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What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Tuesday, June 29, 2010 New Mobile App Makes It Easy To Find Volunteer Opportunities You can now find local volunteer opportunities on VolunteerMatch.orgs new free mobile app for iPhones. So, encourage employees to volunteer. MORE
Because we entirely volunteer-based, finding ways to recognize our volunteers and make sure that the organization is grateful for their contributions is one of most important tasks, only secondary to our direct work on the mission. Through my work as executive director, I learned a few lessons that have helped engrain the value of thanking our volunteers for their contributions. The most direct way we recognize our volunteers is with traditional awards. MORE
What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Friday, December 24, 2010 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Having a mentor is one of the best things you can do to advance your career as a leader. So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2011. MORE
In honor of Gerry Davis, April 2018 My mentor passed away earlier this month. I have had the benefit of numerous mentors over my long career, but Gerry Davis was The Mentor. Gerry patiently explained that he would volunteer his time on a pro bono basis to incorporate and get IRS approval for my new company to make reading machines for the blind, one that was set up as a nonprofit charity. MORE
What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Sunday, December 5, 2010 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips Here are three great tips from the book, The Everything Coaching and Mentoring Book : Coaches do not motivate their employees; they inspire them to motivate themselves. MORE
After 22 years in the fields of volunteer program management and nonprofit administration, I’m often asked by colleagues in the sector for advice on how they can improve the volunteer program in their organization. Before responding, I ask them questions about the roles they have for volunteers, how they recruit volunteers, how volunteers are “on-boarded” to the organization, who supervises them and how, and how successful they are at retaining volunteers. MORE
Confused about the difference between serving on a board, being a generous donor or just volunteering. Read Volunteering vs. Serving on a Nonprofit Board vs. Donating – What Nonprofit Role is Best for You? You’ve heard from a million friends and mentors that joining a nonprofit board is great for the career. Don’t Forget to Join a Nonprofit Board explains our thinking as to why all your friends and mentors are exactly right. giving back nonprofit boards volunteerin MORE
In-person volunteers are disappearing for key activities (e.g., Facilitate virtual mentoring, college application review, or interview skills workshop, like Mission Graduates is doing. Hold live fitness events ( like this No Vet Alone yoga class for first responders and vets ) with shifts where volunteers could participate during their regularly-scheduled times. Nonprofit Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Marketing coronavirus COVID-19 virtual volunteering volunteer engagement MORE
You can join the online volunteer service branch of the United Nations Volunteers Program. Right now they have 154 virtual volunteer opportunities to choose from doing translation, research, web design, data analyses, database construction, proposal writing, online mentoring/tutoring, curriculumm development, publication design, and facilitating online discussions. net2 United Nations virtual volunteer volunteer MORE
11 of BlogHer' s Contributing Editors have volunteered to give free 1/2 hour phone consults to beginning women bloggers. Read through each woman's area of expertise to find the best mentor for you. Once you agree on a day and time, you are responsible for calling your mentor at the time you agreed upon. If you need to cancel, please give your mentor 24 hours notice. Choose your beginning blogging mentor from the list on BlogHer. MORE
Mentoring has been around since the dawn of time, and it certainly has been a central tenet within associations. Many associations have formal mentoring programs, where younger members are paired with more experienced members in the association in an official mentoring relationship (We’re also now pretty familiar with the idea of ‘reverse mentoring’, where younger volunteers or staff can provide training to older cohorts on technology and social media in particular.). MORE
What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). By Volunteering As the nation honors Dr. Martin Luther King , Jr. on Monday, January 17, volunteer or make the decision to volunteer in your community. MORE
Leading a group of passionate volunteers, doing deeds that help the community around you, and making a meaningful difference to an important cause are what make the job of a volunteer management leader worth it. All you need is a dedicated and effective way to recruit those volunteers. MORE
