Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

By Lyn Chamberlin , President at Lyn Chamberlin Leadership – an award-winning nonprofit brand strategist who works with organizations and successful women to create transformative brand narratives. Your organization’s brand story holds immense power, especially for nonprofits striving to engage donors, volunteers, and partners.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

To improve the experience for volunteers, nonprofits should focus on providing a supportive environment, clear communication, flexible opportunities for involvement, and a chance for personal growth. Volunteering is an essential component of many nonprofit organizations, and it plays a crucial role in achieving their missions.

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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.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Whether you’re new to the fundraising world or a seasoned veteran, one thing is clear—volunteers are key to a nonprofit’s success. Without the help of volunteers’ donated time, many nonprofits simply couldn’t function. In fact, the value of volunteer hours is at an all-time high, according to a recent report by Independent Sector.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Every interaction your volunteer has with your organization matters. From the moment they land on your website to sign up for an opportunity to when they check out of their shift, your volunteer’s experience can directly impact your organization’s ability to meet its goals. What is volunteer engagement?

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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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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 23, 2023

Looking for a way to support your new volunteer coordinator? VolunteerHub is must-have volunteer management software that can optimize every facet of their role. Lets face it, volunteer coordinators handle a lot when it comes to running an effective volunteer program. Training new volunteers.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 25, 2017

Volunteer retention is important in nonprofits because many nonprofits rely on volunteers to provide services. It is an issue in both large and small organizations because no matter the size, nonprofits rely on volunteers to carry out their mission. posted by Laura Unkefer Donor Care Coordinator, CFS Make-A-Wish America.

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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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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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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A number or “score” is assigned to a member based on how they interact with your association, e.g., attend meetings, take classes, participate in your community, volunteer, read your content. For example, most associations find members don’t volunteer or donate before they have seen value from other activities like courses or publications.

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

Donor retention. Donor appreciation events help foster your relationship with your donors, keeping them engaged with your mission, leading to higher donor retention rates. Awards ceremony Honor your big givers with an exclusive awards ceremony. The Ultimate Guide to Volunteer Appreciation. Create a guest list.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

But without an effective volunteer recruitment strategy, finding participants for peer-to-peer fundraisers can be challenging. You may also have an additional group of passionate supporters who can help your P2P efforts succeed: your volunteers! Cheer on your volunteers to help them reach their goals.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2021

Studies show that donor retention is one of the best ways to boost your nonprofit’s bottom line because it’s easier to satisfy a supporter who has already given and who is already interested in your organization than to try to recruit brand new donors from scratch. . You won’t want to make another ask in this email.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Do you know what your retention rates are or how to increase donor loyalty? The sorry state of donor retention has been a topic of discussion for at least the past decade, since the Fundraising Effectiveness Project Report began collecting data. Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. .

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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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Achieve

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Enhance your messaging by including pictures of your nonprofit’s beneficiaries, snapshots of your volunteers at work, and images captured at your latest event. For instance, at the bottom of a volunteer spotlight post, you might feature a link to your volunteer registration form and add, “Sign up to volunteer at our next event!”

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Founder John van Hengel developed the concept of food banking when he was a soup kitchen volunteer. Charity Navigator has awarded Feeding America a four-star rating for ten consecutive years. When I asked him about the ultimate point of paying attention to the donor thank you process, he said, “ Retention.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

8 Fiscal Year-End Donor Retention Action Strategies + Practical Tips. There’s nothing more important to your bottom line and long-term sustainability than donor retention. loyal donor for a period of years; current board or committee member; active direct service volunteer; enthusiastic user of services). Don’t let them!

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Pamela Grow

MAY 25, 2023

But one of the most challenging aspects of peer-to-peer event planning is recruiting supporters who will act as volunteer fundraisers. Donors and volunteers. Search your donor and volunteer management databases to identify dedicated donors and volunteers. Make it easy to join your campaign.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

While focused on selling products, many of Ogilvy’s principles and “rules” around research, messaging, and motivating action remain surprisingly relevant today, especially for nonprofit organizations seeking to engage donors and volunteers. Focus on selling – Judge ads by sales results, not awards.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 26, 2015

However, for one volunteer at The HALO Foundation , it is the perfect way to recognize her contributions to the organization. HALO, which works with disadvantaged youth in Missouri and Africa, gives this award as part of a handful of awards at an annual happy hour to honor the volunteers. “We

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Achieve

MAY 11, 2023

Your nonprofit organization’s success depends on many people, including donors, volunteers, and board members. Furthermore, it shows that you value your staff, which helps motivate employees , leading to a higher employee retention rate and a stronger, more experienced team. Say thank you.

