Greater Giving

APRIL 6, 2023

National Volunteer Week 2023 is a time to recognize and celebrate the incredible contributions of volunteers to nonprofit organizations across the country. Share their Stories Highlight the impact of your nonprofit volunteers by sharing their stories on social media, newsletters, and website.

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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

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This GivingTuesday , no matter what your campaign or theme, you can’t go wrong spotlighting the stories of your volunteers. Showcasing your volunteers’ journeys not only celebrates their invaluable commitment, but also fosters trust and connection within the community, highlighting the human impact behind every effort.

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

As you’ve likely seen, volunteers can have a tremendous impact on the work you’re able to do. . There are “boots-on-the-ground” volunteers who show up in person to help out, vendors who donate supplies or make in-kind donations, those who help you fundraise, and more. Treat volunteers to a meal. Have an appreciation party.

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Kindful

APRIL 26, 2021

With all that energy going into the copy, the videos and photos included in the appeal can sometimes seem like an afterthought. However, for your donors, photos and videos can actually be even more powerful in informing their decision to give than the words you choose to use. Here are some tips to help you plan for great photos.

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Volunteer Hub

APRIL 12, 2022

If you want volunteers to keep volunteering, your organization must support them. Here are 5 ways to better support your volunteers and drive the most value from them in 2022. One of the best ways to get the most value from your existing volunteers is by making sure that they are engaged, empowered, and supported.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 13, 2020

Volunteering has always brought people together in service of a common cause but now we must do this online due to COVID-19. Once you have found the right idea post it where volunteers will find it , then consider a volunteer management tool to make sure they are well managed. Manage and Organize Photo Library.

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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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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Volunteers are the backbone of your nonprofit. From running your programs on the ground to soliciting gifts for your online fundraising campaigns , your volunteers work around the clock to support your cause. Your remote volunteers move your mission forward, even when they’re miles away from where your nonprofit is located.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 27, 2014

While volunteers keep your staffing needs minimal, and allow your nonprofit to focus on the next big project, are you really getting the most out of your volunteers? Did you know that a disengaged volunteer is more likely to be a no-show or spend most of their volunteer hours socializing? Create leadership opportunities.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 28, 2014

No matter what kind of budget your nonprofit has, everyone can agree that volunteers are one of the best investments–primarily because they are free! However, mismanagement of volunteers due to other budgeting restraints could turn a fun, giving-back experience into a stressful, this-feels-like-work one. Survey volunteers.

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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.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Today’s volunteers are tech-savvy, and very busy. So why not engage volunteers where they spend most of their time–on their mobile phone. Check out these 5 tips from VolunteerMatch.com , on engaging volunteers and supporters via a mobile device: Text Reminders. Image courtesy of The Cause Project. Check-In at Events.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 29, 2014

No matter what kind of budget your nonprofit has, everyone can agree that volunteers are one of the best investments–primarily because they are free! However, mismanagement of volunteers due to other budgeting restraints could turn a fun, giving-back experience into a stressful, this-feels-like-work one. Survey volunteers.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Finding ways to bring short-term volunteers into your nonprofit can be tough, especially if your organization relies heavily on training or extensive screening mechanisms to ensure long-term commitments. Some organizations have received legacy donations and major gifts as a result of a well-executed one-time volunteer event.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 7, 2024

To recognize important people (volunteers, donors, major funders, partners). Are we gathering photos all year long so we have enough come time to prepare our report? Where will we tell our key messages in different ways (Executive Director letter, photo captions, etc.)? To share your mission with a wide audience.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 13, 2024

Every nonprofit has a rich history, but it’s likely contained in various places — boxes in the basement, awards in a display case, memories of a long-time staff member or volunteer. What happens when the basement floods or your volunteer passes away? This is more than just scanning old photos and adding them to an online database.

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, which means many organizations are busy identifying ways to show supporters appreciation for their financial support, volunteer hours, and help promoting their organization’s purpose and programs—and showing this kind of appreciation often means communicating the impact a supporter has had.

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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.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

Volunteers with valuable and specialized skills are often dispatched. When a volunteer provides a service that is outside of their. of these volunteers get an empty feeling when they know that the job. they’ve been given is make-work or a photo-op. they’ve been given is make-work or a photo-op.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2021

2) Seek out volunteers. Ask previous fundraising campaign volunteers if they can lend their creative talents and help out with the technology powering your event. Tell them about the ways they can assist your team and provide a link to your volunteer signup. For example: Hey Lend-a-Paw Volunteer! For Example: 1.

