Blue Avocado

OCTOBER 22, 2024

This Gold Avocado article highlights eight essential responsibilities of a nonprofit’s treasurer — with a focus on treasurers of all-volunteer organizations. A Succinct Guide for Nonprofit Treasurers More than half of the nonprofits in the United States are estimated to be all-volunteer organizations (AVOs).

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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.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

Also, on October 8 in partnership with Nonprofit Tech for Good, Julia will be presenting a free webinar about how nonprofits can use social media to raise money online. It allows eligible nonprofit and individual accounts to raise money without leaving Instagram! . Here are 6 ways. . View Story. 6) Don’t use it on every post. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 9, 2025

Other potential fundraisers could include volunteers, recurring donors , and those actively engaging with your organization on social media. On behalf of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, supporters raised money for the organizations Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend.

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Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

Community buildingcultivating a network of engaged donors, volunteers, board members, and beneficiaries who share a sense of belonging and commitmentmight be the most overlooked strategy for long-term success. Share stories of impact from donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Here at Bloomerang Volunteer , we’ve had the privilege of working with dozens of nonprofits during their event planning processes. For example, a charity walkathon, bikeathon, or runathon to raise money for cancer research brings together everyone who has been affected by cancer, including survivors and their friends and family.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

But big goals cost big money. Some founders are able to contribute a chunk of money in the early days to set up the infrastructure (and that’s ok), but to bring in the consistent money needed to fund big dreams, you have to get comfortable asking others to pitch in financially. Where do you start? Then, draft a plan.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

How will you measure volunteer impact in 2024? As we close out 2023, you probably have some view into the impact your volunteers made, including how much time they worked and other basic information to share with others in your organization. But do you really know the true impact of your volunteers? Is it the type of activity?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The number of loyal volunteers. Or they had a wonderful volunteer experience. And not for how much money they raise, but for meeting and, hopefully, exceeding their objectives. The benefit of setting behavioral metrics When you chase the money, you dont allow fundraisers the time to develop relationships. They should.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Try these 13 successful, yet underutilized strategies to help you raise more money and create stronger relationships this year-end. 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.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

They had one full-time development director on staff, but everyone – including the staff, the board, the volunteers, even the donors – was constantly worried about fundraising. Everyone at this nonprofit was constantly wringing their hands about raising money. It’s about a nonprofit I once worked with. Every week? Every month?

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

Other events are smaller, more intimate gatherings where guests are directly asked for money. You can raise money with all kinds of fundraising events like parties, galas, sporting events, concerts… and the list goes on and on. That means that spending money on an event can be a little scary. Draws volunteers easily.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 12, 2025

Vincent de Paul, working with a team of 18 volunteers, has helped around 150 families so far, prioritizing families with children and renters who lost their homes. People need money to be able to rebuild, to be able to move, to be able to persist.” It was enough, for now, to make it possible for her to keep paying rent.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

*This is Part II of a series focused on nonprofit volunteering and volunteer programs. They can also be a major undertaking where the need for volunteers to support the event is high. Data shows that 1 billion people volunteer around the world annually, and 64 million Americans take time to volunteer every year.

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The Fundraising Authority

AUGUST 6, 2021

Your goal as a fundraiser is to make sure that you are maximizing your events to raise as much money as possible, without wasting valuable time and resources. Then, they expect the money to come flowing in. The fundamental rules of fundraising don’t disappear just because you are raising money through an event. #2:

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

Thanking volunteers for all they do is crucial to keeping your volunteers coming back again and again. Volunteers pour their heart into your nonprofit’s work. Volunteers can Save you money by providing labor so you don’t have to hire staff. which makes volunteer hours add up fast! And that’s a shame.

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Candid

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Any friction during the giving process could leave money on the table. Dont only ask them for money again. Encourage donor connections and engagement Did you know that three out of four volunteers donate to the organization they volunteer at ? Donors need to know exactly where their dollars are going.

