AmeriCorps Announces Volunteer Generation Fund Grant Competition
NonProfit PRO
MAY 9, 2024
AmeriCorps announced that applications are open for its 2023 fiscal year Volunteer Generation Fund grant competition.
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NonProfit PRO
MAY 9, 2024
AmeriCorps announced that applications are open for its 2023 fiscal year Volunteer Generation Fund grant competition.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 10, 2023
AmeriCorps released a notice of funding opportunity for the fiscal year 2023 Volunteer Generation Fund. The Volunteer Generation Fund, open to State Service Commissions, local nonprofit, community, faith-based, tribal, state, and local governments and schools, focuses on investments for volunteer management practices.
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NonProfit PRO
MAY 20, 2024
AmeriCorps released a report assessing how State Service Commissions in nine states used grants to support volunteer management.
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.
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.
Charity Village
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Volunteer Alberta, in partnership with the Government of Alberta, has announced that the National Volunteer Week Enhancement Funding applications are now open. Through this partnership, Volunteer Alberta aims to support communities across the province to celebrate the impactful contributions of volunteers.
Charity Village
OCTOBER 23, 2023
The Government of Canada invites organizations to apply for funding to help empower youth in Canada through volunteer opportunities. Successful organizations will receive funding to create, promote, and facilitate access to volunteer opportunities for youth aged 12-30.
Charity Village
MARCH 10, 2023
Volunteer Alberta, in partnership with the Government of Alberta, has announced that the National Volunteer Week Enhancement Funding applications are now open. Through this partnership, Volunteer Alberta aims to support communities across the province to celebrate the impactful contributions of volunteers.
VQ Strategies
APRIL 26, 2024
This week, the much anticipated annual announcement of the updated Value of Volunteer Time was announced by Independent Sector and, drumroll please, the national value for 2023 reporting is $33.49, a 5% increase over the 2022 value. It reveals, for example, that we prize volunteer quantity. That we celebrate volunteer volume.”
Bloomerang
DECEMBER 4, 2023
How will you measure volunteer impact in 2024? As we close out 2023, you probably have some view into the impact your volunteers made, including how much time they worked and other basic information to share with others in your organization. But do you really know the true impact of your volunteers? Is it the type of activity?
EveryAction
JANUARY 25, 2023
The best part is that unlike other grant programs, you’re not competing for limited funds! 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. Track your nonprofit marketing efforts using complimentary analytics.
VQ Strategies
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
After years of meetings, dialogue, presentations, advocacy, (and yes, maybe even some proverbial hair-pulling in frustration), today was the launch of the Initiative for Strategic Volunteer Engagement and the release of landmark research about how organizational leaders and funders view and prioritize volunteer engagement.
VQ Strategies
MAY 17, 2023
What is strategic volunteer engagement – and why does it matter? Driven by the power of volunteer energy and grounded in comprehensive research, the Initiative for Strategic Volunteer Engagement launched to answer this exact question. The post What is Strategic Volunteer Engagement?
Wild Apricot
APRIL 14, 2021
Most nonprofits and membership organizations depend on volunteers to help run projects, raise funds, organize events, and even manage day-to-day administration. These individuals are also likely members, supporters or donors – the very folks.
Tech Soup
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Did you know that your volunteers are prime candidates to become lasting donors? According to Funraise's 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report , people are two times more likely to donate to causes and organizations that they volunteer for.
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.
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.
Charity Village
AUGUST 25, 2023
GLOCAL Foundation of Canada announced the launch of online volunteering and micro-grant opportunities for young Canadians funded in part by Employment and Social Development Canada. The Foundation announced the launch of the following two youth programs: 1.
Donorbox
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Many nonprofits are volunteer-led, and even more, they require volunteers to complete their work. Hence, volunteers are necessary, but managing volunteers can be difficult if you’re unprepared. Volunteer management software is an efficient tool that nonprofits should consider.
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.
Bloomerang
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
There are a lot of myths when it comes to fundraising with volunteers: Myth #1 : “Volunteers are already giving us their time so we shouldn’t also ask them for money.” 85% of volunteers donate to the nonprofits they volunteer for. Clearly they prefer to just volunteer.” So, what’s the key lesson here?
Charity Village
JUNE 23, 2023
Volunteer Alberta invites nonprofits and charities to access the Volunteer Screening Program (NOTE: You do not need to be a member of Volunteer Alberta to use the resources and funding available through the Volunteer Screening Program).
CauseVox
JANUARY 31, 2023
The Government of Canada has rallied behind nonprofits with its historic Community Services Recovery Fund. Sign up for Community Services Recovery Fund tips and updates: We will be launching free resources to help with the application process in the coming days and weeks. Applications are due on February 21, 2023.
