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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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Four Strategies for Effective Nonprofit Volunteer Engagement and Programs

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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead Working with volunteers and including them in your nonprofit’s strategy can be meaningful, challenging, and rewarding, all at the same time. Hear it from a volunteer!

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How can nonprofits leverage volunteer engagement strategies to maximize impact?

ASU Lodestar Center

Many charitable nonprofits rely on the help of volunteers to fulfill their missions. Whether it be packing food boxes, mentoring youth, or assisting with general office work, volunteers contribute valuable time and energy to help organizations succeed. Develop an Integrated Volunteer Program. Engage volunteers as leaders.

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2023 Top Nonprofit Conferences

Whole Whale

What: Nonprofit fundraising and marketing conference. Who attends : Professional fundraisers, nonprofit communications teams, and tons of vendors. Who attends : Professional fundraisers, nonprofit communications teams, and tons of vendors. Who attends : Nonprofit communications teams, techies, and some fundraisers.

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

Double the Donation

Discussions with multiple nonprofits revealed they all viewed matching gifts as bonus money. Before joining the Double the Donation team, I had been working as a Learning Coach in a 10-month AmeriCorps program for Hands on Atlanta immediately after graduating from Johns Hopkins University. Our Company’s Core Values.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: Why Do People Stop Giving?

ASU Lodestar Center

I dont mind administrative spending, but I bristle at high fundraising costs. In our recent Arizona Giving and Volunteering* research, we asked respondents if they could recall a decision to stop giving to an organization they had previously supported. Currently (on my lowly grad student budget), I only give money to one nonprofit org.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: "Really, How Many.

ASU Lodestar Center

Disclaimer Friday, March 18, 2011 Research Friday: "Really, How Many People Volunteer?" A couple months ago, the ASU Lodestar Center released its 2010 report on Arizona Giving & Volunteering. The data were collected in the summer of 2009 by asking people to reflect on their volunteering during all of 2008. One in three.