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What Is Volunteerism? A Guide to the History & Benefits

Bloomerang

This is why volunteerism has played such a major role throughout history. In this guide, we’ll take a broad look at volunteerism to explore its history and benefits. We’ll cover: Volunteerism definition History of volunteerism Types of volunteerism Why is volunteerism important? Let’s take a closer look at this phenomenon!

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Highlights from Candid’s most popular philanthropic resources in 2023?

Candid

SEED: A diversion program for young adults – An Alternative to Incarceration , by Heartland Alliance’s Social IMPACT Research Center  Diversion programs have emerged as an alternative to the traditional criminal justice system, particularly for non-violent offenses. This report looks to fill that gap by examining U.S.

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Donor Personas: How to Identify Your Unique Donor Audience

CauseVox

You see, I am a female in my late 20’s-early 30’s, living in an urban area, vegetarian, eco-conscious, middle class, and have been actively seeking plant based alternatives to milk that taste good and are kinder to animals and the planet. She also used to volunteer at a nearby animal shelter in her free time.

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Why is Person First Language Important and 7 Ways You Can Start Using It Right Now

Whole Whale

On a systemic level, it’s important to use person-first language in the face of a long history of disability abuse. A great alternative to handicap parking is “accessible parking.”. Instead, “boring” and “dull” are great alternatives that will convey the same meaning without continuing a legacy of disability abuse.

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What You Need to Know About Threads

Forum One

Under Musk, Twitter has seen increases in hate speech, abandonment of its verification system, and an exodus of advertisers, all while charging for features that used to be free under $8/month Twitter Blue plans. That’s because alternatives like Mastodon don’t have two key elements that Threads does: infrastructure and people.

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Putting the AI in Education: Stepping Toward Generative Artificial Intelligences 

sgEngage

Imagine being able to ask your AI to review all your saved topics and suggest alternatives and improvements based on related assessments and grades. Generative AI is more than a trend, it’s a pathway to redesign your workflows with a human-centric approach, freeing staff to take on greater challenges.

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Re-Engage With Lapsed Donors

Allegiance Group

Following up on any direct mail appeal with an email reinforces the need and offers an alternate way to give. Think about inviting lapsed donors to a free social event, seminar, party, or other engagement opportunities, where they can hear an update about your work. Their giving history should determine how you talk to them.

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