Bloomerang
AUGUST 14, 2023
Becoming savvier about donor advised funds is a current trend in nonprofit fundraising. As a nonprofit, finding out which donors have a donor-advised fund (DAF) can be challenging since DAF accounts are privately held and not public entities, and because they are managed by sponsoring organizations or financial institutions.
Greater Giving
APRIL 21, 2023
Technology is Changing the Way We Give Back Nonprofit volunteering has long been a way for individuals to give back to their communities and make a difference in the world. However, the rise of technology has brought about significant changes in the way we approach nonprofit volunteering.
Get Fully Funded
MARCH 27, 2023
Thanking volunteers for all they do is crucial to keeping your volunteers coming back again and again. Volunteers pour their heart into your nonprofit’s work. Volunteers can Save you money by providing labor so you don’t have to hire staff. which makes volunteer hours add up fast! And that’s a shame.
Qgiv
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
And among nonprofits, it’s also no secret that volunteering has declined substantially over the years. That makes volunteers more valuable than ever before. Many nonprofits see an alarming rate of volunteer turnover for a number of reasons , from lack of time, to insufficient recognition to burno ut and more. Where do you start?
Get Fully Funded
MARCH 30, 2021
The key to a successful volunteer program is follow through. Maybe you’ve been there: Someone contacts your organization eager to volunteer. You can’t believe this amazing volunteer just dropped out of the sky… …Until you never hear from that volunteer again. You’re thrilled! So, how do you create that?
Greater Giving
JANUARY 26, 2023
Funds are an essential part of gift management. Funds are used to track gifts and pledges for financial purposes. No matter what kind of nonprofit you run, the annual fund is always important. An annual fund helps to support a variety of programs and services that benefit your community in some way.
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.
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.
Bloomerang
JULY 24, 2021
However, raising funds for these organizations can present unique challenges. While it is true that the Anglican Diocese of Niagara is fortunate enough to be able to provide some funding support for various programs and ministries, they do not have ‘pools of money’ and operate on a shoe-string budget as many other groups do,” she said.
Donorbox
APRIL 19, 2022
Volunteering in the church benefits members of the congregation and the church itself. Church volunteers perform tasks that staff members do not have the capacity or skills to accomplish. The post Volunteering in the Church | How to Get Started with Church Volunteering appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.
TechImpact
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
Whatever you want to call them , there’s no doubting their importance in funding the nonprofit sector in future decades. What you might not have known, is that donations and volunteering often go hand in hand. Sign-Up for Nonprofit Insights for Targeting Volunteers in 2015. Donors or volunteers? Subscribe to updates.
Greater Giving
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Fund-a-need appeals are a great way to get potential donors excited about your organization. You can use this type of appeal to raise money for anything: from equipment that’s needed in your office to funds for a new program or initiative. Is your organization looking for funding to support one of its programs?
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Nonprofits that create an internal storytelling culture can excite staff and volunteers, entice new supporters, strengthen relationships with donors, and raise more funds. Nonprofits have more stories at their fingertips than any other organization.
Allegiance Group
APRIL 15, 2024
The funding spent acquiring donors can result in fast growth, but it also holds more risk by not offsetting the acquisition cost until new donors give again. Spread the word about your monthly giving program, recruit volunteers , re-engage lapsed donors, and more. Check out these tips to improve your messaging.
Qgiv
DECEMBER 15, 2022
In the first blog post of this series, we discussed the basics that need to occur to onboard any volunteer at any level. We took the process from greeting the fundraising volunteer at your door all the way to helping them connect with your mission, and quite a lot between. Your Program Volunteers.
Get Fully Funded
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
More importantly, are your staff and volunteers ready and trained to perform productively in their roles? Then there’s your workforce—both paid and volunteer. Today is the day you’re going to shed the “vacation” mentality of training your nonprofit staff and volunteers. Instead, it’s creating a new normal entirely.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 20, 2024
AARP ] Gen X donates an average annual gift of $732 across four charities and l eads in annual volunteer hours served. AARP ] 8% of donors give stock or mutual funds to nonprofits and 4% donate to Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs). Global Trends in Giving Report ] 66% of donors worldwide volunteer with nonprofits. organizations.
sgEngage
MAY 14, 2024
Instead of increased profit, your focus becomes the expenses—and the transparency around those—because your stakeholders now care more about how your funding is spent instead of increasing revenue. In the nonprofit space, you’ll be tracking both unrestricted and restricted funds as part of your overall organizational income.
Qgiv
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
Through carefully curated programs hosted by trained volunteer facilitators at various schools and community centers, they’re able to create a curriculum that features courses on common issues many girls face. Supporters are encouraged to celebrate their interests by creating unique, volunteer fundraising events. Request a demo today!
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.
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