Via Joitske , Nancy White , and Britt Bravo , I read about The African Mentoring Project , run by Ore Somolu from Nigeria and who I know from the Global s projects. I saw this while I was busy mentoring for the Young Caucasus Women Blogging Project. So, I immediately emailed Ore to volunteer as a mentor. The project is about: The African Mentoring Project was created as a way of encouraging and supporting Africans who want to start blogging. MORE
The lifeline of all mission-driven organizations is the volunteer. According to the Independent Sector, a national advocate for the nonprofit sector, “A volunteer can impact the quality of services in charities and congregations while reducing costs.” These limitations can be decreased if nonprofits embrace the voice and vision of the volunteer. When will nonprofits actually welcome volunteers as people who can also be a part of charting the voyage? MORE
Each week, there are the hours spent mentoring a 17-year-old girl and volunteering with Dance Marathon. College students contribute to growing business Nonprofit Hub | News | dailynebraskan.com : "University of Nebraska-Lincoln junior Angela Cuadros treats philanthropy like a job. And there’s her position as a resident assistant in Eastside Suites. But this August, Cuadros decided to take her interest for helping others into her professional life as well. MORE
Last week, we wrote about how to recruit life-time volunteers for your nonprofit instead of relying on one-time helpers. Today, we are going to dive further into the topic and focus on one group that has the potential to provide you with life-long volunteers: Millennials. While you should be open to recruiting all volunteers, no matter their age, recruiting Millennials can add new life to your organization and help provide a new energy to your projects and mission. MORE
Girls for a Change , a nonprofit that pairs women with middle and high school girls to help them create social change in their communities, is looking for mentors in the Bay Area and Phoenix. To volunteer in the Bay Area, contact contact Patty Torres at patricia AT girlsforachange.org. To volunteer in Phoenix, contact Carrie Ellett, at carrie AT girlsforachange.org. girl social change mentor MORE
What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Sunday, March 28, 2010 Make It Easy For Employees To Volunteer April 18-24 is National Volunteer Week. will celebrate and honor their volunteers. If you are not already volunteering, what a great time to start. MORE
Volunteers help nonprofits accomplish their mission. In most cases, without the hard work and dedication of volunteers, our nonprofits would not be able to function. Whether it’s planning events, fundraising, or even simply donating, volunteers are what makes the nonprofit organization world what it is today. Sign-Up for Nonprofit Insights for Targeting Volunteers in 2015. percent of individuals between the ages of 16-24 volunteer. Provide mentors. MORE
Many charitable nonprofits rely on the help of volunteers to fulfill their missions. Whether it be packing food boxes, mentoring youth, or assisting with general office work, volunteers contribute valuable time and energy to help organizations succeed. Implementing management practices allows organizations to recruit and retain volunteer resources, but many nonprofits struggle to successfully engage volunteers and reap the full benefits of their service. MORE
Many of us would like to volunteer our time to mentor young people, to offer some guidance and friendship to those who need it most. But according to a recent guest post on Beth … Continued The post Mentoring The Next Generation IS A Valuable Investment appeared first on Tech Impact. Blog Industry News Leadership Social Tech community ITWorks mentoring mentors MORE
Mentoring has been around since the dawn of time, and it certainly has been a central tenet within associations. Many associations have formal mentoring programs, where younger members are paired with more experienced members in the association in an official mentoring relationship (We’re also now pretty familiar with the idea of ‘reverse mentoring’, where younger volunteers or staff can provide training to older cohorts on technology and social media in particular.). MORE
Chances are, as a nonprofit manager, firing volunteers ranks very low on your list of job duties. Letting a volunteer go is uncomfortable, difficult and downright awkward, but hopefully we can alleviate some of that weirdness with these tips. Most volunteers are competent and cooperative, so if you do a solid job throughout your screening process , firing them should be a very rare occurrence. Reasons you may fire volunteers. Starts conflict among other volunteers. MORE
Everyday, people across the country mentor students, beautify neighborhoods, help older Americans to live independently, restore homes after disasters, and much more. Not only is volunteering. There has been an increase in volunteering over the last decade, which may be driven by an increased demand for volunteers from nonprofit organizations. rely on volunteers to help them run their internal operations and. A study of nonprofit volunteer. MORE
Note from Beth: The Mobilization Lab at Greenpeace recently commissioned and released this report, Beyond the First Click: How Today’s Volunteers Build the Power of Movements and NGOS. Beyond the First Click examines innovative volunteer engagement work by 35 organisations empowering people to scale change and win by learning and doing more. Why Self-Interested Volunteers are the Best for Nonprofits – Guest Post. MORE
