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

JANUARY 13, 2020

2) Encourage to Volunteer. Invite them to take their passion for your cause a step further by linking to a volunteer form or page on your website with volunteer opportunities. Thanking your supporters after giving is crucial to donor retention and making them feel more connected to your cause. 3) Send to Social Media.

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Bloomerang

MAY 27, 2021

But as the Coronavirus appears on the backfoot, it’s a good moment to take stock of the damage it’s done and consider the financial opportunities of volunteer re-engagement and new funding currently available. The challenge of human resources: volunteer re-engagement. The pain of the pandemic has been crippling to many.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 20, 2022

One of the simplest ways to boost volunteer engagement and retention at your association is to have leadership create meaningful connections with volunteers. When volunteers feel appreciated, they’re more likely to invest in your association, saving your staff precious time and resources. Volunteers donate.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 22, 2013

Until recently the nonprofit pioneers of the Social Web had to mostly rely on their intuition that their social media campaigns were resulting in more dollars raised online, an increase in brand and cause awareness, and higher rates of volunteer recruitment and retention. That said, congrats to the early adopters!

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 2, 2022

Is your organization struggling with online volunteer recruitment? If so, here are 5 engaging techniques for recruiting volunteers in the new year. Currently, it is estimated that a volunteer hour is worth $28.54. For most organizations, the pandemic has limited some traditional ways of recruiting volunteers.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 28, 2025

A meandering or overly formal mission statement can confuse donors, volunteers, and the very communities you aim to serve. If staff cant confidently describe what makes your nonprofit unique, how can you expect donors or volunteers to grasp it? Keep an eye on: Donor Retention Rates: Are first-time donors coming back?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

By creating donor retention strategies for retaining your past fundraisers and donors. Recurring Giving Benchmarking Analysis , retention rates for recurring gifts can be upwards of 90%, compared to 40% for one-time gifts and a single-digit rate for one-time peer-to-peer gifts. . Offer volunteer opportunities.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 4, 2023

April was National Volunteer Appreciation Month. Did you r association recognize your member volunteers for their se rvice? Read our blog to d iscover how Nimble AMS and Community Brands ma d e volunteer recognition a central initiative with the 2023 Volunteer IMPACT Awards.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

Social media is known for its generous donations, enthusiastic volunteers, and passionate advocates. Match their energy by providing volunteer opportunities, hosting giving challenges, offering peer-to-peer fundraising opportunities, and encouraging community chatter. Related Resources: Social Media best Practices for Nonprofits.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 11, 2024

Volunteers are an important part of your association! You likely leverage your association management software (AMS) to manage, recruit, retain, and engage your member volunteers. But have you considered leveraging your online member community to give your volunteer program a boost? Register now.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

If your organization relies on volunteers, even just a little, you need a volunteer handbook that spells out expectations, policies, and procedures. A volunteer handbook gives volunteers the information they need about the organization and its mission, and answers any common questions they may have.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2021

Do you know your organization’s donor retention rate? A chorus of voices have been beating the drum about the importance of donor retention through their research, in blogs, and in webinars—with stagnant results. . The Donor Retention Crisis—and Why It Matters. whereas the new donor retention rate was 19.3%.

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Recognizing volunteers effectively can positively impact your retention rates. Check out these five ways to recognize volunteers today. Actively recognizing volunteers is one of the most important components of volunteer engagement and retention. Here are five creative tips for recognizing volunteers.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Volunteers make up an essential part of a nonprofit’s workforce. In fact, about a third of Americans volunteer each year. This article will ensure your organization is equipped with up-to-date information, best practices, and guidelines for managing your volunteer workforce successfully. What is volunteer management?

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Volunteer Management Guide Social Media 110

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

There are lots of reasons to measure the impact of your volunteers. By showing your donors and funders not just how immensely resourceful you are, but how deeply invested the community is in your program. It also helps you deepen your relationships with your volunteers, who are ten times more likely to give to you than a non-volunteer.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

Your organization’s brand story holds immense power, especially for nonprofits striving to engage donors, volunteers, and partners. By sharing real stories of the real people or communities you serve, you can appeal to the hearts of potential donors, volunteers, and partners.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 7, 2025

The inertia of decades of existence often precludes a data-informed state, instead relying on anecdote, trusting in the gut feeling of longtime employees or volunteers, and the way things have always been done. So when you have to increase retention by 3 points, you can plan for that.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 27, 2023

These consistent gifts, known as recurring donations, help your organization’s long-term fundraising success and retention goals. More Engaged Donors Recurring donors will often become your most engaged supporters, actively volunteering, advocating, and fundraising on your organization’s behalf.

