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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. If you are a part of the AmeriCorps network please reach out through our contact us form for a discount on any course or a subscription.

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How can nonprofits successfully engage the next generation of donors?

ASU Lodestar Center

The sustainability of the nonprofit sector relies on cultivating the next generation of donors. Luckily, there are several ways nonprofits can go about engaging young people, strengthening relationships between them and an organization, and eventually send them through the donor pipeline. Illustration generated by DALLĀ·E. Conclusion.

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2023 Top Nonprofit Conferences

Whole Whale

The conference will bring together fundraising and marketing professionals to exchange innovative ideas and generate creative strategies that can help you build and strengthen your relationship with your donors. Many organizations involved in the old Hands-On Points of Light and AmeriCorps networks.

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How Effective Branding Helps Achieve Nonprofit Mission

ASU Lodestar Center

Goodwill, AmeriCorps and Girl Scouts are good examples in the nonprofit sector. Professors Nathalie Kylander and Christopher Stone state that a strong brand is critical to attracting donors and key stakeholders. You can think about Goodwill, AmeriCorps, Girls Scouts and many more to witness branding success.

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How can nonprofits leverage volunteer engagement strategies to maximize impact?

ASU Lodestar Center

Nonprofits should consider engaging volunteers as leaders, donors, and advocates to grow their commitment to the organization, boost retention, and build organizational capacity. Engage volunteers as donors. Volunteers are often viewed as a separate entity from donors, but volunteers also have money they may be willing to contribute.

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How can nonprofit organizations improve accountability to the populations they serve?

ASU Lodestar Center

The complex accountability relationships facing nonprofit organizations include responsibilities to donors, clients, community partners, staff members and volunteers. Natalia Winberry completed her undergraduate studies at Beloit College in 2007 and started her career in 2008 as an AmeriCorps VISTA in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Four Strategies for Effective Nonprofit Volunteer Engagement and Programs

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Take advantage of established volunteer recruitment platforms Offer opportunities with different time commitments Celebrate your volunteers like you celebrate your donors Build a network of other nonprofits for referrals Bonus: pro tips and final thoughts from Jocelyn and Jess 1.