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VolunteerHub Helps Holocaust Museum Houston Increase Volunteers by 478%

Volunteer Hub

Holocaust Museum Houston needed a volunteer management solution to help them recruit, engage, and manage volunteers, following expansion. Opened in 1996, Holocaust Museum Houston has become a valuable resource for community residents and people around the world. Expansion led to an increased need for volunteers and software.

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Flexibility and Resilience Carries the Day for Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston

Greater Giving

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Houston , the largest, one-to-one mentoring agency in the country, found those same qualities served them well last year when they needed to quickly switch from hosting their yearly gala to hosting a virtual fundraiser during the pandemic. Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston.

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Why Now is the Time for Boys & Girls Clubs of America to Invest in Digital

Saleforce Nonprofit

One of the many examples of Clubs springing into action to provide much-needed support during the pandemic is Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston, which partnered with the Houston Food Bank to host drive-thru pantries at five Club locations. Adapting to Support a Community’s Evolving Needs.

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Funding Faith: Raising Money For Religion-Based Organizations

Bloomerang

American Muslim Community Foundation hosts the Interfaith Giving Circle Confronting Hate and is looking to expand its membership across the country. Government Relations committee for AFP International, a board member of the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (and past president of the Houston chapter), a.

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2012 SXSW Interactive – #nptech Highlights

Amy Sample Ward

Start Some Good, a platform for social good groups – whether nonprofit organizations or not – to raise funds and build community, highlighted eight diverse projects working for social impact at an evening event hosted by Center61 at SXSW. Personal and Professional Identity: Social Media Policies for Nonprofits. Case, and her….

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Planning a Fundraising Event? You Need a Plan B.

Greater Giving

Some nonprofits were ahead of the curve last year and hosted “hybrid-style” events, where virtual attendance was built into the plan alongside a live event. Even if you’re only planning to host in-person guests at your event, letting them bid in the auction from a mobile device helps everyone. Use an online bidding platform.

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Bridging Offline/Online: Tweetups

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Once a nonprofit has developed a presence and a network – and has integrated regular and engaging tweeting into the work flow, the next step is to host a Tweet Up. Name Tags: Make sure you have name tags and if are you hosting, be a good host and introduce people. How To Host Successful Tweetups. Be creative.

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