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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. Free: Resource on digital marketing funnel for nonprofits Free: content marketing for nonprofits Course: SEO and Content Creation for nonprofits.

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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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5 Clutch strategies for recruiting AmeriCorps alums as volunteers

VolunteerMark

AmeriCorps alums are an incredible resource as you grow your volunteer program. They are experienced volunteers, dedicated change agents, and creative problem solvers. You can and should be recruiting them as volunteers - here''s how.'

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2023 Top Nonprofit Conferences

Whole Whale

What: The w orld’s largest conference focused on volunteer and service, bringing together more than 2,000 nonprofit, government, business, and civic leaders to gain and share the knowledge, resources and connections. Many organizations involved in the old Hands-On Points of Light and AmeriCorps networks. How much : $199.

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COVID-related National Service cannot just be gap year for privileged youth

ASU Lodestar Center

Chris Coons, addresses this inequity by proposing an increase of the AmeriCorps living allowance to offer greater financial support to all who are willing to serve. Lastly , organizations with deep local roots in the areas ravaged by the virus must be seen as — and resourced to be — part of the solution.

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How can nonprofits successfully engage the next generation of donors?

ASU Lodestar Center

They have historically been left out of the conversation, but want to give their time and resources to make the biggest social impact possible. Chances are an organization has the resources necessary to take the first step in engaging younger audiences. Recommendations. A lifelong resident of Wisconsin, Ms.

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4 Life-Enriching Reasons to Volunteer

Volunteer Hub

A Volunteering in America study, published by AmeriCorps, found that volunteering gives job prospects a 27% advantage over non-volunteers. Your volunteers are some of your organization’s most valuable resources. Are you a nonprofit reviewing your volunteer program? Are you getting the most value from each hour donated to your cause?

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