Candid

MAY 20, 2024

went to programs focused on women and girls and less than 1% to programs focused on Black women and girls. These organizations are on the front lines, addressing the multifaceted needs of their communities with limited resources and often facing systemic barriers to sustainable growth. Further, in 2012, of the $4.8

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 17, 2023

At many nonprofits, volunteers play critical roles, from staffing special events and keeping programs running to serving as directors on boards. They are often the most effective community ambassadors, but, increasingly, nonprofits must consider the risks associated with failing to vet potential volunteers.

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Association Analytics

MAY 4, 2023

Having this knowledge not only makes you better in your current role, but it will also help significantly when advancement opportunities arise. Become a Rockstar in Your Current Role Whatever your role is at your association, one thing we know is true – members are ultimately the most important part. Are you in marketing?

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 23, 2024

As a nonprofit leader, you likely want to do your best to ensure that the voices and experiences of the communities you serve are represented in your work. At their core, advisory committees are groups of individuals who are stakeholders in your nonprofit’s work and who want to play a role in ensuring you achieve maximum impact.

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Volunteer Hub

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Your organization’s volunteer program is an important driver toward mission. Here are 4 ways to measure volunteer program ROI and ensure you are getting the highest amount of value. Chances are, volunteers play an important role in your organization. Do you want to drive more value from your volunteer program?

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Achieve

MAY 11, 2022

You wouldn’t apply for a job without knowing everything about the role, right? That’s where your role descriptions come into play. Your volunteer role descriptions let potential volunteers know about the skills required for the role, the tasks they’ll be completing, and other important logistical details. The role title.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2019

Incorporating peer-to-peer into your strategy can not only enhance your fundraising program, but it can also help empower your supporters to go that extra mile for you where it means the most. Choose someone within your organization that can be responsible for heading up the program. Assign a point person. Choose the right platform.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 18, 2022

Kendra Fogarty , corporate social responsibility manager at UScellular, spoked with Blackbaud’s Rachel Hutchisson about the role of CSR and community engagement in building trust with consumers, employees, and community members. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on community connections. UScellular.

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Candid

APRIL 23, 2024

In my last article , I examined some of the key findings from the latest CF Insights survey , conducted annually by the Council on Foundations to track trends in community foundation activity and growth. DAFs represented 32% of all assets held by the more than 220 community foundations in the 2022 survey — $38 billion in over 50,000 accounts.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

In honor of Labor Day, this blog—the first in a two-part series—offers insights into the various roles that unions play within the social sector, based on data from available recent tax filings (2016 and on). . Much like other community institutions (such as churches, YMCAs, etc.), What is a union? . Unions are diverse.

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Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Cloud for Good has launched Talent for Good , a large-scale talent apprenticeship program designed specifically to benefit the Salesforce ecosystem. This new program responds directly to the urgent need for ready-to-hire talent in the Salesforce ecosystem. Tal Frankfurt (TF): What makes a great apprenticeship program?

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 8, 2011

We focused on principles for community building and community organizing, as well as examples of both short-term and long-term engagement. Principles of Community Organizing. First, identify what your community wants to do – what it is coming together around, whether it’s an event, an action, or a movement. Transparency.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 3, 2023

The Volunteer Coordinator of the Event Committee A Vital and Often Overlooked Role Behind every successful nonprofit event, there is a dedicated team of volunteers working tirelessly to make it happen. These events, whether fundraisers, galas, or community outreach programs, rely on the passion and commitment of these volunteers.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

You meet with the donor, explain that your organization is exploring new types of giving programs, and ask if they’d be open to creating a bequest gift in their will. You can’t build trust in a new program if you can’t speak to it effectively. Reinforce your program on your website. Educate your team and your donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

You can then develop ambassador programs or advocacy campaigns targeting these individuals. Optimize your programs Evaluate the success of programs and initiatives by reviewing participant feedback, attendance, and outcomes. Use event data to find someone who might step into that role!

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sgEngage

JULY 15, 2022

In this episode, Melissa Hackmeier, global head of employee & community engagement at MilliporeSigma, joins the podcast to discuss how she launched the company’s first ever global volunteer program and the best practices and lessons she’s learned along the way. How Melissa secured buy-in for their program.

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VQ Strategies

JANUARY 22, 2024

Across the nation, city leaders strive to build resilient cities, serve their residents, and strengthen their communities economically, socially, physically, and beyond. The second playbook focuses on measuring and communicating impact in meaningful ways. This effort has been made even more pressing in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2021

We hear stories from donors who have more to give thanks to a booming stock market and see community members who need assistance to soften the ongoing health and economic impacts of the pandemic. One way to get more funding is to start or grow your major gifts program to channel resources toward an equitable recovery for all.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Now we’re going to look at the next step, and what some people might consider why any volunteer is really there: getting the volunteer up to speed on their specific role, and duties within that role. In this, we’re going to talk about two kinds of volunteers: program volunteers and fundraising volunteers.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 30, 2021

The key to a successful volunteer program is follow through. In short, you need a successful volunteer program where volunteers follow through on what they say they are going to do. Setting Up Your Successful Volunteer Program One of the most important parts of having volunteers is accountability. You’re thrilled!

