilize your existing volunteer contacts. It’s no secret that a dedicated group of volunteers is an important cornerstone of many nonprofit organization. And what causes volunteers to leave?

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Candid

JANUARY 15, 2025

When work starts to feel mundane or job frustrations arise, it can be tempting to jump ship. Just show up to the office every day, and more likely than not, colleagues would know your name and what youve been up to at work. The shift to remote work in recent years presents unique challenges to ensuring visibility.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 19, 2023

Bloomerang recently acquired InitLive to make it easy for you to create a volunteer experience that inspires and maximizes the impact of your programs. This is a new series from Bloomerang called Why I Volunteered. The Volunteer: She is a woman in her thirties who completed her local CASA’s 36-hour volunteer training program.

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VQ Strategies

JANUARY 24, 2022

When I read these words recently, written by my colleague Barbara Palmer (founder of Broad Perspective Consulting ), they captured the nuance of an issue that had come up in coaching calls with volunteer engagement professionals that same week. If anyone and everyone is accepted, is it clear that the volunteers are even part of a community?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

If so, you may be interested in starting a volunteer program. Volunteers provide nonprofits with the on-the-ground support they need to further their missions, whether that means helping to build homes, providing meals for food-insecure families, mentoring local youths, or cleaning up trash at local parks. Train volunteers.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 4, 2021

The past year has been a challenging one for volunteer coordinators. Social distancing takes many typical volunteer opportunities out of the equation, which leaves you wondering how you keep your volunteers engaged. Volunteer peer-to-peer fundraising. Why Volunteers Make Great Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers. Our answer?

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 22, 2020

The lifeline of all mission-driven organizations is the volunteer. According to the Independent Sector, a national advocate for the nonprofit sector, “A volunteer can impact the quality of services in charities and congregations while reducing costs.” What is the answer? Follow the leader. Well, who is the leader?

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 22, 2014

And even if you didn’t have a specific mentor or group of people you could call upon, you probably wish that you did. You’ve heard about the perks of having a mentor before. But we’re here to tell you (as a nonprofit professional) why you should be out in the community mentoring others. The Perks of Being a Mentor.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 24, 2022

The demand for a platform to make the art of advice more accessible is thus easy for entrepreneurs to identify then pitch, but the serendipity — or the chasm between what makes someone an effective mentor versus just a speed dial for questions — is harder for them to scale. It also works with corporations such as Wells Fargo.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 5, 2021

Each April, hundreds of thousands of companies and nonprofits celebrate National Volunteer Month in the United States — and millions more throughout the year celebrate across the world. This year will be a bit different, as many employees are still working remotely and in-person volunteering is not always possible.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 15, 2021

rely on volunteers to provide their critical mission-focused services. So, what do these volunteers get out of serving? The answers stem from how volunteer management and key organizational leadership view volunteer retention - the ability to keep volunteers long-term. Volunteers feeling overloaded.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

To improve the experience for volunteers, nonprofits should focus on providing a supportive environment, clear communication, flexible opportunities for involvement, and a chance for personal growth. Volunteering is an essential component of many nonprofit organizations, and it plays a crucial role in achieving their missions.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 5, 2021

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex founded The Archewell Foundation to uplift and unite communities, and its latest endeavor will work with three nonprofits with a history of helping women or mobilizing volunteers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2011.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 25, 2011

As a member of the board of YNPN (Young Nonprofit Professionals Network) Phoenix, I have been fortunate to cross paths with some extraordinary emerging leaders, facilitators, mentors, and nonprofit sector thought leaders. Click here to read Sarah Hipolito's "Switching gears: How I found my place in volunteering. Like this article?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

It’s very common for nonprofits to assume that volunteers and interns can effectively manage their mobile and social media presence simply because they are young and came of age during the rise of social networking. Experience. Photo and Video Editing Ability. Multitasking. It’s rare that any web-based activity lasts longer than 30 minutes.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). A mentor always exercises the power of suggestion. They pose alternatives.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2017

Note from Beth: The Mobilization Lab at Greenpeace recently commissioned and released this report, Beyond the First Click: How Today’s Volunteers Build the Power of Movements and NGOS. Why Self-Interested Volunteers are the Best for Nonprofits – Guest Post. You can download the complete report here.

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TechImpact

APRIL 2, 2014

But when difficult decisions impact employees working for us, and a nonprofit whose mission you care passionately about, those decisions become that much more difficult. Work with people who already care about your mission. Finding a coach or a mentor can immediately impact your nonprofit, and yourself. Get a coach.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Employees volunteer their time with local Arab Israeli youth (16-24 years old) preparing them for higher education in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and successful careers in the technology sector after their schooling ends. My mentor Karim Fanadka was very invested in guiding me.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 27, 2025

Your nonprofit can use the online landscape to cultivate meaningful relationships with donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries. For inspiration, check out this example Google Ad that promotes a nonprofits mentorship opportunities: The ad targets the keyword youth mentoring opportunities and promotes a relevant landing page.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Remote work is challenging teams. Teams are engaged and proud of their work. The dynamic between volunteer leaders and the staff is a common bottleneck. Working with Sharon, we were able to create a governance plan that aligned perfectly with our life cycle stage,” Executive Director Andrea Bennett noted. “We

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 7, 2013

After 22 years in the fields of volunteer program management and nonprofit administration, I’m often asked by colleagues in the sector for advice on how they can improve the volunteer program in their organization. Register for the Nonprofit Management Institute''s NMI 104 - Managing Staff & Volunteers online course.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2014

Upon hearing her younger sister Primrose selected as tribute, Katniss Everdeen steps forward and volunteers to take her place. Volunteers can also get a similar feeling of devastation when they receive a “Thanks, but no thanks” from an organization they are involved with. Explain your reasons and work to maintain the relationship.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 13, 2022

Soon Gen Z and Millennials will dominate most of the job force, impacting the future of work as we know it. Volunteering. Young professionals see the value of volunteering, raising awareness, and charitable acts, whether it’s for a political, personal, or professional issue.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

At the same time, we’re recognizing that the authors of these articles have helped thousands of nonprofits by giving their work certified “gold” status, and giving them the chance to update or provide a new introduction to their classic articles. Community & Culture Working together lifts everyone up!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

Slack officially joined the Salesforce family, combining the #1 CRM and the trailblazing digital platform for the ultimate work-from-anywhere world. Slack automatically organizes students into smaller course-group channels with industry mentors to help ensure their success. In the 2020 U.S.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 3, 2014

Everyday, people across the country mentor students, beautify neighborhoods, help older Americans to live independently, restore homes after disasters, and much more. Not only is volunteering. connected to their community, and adults to share their professional and work expertise. Not only is volunteering. communities.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

It’s not surprising if volunteers are reluctant to scrutinize themselves in the mirror. As I’ve said before, without trust, you may have volunteers but you don’t have a team. Working with Sharon, we were able to create a governance plan that aligned perfectly with our life cycle stage,” CEO, Andrea Bennett, noted. “We

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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.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2014

Upon hearing her younger sister Primrose selected as tribute, Katniss Everdeen steps forward and volunteers to take her place. Volunteers can also get a similar feeling of devastation when they receive a “Thanks, but no thanks” from an organization they are involved with. Explain your reasons and work to maintain the relationship.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2024. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders?

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