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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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At AFP Lead in Houston, Nonprofit Leadership Alliance students prepare for leadership liftoff

ASU Lodestar Center

On Wednesday, October 19, a group of 12 students from Arizona State University traveled to Houston, Texas, to attend AFP Lead 2022. We are so thankful we were able to not only learn more about how to further our careers in the nonprofit sector, but were able to take a break from the heat and actually wear sweaters in the cool Houston air.

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Improve Your Fundraising Approach and Skills at NetSquared Meetups

Tech Soup

Houston, Texas: NetSquared Houston. Orlando, Florida: Tech4Good Orlando October: Search Engine Optimization and Strategy. Wednesday, October 18, 2017. San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night (Weekly). Research Triangle Park, North Carolina: Crowdsourcing Change: The Social Web to Nonprofits.

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

Saleforce Nonprofit

And local Boys & Girls Clubs helped open the door to opportunities young people might not have otherwise, offering career training, skill building, positive mentors, and pathways to a great future. Clubs offered, for many, the only safe places in their communities. At the onset of COVID-19, many feared those doors would close.

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Higher Education Funding & Grant Resources

Bloomerang

Grant writing tip: While the task of writing a proposal often falls on the shoulders of a project manager or grant writer, anyone—even an outside consultant—with the proper skills could write the proposal. Oakbrook Terrace, IL; Houston, TX; and Huntsville, AL. Areas served: Houston/Texas. Areas served: US. Areas served: US.

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Volunteer Retention Tips: How to Retain Volunteers in 2022

Volunteer Hub

Check out how these organizations are using VolunteerHub to streamline volunteer registration: Holocaust Museum Houston. Tip #2: Create Volunteer Groups Based on Interest and Skills. Separating your volunteers into groups by talents or interests is a great way for your organization to optimize all of their skills.

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10 LinkedIn Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

For example, this post by the Houston Food Bank tags and shows appreciation for their sponsor , CVS Health. Be generous with endorsing the skills of others as endorsements are often reciprocated. Your sponsors and partners will take notice which helps reinforce their commitment to your organization. 3) Monitor your LinkedIn Analytics.

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