Volunteer Hub

JULY 8, 2022

Creating and implementing a volunteer time off policy can provide much-needed support to the community, help develop skills for employees, and boost morale. According to an Employee Benefits Survey , conducted by Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), only 26% of employers allow employees to take paid time off to volunteer.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 9, 2013

posted by Colleen Dunbar , Project Specialist. Volunteers can choose the projects, causes, and organizations they help, and organizations can potentially get help from numerous volunteers. If you have completed a project, but maybe want some help editing, or suggestions on how to make it better, ask microvolunteers.

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Volunteer Hub

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Paul’s Place is using VolunteerHub to create a streamlined, efficient, and optimized volunteer program, focused around building relationships. Founded in 1982 by two volunteers from St. In order to reach mission, Paul’s Place utilizes the support of thousands of volunteers per year, assisting across all programs and services.

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Whether your nonprofit is working to improve volunteer management or the success of your community outreach programs, you’re likely considering the impact of your planned or existing actions. . In this guide, we’ll answer the most frequently asked questions about nonprofit impact metrics, including: . Is it relevant?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Last month, I was honored to present and facilitate an all-day workshop for nonprofit leaders at the Oregon Nonprofit Leadership Conference on how to activate a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace, based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. Here’s the list: Function.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

Thought leadership helps bring your audience on a journey of shared understanding and insights, in order to drive toward impactful solutions. And our most ardent volunteers are typically people who love sharing knowledge. Impact—Do their ideas and insights make a difference? After all, we are the home of professional experts.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

A for-profit business with hundreds of paid employees will run differently than a nonprofit business being supported by hundreds of volunteers. As opposed to an employee receiving their incentive from a paycheck, motivating a volunteer who is not being monetarily reciprocated for their services can sometimes be a daunting task.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Image courtesy of The Cause Project. 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. Live Tweet.

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Classy

APRIL 22, 2021

This is a guest post by Tori Callahan, Chief of Staff and Head of Sustainability and Stakeholder Impact. When it comes to sustainability, Classy ’s core competency is our ability to empower the environmental nonprofits who use our platform to activate their online fundraising. Project Green Book Club: Achieved.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 25, 2019

Many organizations in the nonprofit sector rely on the help of volunteers. Whether this is in office work, stocking inventory or helping to prepare for an event, the volunteers are a highly valuable asset. Skilled volunteers are a special type of volunteer. Exemplary management practices.

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TechImpact

JUNE 18, 2014

Image courtesy of The Cause Project. Chances are good that without volunteers, your nonprofit does not function. The days of the newspaper advertisement, or flyer around town looking for volunteers is over. As a result, nonprofits and volunteers alike are turning to the internet to find, and fill, volunteer opportunities.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

Subject line: Sofia, keep tabs on the impact of your gift by following us on social media. Social media is a great tool to showcase your impact, help supporters understand the challenges they can help solve and build an authentic community around your cause. Join Our Latest Events + Volunteer Days. Why send this email?

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead Working with volunteers and including them in your nonprofit’s strategy can be meaningful, challenging, and rewarding, all at the same time. Hear it from a volunteer!

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Volunteer for a task or chore that no one else wants. Although I doubt that many organizations still need a Casual Friday, if your group is a holdout, this is an easy, high-impact fix. Good health adds joy to every activity. Find ways to encourage both organized and casual activities. Take time to listen to the answer.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

According to the Millennial Impact Project, episodic volunteerism is increasing in popularity as our younger generations look for ways to share their wealth across many different causes and passion areas. Some organizations have received legacy donations and major gifts as a result of a well-executed one-time volunteer event.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 25, 2021

And *poof*… the volunteers were gone. As nonprofits limited worker contact, many shuttered or adjusted programs and asked their volunteers to stay away. Even if volunteering was an option, many volunteers opted to stay home, either to protect their health or to help take care of their stay-at-home family.

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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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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

With the help of impactful testimonials, you can turn compelling narratives into a driving force for your mission. They serve as powerful tools for building trust and authenticity, showcasing real-life impacts of your organization’s work. This could include beneficiaries, donors, volunteers, or partners.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

If you’ve never tried it before, start with these two simple audience segments : active (made one or more donations in the last 12 months) and lapsed (made zero donations in the last 12 months.) Does your organization have a new project or special initiative within your community launching in 2023? Refine (and quantify) your message.