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Whole Whale

MAY 2, 2024

Custom photo stock This is a fun excuse for an intern to run around the office and any physical sites to take good pictures of work in action. Index and put these photos in a system like Google Photos or Flickr for the organization to use in the future.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 2, 2020

On its Instagram page, the nonprofit mostly publishes testimonials and photos from people who have received support. You should also create a mixture of photo and video content. Posting both photos and videos will ensure you reach the most people possible with your content. They also appeal to different audience segments.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

It takes thorough, effective planning to create a holiday fundraiser, find the volunteers to make it happen, and get your message in front of the right audience. Thank donors and volunteers often. Here’s how a traditional P2P fundraiser works: You recruit volunteers to fundraise on your nonprofit’s behalf.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Nowadays, churches often have their own volunteer or hired photography team to record and capture imagery at events or services. It’s important to obtain a photo release from the congregants you’ve captured on camera before using their image in any of these formats: Church videos. Monitoring children in play areas.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 31, 2014

For some nonprofits, volunteers are the lifeblood of their organization. Volunteers can be even more valuable than donors. Every nonprofit can benefit from the help of volunteers, but recruiting and retaining new volunteers is easier said than done. Scheduling, Preparation and Communication.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Here’s what we’ll cover: Using Instagram promotion before your event Instagram event promotion during your event Following up on your Instagram event promotion Whether you’re hosting a fundraising event or a community volunteer opportunity, Instagram can help you engage current and new audience members and set your event up for success.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Here are some of the best ways to use peer pressure as a way to drive donors and increase volunteers: 1. Make sure that your purpose and mission can be shared easily through an engaging story for potential donors and volunteers. Assets, like approved photos, images, and logos to keep your message and brand focused on your audience.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 26, 2014

Whether you're managing volunteers or an online community, the SF Online Community Meetup is a great place to learn from (and share with!) This month's event featured our own fabulous forums manager, Jayne Cravens, sharing her online community and volunteer management wisdom. Why Volunteers? Great Volunteers.

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NTEN

JUNE 28, 2011

It seems like a logical assumption that Facebook should also be a good way to attract volunteers—but is that true? Facebook is a good way to attract new volunteers,” said Jayne Cravens, an independent consultant at Coyote Communications who has vast experience in online volunteerism. It turns into volunteer recognition,” Cravens said.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Some radio stations cannot demand listeners to do something such as ask for donations or recruit volunteers – rather the “call to action” has to be softer such as “visit our website to learn more”. . You can take still photos from the video to use in flyers, social, email, print and more. . ? About the Sponsor.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2022

This Nonprofit Pro study found that “just over 74 percent of participants said that peer-to-peer fundraising software has made keeping track of information on participants, volunteers and fundraisers easier.”. ” (via the Prostate Cancer Foundation ).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

In years past, if a staff member or volunteer added your organization to their profile and were the first to do so, LinkedIn automatically created a LinkedIn Page for your nonprofit. 5) Encourage current staff, board members, and volunteers to complete their LinkedIn Profiles. Currently, the limit is 100 invitations per month.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

By showing a simple before and after photo, you feel connected and drawn in and want to learn more, maybe even to get involved. PHOTO OF SMILE TRAIN TWEET. 2) Share photos of your volunteers in action. 2) Share photos of your volunteers in action. Image courtesy of No Kid Hungry.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 31, 2014

For some nonprofits, volunteers are the lifeblood of their organization. Volunteers can be even more valuable than donors. Every nonprofit can benefit from the help of volunteers, but recruiting and retaining new volunteers is easier said than done. Scheduling, Preparation and Communication.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Instead of picking up the phone to call a friend, we might text them an address or a date and time to meet up for lunch or a volunteer shift. Volunteering. To make your volunteer program as effective as possible, you’ve probably set goals like growing your volunteer base and reducing your flake rate.

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

Defining ‘community service’ broadly Based on surveys and focus groups, Leveraging the Potential of Youth Service found that young people ages 18 to 25 defined “community service” broadly, beyond volunteering with a nonprofit organization. A]s is often the case, youth are at the forefront,” said Weatherford. “We

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