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What Is Volunteerism? A Guide to the History & Benefits

Bloomerang

This is why volunteerism has played such a major role throughout history. In this guide, we’ll take a broad look at volunteerism to explore its history and benefits. We’ll cover: Volunteerism definition History of volunteerism Types of volunteerism Why is volunteerism important? Offer tangible benefits.

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Lessons Learned Living the Virtual Experiment

.orgSource

Organizations that were reluctant to update systems corrected deficits. A constant bombardment of messages in texts, via email, and on social platforms, causes burnout. We learned that having a history of shared values and expectations for behavior makes for healthier virtual environments.

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A Brief History of Nonprofit Organizations (And What We Can Learn)

NonProfit Hub

Though the idea of helping and giving back to others has existed since Biblical times, nonprofit organizations in the United States have a much shorter history. Let’s take a look at what we can learn from the history of nonprofit organizations. When problems emerge, you have to think of new and creative ways to deal with them.

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15+ First-Rate Silent Auction Software Tools for Nonprofits

Qgiv

As you begin planning your silent auction, you may think you have everything you need: you’ve procured enticing items , set up a simple bidding system, and printed invitations to send out for your event. However, to maximize your event’s success, it’s important to take additional steps to streamline your planning process and event execution.

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Instagram for Nonprofits: 21+ Essential Strategies for Social Impact

Whole Whale

Instagram isn’t just a platform for selfies and dinner photos. of its global audience aged between 18 and 34, the platform has become a vital tool for nonprofits to engage with their audience, demonstrate impact, and even fundraise. A well-placed Boomerang can capture a fun moment, like celebrating a fundraising milestone.

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Donor Personas: How to Identify Your Unique Donor Audience

CauseVox

For instance: Customer Relationship Management systems (CRMs): help us track donor interactions and giving histories. Social media platforms : help us gauge who and what our audience is engaging with. Donation History: Identify segments of donors by frequency of gifts, amount of giving, or those who may need to be reengaged.

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Equalizing Access to Technology & Powering Tomorrow’s Leaders

Saleforce Nonprofit

“Technology, and access to technology, is the great equalizer,” says Lorraine Orr, the COO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), in a new film showcasing how Black youth are benefitting from better access to digital platforms. The clubs became a place where kids could have fun and get the guidance and care they needed.