Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Social media is a powerful, yet affordable, way to inform, engage, and recruit volunteers. Did you know that 47% of nonprofit leaders say recruiting sufficient volunteers is a big problem for their organization? If you’re wondering if social media can be an effective tool to recruit volunteers, the answer is yes.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 7, 2021

My point of entry into the nonprofit sector started as a volunteer. I began doing local events to raise their profile and deliver their core mission to young families and before long I began to understand the nonprofit sector from the ground up. Here are a few key insights to boost nonprofit volunteer morale.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 9, 2014

As if contributing to a cause that’s bigger than yourself wasn’t reason enough to give your time, volunteering your time to a charitable cause has some hidden benefits, too. If it is so intuitively obvious that volunteering is beneficial to someone, why is volunteering at a 10 year low ? 12% Discounts to local businesses.

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Volunteer Hub

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Taking the time to thank volunteers is a must. Here are 25 easy to implement ways to show volunteers gratitude for their time in 2021. Taking the time to thank volunteers is one of the easiest strategies a nonprofit can use to convert more people into long-term supporters.

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Volunteer Hub

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

GivingTuesday offers nonprofits an opportunity to capitalize on reaching both donors and volunteers, setting their organization up for success moving into the new year. Giving Tuesday provides organizations with a time to attract and convert new volunteers and donors who are actively seeking end-of-year involvement in the greater good.

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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.

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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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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 5, 2021

Each April, hundreds of thousands of companies and nonprofits celebrate National Volunteer Month in the United States — and millions more throughout the year celebrate across the world. This year will be a bit different, as many employees are still working remotely and in-person volunteering is not always possible.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

In this blog, we’ll explore a few key types of advocacy that help organizations drive positive change; tactics that unite and activate supporters; and technology to make this important work more effective and efficient. Later, that information can be used to target the most active and educated supporters and get them involved.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 22, 2014

If your nonprofit uses volunteers, which it almost certainly does in some capacity, you’ve undoubtedly at times found it difficult to find volunteers. Whether it’s because your regular volunteers had prior engagements, or enrollment is typically low, without volunteers our nonprofit organizations do not go.

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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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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

You can recruit volunteers from your community to bring in different homemade goods and sell them. Ask local bakeries to offer sweets to sell to further motivate donors to purchase a treat. Scavenger hunt Scavenger hunts are fun family activities that can really excite your supporters! Pub quiz Everyone loves a bit of trivia!

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

But how can you attract passionate advocates who will show up ready to volunteer, sign petitions, attend rallies, and otherwise take action to help you create positive change? The Campaign Workshop Joe Fuld, president Often campaigns make assumptions that people on the team—volunteers, donors, etc.—understand Don’t assume!

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DipJar

AUGUST 6, 2021

Volunteers have the unique capability to bolster your organization and generate excitement and engagement within your wider community. Volunteer work often contributes to greater long-term sustainability because it can provide a reliable source of support during challenging times. . Volunteer Recruitment. Volunteer Engagement.

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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.

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VQ Strategies

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The topic was Recognition, wisely timed to inspire new ideas in advance of the upcoming spring National Volunteer Week. While this was timed in anticipation of April’s National Volunteer Week, the table-by-table report outs revealed clear agreement across all discussions that recognition is, in fact, a year-round activity.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The Tech Clubs connect community members locally to exchange knowledge, resources and learn from each other’s experiences. A group of dedicated volunteer organizers lead the Tech Clubs and online groups. We already have many active online groups and Tech Clubs that you can join. Want to start an online group or Tech Club?

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Qgiv

JULY 14, 2021

Local Qgiv client, Lakeland Volunteers In Medicine, recently had an exceptional fundraising team (called Swan Before the Storm) raise funds for their 2021 Swan Derby event. When raising funds for Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine, Swan Before the Storm knew their friends and family would be most responsive on Facebook.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

And our most ardent volunteers are typically people who love sharing knowledge. Associations are ideally positioned to fill that need in a way that social media and other online activities cannot. These are other areas to explore: Professional networks—Put out the word among board, committee, and other volunteer groups.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 7, 2022

Volunteer programs often require fundraising campaigns to stay in operation. Depending on your organization’s activities, you may need fundraising to help fund your: Volunteer training opportunities. Volunteer thank-you gifts. In this guide, we’ll explore five ideas to help you raise more for your volunteer program: .

