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National Service Programs Provide a Powerful Return on Investment

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AmeriCorps released the results from four new return-on-investment (ROI) studies that estimate the value of benefits its programs generate per dollar invested. Each study helps AmeriCorps communicate the value of its programs to relevant stakeholders.

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

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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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AmeriCorps Announces 2023 Volunteer Generation Fund Grants Competition

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The 2023 grant competition will fund programs that address the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on students. The Volunteer Generation Fund focuses on investments in volunteer management practices that increase both volunteer recruitment and retention.

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Innovative Nonprofit Volunteer Retention Ideas to Keep Your Team Engaged

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Most nonprofits rely on volunteers in one way or another – whether that’s board membership, event committees, or program volunteers. Census Bureau and AmeriCorps survey, however, showed a drop in volunteer participation from 30% to 23.2% Volunteers are critical to your cause. The most recent U.S. between 2019 and 2021.

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Let’s Help AmeriCorps Alums Use Their Experience to Keep Giving Back

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Ben Duda is executive director of AmeriCorps Alums and graciously agreed to share some thoughts on this as guest post. Let’s Help AmeriCorps Alums Use Their Experience to Keep Giving Back. He had spent his AmeriCorps term as a liaison between a mayor’s office and the homeless community, building relationships and creating resources.

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Four Strategies for Effective Nonprofit Volunteer Engagement and Programs

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to learn their most effective tips and techniques for creating, managing, and sustaining a volunteer program that’s equally meaningful for their nonprofit and participating volunteers. When building your own program, consider starting with a list of tasks and the estimated time commitment for each. If so, fantastic!

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a.

ASU Lodestar Center

Disclaimer Wednesday, March 16, 2011 How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man posted by Michael Soto , 2nd Year Fellow – Public Allies Arizona / Arizona Citizens for the Arts Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to serve my country. A few months ago, I was shopping at the local grocery market, wearing my AmeriCorps sweatshirt.