From information on employees, volunteers, the number of people or families you’ve helped, the amount of money raised, to engagement on social media—these are all sources of information that can help grow your organization. Nonprofits have a handful of problems across the board, like needing more volunteers, needing more exposure, or wanting to share their impact to raise more funds. Do you need more volunteers? Share what makes your volunteers great: Image via IEEE. MORE
Mozilla has sent out a call for volunteers for their service week , taking place September 14-21. Here's how ( from the Mozilla blog ): Choose from a list of service opportunities: Search our partner sites ( Idealist & betterplace.org ) for a volunteer opportunity near you or anywhere around the world! Tim Hogan and The Royal Order design firm are helping the Tutor/Mentor Connection in Chicago rearchitect and redesign their current site. MORE
A few weeks ago, we aligned with the YW for a skills-based volunteering project with one of their partners, Independence High School in Manhattan. I look forward to staying connected with them and plan to do whatever I can to help mentor them as they continue their education and pursue their careers. There were also unexpected discoveries and learning experiences during the day that proved why mentoring is so important. MORE
We have 83 affiliates across the country and in Canada, and the mentoring relationships our staff and volunteers provide for each of our girls at our affiliates is instrumental to our mission. Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. With over 1,400 sites in 400 cities across the United States and Canada, the organization has grown tremendously since its founding in 1864. Through educational programming, mentorships, and advocacy, Girls Inc. MORE
The Girls4Tech programs are organized by regional coordinators and they are the ones who encourage employees to serve as role models and mentors, teaching the foundations of payments technology in fun, engaging ways. Adds Lauren Ottulich, manager, Global Volunteerism, “By bringing girls to our offices and going to their schools, our employee mentors showcase their passion for payments technology with the hope to spark future STEM careers – maybe even one at Mastercard someday.”. MORE
Mentoring has been around since the dawn of time, and it certainly has been a central tenet within associations. Many associations have formal mentoring programs, where younger members are paired with more experienced members in the association in an official mentoring relationship (We’re also now pretty familiar with the idea of ‘reverse mentoring’, where younger volunteers or staff can provide training to older cohorts on technology and social media in particular.). MORE
But, when considering helping young graduates transition to a career in nonprofit or even helping a mid-career professional make the leap from a for-profit vocation to one in the nonprofit sector, there are a few basics to keep in mind when mentoring a new nonprofit worker. Encourage the employee to spend a few days doing information "downloads" from fellow staff members or if it’s a smaller nonprofit, from key volunteer leadership. Sheryl Keeme mentoring MORE
In this guest post, Trish Hudson, president of the Melos Institute, shares an approach she learned from her mentor, designed to forge strong partnerships each year with his leader partners. association management leadership nptech volunteer management VolunteersShe presents four key focus areas that he incorporated into a special "expectations conversation" that not only helped get the year off to a great start, but also generated long-term productive working relationships.( MORE
It’s hard to think of a nonprofit that does not have volunteers as an important component in fulfilling its mission. So I thought in the spirit of International Volunteer Day (December 5, 2015), I should share three volunteerism topics that inspire me. The Corporation for National & Community Service has very insightful statistics on the volunteering and civic life. In 2013: 6 million of us volunteered 7.7 Volunteering for Wellbeing. MORE
as Mentor of the Month for April 2015! When he isn''t working, volunteering, mentoring, you can find him on his snowboard hitting the slopes. The VisionLink Family cannot express our extreme pride in our own Jamie Rogers for his recognition by Denver Kids, Inc. Denver Kids, Inc. is an educational organization dedicated to helping Denver Public School students. MORE
And even if you didn’t have a specific mentor or group of people you could call upon, you probably wish that you did. You’ve heard about the perks of having a mentor before. But we’re here to tell you (as a nonprofit professional) why you should be out in the community mentoring others. Mentoring provides a helping hand to people who are trying to find their footing in the nonprofit world. The Perks of Being a Mentor. Still on the fence about being a mentor? MORE
