Connection Cafe

MAY 29, 2019

Many of the companies we work with at Common Impact host a “day of service” as a way to give back to their local communities. Skills-based volunteerism focuses on building infrastructure for nonprofits that often operate with reduced resources and budgets. Days of service are one of the most popular corporate volunteer programs.

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VisionLink

APRIL 20, 2022

Fun fact, each year about 62 million Americans volunteer at their local schools, with NGOs, with disaster preparedness and response groups, and community centers and homeless shelters.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Here are some ways you can find and get in front of new funders: Attend a “ Meet the Funders ” panel in your community or ask to take a local funder out to coffee to learn more about their organization and funding priorities. Take your fundraising skills to the next level by: Attending that conference you’ve wanted to go to for years.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 25, 2019

Skilled volunteers are a special type of volunteer. These volunteers are individuals who volunteer in the capacity of their everyday work or with skills that they are specifically trained in. Often times the skilled volunteer also has skill sets and trainings that most paid staff within the nonprofit do not have.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 9, 2022

This helps you get specific about the skills and traits you are looking for in volunteers. You can also use this list to target your volunteer recruitment efforts; for example, if you’re looking for someone with specific social media skills, you could target your social media channels or run ads targeting people with those skills.

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Charity Village

MARCH 20, 2023

The awards recognize local employers for their innovative workplace policies and practices around the recruitment and integration of skilled immigrant employees into their organization. Hire Immigrants Ottawa is accepting nominations for the 2023 Eastern Ontario Employer Excellence Awards. Nomination Deadline: April 17, 2023.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 2, 2010

On Wednesday, I went to a talk about, "Eating Locally on a Budget," hosted by the Commonwealth Club at the Ferry Building. The panelists were: • Deborah Madison , Author, Local Flavors , Seasonal Fruit Desserts , Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone and many more. Trade your talents and skills for food. Eat the whole vegetable (e.g.

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Tech Soup

JULY 8, 2013

That’s what NetSquared Local is for! If you want to keep your nonprofit tech skills sharp join your neighborhood group. Don’t have a local NetSquared Local group? What have NetSquared Local groups been up to recently? You betcha! But what if you learn best face-to-face or with a group? Event Reports.

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Candid

JANUARY 17, 2024

Free nonprofit educational resources Most nonprofit leaders hold deep expertise in their organization’s focus area, but not everyone working in the social sector arrives equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to fundraise effectively.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

The OneCause guide to awareness campaigns recommends researching local businesses in your area that have similar values and missions, as they are more likely to understand the issue your organization is working to solve and how it’s affecting the community.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 1, 2024

They are the tireless donors of their time, energy, and skills , making a tangible difference in the lives of others. Utilize your website, social media, newsletters, local listings, and partnerships with community centers to reach potential volunteers. Think of volunteers as the heart of any non-profit organization.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 1, 2023

Volunteerism and Skills-Based Support: Volunteering time and expertise can be invaluable to LGBTQIA+ nonprofits. Whether it’s providing mentorship, legal aid, event planning, or IT support your technical or professional skills can be put to good use. Your partnership provides additional exposure and resources for both of you.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Creating Meaningful Experiences There is no doubt that volunteering is good for us as individuals, important for our local communities, and impactful for our global society. Separately, volunteering can also be used to provide a more diverse set of employees with the opportunity to lead and cultivate their own critical skill sets.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 25, 2022

To give students the tools and skills to create a brighter future for themselves and empower them to take action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We believe it will make local residents interested in the local environment.”. – Student participating in the Tokyo Climate Action Lab.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 15, 2014

To help nonprofits recruit qualified volunteers and to assist individuals eager to volunteer with nonprofits, LinkedIn has launched a Volunteer Marketplace where nonprofits can post volunteer opportunities and LinkedIn members can search for volunteer opportunities in their local communities.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2023

Summer’s social ambiance, characterized by people wanting to enjoy outdoor events and immerse themselves in their local community, can boost your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts. Encourage local businesses to sponsor the event or donate supplies to help cover costs.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2017

Every month I bring you a roundup of free technology training events that will help nonprofit staffers like you build their skills. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Monthly Meeting of Local Members. But maybe you're skeptical and you're wondering: "How can a free event organized by a volunteer be any good?" Mukono, Uganda.

