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Weaving Empathy into Action: The Crucial Role of Storytelling for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Your organization’s brand story holds immense power, especially for nonprofits striving to engage donors, volunteers, and partners. By sharing real stories of the real people or communities you serve, you can appeal to the hearts of potential donors, volunteers, and partners.

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Why Volunteers Quit: How to Retain Them

Volunteer Hub

There are many reasons why a volunteer may stop giving their time. It is up to your organization to identify the cause and re-spark the passion. According to AmeriCorps, the national average volunteer retention rate is 65%. In other words, 1 out of 3 volunteers stop providing their time sooner than expected.

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4 Text Marketing Lessons Nonprofits Can Take from Big Brands

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Shay Lessman , Content Writer and Editor for Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. Big brands know that texts have an incredibly high open rate—that’s why many of our favorite retailers have adopted a text marketing strategy.

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9 Ways to Boost Volunteer Morale

Volunteer Hub

Boosting volunteer morale can lead to a more engaged volunteer workforce, and an engaged volunteer workforce can achieve program goals. Here are 9 cost-efficient ways to boost volunteer morale. The same principal applies to the volunteer workforce that your organization utilizes to reach its mission.

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Volunteer Engagement | Strategies for Smart Organizations

Bloomerang

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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From Novice To Champion: Empowering Board Members

Bloomerang

Your best board members are like a treasure trove of expertise—guiding decision-making, fueling innovation, and opening doors to resources and networks that would otherwise remain out of reach. They’re also your biggest cheerleaders, advocating for your cause and spreading the word within the community. Your donor pool.

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How to Start a Volunteer Program: 12 Steps for Success

Bloomerang

If so, you may be interested in starting a volunteer program. Volunteers provide nonprofits with the on-the-ground support they need to further their missions, whether that means helping to build homes, providing meals for food-insecure families, mentoring local youths, or cleaning up trash at local parks. Define your volunteer roles.