Finding a coach or a mentor can immediately impact your nonprofit, and yourself. Industry News Leadership leadership nonprofit nonprofit technology npTech volunteers Image courtesy of Christian Leadership Alliance. We’ve all had to make difficult decisions. But when difficult decisions impact employees working for us, and a nonprofit whose mission you care passionately about, those decisions become that much more difficult. Additionally, we’re often apt to solve the easy problems. MORE
Confused about the difference between serving on a board, being a generous donor or just volunteering. Read Volunteering vs. Serving on a Nonprofit Board vs. Donating – What Nonprofit Role is Best for You? You’ve heard from a million friends and mentors that joining a nonprofit board is great for the career. Don’t Forget to Join a Nonprofit Board explains our thinking as to why all your friends and mentors are exactly right. MORE
They talk about the changing context behind managing volunteers, what it means to surround yourself with good people and so much more. ” He is the Founder + Principal at Rhinocorn Consulting and has been proudly contracted to solve problems, create national fundraising and volunteer platforms and mentor leaders through new or difficult challenges nationwide. MORE
Here are 8 ways your organization can tackle the age-old question of growing your loyal supporter base: Volunteer opportunities: Often younger constituents want to be charitable, but they have a smaller amount of disposable income. Offer volunteer opportunities within your organization and the community. Inter-generational mentor program: A mentor program can help make your organization more personal. MORE
Upon hearing her younger sister Primrose selected as tribute, Katniss Everdeen steps forward and volunteers to take her place. Volunteers can also get a similar feeling of devastation when they receive a “Thanks, but no thanks” from an organization they are involved with. We know every volunteer’s time and energy is valuable and you truly appreciate the work they do to help fulfill your mission to improve the world. Follow-Up with the Volunteers You Denied. MORE
As the nation honors Dr. Martin Luther King on Monday, January 18, volunteer or make the decision to volunteer in your community. Many people turn to Volunteer Match to find volunteer opportunities. Visit the web site, type in your zip code, and you will be presented with a variety of organizations seeking volunteers. As a leader in your workplace, lead by example by volunteering, and then encourage all your employees to volunteer in your local community. MORE
Upon hearing her younger sister Primrose selected as tribute, Katniss Everdeen steps forward and volunteers to take her place. Volunteers can also get a similar feeling of devastation when they receive a “Thanks, but no thanks” from an organization they are involved with. We know every volunteer’s time and energy is valuable and you truly appreciate the work they do to help fulfill your mission to improve the world. Follow-Up with the Volunteers You Denied. MORE
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
APRIL 24, 2018
In honor of Gerry Davis, April 2018 My mentor passed away earlier this month. I have had the benefit of numerous mentors over my long career, but Gerry Davis was The Mentor. Gerry patiently explained that he would volunteer his time on a pro bono basis to incorporate and get IRS approval for my new company to make reading machines for the blind, one that was set up as a nonprofit charity.
Connection Cafe
DECEMBER 11, 2020
Leading a group of passionate volunteers, doing deeds that help the community around you, and making a meaningful difference to an important cause are what make the job of a volunteer management leader worth it. All you need is a dedicated and effective way to recruit those volunteers.
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SocialFish
FEBRUARY 16, 2019
Mentoring has been around since the dawn of time, and it certainly has been a central tenet within associations. Many associations have formal mentoring programs, where younger members are paired with more experienced members in the association in an official mentoring relationship (We’re also now pretty familiar with the idea of ‘reverse mentoring’, where younger volunteers or staff can provide training to older cohorts on technology and social media in particular.).
SocialFish
FEBRUARY 16, 2019
Mentoring has been around since the dawn of time, and it certainly has been a central tenet within associations. Many associations have formal mentoring programs, where younger members are paired with more experienced members in the association in an official mentoring relationship (We’re also now pretty familiar with the idea of ‘reverse mentoring’, where younger volunteers or staff can provide training to older cohorts on technology and social media in particular.).
SocialFish
AUGUST 31, 2015
Mentoring has been around since the dawn of time, and it certainly has been a central tenet within associations. Many associations have formal mentoring programs, where younger members are paired with more experienced members in the association in an official mentoring relationship (We’re also now pretty familiar with the idea of ‘reverse mentoring’, where younger volunteers or staff can provide training to older cohorts on technology and social media in particular.).