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Candid

JUNE 30, 2022

Educating job seekers on the importance of building their skills – While job seekers might have more negotiating power, they still need to understand the position employers are in. And that’s why it’s still important for job seekers to continue building their skills.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Reach out to the chef of a popular local restaurant or send a call out to any supporters who are baking aficionados to host a virtual cooking or baking class as a fundraiser. Have people register for your event, then livestream the class to your participants so they can learn some new skills and recipes from the comfort of their own homes.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Bringing skilled volunteers together in person with passionate and integrated local organisations around the world was how V2I worked towards their mission of helping global communities break the cycle of poverty. Clearly, the V2I team needed a quick pivot to a new way to achieve their mission.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Find ways to better yourself through new education and skills. Push to be better at what you do every day – even 1% better. Our most important lessons can come from unexpected teachers. To achieve success, focus on one goal at a time. Know when to let go. Humbling failure can be an opportunity to pay attention and start again.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Due to this collective mastery, your work offers an invaluable skill set that uniquely positions development professionals for leadership at nonprofit and philanthropic agencies. Do the necessary market research to learn which foundations—local, regional and national—are funding nonprofits like yours.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

These volunteers should have the time, skills, and interests to help you provide programming and services to your beneficiaries. Additionally, board members often have high-level connections in business, education, or even local and state government. Collaborate with local businesses. Connect with civic groups.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Your local NetSquared group is here to help with free, in-person events being held across the U.S. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Monthly Meeting of Local Members. Feeling overwhelmed? and the globe. Cotonou, Benin: L'Utilité des Logiciels de TechSoup dans la Progression d Nos ONG dans le Monde. Monday, October 2, 2017.

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Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Creating successful corporate partnerships can help your nonprofit access skills, funding, and resources that increase impact. Skill-based volunteerism. There is a lot of value in finding skill-based volunteers to help your nonprofit reach goals. Talk about value. What is a corporate partnership? What isn’t it?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Mission overlap isn’t always a bad thing, as nonprofits can collaborate well, but you’re starting an uphill battle if another local organization already does the job you hope to do. Pro Tip : Try to establish where your skills, hard work, and dedication can be best applied. Create an atmosphere of collaboration.

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 4, 2024

For instance, if you’d like to boost voter registration in a certain local community, you can send more voter information communications to people in that area. Skills-based volunteering: Your organization can use volunteer labor for more than petition-signing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2009

I've been participating in service days where I can share my technology skills with local organization. Create your own opportunity: Reach out to a local school, organization or people near you to find out what sort of technology help they need. What are your plans for giving service to your local community this fall? .

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 3, 2017

That's why we do an annual survey of our members — because our local volunteers are always striving to figure out how they can help your nonprofit use technology to do more good. Saint Paul, Minnesota: Skill Extension: Maps (on the Green Line) | Sponsors: Maptime MSP Meetup, CARTO. Why Are You a NetSquared Member?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Join us on December 14 to learn how other libraries are expanding their impact by engaging with local nonprofits and other social good–oriented organizations. This free webinar will offer practical guidance on the best tools, training resources, and marketing tactics your library can use engage the social sector in your community.

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Volunteer Hub

APRIL 12, 2022

To reduce the risk of burnout, it is crucial that you consider a volunteer’s motivation for giving, their allotted time for volunteerism, and their skill-set. Help Volunteer Acquire New Skills. One of the best ways to create value for volunteers and support their personal goals is by helping them acquire new skill-sets.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

Today’s students see high tuition costs, increased demand for skilled labor, and a decline in degree requirements for open positions. College towns” often generate robust tourism that fuels local restaurant, retail, entertainment, and hospitality industries. Work with local, state, and federal programs. For example, the U.S.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Local businesses and individuals may be more inclined to contribute when they can offer their products or services, creating a sense of collaboration and shared purpose. Crafting an Irresistible Auction Securing High-Value Items Reach out to local businesses and community members to procure high-value items for your auction.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

So much so, that we created a program and began partnering with hundreds of organizations across the United States (and a few points abroad) to help them become go-to hubs for their local nonprofit communities. They’ve been coaching and skillfully assisting local nonprofits for years.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 22, 2018

The program hosts a delegation of women who work in the tech industry to share their knowledge and skills with women-focused nonprofits, startups and girls empowerment programs in developing countries and in the US. They will also spend time with and encourage girls from local schools to explore tech careers.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

See if your state, local, or regional AFP branch is hosting a reception! You’ll meet up with fundraisers from your area and make valuable local connections. Check with your local AFP chapter to see what local or regional options are available! Pro tip: Another outstanding aspect of AFP ICON is the emphasis on networking.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 3, 2024

Their inception was centered on the premise that by increasing access to technical training, vocational skills, and post-secondary courses, the local, state, and national economy would be strengthened, thanks to the resulting increase of skilled and trained workers.

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