sgEngage

OCTOBER 18, 2024

But there is another crucial force operating in the background of any natural disaster: crisis volunteers. Relief organizations have a roster of affiliated volunteers who are skilled in the work of disaster response, such as search and rescue. What roles do spontaneous volunteers fill?

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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

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 Tech for Good

MARCH 9, 2025

Peer-to-peer fundraising relies on supporters reaching out to their family, friends, and colleagues and utilizing their network of connections to help meet the fundraising goal. Launching a peer-to-peer campaign begins with recruiting some of your most fervent supporters to organize personal campaigns on your organizations behalf.

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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. Treasurers play a critical role in sustaining an organization — maintaining essential stakeholder confidence and supporting its overall mission effectiveness.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 18, 2024

These challenges make sustainable donor support essential for creating lasting solutions. Building support starts with helping donors understand these crucial differences in how housing insecurity manifests in their specific communities. Nonprofit professionals need distinct strategies for each setting.

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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

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. ReEmployAbility's Transition2Work program has connected thousands of nonprofit organizations with injured employees who can perform light-duty work.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Take steps to engage with them to build a committed relationship and convert them into lifelong supporters of your cause. Qualifying has one goal: to turn your pool of rage donors into a curated list of potential long-term supporters. Remind them why their ongoing support remains critical, well beyond the election. Send updates.

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Charity Village

MARCH 24, 2025

The Government of Canada announced the recipients of Canadas Volunteer Awards, which recognize volunteers who have made significant contributions to support their communities. The awards recognize community leaders, not-for-profit organizations, social enterprises and businesses that are highly engaged in their communities.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Online fundraising has become a popular option for organizations since it allows access to a wider donor base that can support their mission regardless of location. Peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising encourages existing supporters to set up their own pages, gathering donations from their personal networks on behalf of the organization.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 11, 2023

AmeriCorps announced 45 organizations who have been awarded federal grants to support the Volunteer Generation Fund and Days of Service awards. More than $13 million will create service opportunities, recruit volunteers and encourage Americans to participate in the country’s two national days of service.

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.orgSource

MAY 28, 2024

Whether it’s coaching professional staff or volunteer leaders, I find joy in watching people grow and excel. Providing personal support, fosters a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and transparency.” Invest in Training “It’s incumbent on organizations to invest in their volunteers. That’s non-negotiable.”

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 4, 2024

Here are three best practices for conducting market research effectively to help drive impact and take meaningful actions this year.

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VQ Strategies

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In honor of Veterans Day, we are reposting an e-newsletter we shared in fall 2020 highlighting the flexibility and adaptiveness of our partners at Wounded Warrior Project to sustain support. Through Peer Support Groups, warriors connect with each other, work to overcome challenges, and develop a renewed sense of community.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Integrate with existing systems: Connect Salesforce with your website, email marketing platform, event management, volunteer management, and other essential applications to streamline data flow. Map the donor lifecycle: Visualize the stages donors go through from initial awareness to becoming loyal supporters.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 30, 2021

Now any nonprofit can communicate instantly by sending push notifications to the specific groups they work with and serve: volunteers, families, staff, and others. Smartphones are how we communicate – in fact, a recent study shows that we look at them over a 100x each day. Geo-communication even enables messaging based on real-time location.

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.orgSource

JULY 19, 2022

When you want volunteers to serve on a committee or support an initiative, it’s critical to give them a rewarding return on the investment. We’re all challenged for time. If you wonder why members aren’t more engaged with your association, that’s one big reason. There aren’t enough hours in the day. A skilled facilitator can […].

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 17, 2023

Nonprofits are traditionally lean organizations that depend on a mix of volunteers and paid staff. This makes meeting IT needs challenging. Here are three ways that growing nonprofits can plan ahead to create operational efficiencies in managing technical tools.

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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. Building out your nonprofits network of supporters fosters trust , shared purpose, and long-term loyalty.

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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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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Your supporters remember how you made them feel. Ask yourself, your leadership, and your trusted lead volunteers to fill in the blank: At the end of our event, we want our supporters (or) attendees to leave feeling __. Create a Volunteer Committee. Here are 4 tips to help you plan a successful massive fundraising event.

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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. A well-planned fundraising event can leave a lasting impression on all the people who attend, which can, in turn, result in greater long-term support for a nonprofit organization.

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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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Bloomerang

JANUARY 9, 2025

Here are some options for you: Support first responders and provide essential aid American Red Cross : The American Red Cross and American Red Cross Los Angeles Region has mobilized teams to open shelters, distribute emergency supplies, assist with damage assessment, and help locate missing loved ones. You can donate or volunteer your time.

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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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VQ Strategies

JANUARY 22, 2025

Today, I heard from a past client excitedly telling me that a donor is interested in supporting the organization in securing volunteer management software. Interesting timing given that I was about to sit down to draft this post on building a case to fund volunteer engagement.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 13, 2020

Now you want to know, is it appropriate to ask your supporters to take further action? Many nonprofits fear that asking a donor for additional support, after they’ve already made a donation, will turn them off from making future gifts. 2) Encourage to Volunteer. 3) Send to Social Media. 4) Add to Mailing List.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 29, 2025

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

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sgEngage

JANUARY 23, 2025

These requirements can present challenges for nonprofits that need more in-house expertise, support, or time to develop and manage campaigns that adhere to these standards. Supporting Volunteer Recruitment: Nonprofits can run campaigns to attract new volunteers for events, programs, or ongoing support roles.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 7, 2022

Skills-based volunteering can be of critical support to nonprofits in the current environment, enabling them to take a step back from their current context and envision the future.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

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. The same goes for your major donors, long-time volunteers, and others who’ve shown commitment to your cause over the years.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 16, 2024

Small and medium-sized nonprofits, in particular, often lack the resources and expertise to craft compelling narratives, engage supporters, and clearly define the problems they address. This leads to confusion, disengagement, and missed opportunities for support. This can lead to disengagement and decreased support.

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The Fundraising Authority

JANUARY 2, 2021

Ask Your Donors When was the last time you called your donors (or met them, or e-mailed them) to thank them for their support, and asked them who else you should be calling? Your donors support you and feel like part of your team. Volunteers Do you have people who volunteer with your organization?

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

It was exciting working with Kiwanis members on various projects that helped the community. That experience with a service club gave me a sense of purpose and reinforced the fact that we all have some obligation to help others.

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