Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In the vast landscape of nonprofit operations, volunteers are the unsung heroes who fuel the engine of change and community service. Attracting and engaging volunteers is both an art and a science—a nuanced dance of understanding, inspiring, and retaining individuals driven by purpose rather than profit. Why does your mission matter?

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 7, 2022

With the value of a volunteer hour approaching $29 in 2022, now is the time to focus on retention and better utilize your existing volunteer contacts. It’s no secret that a dedicated group of volunteers is an important cornerstone of many nonprofit organization. And what causes volunteers to leave?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Approximately 80% of volunteers state that they would like to be recognized or thanked by their organizations by hearing about how their work has made a difference. Your volunteers do a fantastic job in helping your nonprofit turn its dreams for a better community into reality. Let’s dive in to learn more!

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NTEN

APRIL 6, 2021

An excellent place to start promoting inclusivity is your organization’s volunteer programs. Evaluating and determining what barriers your organization’s volunteer programs have and then working to break them down is a solid first step in attracting and retaining a more diverse and welcoming volunteer workforce.

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sgEngage

MAY 2, 2022

Volunteer retention is crucial for nonprofits and other organizations that rely on volunteer support. It’s much more cost-effective to retain your current volunteers rather than constantly spend your marketing dollars on recruiting new supporters. . Volunteer burnout. . Communication roadblocks or inefficiencies. .

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Suicide is a leading cause of death for individuals around the world, and September is an important time to have conversations to break down the stigma around mental illness and treatment for mental health. Edwin Shneidman (left) at his home in Los Angeles, California with Maurizio Pompili, who was the recipient of the 2008 Shneidman Award.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 2, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Beyond the Basics: Elevating Volunteer Engagement for Nonprofit Success Volunteers are the backbone of any nonprofit organization. They contribute their time, skills, and passion to support the cause, all without expecting anything in return. What skill sets are required for these tasks?

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

But how can you attract passionate advocates who will show up ready to volunteer, sign petitions, attend rallies, and otherwise take action to help you create positive change? The Campaign Workshop Joe Fuld, president Often campaigns make assumptions that people on the team—volunteers, donors, etc.—understand Don’t assume!

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 27, 2021

Cause Camp is a nonprofit conference that has been nationally recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the best conferences in America for the nonprofit sector. But before it became the nonprofit conference sensation that it is now, Cause Camp started with humble roots. Nine scholarships for attendees were awarded.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Volunteers are the backbone of any nonprofit organization. Clearly, volunteers are essential to your nonprofit’s ability to move its mission forward. Clearly, volunteers are essential to your nonprofit’s ability to move its mission forward. But volunteers don’t just appear out of thin air.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 29, 2023

In your fundraising constituent relationship management (CRM) platform, the donations received and the goals you set for your campaign can seem abstract, but your fundraising successes and setbacks will have a major impact on the communities, causes, and people you serve. Plenty of people with children donate money, too.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising is a powerful online fundraising strategy that empowers individuals to fundraise on behalf of your cause. But without an effective volunteer recruitment strategy, finding participants for peer-to-peer fundraisers can be challenging. Cheer on your volunteers to help them reach their goals.

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TechImpact

JUNE 18, 2014

Image courtesy of The Cause Project. Chances are good that without volunteers, your nonprofit does not function. The days of the newspaper advertisement, or flyer around town looking for volunteers is over. As a result, nonprofits and volunteers alike are turning to the internet to find, and fill, volunteer opportunities.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The day is typically celebrated with a variety of events and activities, including award ceremonies, fundraising galas, volunteer recognition , and educational programs. These events aim to honor philanthropists, volunteers, professional fundraisers, and organizations that have made a positive impact on their communities.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 13, 2022

Many nonprofits work in tandem with volunteers to move their mission forward and keep expenses down. Engaging volunteers helps get the word out about your mission, since most volunteers share their passion with their personal and professional networks. Recruit Like Your Mission Depends on It.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

A compelling year-end appeal is: Human: Messaging in a nonprofit’s year-end fundraising campaign should be relatable and authentic, so donors feel a genuine connection to the cause. Common benchmarks include the number of new donors, the number of new email subscribers, or volunteer sign-ups.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 27, 2021

Cause Camp is a nonprofit conference that has been nationally recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the best conferences in America for the nonprofit sector. But before it became the nonprofit conference sensation that it is now, Cause Camp started with humble roots. Nine scholarships for attendees were awarded.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 23, 2015

The lifeblood of most organizations comes in a few different forms, but one of the most important is the people who selflessly dedicate hours to your mission—volunteers. Andrew Stanley, Founder and CEO of VolunteerMark, spoke at Cause Camp this year sharing his knowledge about finding those diamonds in the rough. Recruitment.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 20, 2009

Organizations of all sizes participated in the Getting Attention Nonprofit Tagline Awards, hosted by president of Nancy Schwartz & Company and publisher at GettingAttention.org. The 13 winners were selected from 60 finalists drawn from 1,702 nonprofit taglines submitted to the 2009 Getting Attention Nonprofit Tagline Awards competition.

