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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Arts Volunteer Retention Skills 60

sgEngage

AUGUST 9, 2022

Also, most of the foundations I talked to found it difficult to collaborate with other foundations. From this learning, I was left with the question, “How can collaborations thrive when everyone feels that they are “unique”? The key, I’ve found, is approaching collaboration with empathy and testing your assumptions.

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Collaboration Foundation Test Skills 78

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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Volunteer Strategy Guide Local 98

sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

In turn, they’ll benefit from the positive association with your cause and can expand their own reach within your nonprofit’s community of supporters. For example, an animal welfare organization might run an awareness campaign to bring attention to pet overpopulation in the community, which is leading to more abandoned pets in the shelters.

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Awareness Campaign Business Collaboration 70

NTEN

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Community programs are an important part of our mission at NTEN, and we are looking for new community members who want to get involved! The Tech Clubs connect community members locally to exchange knowledge, resources and learn from each other’s experiences. NTEN has always been a community.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

By Annisa Wanat , an independent consultant who works to strengthen the capacity of mission-driven organizations to achieve their goals more strategically by providing customized solutions in leadership, management, and communications. Most nonprofit board members volunteer because they want to support a worthy cause.

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Google Conservancy Demonstration Collaboration 311

ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 9, 2022

The need for collaboration amongst a diverse array of community members has become a recognized focus within the nonprofit sector. What obligations do white-led nonprofits hold for working with minority community groups and nonprofits in their communities? Illustration by Yuxin Qin. On this, many can agree.

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Community Build Minnesota Collaboration 52

VisionLink

MARCH 23, 2020

In their words: The COVID-19 pandemic is causing significant disruptions to cities and local communities in the US and around the world. Successful suppression of COVID-19 in the United States will require urgent and decisive action by state, local and community leaders across the country. You can access the guide here.

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Public Guide United States Disaster 130

Non Profit Quarterly

JULY 9, 2019

The Local Voices Network (LVN), developed by the nonprofit Cortico in collaboration with the MIT Media Lab , is bringing people together to share their perspectives with each other and with a small electronic “digital hearth” that records their every word. Hosts and participants all volunteer their time for the discussions.

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Voice Develop Community Technology 68

Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 23, 2022

Effective pro bono volunteer programs — also known as skills-based volunteering — are built upon this idea. For volunteers, it enables skills development, and improves wellbeing by connecting their work with their purpose. So you might say that pro bono volunteering is a win-win-win.

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Companies Volunteer Impact Service 59

VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 10, 2021

November 20, 2021 is Family Volunteer Day – a global day of service that celebrates the power of families who work together to support their communities and neighborhoods. And though volunteering may look different, there are still so many ways to give back.”. What does your team value about families and volunteers?

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Volunteer Children Hunger Mentoring 40

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

A CTA is an invitation to take action, such as donating, volunteering, signing up for something, signing a petition, pledging to do something, etc. Join online fundraising communities and ask lots of questions and monitor for great ideas. The term “call to action” (CTA) is used multiple times in the list. your neighbors.

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Fundraising Mail Law Donation 350

Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Beyond just raising money, galas offer incredible opportunities to enhance community engagement, cultivate new donors, and celebrate your organization’s impact. Consider collaborating with local businesses and auction booster companies to fill in gaps for items. Set realistic goals. Focus on storytelling.

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Charity Music Captivate Causes 105

sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

At that moment you feel the soft comfort of your tried-and-true company volunteer t-shirt, filled with nervous excitement and anticipation for the day ahead. So many of us can visualize that experience, that moment where we know we are about to spend the day volunteering, team building, and making an impact on people’s lives.

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Roles Strategy Volunteer Synchronous 85

Greater Giving

JUNE 1, 2023

LGBTQIA+ philanthropy is a powerful tool for creating a more inclusive society and supporting the community Inclusive and supportive communities are built upon the principles of equality and respect for all individuals. Volunteerism and Skills-Based Support: Volunteering time and expertise can be invaluable to LGBTQIA+ nonprofits.

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Philanthropy Giving Advocacy Awareness 75

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

NetSquared’s February series exploring “Online Community Organizing” includes three different interviews; I’m really excited to participate! I work in and support nonprofit organizations, and my focus on communities isn’t to suggest that organizations are “bad” or aren’t making a difference.

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Community Organization Online Netsquared 179

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 4, 2009

The Twestival is back this September, this time focusing on local groups instead of a global campaign! Now is the time to help choose the local organizations that will benefit from the twitter-powered organizing and convening. Check out Twestival Local. Twestival Local puts the spotlight on hundreds of causes around the world.

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Local Map Guidelines Twitter 100

VisionLink

APRIL 9, 2020

Thousands of COVID-19 volunteers and donated essential supplies are matched with states’ needs through an innovative pro bono tech and volunteer partnership BOULDER, CO, April 9, 2020 – Americans are no strangers to disasters. Sterling Volunteers will provide free background checks for COVID-19 volunteers and responders.

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Help Disaster Government New Jersey 130

CauseVox

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

From Giving Tuesday to World Diabetes Day, giving days stand out as events that bring communities together in the spirit of generosity. Whether you’re a small nonprofit aiming to make a local impact or a larger organization orchestrating a grand initiative, giving days offer a unique platform to amplify your cause.

