Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 26, 2022

, but before it officially wraps, let’s take a look at the top articles of the year. These fundraising articles are popular ones that our readers have loved and I wanted to gather them together for you in case you missed any of them earlier this year. A virtual event costs less and requires fewer volunteers and staff time.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Sponsor Virtual Money 52

Volunteer Hub

MARCH 7, 2022

With the value of a volunteer hour approaching $29 in 2022, now is the time to focus on retention and better utilize your existing volunteer contacts. It’s no secret that a dedicated group of volunteers is an important cornerstone of many nonprofit organization. And what causes volunteers to leave?

Retention 92

Retention Volunteer Mentoring Skills 92

CauseVox

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Whether you’re a small nonprofit aiming to make a local impact or a larger organization orchestrating a grand initiative, giving days offer a unique platform to amplify your cause. In this article, we’ll delve into the essence of giving days, exploring what they are and how your nonprofit can actively participate.

Work 81

Work Giving Hosting Nonprofit 81

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.

Volunteer 76

Volunteer Retention Houston Atlanta 76

Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Including volunteer work on your resume is a great way to demonstrate to hiring managers that you’re community-focused, and would be a hard-working employee if hired. In fact, the 2016 Deloitte Impact Survey found that 82% of 2500+ hiring managers prefer candidates who have volunteering experience. Your title.

Volunteer 86

Volunteer Experiment Job Skills 86

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!

Gift 81

Gift Volunteer Retention Design 81

Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 24, 2022

There are many benefits of implementing an online volunteer training program. The importance of effective volunteer training cannot be overstated. Training is often one of the first interactions that volunteers have with an organization during their volunteer journey, setting the bar and providing a good experience is crucial.

Training 74

Training Train Benefit Volunteer 74

Achieve

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Nonprofits and community service organizations often rely on volunteers’ hard work and generosity to get their important work done. In fact, volunteers make up the majority of many nonprofits' workforce and are absolutely critical to their daily operation and goals. volunteer management. Let’s dive in.

Volunteer 98

Volunteer Strategy Tips Registration 98

Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2021

According to research, only 27% of nonprofits have a diversity and inclusion plan for volunteers. Here are 4 reasons diversity and inclusion (D&I) are important for any volunteer program. Now more than at any other point in history, volunteer programs are becoming increasingly diverse. Diversity and Inclusion: The Basics.

Volunteer 89

Volunteer Program Skills Retention 89

NTEN

APRIL 6, 2021

For many nonprofit organizations, diversity and inclusion are considered a top priority in their annual goals, and for a good reason. However, infusing diversity and inclusion into your organization will likely require new practices to be put in place. Invest in accessible volunteer recruitment.

Volunteer 110

Volunteer Ideas Develop Management 110

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

But it’s worth it, because when you optimize your content, it acts as a kind of sleeper agent working to bring more awareness and support your way. Human-Centered SEO for Nonprofits in 2024 Good (optimized) content has a better chance of working for you and getting your nonprofit found online. But you can change that.

Action 267

Action Practice Tips Seattle 267

Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Volunteers are the backbone of any nonprofit organization. Clearly, volunteers are essential to your nonprofit’s ability to move its mission forward. Clearly, volunteers are essential to your nonprofit’s ability to move its mission forward. But volunteers don’t just appear out of thin air.

Volunteer 98

Volunteer Strategy Guide Local 98

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

It may make sense to hire someone to give you that help, especially if that person has the skills you need and can work remotely. A virtual assistant is an independent contractor who provides services for clients while working from their home office. Be sure to ask for work samples if appropriate for the work you are requesting.

Virtual 116

Virtual Work Calendar Nonprofit 116

The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

This is a two part article on how to create fundraising systems for your nonprofit. In Part 2, we will show you how to create systems at your organization. It’s about a nonprofit I once worked with. It’s about a nonprofit I once worked with. And this organization was in trouble. Let me tell you a story.

System 354

System Create Fundraising Nonprofit 354

Qgiv

JANUARY 13, 2022

Many nonprofits work in tandem with volunteers to move their mission forward and keep expenses down. Engaging volunteers helps get the word out about your mission, since most volunteers share their passion with their personal and professional networks. Recruit Like Your Mission Depends on It.

Volunteer 52

Volunteer Management Help Tips 52

Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

As any volunteer manager knows, volunteer scheduling is a fundamental part of the day-to-day operations of all nonprofit volunteer programs. Knowing how, when, and where to break down the system of responsibilities for your volunteers will determine the quality of their experience as well as the success of your events.

Volunteer 52

Volunteer Profile Survey Track 52

.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

Now that remote work makes a casual stroll through the cubicles challenging, I suggest an intentional approach. Make time to audit the impact working from home is having on your organization. Early in our relationship, my executive coach reminded me that every CEO gets the organization they deserve.

Team 221

Team Evaluation Attitude Interview 221

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

In the last few years, Microsoft has rebuilt LinkedIn working out many of the kinks and bugs that made it frustrating to use, and has launched a suite of new tools and functionality for LinkedIn Pages , Profiles , and Groups. For now, LinkedIn Pages outperform Facebook and Twitter in organic reach and engagement.

Linkedin 363

Linkedin Practice Social Media Sponsor 363

ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 11, 2012

Most researchers agree that low-income earners volunteer less (Wilson, 2012) and Pho (2008) extended this finding to include medium-wage earners. A related research question is the impact or positive incentive of volunteer stipends among low-wage earners (McBride, Gonzales, Morrow-Howell, & McCrary, 2011). As part of a.