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Donation Guide Nonprofit Retention 249

VQ Strategies

MARCH 22, 2021

Volunteer engagement has been evolving for years, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations were forced to accelerate change at an unprecedented rate. With only a few exceptions, organizations either chose to adapt or temporarily shut down their volunteer efforts. Disruptions are challenging, yet they are not all bad.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2025

When training resources are inconsistent or hard to find, teams lose time, get frustrated, and miss opportunities to make the most of their tools. And unlike past training experiences that were fragmented or hard to find, Bloomerang Learning consolidates and streamlines all educational resources into one accessible hub. Whats included?

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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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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Every interaction your volunteer has with your organization matters. From the moment they land on your website to sign up for an opportunity to when they check out of their shift, your volunteer’s experience can directly impact your organization’s ability to meet its goals. What is volunteer engagement?

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Bloomerang

MAY 30, 2024

What would your nonprofit be without the dedication, passion, and commitment of your volunteers? You might be surprised to learn that 92% of volunteers *will* give to your organization, according to a recent study by Fidelity Charitable Giving. Here are some tips to get started engaging volunteers as donors at your free clinic.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

It’s easy to focus on fundraising success and forget about donor retention. GivingTuesday Donor Retention Makes Financial Sense… While you work on your plan to attract new donors on GivingTuesday, spend some time thinking about how you’ll retain them after the big day. Visit the GivingTuesday Resource Center 2. Here’s why.

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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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Volunteer Experiment Tips Nonprofit 95

Bloomerang

JUNE 21, 2023

The answer lies right within your very own volunteer base. We’ll explore a new solution to an existing problem by leveraging the power of your own volunteer base. Why focus on volunteers? Engaged volunteers that have hands-on involvement with a nonprofit develop a deep emotional connection. Are you ready?

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Volunteer Donor Demonstration Relationship 111

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

By actively bringing together different departments and leading discussions around revenue diversification, you can set measurable goals, evaluate the ROI of each funding source, and make informed decisions about where to invest time and resources. Or an airline could donate frequent flier miles to cover an organization’s travel expenses.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Approximately 80% of volunteers state that they would like to be recognized or thanked by their organizations by hearing about how their work has made a difference. Your volunteers do a fantastic job in helping your nonprofit turn its dreams for a better community into reality. Let’s dive in to learn more!

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Volunteer Hub

JULY 8, 2022

Creating and implementing a volunteer time off policy can provide much-needed support to the community, help develop skills for employees, and boost morale. According to an Employee Benefits Survey , conducted by Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), only 26% of employers allow employees to take paid time off to volunteer.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Volunteers are integral to nonprofit organizations’ day-to-day operations. However, successful volunteer recruitment, engagement, and retention are no easy feat. That’s where volunteer management software comes in. Your volunteer management system can facilitate more streamlined volunteer engagement and communication.

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Volunteer Software Management Nonprofit 104

Volunteer Hub

MARCH 1, 2023

Your volunteer orientation and training program should foster a happy, prepared volunteer base. Here are 4 tips to help volunteers gain the most value from the experience. A good orientation and training program will provide volunteers with a positive experience and first impression of your organization.

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Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Investing in volunteer management software, like VolunteerHub, can reduce stress and inefficiency that often leads to turnover in the volunteer coordinator role. According to a recent retention report , published by the Work Institute, the voluntary turnover rate for nonprofits is around 27 percent. Recruitment.

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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. Define your volunteer roles.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 21, 2022

The nonprofit sector is built on human resources (HR): the energy, efficiency and passion of its employees. Strategic human resources management (SHRM) is a fundamental factor in making the best use of these resources. But nonprofit leaders at all levels can still pursue SHRM systems, even with limited time and resources.

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Effective supervision can empower your volunteers to reach goals and do their best work. Here are 5 tips that can help supervisors manage, lead, and engage volunteer constituents. Supervising volunteers can be a challenging task. Here are 5 tips that can help supervisors manage, lead, and engage volunteer constituents.

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Volunteer Management Tips Training 92

Charity Village

APRIL 27, 2022

While we don’t have exact percentages on how many volunteer engagement (VE) professionals (often referred to as Managers or Coordinators of Volunteers) were laid off, we can only surmise that between the reduction in volunteer […].

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