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NetWits

JUNE 22, 2011

Award team prizes for the largest team, best t-shirt, most money raised, best costumes, and other offbeat ideas. Promote your cause, then the activity. Your cause. Actually, it’s how compelling your cause is. Make the event about your cause, first and foremost. Role of Nonprofits. Check out Susan G.

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Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2023

Nonprofit professionals, donors and volunteers put themselves on the front lines of service to others with their gifts of time, talent and treasure. Professional and volunteer nonprofit leaders who, without fear, hesitation or anxiety, ask for gifts of time and money to fuel the good works of the nonprofit sector.

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

Donor recognition is a key aspect of donor stewardship, and you can use donor appreciation events you to personally engage with your donors and celebrate the impact their contributions make to your cause. Attending these events allows your donors a chance to unwind and enjoy the success of a cause that’s important to them.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Spring fundraisers are a great way to bring your community together while gaining support for your cause. You can recruit volunteers from your community to bring in different homemade goods and sell them. You can also put out a donation jar for donors who want to support your cause but don’t want to purchase an item.

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Achieve

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Social media is an indispensable tool for raising awareness for your nonprofit’s cause, reaching new audiences, and strengthening your relationships with donors. Enhance your messaging by including pictures of your nonprofit’s beneficiaries, snapshots of your volunteers at work, and images captured at your latest event.

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Bonterra

APRIL 13, 2024

These records include critical information like banking details, cause overview, and 501(c)(3) status, reducing administrative work associated with maintaining accurate nonprofit profiles. Grant management software is a specialized tool designed to streamline the process of applying for, awarding, and managing grants.

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Candid

APRIL 6, 2023

Create a dedicated campaign page Although peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns utilize personalized donation pages for your supporters, your nonprofit’s website is still the go-to source for all information about your cause and fundraising goals. That way, all visitors to your website can easily find key information about your initiative.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Yet, the organization was able to grow that narrow cause into the larger role of supporting maternal and infant health. Vision statements are important motivators for staff, volunteers, and members. In 2013, CEO Reed Hastings committed to moving from being a content distributor to becoming the creator of award-winning productions.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 28, 2017

There’s a trick to stimulating motivation among your employees and volunteers. Employees and volunteers are equally as important as donors when it comes to a nonprofit. Winning an employee or volunteer over to your cause is just the start. Reward Employees and Volunteers. We all have it, we all lack it at times.

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Candid

MARCH 5, 2024

One major obstacle is that foundations are reluctant to award grants to emerging organizations. If board members—ambassadors of the cause who are entrusted with the organization’s welfare—don’t contribute financially, why would other prospective donors? nonprofits while also setting up and launching programs.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 28, 2017

National Volunteer Week 2017 has come to an end, but treating your volunteers well should be a priority each and every one of the other 51 weeks. In celebration of National Volunteer Week, we compiled our top five tips to motivate your volunteers and keep them coming back. No one is making them volunteer (usually).

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sgEngage

MARCH 30, 2021

Capgemini’s corporate social responsibility programs have offered a focus on volunteering, environmental sustainability, diversity and inclusion and groups, providing philanthropic outlets to employees with all-cause interests.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

If you’re a nonprofit professional, you’re likely familiar with the hustle of securing funding for your cause. But what if there was an easier, less energy-intensive way to earn more for your nonprofit’s cause? Corporate giving occurs when companies financially contribute to nonprofit causes. New partnerships.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 23, 2024

On the flip side, community foundations and local nonprofits can organize citywide or regional giving days, like Spur Local’s Give Local Together Campaign , rallying entire communities in support of various causes. Creating an attractive, informative site is the first step in exciting supporters to rally behind your cause.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 20, 2013

The Migel Medal, often called the highest honor in the blindness field, is awarded annually to one or two individuals whose careers exemplify exceptional accomplishments in the field. Migel, whose experiences with blindness caused during World War I, led to him helping start the Foundation. We hope you’ll join us on this journey.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

In years past, if a staff member or volunteer added your organization to their profile and were the first to do so, LinkedIn automatically created a LinkedIn Page for your nonprofit. Habitat for Humanity focuses on periodically posting curated content relevant to the cause of homelessness and housing. LinkedIn Profiles.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Just as personal relationships flourish through understanding and care, tending to the needs of your board members can significantly enhance their commitment to your cause. The awards given out at this event really emphasize this way of showing appreciation. These meaningful gifts say “thank you” in a big way.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Additionally, the Regional Representative will receive a trip to the 2013 National Conference on Volunteering and Service in Washington, DC. Yep, these sessions are modeled after speed dating, giving attendees a 2 minute opportunity to pitch their causes and receive 2 minutes of feedback on how they can improve their pitch.

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