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Using Social Media to Engage and Recruit Volunteers

Volunteer Hub

Social media is a powerful, yet affordable, way to inform, engage, and recruit volunteers. Did you know that 47% of nonprofit leaders say recruiting sufficient volunteers is a big problem for their organization? If you’re wondering if social media can be an effective tool to recruit volunteers, the answer is yes.

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1 Million Trailhead Badges: Lessons from Salesforce.org’s Trailhead Journey

Saleforce Nonprofit

In early 2018, a band of adventurers who came to be known as the Salesforce.org Trailhead Editorial Board set out to reach customers, partners, and pro bono volunteers with a comprehensive menu of skills-based training. Broadcast: Tell your network about nonprofit, education, philanthropy, and pro bono badges on social.

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Maximizing Social Engagement for #GivingTuesday

NonProfit Hub

Focus on building one-on-one relationships, rather than simply broadcasting information. By now, you’re surely in the routine of posting frequently to spread the word about your organization’s fundraising and volunteer opportunities. Focus on building one-on-one relationships, rather than simply broadcasting information.

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NonProfits Can Now Raise Funds Through Instagram Live (Just in time for #GIVINGTUESDAYNOW)

Achieve

Once the Live is broadcasting, users will be able to watch in real-time as the money pours from followers showing their support. If there was ever a time to rally your nonprofit staff, volunteers, board, and long-time supporters for an Instagram Live peer-to-peer campaign (telethon style) this could be it. Begin the Live stream. .

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The Happy Healthy Nonprofit Book Tour: You Are Invited To Join Us

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Registration for Livestream broadcasting from the Feb 2 event. ➳ Georgetown University, Center for Social Impact Communication, 640 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, DC 20001. Foundation Center West & YNPN. 312 Sutter Street San Francisco, CA 94108. REGISTER HERE for Foundation Center West & YNPN Event. REGISTER HERE.

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Maximizing Social Engagement for #GivingTuesday

NonProfit Hub

Focus on building one-on-one relationships, rather than simply broadcasting information. By now, you’re surely in the routine of posting frequently to spread the word about your organization’s fundraising and volunteer opportunities. Focus on building one-on-one relationships, rather than simply broadcasting information.

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Remote Technology in the Pandemic: Rebalancing Toward Equity and Access

Non Profit Quarterly

We wanted to know how technology use has changed in volunteer management, especially through the pandemic. So, we assembled a research team at Arizona State University and set off on an ambitious research project to survey and interview volunteer managers across the U.S. Talking with Volunteer Administrators.