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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

JANUARY 9, 2023

Beyond personal enthusiasm and professional recognition, volunteer leaders don’t have many concrete incentives to excel. Once you know who is needed, you must explain exactly what the organization expects from their service both in terms of activities and culture. Volunteers join the board because they are inspired by your mission.

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VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 10, 2021

November 20, 2021 is Family Volunteer Day – a global day of service that celebrates the power of families who work together to support their communities and neighborhoods. And though volunteering may look different, there are still so many ways to give back.”. What does your team value about families and volunteers?

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Businesses and other associations are always looking for team-building activities that give back to their local communities as part of their corporate social responsibility programs. Some organizations have received legacy donations and major gifts as a result of a well-executed one-time volunteer event.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Identify advocates Review reports to find your most active participants. Data-driven nonprofit event examples Whether you need to drive membership or volunteers, use your nonprofit’s data to create events tailored to achieve your goals! In turn, people join their local chapter as members.

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VQ Strategies

JANUARY 13, 2023

When we first conceived of the book, Transforming Disruption to Impact , our goal was to spark conversation about the innovations and adaptations that have been vital to sustaining the power of volunteers despite the many disruptions we have all experienced in recent years. So what better way to read it than to do so as part of conversations?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

A CTA is an invitation to take action, such as donating, volunteering, signing up for something, signing a petition, pledging to do something, etc. Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.). your neighbors.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

MESG Marketing Mary Getz, principal and founder Yes, it’s true—when an issue is breaking there is a flurry of activity. Ask advocates to send proclamation requests to their local leaders. Here’s what they said. If you’d prefer to keep your audience focused on the campaign, then set a series of mini milestones/goals.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Mailing thank-you, birthday, or holiday cards, signed by your staff or volunteers. Plan for annual giving In addition to cultivating donor relationships year-round, you should also plan activities to solicit annual gifts throughout the year. Use these insights to inform your nonprofit’s year-round fundraising activities.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

At that moment you feel the soft comfort of your tried-and-true company volunteer t-shirt, filled with nervous excitement and anticipation for the day ahead. So many of us can visualize that experience, that moment where we know we are about to spend the day volunteering, team building, and making an impact on people’s lives.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 11, 2021

Editor’s Note: Please always refer to WHO, national and/or local health guidelines for the latest COVID-19 guidelines. But as communities continue to rely on volunteers to deliver vital services, it’s important to remain vigilant. Learn the risk level for each type of gathering or activity based on CDC research : Lowest Risk.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Create engaging activities for your guests to participate in. Popular activities include: Photo booth area aligned with your theme that allows guests to create buzz and share as a memory on social media. Consider collaborating with local businesses and auction booster companies to fill in gaps for items. Set realistic goals.

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 4, 2024

Implementing a set of standardized engagement strategies can help your cause grow and maintain the energy needed to fuel your activities. If you’ve launched dedicated mobilization efforts in the past, ask past volunteers and advocates for feedback so you know how to improve. Collect feedback from stakeholders.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 22, 2023

Nonprofit organizations rely on the commitment and active engagement of their board members to make a significant impact in their communities. Board members should allocate ten hours per year for regular board meetings, where they actively participate in discussions, provide input, and make informed decisions.

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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. Offer titles within organization.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

If you manage a small business or a department within a large organization, a great way to improve the cohesiveness of your employee team is to engage them in an activity away from the workplace. Engaging in a community service activity is a great example. Or, they can provide a service at a local senior citizen center.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2017

Note from Beth: The Mobilization Lab at Greenpeace recently commissioned and released this report, Beyond the First Click: How Today’s Volunteers Build the Power of Movements and NGOS. Why Self-Interested Volunteers are the Best for Nonprofits – Guest Post. You can download the complete report here.

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