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Days of Service – Let’s Evolve the Vision

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Thank you to NPR for covering volunteering and service and the increased interest in volunteering in response to the many crises that have emerged in the last year. On the positive side, they are an effective device to raise the profile of volunteering in our communities. Yet, there’s much more to the story.

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Giving Trends in Kenya: How the Growth of Mobile Payments Are Transforming Community Giving

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Matt first learned about crowdfunding when he was raising funds to volunteer in Southeast Asia in 2012. Seeing the limitations of microfinance, Matt sought alternative financial solutions to improve financial access across Africa. 78% of donors in Kenya volunteer. 78% attend fundraising events. 38% attend marches or protests.

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How To Write A Nonprofit Mission Statement in 7 Steps (Plus 10 Great Examples)

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A nonprofit mission statement also serves as inspiration for employees, donors, and volunteers and provides the public with an overview of the organization’s mission and purpose. The alternatives “we achieve” or “we determine” are far more descriptive. If you don’t already have this information, consider conducting a donor survey.

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No Tricks, All Treats: 18 Spooktacular Halloween Fundraising Ideas

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Empty barns, a volunteer’s house, or even a forested walking path are all great options. All you have to do is hang up some scary decorations, enlist a few costumed volunteers, and you’re ready to scare the living daylights out of your donors. If you’re committed to hosting a WNO but seek a virtual alternative, check out the St.

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49 Online Fundraising Ideas to Help You Raise More

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Alternatively, arrange pickup times and locations where participants can safely retrieve their wine and cheese before the event. When hosting an in-person auction isn’t an option, a virtual silent auction is a perfect alternative to raise money for your organization. John Center for Homeless Men. Virtual silent auction.

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Five Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits That Don’t Work (or Why You Aren’t Raising Enough Money)

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They may not want to give you a grant if they see your animal welfare nonprofit is living off of your adoption fees or your homeless shelter is solely running on a large government grant. If you’re applying for grants (or planning to apply soon), funders want to see that your nonprofit is stable and well managed.

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5 Tips to Boost Your Nonprofit Website’s SEO

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Put yourself in the mindset of a potential donor or volunteer and think of how they would search online for a nonprofit with a mission like yours. Instead of only using the term “homeless,” you should also use “unhoused” and any other synonym a searcher might use when referring to homelessness. 2) Technical Details Matter, Too.

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