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Candid

JUNE 9, 2021

This more just and equitable approach to philanthropy has been practiced for decades and the ethos it is based in—that those closest to the problem are the closest to the solutions—has deep roots in community organizing, deliberative democracy, and even in philanthropy itself. . and “How should we iterate?”

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 24, 2022

Whether it’s community services, donor relations, governance, volunteer management, or communications, data plays a critical role in telling the story and uncovering the insights required to develop a response. . DLRS is a community-built and community-maintained open source Salesforce solution. Install Version 2.17

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

According to Forbes, 75% of CEOs attribute their success to help from a mentor and 84% of US Fortune 500 companies offer mentoring programs. How can we support women, people of color, and other minorities in achieving leadership roles? We launched a Women in Information subgroup to our community last year.

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DipJar

AUGUST 6, 2021

Volunteers have the unique capability to bolster your organization and generate excitement and engagement within your wider community. When you focus on optimizing your volunteer program from the ground up, you can give it the foundation it needs to be successful. . Volunteer Communication. Volunteer Recruitment. Let’s dive in!

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 3, 2021

Louis, IL, is working hard to create a thriving pet welfare community in the east side pet district. The organization has been providing support to the community for over 10 years and opened its first pet resource center in 2020. Louis, IL community. Gateway Pet Guardians is providing the community with much-needed services.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

There are definitely times when community building and even campaigning or organizing feels just like that! But, operating as a community organizer or manager is such a filling and critical role for programs, platforms and even campaigns to be successful that the idea of herding cats turns into searching youtube for cutest kitten videos.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Today, Salesforce.org is excited to announce the release of the Salesforce.org Community Impact Report 2022. Salesforce.org Drives Community Impact Through its Products. Our customers are surrounded with support from an ecosystem of incredibly dedicated partners and the best and largest tech for social impact community anywhere.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

It was true even before the pandemic, but now—with nearly every aspect of our lives moved online in some way—the expectations of what a mission-driven organization can and must do to connect and engage with its community have changed. Personalization to drive community participation. Removing barriers to community engagement.

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sgEngage

JUNE 17, 2024

Some provide mindfulness training, group activities, and employee assistance programs. Office of the Surgeon General—including protection from harm, connection & community, work-life harmony, mattering at work, and opportunity for growth. Are there retired educators in your community?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

When you look at more niche nonprofits—like those focused on arts and culture —fundraising plays a critical role in enabling your organization to make a positive impact on their communities. And that community impact is big: Small nonprofits educate and inspire, bridge generational gaps, celebrate cultural identities, and more.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 21, 2010

This afternoon I had the pleasure and honor of spending a few hours with members of the Charity Technology Trust/Charity Technology Exchange team, part of the TechSoup Global network , exploring their options for creating programs or services to build and foster community throughout their network. Who is the community?

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Don’t miss the Community Brands virtual workshop: New Year, New ME (Member Engagement) , on December 14 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, ET. Online community. You can build member engagement by leveraging your association’s online community platform. Learning program. You’re not alone! Your members want to connect!

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sgEngage

MAY 14, 2024

You worked your way up through the normal accounting roles. So, you apply for and land a role leading the finance team at a nonprofit. Whether that is mental health outreach or serving under-resourced elementary schools , the goal is to stretch every cent to help your community. But you are tired of the for-profit world.

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Tech Soup

MAY 15, 2017

" We present you the TechSoup Ambassador Program , TechSoup's very own volunteer program and community. This program provides the tools for TechSoup supporters to help nonprofits take full advantage of all that TechSoup has to offer. Sign up for the TechSoup Ambassador Program Course to join our program.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Once you know what you need, craft clear board role descriptions that resonate and attract. Describe not just the roles but the impact these roles have. Investing in an impressive onboarding program can turn enthusiasm into effectiveness. Use board development programs. Communicate the expectations.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 21, 2023

Your organization does much to advocate for industry issues—petitioning local and federal level politicians to generate support for association-backed programs. Member advocates are the backbone of your campaigns and the heart of your advocacy program. Leverage your online community. Get social. Make online expectations clear.

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Twenty Hats

MARCH 9, 2021

When the pandemic hit, this volunteer manager created volunteer roles that were a win-win for staff and volunteers. I wanted to offer them new roles that they would embrace, while also increasing staff capacity. I came up with a process for matching volunteers with capacity-building roles that was very successful. It’s not easy!

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