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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. Then, we’ll review how your organization can promote volunteerism in your community and manage volunteers effectively.

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The Not-So-Secret Way to Power Your Nonprofit’s Future Growth

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Get more people to help Take a look at your reports and determine who among your participants has a history of helping out. Identify advocates Review reports to find your most active participants. Optimize your programs Evaluate the success of programs and initiatives by reviewing participant feedback, attendance, and outcomes.

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33 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Nonprofits can use Dipity to create timelines that highlight their organizational history, current events, and special campaigns. That said, you should also monitor this site (and others like it) for the rare rogue review. A free, fun mobile photo-sharing iPhone App that turns your mobile photos instantly in art.

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HOW TO: Post Milestones to Your Nonprofit’s Facebook Page

Nonprofit Tech for Good

For the story, don’t just copy and paste the content from the “Our History” page of you website. Make it more personal, emotional, and get away from the jargon of “Our History” and tell the story of your nonprofit’s founding. Review your “Founding” Milestone in the Timeline.

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Why and How Rituals Build Resilience in the Nonprofit Workplace

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Rituals have been performed for centuries and are an important part of human history – from religious ceremonies to common rituals like saying hello or shaking hands. Weave reflection Into Meetings: Incorporate formalized reflection activities such as “ After Action Reviews ” for large projects and campaigns.

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Survival in the New Age of Successful Grant Management

sgEngage

Whether the show participants feel like it or not, they are required to perform daily tasks—like keeping the fire going and boiling water—that aren’t glamorous or fun but keep them alive. The team must review and communicate the importance of these concepts and their practical applications for programs staff, human resources, and IT.

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Paired Up: Must Have Smartphone Apps for WordPress Bloggers

Byte Technology

In the words of one reviewer, the “app basically gets out of your way when you are writing, allowing you to be more productive even on a smaller screen.” You can access tools such as the “healing” brush, check on edit history and tweak colors and light balances with various filters.

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