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Youth community service: Belonging, reciprocity, and agency 

Candid

Defining ‘community service’ broadly Based on surveys and focus groups, Leveraging the Potential of Youth Service found that young people ages 18 to 25 defined “community service” broadly, beyond volunteering with a nonprofit organization. The students also emphasized that service increased their sense of agency.

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Guest Post: Stories of Volunteer Managers, Technology, and the Pandemic

Twenty Hats

So I think, in many ways, for as often as everybody complains about technology and all the challenges, I think this past year could have gone very differently if we didn’t have these platforms.” — Volunteer manager embracing technology in Ohio. Some manage a handful of volunteers, others work with many thousands.

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The Benefits of Community-Centric Fundraising

Qgiv

This fundraising approach relies on the community’s ability to come together with the active support of its members, including donors, volunteers, staff, and beneficiaries. CCF aims to produce an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.

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Earth Day ‘22: Salesforce.org Customers Tackle Climate Challenges by Land, Air & Sea

Saleforce Nonprofit

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. Mission: Empowerment of children and youth and mobilize for and enable the restoration of 1 trillion new trees worldwide.

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Guest Post: Transcending the middle with a metrics mindset

Twenty Hats

Measuring volunteer impact benefits more that your program: it empowers YOU. The life of a volunteer manager can feel lonely. This purpose often means we are the only ones in charge of scheduling and coordinating volunteers. As volunteer managers, we know this to be true of our volunteers, right?

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5 Strategies To Nurture Active Board Engagement

Bloomerang

By recognizing and addressing their unique requirements, you create an environment in which they feel valued and invested in your organization’s mission. Taking it further: Boosting empowerment through calendars You can also use calendars to support growth.

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4 Best Professional Development Practices for Nonprofits

NonProfit Hub

These programs help your staff members develop skills that can be applied at your organization for more efficient processes and a productive work environment. . If you have other standard training opportunities, such as for volunteers or for advancing one’s position, you can also implement new materials into those programs. .