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The Fundraising Authority

JANUARY 2, 2021

Your board likely has a great network… now is the time to start using it! ( Be sure to read: How to Motivate Your Board to Raise More Money ) 3. Volunteers Do you have people who volunteer with your organization? If so, they’re a great source, not only for future development efforts but also a great source for new prospects.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

By Paul Clolery Making a donation to charity or volunteering time would seem to be relatively simple acts. The Commission today released its three years in the making report “Everyday Actions, Extraordinary Potential: The Power of Giving and Volunteering.” The report is targeted at a wide swath of America. “

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2022

According to The State of Modern Philanthropy 2021 , “The median amount raised by events in which attendees raise money on behalf of an organization through peer-to-peer fundraising pages, typically is 4.5 Compared with traditional fundraisers, it requires less money and resources. times greater than ticketed events.”.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 19, 2023

By Jeni Putalavage-Ross , SVP of Operations at Ribbon – a platform helps nonprofits and charitable individuals start nonprofits quicker while saving time, money, and effort. How does someone test an idea for a nonprofit without committing the time, effort, and money to apply for 501(c)(3) status, find a board, and secure long-term funding?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

There are lots of reasons to measure the impact of your volunteers. For starters, it can help you raise money. It also helps you deepen your relationships with your volunteers, who are ten times more likely to give to you than a non-volunteer. This quick quiz will help you get your volunteer program in tip-top shape 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2018

2) 20% volunteer in lieu of making donations. 4) 12% don’t trust organizations to spend their money well. 5) 6% prefer to spend their money on their family and friends. 2) 20% volunteer in lieu of making donations. 4) 12% don’t trust organizations to spend their money well.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

There are a lot of myths when it comes to fundraising with volunteers: Myth #1 : “Volunteers are already giving us their time so we shouldn’t also ask them for money.” 85% of volunteers donate to the nonprofits they volunteer for. Clearly they prefer to just volunteer.” So, what’s the key lesson here?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. A CTA is an invitation to take action, such as donating, volunteering, signing up for something, signing a petition, pledging to do something, etc. your neighbors. your family members.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This GivingTuesday , no matter what your campaign or theme, you can’t go wrong spotlighting the stories of your volunteers. Showcasing your volunteers’ journeys not only celebrates their invaluable commitment, but also fosters trust and connection within the community, highlighting the human impact behind every effort.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 31, 2020

Maybe you’ve saved money from the prior year by utilizing more volunteer power, or perhaps you’ve cut expenses associated with a fundraising event. When measuring your progress it’s important to know how much money you’ve raised, but it’s also critical to pay attention to how much money was dedicated to the fundraising effort.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2021

2) Seek out volunteers. Ask previous fundraising campaign volunteers if they can lend their creative talents and help out with the technology powering your event. Tell them about the ways they can assist your team and provide a link to your volunteer signup. For example: Hey Lend-a-Paw Volunteer!

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Candid

DECEMBER 3, 2024

They’re often giving by donating items, volunteering their time, and supporting fundraising (e.g., Offer NextGen donors volunteering opportunities as a gateway to donations Gen Z and Millennials’ charitable giving extends beyond financial donations, with 54% of survey respondents volunteering their time in the past year.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Have you ever wondered about the powerful connection between volunteers and donors in the nonprofit world? This is the story of how George Washington University Hospital , a hub of compassionate healthcare and advanced technology, bridged this gap, and the inspiring journey of Emily, a volunteer turned major donor.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

USPS mailings are getting expensive and it has been suggested we might save money by including our next impact report (slated for dropping in Dec) in with our appeal – or perhaps AS the appeal, with an accompanying cover letter. People should hear from you when you’re not asking for money. Some, of course, like hard copies.

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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. The issue of money is set aside entirely. I might be old fashioned, but give me high-touch over high-tech any day of the week, and I am confident that more money will result.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 8, 2024

Bloomerang’s New Reporting Capabilities Last month we launched several new reporting capabilities to help you better understand volunteer impact, support grant submissions, and inspire existing and potential volunteers. Analyzing Volunteer Engagement and Activity Status Who’s active or inactive, and trends for each volunteer.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The Most Important Internal Controls for Very Small Nonprofits Segregation of duties, checks and balances… these are difficult to implement in an organization that has perhaps three or fewer staff, or only a few active board members in an all-volunteer organization. That’s a strong check on the person who handles the money.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Maybe you relied on your database manager, digital fundraising specialist, or volunteer coordinator. Today, you must segment donors by their passions , not by how much money they give. If you don’t have evening or weekend volunteer opportunities, consider them. You can no longer ignore or “back burner” them. Both are crimes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

Join Our Latest Events + Volunteer Days. Inviting donors to year-end virtual events and recruiting them for volunteer opportunities can be powerful ways to connect with your Giving Tuesday supporters. Give supporters a preview of any new planned projects, upcoming fundraisers, future events, or volunteer opportunities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 30, 2024

Most nonprofits would love to have more young people join their cause as volunteers or donors. The article states, “Gen Zers are eager to engage as volunteers and promoters of your organization and cause…By all accounts, however, organizations have made a limited investment in mobilizing Gen Z’s energy.”

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