NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Volunteers are a tremendous resource for charitable nonprofits. Without volunteers, nonprofits would struggle to provide programs, community services and more. Volunteerism in the United States peaked between 2003 and 2005, when approximately 29% of all Americans reported their volunteerism.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

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.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 23, 2023

Today, the nonprofit community is suffering from a labor and volunteer shortage. Due to the lack of volunteers and a shift in government support, some nonprofit organizations may have to halt programs and readjust their goals to help those most in need.

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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). Now let’s take a moment to consider this value in terms of fundraising, marketing, and program execution.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 14, 2025

Quality, dedicated nonprofit volunteers and skilled staff are the key to any successful mission. When we recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What is your biggest challenge in recruiting and retaining skilled staff or volunteers?” Finding serious and dedicated long-term volunteers is difficult.

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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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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Many associations use data-driven decision making to move their missions forward, advance public policy, and enhance advocacy programs. Leverage your AMS to gain insights into your advocacy program. Leveraging your data to inform how your organization should approach a situation is a great place to start.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 14, 2023

All three programs are free to use, accept online donations for your nonprofit, and are nonprofit organizations themselves. If your nonprofit is located outside of the US, then Google “charity ratings [your country name]” to find similar programs. Once you have earned your badge, add it to your nonprofit’s website.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2019

As a beloved cause to many, you can find willing and effective influencers among your own ranks and volunteers. But, wait – before you go recruiting your most outspoken supporters to shout about you in their Instagram stories, make sure you know these 7 keys to an effective social media ambassador program: .

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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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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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Bloomerang

APRIL 10, 2025

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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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Recruiting volunteers doesn't have to be difficult. Create your own recruitment process and engage your volunteers with tips from this amazing guide!

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 19, 2022

The Volunteer Generation Fund focuses on investments in volunteer management practices that increase both volunteer recruitment and retention. The 2023 grant competition will fund programs that address the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on students.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 1, 2023

AmeriCorps released the results from four new return-on-investment (ROI) studies that estimate the value of benefits its programs generate per dollar invested. Each study helps AmeriCorps communicate the value of its programs to relevant stakeholders.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Partnerships between nonprofit organizations and for-profit companies to boost workplace volunteering and community impact can create significant value for both parties. Encourage use of Volunteer Time Off Eighty-four percent of Civic 50 companies offer their employees paid volunteer time off (VTO). company.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Our Integrated Partner Program simplifies how nonprofits connect their tools, freeing teams to focus on their mission and deliver measurable results. While many CRMs require costly add-ons to handle core nonprofit functions, Bloomerang is a unified giving platform that incorporates fundraising, CRM, and volunteer management.

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Charity Village

JUNE 20, 2024

Let me pose a couple of questions to you: Do you understand the trends that can affect volunteerism and the delivery of volunteer programs? Have you taken a step back to see where gaps exist and how to address them?

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Candid

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

in 2022-23 , its worth asking: What are the drivers behind Americans volunteering less, and how can we boost volunteer retention? Here I’ll highlight the key factors Ive seen in my volunteer engagement roles over the past 20 years and suggest practical tips for retaining volunteers. For example, in the U.S.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2025

Volunteering is the backbone of the U.S. of nonprofit leaders say volunteers enable them to provide essential services they otherwise could not. Yet, the national volunteer rate hovers at just 28% and has not increased significantly in decades. Communities benefit from services nonprofits cant provide without volunteers.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 23, 2025

The Google Ad Grants program, which started in 2003, is a transformative tool that offers nonprofits worldwide $10,000 per month for free to promote their missions and connect with target audiences. What Is the Google Ad Grants Program?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Nonprofit organizations need funding and support, whether through in-kind contributions, skilled volunteers, or monetary donations. When planning the future of your CSR programs, incorporating a disaster relief response plan is essential, and with that comes building and maintaining relationships with partners who serve.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 15, 2024

While the total funding for nonprofits continues to rise, data shows that fewer Americans are engaging in giving and volunteering. To address this pressing issue, The Generosity Commission recently released its capstone report, “Everyday Actions, Extraordinary Potential: The Power of Giving and Volunteering.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 18, 2023

Thankfully, the Google Ad Grants Program offers access to $10,000 USD of in-kind advertising every month to qualified nonprofits, and in this free webinar , you’ll learn how to implement a Google Ads strategy at your nonprofit.

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 25, 2025

Now the platform, which is owned by Meta , is rolling out a program that allows educators to directly report safety issues like bullying directly to Instagram. The Schools Partnership program will launch with a pilot that's open to all middle and high schools in the U.S.

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VQ Strategies

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Adapt and Overcome: How 2020 Brings Innovation and Flexibility for Volunteer-Led Programs For the US Marines, the concept of “Adapt and Overcome” is central to their philosophy of innovation and problem solving to address all challenges, unexpected situations, and chaotic environments. The lessons from their efforts are relevant still.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 29, 2025

A strong volunteer program is the key to lasting donor relationships. Download the guide now and start turning volunteers into donors! This guidebook walks you through the essential steps to recruit, engage, and inspire volunteerscreating a powerful experience that naturally leads to financial support.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 29, 2021

Their website templates are mobile-compatible, built on WordPress, and include recurring giving, event and volunteer management, email newsletter sign-up, and blogging. Ideal for staff and volunteer appreciation. Ideal for thanking donors, volunteers, and supporters. WiseStamp :: wisestamp.com. Storrito :: storrito.com.

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Bloomerang

JULY 11, 2024

We’re excited to announce the first phase of our new recurring shifts functionality, designed to simplify and streamline the creation process for volunteer managers. Creating individual shifts can be tedious and time-consuming for managers overseeing volunteer programs. That’s 52 clicks and a lot of room for error!

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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. Consider creating ambassador programs where passionate supporters can share your cause with their networks.

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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. Connect with new volunteers who are committed to your cause. From securing your vendor to recruiting enough volunteers , keeping track of all these elements is essential.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 6, 2020

of COVID-19 donors are enrolled in a recurring giving program. of COVID-19 donors are enrolled in a recurring giving program. have volunteered for a nonprofit within the last 12 months. 74% donated to the nonprofit that they volunteered for. It’s worth noting that 68% of the COVID-19 donors were female, 31% male.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 22, 2025

Post-Event Surveys for Volunteers: 7 Questions To Ask Imagine hosting an incredibly successful volunteer event for your political advocacy organization, helping more people register to vote than you ever thought possible. But then, you find out that your volunteers felt overworked, underprepared, and dissatisfied overall.

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Charity Village

AUGUST 16, 2024

The Canadian Knowledge Hub for Giving and Volunteering, funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Social Development Partnerships Program, is an online hub for giving and volunteer data.

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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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Charity Village

MARCH 7, 2025

Canadas Volunteer Awards (CVA) Program, presented by the Government of Canada, recognizes volunteers, not-for-profit organizations, charities, social enterprises and businesses for their contributions across the country. Canadas Volunteer Awards recognizes recipients at a national ceremony.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 18, 2020

2) 22% volunteer in lieu of donating money. That said, those that do not give money to charity, do participate in civic life and are involved in charitable programs – just not as much as donors. Of those, 1,817 responded that they had not donated money to charity within the last 12 months. 70% sign online petitions.

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