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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. Only once you’re ready to handle a volunteer program, then it’s time to get started recruiting helpers. But sometimes, it’s hard to find those people. Recruitment.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 8, 2017

Try some of these in your workplace this year: Mentoring programs, especially for new employees Volunteer opportunities/days Lunches with the CEO or president On-site wellness fairs Pep rallies Telecommuting programs Summer picnics for employees and their families Retention bonuses Lending libraries Unlimited sick days Employee team sports after hours, (..)

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

For volunteers who don’t know many donors, ask them to write generic notes (e.g., If you don’t want to waste your donor acquisition resources, you need to double up on your donor retention resources. Ideally, handwrite their name over the return address on your carrier envelope. Personal handwriting screams “open me!”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 23, 2014

Try some of these in your workplace this year: Mentoring programs, especially for new employees Volunteer opportunities/days Lunches with the CEO or president On-site wellness fairs Pep rallies Telecommuting programs Summer picnics for employees and their families Retention bonuses Lending libraries Unlimited sick days Employee team sports after hours, (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 27, 2015

Try some of these in your workplace this year: Mentoring programs, especially for new employees Volunteer opportunities/days Lunches with the CEO or president On-site wellness fairs Pep rallies Telecommuting programs Summer picnics for employees and their families Retention bonuses Lending libraries Unlimited sick days Employee team sports after hours, (..)

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Nimble AMS

MAY 4, 2023

April was National Volunteer Appreciation Month. Did you r association recognize your member volunteers for their se rvice? Read our blog to d iscover how Nimble AMS and Community Brands ma d e volunteer recognition a central initiative with the 2023 Volunteer IMPACT Awards.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Increased retention. For instance, you could award a prize for the most miles run in a month or reward participation in a daily meditation exercise. Or, you could award an Employee of the Month or hand out awards once a year for high performers. Improved profitability. DEI initiatives. Socialization opportunities.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

Unlike a fun run or a 5K fundraiser, you don’t need to map out a racecourse or organize volunteers to man your event. Reach out to donors, volunteers, and board members who you think would be great assets to your committee. A read-a-thon can take place anywhere, so long as your participants can curl up with a good book.

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Givinga

MARCH 5, 2019

Also referred to by the broader term, corporate responsibility (CR), these initiatives can include corporate philanthropy (awarding grants and donations to charities), employee volunteering, and corporate support or disavowal of social issues.

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Kindful

OCTOBER 16, 2022

This platform allows nonprofits to create a seamless donor experience and engage supporters to act as volunteer peer-to-peer fundraisers. Favorite feature: GiveGame gives you the ability to gamify sports, reality television, award shows, and more, making it fun for your supporters to fundraise for you. Learn More About GiveGame.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

All across the fundraising landscape, donor retention is falling. Currently, Doug serves as a judge for CIO Magazine’s prestigious CIO 100 Awards. No matter how many supporters you have, you are probably constantly looking for new ways to appreciate, engage and retain them. Gartner Inc. He received a B.A.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Have they volunteered? He has led award-winning projects and campaigns for organizations including PBS , Partners of the Americas , the Identity Theft Resource Center , ADL, Meal on Wheels America, UNESCO and many others. Dynamic CTAs are more than 200% more likely to be clicked than static ones. Have they given before?

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Double the Donation

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

GiveCampus is a fundraising and volunteer management platform designed to help educational institutions to raise more money from more donors. GiveCampus specializes in giving forms, volunteer management, and educational peer-to-peer fundraising, an approach that can be 300x more effective than institutional asks.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Personal badges can be awarded to donors as they continue participating in the fundraiser. Have a retention strategy for new donors. Leaderboards can display individuals and teams that have contributed the most to your fundraiser, driving your donors to continue participating in your event.

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