TechImpact
JUNE 10, 2013
Many of us would like to volunteer our time to mentor young people, to offer some guidance and friendship to those who need it most. But according to a recent guest post on Beth … Continued The post Mentoring The Next Generation IS A Valuable Investment appeared first on Tech Impact. Blog Industry News Leadership Social Tech community ITWorks mentoring mentors
NonProfit Hub
AUGUST 22, 2014
And even if you didn’t have a specific mentor or group of people you could call upon, you probably wish that you did. You’ve heard about the perks of having a mentor before. But we’re here to tell you (as a nonprofit professional) why you should be out in the community mentoring others. Mentoring provides a helping hand to people who are trying to find their footing in the nonprofit world. The Perks of Being a Mentor. Still on the fence about being a mentor?
Connection Cafe
APRIL 28, 2020
In-person volunteers are disappearing for key activities (e.g., Facilitate virtual mentoring, college application review, or interview skills workshop, like Mission Graduates is doing. Hold live fitness events ( like this No Vet Alone yoga class for first responders and vets ) with shifts where volunteers could participate during their regularly-scheduled times. Nonprofit Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Marketing coronavirus COVID-19 virtual volunteering volunteer engagement
ASU Lodestar Center
AUGUST 29, 2012
But, when considering helping young graduates transition to a career in nonprofit or even helping a mid-career professional make the leap from a for-profit vocation to one in the nonprofit sector, there are a few basics to keep in mind when mentoring a new nonprofit worker. Encourage the employee to spend a few days doing information "downloads" from fellow staff members or if it’s a smaller nonprofit, from key volunteer leadership. Sheryl Keeme mentoring
NonProfit Hub
AUGUST 6, 2018
Chances are, as a nonprofit manager, firing volunteers ranks very low on your list of job duties. Letting a volunteer go is uncomfortable, difficult and downright awkward, but hopefully we can alleviate some of that weirdness with these tips. Most volunteers are competent and cooperative, so if you do a solid job throughout your screening process , firing them should be a very rare occurrence. Reasons you may fire volunteers. Starts conflict among other volunteers.
ASU Lodestar Center
APRIL 22, 2020
The lifeline of all mission-driven organizations is the volunteer. According to the Independent Sector, a national advocate for the nonprofit sector, “A volunteer can impact the quality of services in charities and congregations while reducing costs.” These limitations can be decreased if nonprofits embrace the voice and vision of the volunteer. When will nonprofits actually welcome volunteers as people who can also be a part of charting the voyage?
Eric Jacobson
DECEMBER 24, 2010
What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Friday, December 24, 2010 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Having a mentor is one of the best things you can do to advance your career as a leader. So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2011.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 7, 2006
Via Joitske , Nancy White , and Britt Bravo , I read about The African Mentoring Project , run by Ore Somolu from Nigeria and who I know from the Global s projects. I saw this while I was busy mentoring for the Young Caucasus Women Blogging Project. So, I immediately emailed Ore to volunteer as a mentor. The project is about: The African Mentoring Project was created as a way of encouraging and supporting Africans who want to start blogging.
Eric Jacobson
DECEMBER 5, 2010
What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Sunday, December 5, 2010 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips Here are three great tips from the book, The Everything Coaching and Mentoring Book : Coaches do not motivate their employees; they inspire them to motivate themselves.
TechImpact
OCTOBER 7, 2014
Volunteers help nonprofits accomplish their mission. In most cases, without the hard work and dedication of volunteers, our nonprofits would not be able to function. Whether it’s planning events, fundraising, or even simply donating, volunteers are what makes the nonprofit organization world what it is today. Sign-Up for Nonprofit Insights for Targeting Volunteers in 2015. percent of individuals between the ages of 16-24 volunteer. Provide mentors.
NonProfit Hub
JULY 10, 2014
Upon hearing her younger sister Primrose selected as tribute, Katniss Everdeen steps forward and volunteers to take her place. Volunteers can also get a similar feeling of devastation when they receive a “Thanks, but no thanks” from an organization they are involved with. We know every volunteer’s time and energy is valuable and you truly appreciate the work they do to help fulfill your mission to improve the world. Follow-Up with the Volunteers You Denied.
NonProfit Hub
JULY 10, 2014
Upon hearing her younger sister Primrose selected as tribute, Katniss Everdeen steps forward and volunteers to take her place. Volunteers can also get a similar feeling of devastation when they receive a “Thanks, but no thanks” from an organization they are involved with. We know every volunteer’s time and energy is valuable and you truly appreciate the work they do to help fulfill your mission to improve the world. Follow-Up with the Volunteers You Denied.