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.orgSource

JUNE 25, 2023

Make time to audit the impact working from home is having on your organization. Identify Your Team The HR staff could take the lead on this project. Don’t forget volunteers. They are impacted by your staff’s proficiency as well. It makes perfect sense to evaluate achievement over labor hours and activities.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 2, 2022

For impact-driven organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs of America , an organization devoted to helping young people achieve their full potential, close community connections mean they are facing society’s biggest challenges head-on. That allows us to determine what we can replicate and what activities we need to enhance our scale.”.

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.orgSource

JULY 10, 2023

We began this project because, as early adopters of digital solutions, we could see that technology was creating waves and that a rogue tsunami was not out of the question. What activities would make your association better prepared to respond to changes in your members’ needs and the business environment? Get out of the office…a lot.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2019

Nonprofits are doing important work every day that impacts lives and makes our world even better. But due to many common challenges to constantly reach new donors, retain existing donors, and increase operational efficiency the amount of effort to impact lives doesn’t always result in the high return it should.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

Optimize campaigns: Identify what works and what doesn’t so you can fine tune your efforts for maximum impact. Measure Impact: Link fundraising successes to specific projects or programs, showcasing the tangible outcomes made possible through donor support. A good vendor will help you with all aspects of the transfer.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 9, 2020

But there have also always been people who want to engage and contribute but who can’t, for various reasons, volunteer in traditional ways. This episode is about understanding and expanding virtual volunteer programs. Topics Discussed in This Episode: The types of virtual volunteer activities that are available.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The social good sector has struggled to effectively assess the value of volunteer programs for decades. We’ve used Independent Sector’s annual calculation of the value of a volunteer hour in order to talk about the impact of our programs in terms that the business world understands.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 29, 2023

As leaders in the nonprofit and social impact space, it’s so important for you to project a clear sense of trust into the world. You want your donors to trust your work, your impact, your stewardship of resources, and your connection to the community, and stand out in a sea of information. Why Aren’t Nonprofits More Transparent?

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Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

With analytics, you try to aggregate data over time and across data sources for a 360-degree view of your members and their activities. You don’t want risk-averse people to give up on the project. Here are some high impact and easy ways to put your data analytics to work. Step 1: Create a Plan. Step 2: Aim for Quick Wins.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

A for-profit business with hundreds of paid employees will run differently than a nonprofit business being supported by hundreds of volunteers. As opposed to an employee receiving their incentive from a paycheck, motivating a volunteer who is not being monetarily reciprocated for their services can sometimes be a daunting task.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

You see, your annual fundraising plan is a treasure map that leads you to the exact activities that will raise the most money for your nonprofit over the course of the coming year. You can show them exactly what’s coming up and invite them to choose which activities they want to be involved in. Engage your Board. Learn from the past.

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Twenty Hats

MARCH 9, 2021

When the pandemic hit, this volunteer manager created volunteer roles that were a win-win for staff and volunteers. We are still living in the midst of a pandemic while trying to navigate engaging volunteers in a meaningful way. My efforts were simple, but impactful for various members of my organization.

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sgEngage

MAY 28, 2024

To have the biggest impact on your organization, you’ve got to turn the tables and start proactively researching so you can identify the strongest prospects. Find out where they donate already and if they’re involved in volunteering or serving on a nonprofit board. Research what compels your prospect to give. Get it all out there.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Every year, it spends over €30 million to further this aim by building social inclusion programmes and campaigns for small-scale, community-led projects in the Netherlands and the Dutch islands of the Caribbean, and providing opportunities for them to learn from each other. Bringing People Together. A Critical Supporting Role.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

By Michelle Chen , an independent scholar who recently graduated with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. Elements your nonprofit should include in your storytelling campaigns include: Show impact. People want to know and see the impact of their donations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 19, 2014

Project AWARE Goes Deep on Engagement, Turning Scuba Divers into Citizen Scientists – guest post by Darren Barefoot. An interactive map launched by the non-profit Project AWARE visualizes nearly three years of ongoing reporting by a network of scuba divers who remove marine debris from the world’s ocean. million divers.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 26, 2020

In light of that trend and all the recent travel upheaval due to COVID – 19, with increasing restrictions being placed on companies and their global workforce, we wanted to address creative alternatives to traditional volunteer events. . Skills-Based Volunteering.

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