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Why I Volunteered: Why I Volunteered for My Local CASA Organization

Bloomerang

In each post, one volunteer will share what inspired them to volunteer their time and why they volunteered for that specific nonprofit. The Volunteer: She is a woman in her thirties who completed her local CASA’s 36-hour volunteer training program. In general, what inspires you to volunteer your time? We did, of course.

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6 Tips to Help Manage Prizes for Your Nonprofit Online Silent Auction

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Tip: for example, if your supporters are predominantly young families, offering items related to children’s activities, education, or family experiences can be more enticing. Tip: Include gift vouchers for local shops and cafes, food hampers, small sets of bath and beauty products.

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Why Now is the Time for Boys & Girls Clubs of America to Invest in Digital

Saleforce Nonprofit

And local Boys & Girls Clubs helped open the door to opportunities young people might not have otherwise, offering career training, skill building, positive mentors, and pathways to a great future. But true to its 160-year legacy, Clubs remained a safe haven for local communities. Adapting to Support a Community’s Evolving Needs.

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12 Times When You Should NOT Look for Grants

Get Fully Funded

But interestingly, there are many times when grants are not the answer. In fact, here are 12 examples of times when you should NOT look for grants. 12 Times You Should NOT Look for Grants 1. You need time to build your reputation and prove that you’re doing good work. Time is important. Because grants take time.

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Your Official 17NTC Local's Guide to DC

EveryAction

We're just a few weeks away from one of the most highly-anticipated nonprofit conferences of the year and, seeing as it will be hosted in Washington, DC, our team wanted to share some favorite local spots to eat, drink, and enjoy the sights while visiting for 17NTC. Check out the local art that is featured regularly. The Dabney.

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Why It’s Time to Rename our Sector from Nonprofit to For-Impact

Saleforce Nonprofit

We live in a time when many social and environmental crises beg us to rethink not just what we call ourselves, but more importantly, how we get the good work done. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, has helped St. First is the perceived constraint in financial and time capacity, and the second is the internal culture.

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Practical, Actionable SEO Tips for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

You’ve heard many (many) times that all your nonprofit’s blog and site content should be optimized to drive traffic. Over time, a high exit rate signals to search engines that your content is not helpful to visitors, which can negatively affect your ranking. You’ve heard this one a million times about social media, too!)

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