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Youth community service: Belonging, reciprocity, and agency 

Candid

Activities they considered “service” included “working with others to make the community or campus a better place” (81%), “acting to benefit the common good” (80%), “everyday acts of kindness” (76%), “acting to raise awareness about a campus, community, or global problem” (72%), and “working with others to address social inequality” (68%).

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Tips to strengthen your volunteer program and empower member volunteers

Nimble AMS

If so, you’re well aware that v olunteers are an invaluable resource , helping to advance your mission and drive success across your organization. The peer groups also offer opportunities for member v olunteers to develop more skills and become leaders. Does your association count on the hard work of member volunteers?

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month: 5 Extraordinary Organizations

Tech Soup

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). TechSoup is participating by amplifying what other agencies, collaborators, and libraries in our network are doing to raise awareness on this important issue. In October, Mosaic launched 31 Days, 31 Advocates to support Domestic Violence Awareness month.

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Goodwill is Leading Efforts to Help Get 1 Million People Employed Post-Pandemic

Saleforce Nonprofit

The organization’s incredible 94% awareness — a measure of brand familiarity — is a marketer’s dream. We’re in the business of self-empowerment and helping people find that through employment. The result is an even higher bar to get into the workforce and develop skills that prepare an employee for the future of work.

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How can nonprofits and funders create mutually agreeable performance measures?

ASU Lodestar Center

At the same time, remain aware that data will fluctuate before trends and causal relationships can truly emerge over time. Participatory processes engage diverse stakeholders in collective thought, action, and decision-making, while increasing the capacity of individuals and communities through skill building and empowerment.

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Spotlight on South Africa: Nonprofit Profiles from SANGONeT

Tech Soup

The goal of these case studies is to raise awareness of the impact these nonprofits are making in South Africa. The Media and Training Centre for Health specializes in the design and development of community learning models that promote health and empowerment in marginalized communities. Art and Media. Children and Education.

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Future of Volunteering from the Volunteer Canada Perspective

Connection Cafe

Skills-based volunteering or Pro Bono support – We are seeing companies sharing the unique skills of employees in two ways: filling specific request for help from non-profit organizations or making skills-based help known to non-profits. IG employees and Consultants broke all previous records with their generous participation.

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