Volunteer 80

Volunteer St. Louis Americorp Work 80

TechImpact

JANUARY 15, 2014

Put very plainly, the cloud is an internet based computing system that uses the internet to service your organizations computing needs on the fly. Here are 6 ways the cloud can not only help your nonprofit, but feel like it is working for your nonprofit, according to Ivan Harris of eduserv. Easily offer and revoke access.

Work 185

Work Files Nonprofit System 185

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 7, 2018

The 2017 CECP Giving in Numbers reports that more than 50% of companies have developed skills-based volunteer programs to support community and business goals. Our experience tells us that skills-based programs hold tremendous potential for corporate volunteers and the community nonprofits they support – when done right.

Skills 24

Skills Volunteer Work Organization 24

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2010

That said, in addition to being a great tool to build your e-Newsletter list , if your nonprofit is regularly updating Facebook and Twitter accounts, then your organization needs to be able to produce, contribute, and distribute fresh, quality content. Blogging only about your organization and its work is a mistake.

Content 237

Content Ideas Organization New York 237

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Leading a group of passionate volunteers, doing deeds that help the community around you, and making a meaningful difference to an important cause are what make the job of a volunteer management leader worth it. All you need is a dedicated and effective way to recruit those volunteers. Keep your volunteers engaged.

Volunteer 49

Volunteer Tips Virtual Facilitation 49

Association Analytics

MAY 11, 2021

In an article recently published in ASAE's Associations Now , our senior director of managed services, Emilio Arocho, discusses this topic, explains why these myths hold back progress and shares ways they can be easily overcome. Scope plays an important role for organizations early in their data maturity.

Analytics 260

Analytics Associations Data Analysis 260

The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

As development professionals, volunteers, and board members, we spend a lot of time searching for new prospects … trying to find new individuals, companies and foundations who might respond to our message, who we can cultivate, and who, over time, might make a significant gift to help us continue our work. What Is “Public Relations”?

Public 220

Public Press Fundraising Profit 220

DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

When you work together, everyone brings new ideas and perspectives that enhance your organization’s operations and allow you to uphold your mission in fresh and innovative ways. In this article, we’ll provide five tips that enable you to seamlessly integrate your nonprofit email and website marketing strategies.

Integration 52

Integration email Websites Strategy 52

VQ Strategies

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

As workplaces struggle to hire and retain employees, nonprofits and other mission-driven organizations have parallel concerns regarding recruiting and retaining volunteers. Equipping staff to embrace their role as coaches and provide ongoing feedback to volunteers throughout the year is a beneficial practice. Clarity is Key.

Challenge 98

Challenge Volunteer Review Roles 98

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 26, 2019

As 2019 draws to a close, I wanted to once again put together a list of the most-read articles published during the year. Without further ado, here were the the most popular articles published on sgENGAGE in 2019: The End of the Beginning of Online Giving by Steve MacLaughlin, Blackbaud.

Blackbaud 34

Blackbaud Chart Trend Museum 34

ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

One of the greatest challenges facing nonprofit organizations is garnering volunteers and, more importantly, the right kind of individuals. The ideal volunteer brings more than a bagged lunch – he or she provides innovative ideas, fresh enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in a volunteer setting. will keep costs low.

Volunteer 93

Volunteer Tucson Phoenix Music 93

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Growing a nonprofit takes more than just passion: you also need creativity, persistence, and a handful of nonprofit leadership skills to guide your organization through the growth years and fulfill your mission. Leaders can see the path forward for the organization. They can help the organization set and achieve goals.

Skills 119

Skills Leadership Director Nonprofit 119

Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

According to Nonprofit Source, 90% of company executives indicated that partnering with a reputable nonprofit organization enhanced their brand and 89% believe partnering leverages their ability to improve the community. There is a lot of value in finding skill-based volunteers to help your nonprofit reach goals. Volunteer grants.

Sponsor 86

Sponsor Nonprofit Grant Skills 86

VQ Strategies

JUNE 4, 2022

As we were reviewing the agenda for a scheduled coaching call last week, a client shared a recent event in which a volunteer spoke rudely and inappropriately to a client. The volunteer’s behavior was counter to the expectations shared in training, not to mention the values of respect and inclusion that the organization embraces.

Evaluation 95

Evaluation Volunteer Training Train 95

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In today’s digital-centric world, your organisation has plenty of choices when it comes to marketing your organization —from generating content on social media accounts like Instagram and Facebook to your nonprofit website. What better way to show off your nonprofit’s impactful work than with your engaging social media content?

Social Media 75

Social Media Integration Websites Media 75

Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

Then, we’ll review how your organization can promote volunteerism in your community and manage volunteers effectively. Volunteer programs take place worldwide, and volunteer help has improved the lives of many. Volunteering is important because it enables people to help and serve others in a selfless way.

History 88

History Benefit Guide United States 88

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 6, 2012

Nonprofits love volunteers. After all, they are the lifeblood of many organizations. When budgets are tight— and they always are with nonprofits— volunteers take up the slack. So, how do you recruit volunteers who will integrate well with your paid staff, perform the functions they are assigned, and stick around?

Volunteer 96

Volunteer Award Nonprofit Exercise 96

NTEN

JUNE 28, 2011

[Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from an article that first appeared in the June 2011 issue of NTEN:Change. Read the complete article in NTEN's new quarterly journal for nonprofit leaders by subscribing to the journal for free! ] Then, strategize the types of posts you think will engage volunteers. It’s great.’

Volunteer 100

Volunteer Facebook Effective Tools 100

VQ Strategies

MARCH 22, 2022

With the 2022 Points of Light Conference on Volunteering and Service confirmed as a hybrid event — with the onsite location confirmed at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort — I can’t help but think of this blog we shared back in 2016. Recently, an article about Disney came across my news feed and caught my attention.

Training 74

Training Train Museum Volunteer 74