NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 4, 2024

As the nonprofit sector tackles the volunteer shortage, here are ways you can engage and retain volunteers.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 17, 2023

At many nonprofits, volunteers play critical roles, from staffing special events and keeping programs running to serving as directors on boards. They are often the most effective community ambassadors, but, increasingly, nonprofits must consider the risks associated with failing to vet potential volunteers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Volunteers are a lifeline for many nonprofits. million volunteers are currently needed to support nonprofits (VolunteerMatch). And the current estimated national value of each volunteer hour is $29.95 (Independent Sector). Volunteers can have an enormous impact on reaching your goals. Process Volunteers.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 1, 2023

ReEmployAbility's Transition2Work program has connected thousands of nonprofit organizations with injured employees who can perform light-duty work. As of the first half of 2023, more than 5,000 participants have collectively volunteered for over 1.1 million hours to support almost 2,000 organizations.

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EveryAction

JULY 12, 2023

Do we have the volunteer power we need in those districts to influence our targets? After answering those questions, you’ll likely realize that you need more volunteers in certain districts or even entire states. There are several ways to keep volunteers engaged even after a state legislative session ends.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 29, 2023

Tim Adkins of Hands on Atlanta and Sam Fankuchen of Golden join the NonProfit Voice to discuss volunteer management software and its effect on Hands on Atlanta’s volunteer engagement.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 30, 2023

Macie Wheeler from Habitat for Humanity and Geng Wang of Civic Champs join The NonProfit Voice to discuss the benefits of using volunteer management software.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 12, 2023

Bloomerang launched Bloomerang Volunteer to transform how nonprofits attract, engage, and sustain authentic relationships with individuals while maximizing fundraising. The platform enables nonprofits to create supporters and manage more supporters in less time.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Two trends in the nonprofit world suggest we are facing a crisis: the declining number of donors and declining number of volunteers. Here are some reasons volunteers are so important for nonprofits' fundraising goals, and some guidance on what you should consider to get them engaged.

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Charity Village

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Volunteering has long played an integral role in Canadian society, contributing significantly to the country’s social, economic, and cultural fabric. Each year, millions of Canadians participate in volunteer work to support important causes through nonprofits, charities, schools, hospitals and more.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 10, 2023

AmeriCorps released a notice of funding opportunity for the fiscal year 2023 Volunteer Generation Fund. The Volunteer Generation Fund, open to State Service Commissions, local nonprofit, community, faith-based, tribal, state, and local governments and schools, focuses on investments for volunteer management practices.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Whether you’re a large nonprofit looking for different ways to amplify your mission or a small team trying to stretch your marketing dollars, it makes sense to first seek out free advertising for nonprofit organizations. Advertise your nonprofit on social media Brand recognition is super important for nonprofits!

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 23, 2024

While volunteers are great, managing them isn’t the same as managing staff. Here are five things to avoid when managing volunteers.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 9, 2024

AmeriCorps announced that applications are open for its 2023 fiscal year Volunteer Generation Fund grant competition.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Virtuous, a nonprofit CRM and responsive fundraising platform announced that it has acquired VOMO, the award-winning volunteer mobilization platform designed to recruit new volunteers, manage the volunteer experience, and activate volunteers to grow giving.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

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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Donorbox

MARCH 29, 2024

Volunteers are critical to your cause. Most nonprofits rely on volunteers in one way or another – whether that’s board membership, event committees, or program volunteers. Census Bureau and AmeriCorps survey, however, showed a drop in volunteer participation from 30% to 23.2% The most recent U.S.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 6, 2023

Bloomerang has acquired InitLive, a volunteer management platform for nonprofits. This addition will enable nonprofits access to richer, more intuitive capabilities to help build a thriving community of donors and volunteers.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 17, 2023

per hour national estimate for 2021, this finding is a continuation of the steady two-decade-long trend of the growing value of a volunteer’s time. Here’s how—and why—nonprofits should use this information to fuel and manage their volunteer programs. Why calculate the value of a volunteer hour? in 2021).

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 12, 2022

Volunteers are one of the many important lifelines for nonprofit organizations. To achieve goals with volunteers, requires planning, organization and effective communication since engaging with volunteers is just as important to fundraising as it is to engage with donors. .

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 16, 2023

Your nonprofit’s volunteers are highly valuable. That’s why your approach to volunteer management is so important. They not only help your organization accomplish more, but they also tend to donate more.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2020

By Julia Boyun , Marketing Manager at RemoteHub – a job and volunteer marketplace and community that connects and matches companies and nonprofit organizations with remote professionals. Nonprofit organizations also seek new ways to tackle their needs remotely. Step Two: Post volunteer projects. And yet, from the 1.5+

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 20, 2024

AmeriCorps released a report assessing how State Service Commissions in nine states used grants to support volunteer management.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

This engaging session will explore the latest trends shaping the landscape of giving and volunteering, providing actionable strategies to navigate the future of philanthropy. Join us for an insightful and dynamic webinar featuring leading experts in the fields of philanthropy, social impact, and volunteerism.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Volunteer orientations present the opportunity to make a good first impression. They also allow your organization to get to know supporters, build relationships between volunteers, communicate your mission and confirm that volunteers understand their commitment to the cause.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 16, 2024

AmeriCorps and the Administration for Community Living have partnered for the development of new volunteer opportunities.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Virtual volunteering is on the rise this year. Since your volunteers are integral to your nonprofit’s success, they can also be part of your virtual fundraising efforts. Here are three fundraising areas where you can include volunteers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

By Sarah Suarez , Founder and Social Media Strategist for The Social Puzzle – a boutique social media marketing agency which solely focuses on nonprofits so they can concentrate on what really matters, their mission. Every nonprofit strives to make the world a better place, and a strong community is essential to achieving that goal.

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Blue Avocado

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The Gold Avocado series showcases some of the very best content that Blue Avocado has for nonprofit leaders, based on overall popularity, reader response, and quality. This Gold Avocado article highlights eight essential responsibilities of a nonprofit’s treasurer — with a focus on treasurers of all-volunteer organizations.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 18, 2023

It is important to be open to having volunteers help your nonprofit in ways you may not even realize are needed, especially as we are in an era of influencers and digital content creators. Imagine all the different ways that volunteer could help you, and what other skills they might bring to the party.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 6, 2024

Independent Sector announced that the value of a volunteer hour is $33.49 — a 5.3% increase from the previous year.

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Double the Donation

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Volunteer incentive programs are a powerful tool for nonprofits aiming to boost community engagement and maximize their impact. These programs, which involve companies rewarding employees for their volunteer time and efforts, can take many forms.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 2, 2021

The value of virtual volunteers has been escalated for many nonprofits in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If your organization is looking for new ways to recruit and engage virtual volunteers, here are four tips that can help create a smooth process for both your organization and volunteers transitioning to a remote setting.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Volunteers who are trained, supported, and strategically deployed add measurable value to nonprofits seeking to increase their capacity to help those in need, build community and fulfill their missions. Over the course of a decade, the $14 million UJA committed to Time for Good delivered a strong return on investment.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 4, 2023

Volunteers are the backbone of every nonprofit’s workforce, and having a good volunteer staff helps your organization accomplish more for your cause. To keep your volunteers as effective as possible, develop a volunteer management process that helps you recruit, train, and steward volunteers for your organization.

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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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VQ Strategies

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Over and over again, we have a front row seat in seeing research-based benefits of engaging volunteers really do play out in practice. We see that organizations which engage volunteers strategically and effectively really do outperform those that don’t, as volunteer talent and advocacy helps make these organizations be successful.

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