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Work Giving Hosting Nonprofit 81

Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

According to Nonprofit Source, 90% of company executives indicated that partnering with a reputable nonprofit organization enhanced their brand and 89% believe partnering leverages their ability to improve the community. Developing partnerships presents a win-win-win scenario for your nonprofit, the community, and your corporate partner.

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Sponsor Nonprofit Grant Skills 86

Greater Giving

JANUARY 4, 2024

A donation drive is a purposeful and organized effort to mobilize individuals, communities, or businesses to contribute resources, typically in the form of monetary funds, goods, or services, towards a specific cause or charitable organization. It’s a win-win for everyone involved.

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Donation Change Giving Empowerment 52

Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Bringing skilled volunteers together in person with passionate and integrated local organisations around the world was how V2I worked towards their mission of helping global communities break the cycle of poverty. Volunteer Alliance Projects.

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Philanthropy Impact Support Gambia 98

CauseVox

JANUARY 23, 2024

It only takes one day of collective giving to transform entire communities. Whether it’s a small community affair or a bigger, more widespread initiative, your organization can boost donations in a short time frame any time throughout the year. FAQ Page: Ever had burning questions about a cause?

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Product Giving Info Sponsor 82

Qgiv

MARCH 12, 2024

This practice helps businesses cement stronger relationships with the communities they serve. While corporate giving is often monetary, it can also include various giving strategies, from resources to volunteer programs organized with different nonprofits. Increased volunteer recruitment. Building partnerships. Tax benefits.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The list of headaches and hassles you’ll encounter is pretty much endless: Renting a venue, hiring a caterer, soliciting silent auction items, signing up and training volunteer event staff, etc. blast some tunes) will go a long way toward enticing local drivers to pull over and get a wash. There will always be some assembly required.

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Ideas Fundraising Classes Contest 52

Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2022

At Salesforce.org, we are proud to see how much of our community — whether it’s our employees, our partners, or the nonprofits we support — is jumping in through funding, advocacy, or volunteering. We believe, we know, that moving the needle on climate change requires collaboration on all levels.

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Ireland Challenge Empowerment Local 97

Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Recognizing that the effects of climate change aren’t equal, this lab aims to co-design a technology solution to support low-income communities of color that are most impacted by the climate crisis. Impact Labs convenes community experts across sectors to co-create new technology solutions to support specific issue areas.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

They fight for what matters to them, and they collaborate within their pride. And pride is the perfect word for how we feel about our Saleforce.org community. Impact Labs : Collaborate with a diverse group of experts across industries to co-design solutions for complex social challenges. Lions are both protective and social.

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Help Open Source Education Collaboration 86

sgEngage

DECEMBER 13, 2023

To leverage your community’s brand awareness with your team’s friends, family members , and community, make sure to stick to these branded elements when promoting your fundraiser. They want their team member to succeed and will be receptive to appeals to donate or volunteer. Fellow students.

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Team Difference Fundraising Track 72

Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this guide, we’ll cover three things you can do to express your faith through your work: Be transparent Integrate Christian values Foster a strong community of support The values associated with charitable work and community service generally align with the values of the Christian faith.

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Work Nonprofit Local Roles 52

Tech Soup

MARCH 23, 2012

A wiki is a website maintained collaboratively by a community of contributors focusing on a particular subject or project. Typical wiki communities are work groups within a company, educators and students, and hobbyists. To manage the site and volunteer contributors, Wikipedia also enlists the help of volunteer administrators.

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Wiki Collaboration Online Wikipedia 65

Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Direct mail: For a more traditional approach, send fundraising flyers , event invitations, and thank-you notes to members of the community through the mail. Thanks to generous donations from our community, we are able to provide life-saving care and help them find their forever homes.” Establish clear collaboration guidelines.

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Marketing Tips Influence Nonprofit 52

Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

The majority of our public programs at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History are created and produced through community collaborations. Each month we work with 50-100 individuals to co-produce our community programs. Every time we collaborate, we learn new ways to improve our process, organization and communication.

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Collaboration Community Tools Museum 55

NTEN

APRIL 25, 2012

What can small nonprofits do to benefit from collaboration? Now here's the rub: for this to work for you and the community, plan to answer twice as many questions as you ask. Second, it helps build a community of trust and collaboration: the "I know I will get three or more good ideas" as well as, "I had that experience!"

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Collaboration New Hampshire Classroom NGO 75

CauseVox

AUGUST 23, 2023

Whether you are looking for ideas as a church , school , or other community-oriented nonprofit, we’ve got you covered. Envisioning a delightful, cost-free gathering that unites the community? Regardless of age, these engaging activities heighten the festival experience and foster a sense of community while supporting your cause.

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Ideas Fundraising Contest Fun 62

ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Collective Impact is a methodology designed to facilitate cross-sector collaborations in order to move the needle on important issues. Collective Impact requires collaborating organizations to: Identify a common goal: Understand a problem and the pathway to solve it together. These core functions shape the methodology’s foundation.

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Impact Raleigh Arizona Collaboration 98

NTEN

AUGUST 28, 2014

As we all know, the nonprofit tech community is loaded with smart and thoughtful organizers who give their time and efforts to help the rest of us do the good work we do. We recognize NTEN’s 501 Tech Clubs (local in-person groups) and Communities of Practice (CoPs) (online affinity groups) organizers are one clever and innovative bunch!

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Jing Tools Community Organization 76