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Want to stay healthier and fulfilled later in life? Try volunteering

Fast Company Tech

New volunteers get trained in Lexington, Ky., Bickel As gerontologists social scientists who study aging populations we envision a future in which older people leave a doctors visit with a prescription to go volunteer for something. Volunteering is tied to having fewer symptoms of depression and being more satisfied with your life.

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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. They seek to be part of the organization’s daily work and want content that makes them feel included and engaged. Here are some key ways to do this: Share client stories.

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How to Collect Compelling Stories to Use in Your Fundraising Work

The Fundraising Authority

We need our donors emotionally involved and excited about our work… not bored. That’s why we need to incorporate stories into our fundraising work. The first is the “story” of your non-profit – this is the overall story arc that is being told by your organization about your work, and includes your big picture vision and mission.

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The Expert Volunteer Management Guide for Savvy Nonprofits

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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.

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Why Volunteers Make Amazing Donors

The Fundraising Authority

Your volunteers are already some of your most committed supporters. In fact, recent studies show that each volunteer’s time is worth over $23 per hour. Here are three reasons why you should make the ask : #1 – Volunteers Already Understand the Good You Do. 2 – Volunteers Have Sweat Equity.

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19 Creative Volunteer Recruitment Ideas You Should Try

Bloomerang

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.

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This volunteer crew is on a mission to fix Wikipedia’s worst celebrity photos

Fast Company Tech

Since professional photographers typically sell their work, high-quality portraits rarely make it onto the site. Enter WikiPortraits: a team of volunteer photographers on a mission to fix this injustice. Some photos are so notoriously bad, theyve even earned a spot on a dedicated Instagram page.