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Recruiting nonprofit volunteers for legislative campaign success

EveryAction

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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Attract donors and recruit volunteers: free advertising for nonprofits

EveryAction

from our friends at Community Boost Consulting The work you do is important and it’s imperative that people know about it. Employee volunteer program: A business encourages employees to volunteer at a nonprofit; not only does this boost morale but helps to positively shape brand perception.

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Direct mail built the conservative movement. Can influencers beat it?

M+R

As digital citizens break off into smaller and smaller communities — and have seen every type of marketing copy and tactic in the book — organizations and institutions need new inroads. Enter: influencers. In an influencer campaign, a teacher looking for lesson planning tips might decide she does need a union after all.

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Dos & Don’ts for Recruiting Influencers for Your Nonprofit

Nonprofits Source

In today’s online world, self-made influencers have become bonafide celebrities. If you think scoring a household name for your event is out of reach or your budget, don’t fret—there are many nonprofit influencers that have a loyal follower base that may be a good option to advocate for your mission and event.

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People Want To Belong To Your Nonprofit’s Community

Bloomerang

A wise boss once told me: “ A community is defined by caring for its members. One of the things you are responsible for as a development professional is building and nurturing community. Let’s focus, head-on, on the impact you have on the philanthropists who choose to commune with you. Otherwise, it’s just a zip code.”

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How to Write About Volunteering on Your Resume

Volunteer Hub

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. Location of the organization.

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Raise your hand if you want a better volunteer program

M+R

What are some strategies for giving nonprofit volunteers a great experience and building your program? Enter: Planned Parenthood’s National Volunteer Program (NVP)! From the summer to the end of the year in 2022, the program grew in size, scope, and influence—with lessons we can apply to nonprofit volunteer efforts of all kinds.