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Going Virtual – An Alternative Volunteer Event Guide

Connection Cafe

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. . United Nations : The UN runs a?virtual Global Volunteer Programs.

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Pangea Foundation Spotlight: Disaster Relief Communications Hub

Tech Soup

This is, in part, because September is National Preparedness Month. It's also in part because it's around this time of year that the news is full of warnings about hurricanes and wildfires and we want to do our part to make sure that nonprofits and libaries have resources especially for them.

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What Is Volunteerism? A Guide to the History & Benefits

Bloomerang

The internet allows people to communicate with others from all around the world, spreading awareness of volunteering without having any restrictions due to physical barriers. According to the US Census Bureau , the top four national volunteer activities in the U.S. This has contributed to the growth of volunteering.

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13+ Lovely Valentine’s Day Fundraising Ideas and Strategies for 2022

Whole Whale

billion ( National Retail Foundation 2017 Survey ) Father’s Day: $15.5 Let’s take a second to play a quick association game: Think about a natural disaster, such as a hurricane or an earthquake. Flowers are the medium of communication for the day so organize sales campaigns with schools, offices, communities to support the cause.

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Alexandra Rampy, Guest Post: The Cool Factor About Mobile

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Objective : Get the word out about National HIV Testing Day. Objective : Provide an alternative route to collect donations for those not wanting to donate online via credit or debit card. Objective : Provide a home site for of CDC’s mobile information about hurricane preparedness and the flu season. Organization(s) : The U.S.

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Alli Chagi-Starr, Art in Action/Ella Baker Center, Podcast Interview Transcription

Have Fun - Do Good

So, last spring Ella Baker Center, to launch its new program Reclaim the Future, took a big role in the United Nations World Environment Day Conference that was happening here in San Francisco. It's an amazing act of love really in response to the hurricane and the racial neglect that occurred down on the Gulf. It creates a sense of.

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