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A Helpful (Unofficial) Digital Training Guide for New AmeriCorps Members

Whole Whale

Just to be clear from the beginning of this guide, Whole Whale is not directly affiliated or funded by AmeriCorps (though there are alumni on our staff), but we ARE huge fans of the program. When a volunteer or new employee jumps into a new role that requests digital expertise, there is a natural learning curve that must be climbed.

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Guest Post: Why it’s worth allowing volunteers to lead (even when it’s uncomfortable)

Twenty Hats

I had big plans for programming, outreach to families, and working with volunteers. I was more focused on my vision for programs than the people I was supposed to empower. I did not yet understand how vital volunteers are – especially volunteer leaders – for program growth, ownership, and sustainability. The result?

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Research Friday: Corporate Volunteer Programs: Synergy in Business and Nonprofit Actions

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Annette Sutfin , Kinship Program. Manager, Southwest Human Development. Orchestrated effectively, a corporate volunteer program has the potential to render benefits not only to the nonprofit, but to the corporation as well. Annette is a student in the Master of Nonprofit Studies program at ASU. and Meijs, L.

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How can nonprofits leverage volunteer engagement strategies to maximize impact?

ASU Lodestar Center

Building relationships with volunteers and unlocking additional ways they may be willing to support the cause helps an organization develop its capacity to fulfill its mission. In order to cultivate volunteers to contribute in these ways, a strong foundational volunteer program must be in place. Develop an Integrated Volunteer Program.

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Announcing the Third Impact Lab on Climate Justice

Saleforce Nonprofit

These experts will come together to research, participate in a collaborative design sprint, test ideas with the community, and ultimately work with Salesforce pro bono volunteers to develop and launch a solution that will be free to all. Learn more about the fellows and why they are joining Impact Labs. Clayton Aldern. Data Strategist, Grist.

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Life at Double the Donation | Meet the Team, Career Experience & More

Double the Donation

Our staff is made up of personable sales professionals, dedicated nonprofit onboarding specialists, brilliant software developers, devoted partnerships success experts, and more?—and As we’re hiring across a range of roles, we aim to recruit outstanding candidates who are eager to hit the ground running.

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Public Allies: A Story of Impact

ASU Lodestar Center

I found the program while searching for other sources of financial aid for college and applied late despite discouragement. I became a program specialist my second year with Public Allies, in October 2017. As a program specialist, you may think that I am limited to one program or role, that however, is not the reality.

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