Tech Soup Blog
JANUARY 3, 2014
Everyday, people across the country mentor students, beautify neighborhoods, help older Americans to live independently, restore homes after disasters, and much more. Not only is volunteering. There has been an increase in volunteering over the last decade, which may be driven by an increased demand for volunteers from nonprofit organizations. rely on volunteers to help them run their internal operations and. A study of nonprofit volunteer.
ASU Lodestar Center
MARCH 3, 2020
Many charitable nonprofits rely on the help of volunteers to fulfill their missions. Whether it be packing food boxes, mentoring youth, or assisting with general office work, volunteers contribute valuable time and energy to help organizations succeed. Implementing management practices allows organizations to recruit and retain volunteer resources, but many nonprofits struggle to successfully engage volunteers and reap the full benefits of their service.
Eric Jacobson
JANUARY 18, 2010
As the nation honors Dr. Martin Luther King on Monday, January 18, volunteer or make the decision to volunteer in your community. Many people turn to Volunteer Match to find volunteer opportunities. Visit the web site, type in your zip code, and you will be presented with a variety of organizations seeking volunteers. As a leader in your workplace, lead by example by volunteering, and then encourage all your employees to volunteer in your local community.
Have Fun - Do Good
AUGUST 1, 2006
Girls for a Change , a nonprofit that pairs women with middle and high school girls to help them create social change in their communities, is looking for mentors in the Bay Area and Phoenix. To volunteer in the Bay Area, contact contact Patty Torres at patricia AT girlsforachange.org. To volunteer in Phoenix, contact Carrie Ellett, at carrie AT girlsforachange.org. girl social change mentor
Connection Cafe
DECEMBER 4, 2015
It’s hard to think of a nonprofit that does not have volunteers as an important component in fulfilling its mission. So I thought in the spirit of International Volunteer Day (December 5, 2015), I should share three volunteerism topics that inspire me. The Corporation for National & Community Service has very insightful statistics on the volunteering and civic life. In 2013: 6 million of us volunteered 7.7 Volunteering for Wellbeing.
Have Fun - Do Good
JANUARY 4, 2007
11 of BlogHer' s Contributing Editors have volunteered to give free 1/2 hour phone consults to beginning women bloggers. Read through each woman's area of expertise to find the best mentor for you. Once you agree on a day and time, you are responsible for calling your mentor at the time you agreed upon. If you need to cancel, please give your mentor 24 hours notice. Choose your beginning blogging mentor from the list on BlogHer.
Beth Kanter
JANUARY 27, 2017
Note from Beth: The Mobilization Lab at Greenpeace recently commissioned and released this report, Beyond the First Click: How Today’s Volunteers Build the Power of Movements and NGOS. Beyond the First Click examines innovative volunteer engagement work by 35 organisations empowering people to scale change and win by learning and doing more. Why Self-Interested Volunteers are the Best for Nonprofits – Guest Post.
ASU Lodestar Center
AUGUST 7, 2013
After 22 years in the fields of volunteer program management and nonprofit administration, I’m often asked by colleagues in the sector for advice on how they can improve the volunteer program in their organization. Before responding, I ask them questions about the roles they have for volunteers, how they recruit volunteers, how volunteers are “on-boarded” to the organization, who supervises them and how, and how successful they are at retaining volunteers.
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 13, 2017
From information on employees, volunteers, the number of people or families you’ve helped, the amount of money raised, to engagement on social media—these are all sources of information that can help grow your organization. Nonprofits have a handful of problems across the board, like needing more volunteers, needing more exposure, or wanting to share their impact to raise more funds. Do you need more volunteers? Share what makes your volunteers great: Image via IEEE.
NTEN
AUGUST 18, 2009
Mozilla has sent out a call for volunteers for their service week , taking place September 14-21. Here's how ( from the Mozilla blog ): Choose from a list of service opportunities: Search our partner sites ( Idealist & betterplace.org ) for a volunteer opportunity near you or anywhere around the world! Tim Hogan and The Royal Order design firm are helping the Tutor/Mentor Connection in Chicago rearchitect and redesign their current site.
Eric Jacobson
MARCH 28, 2010
What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Sunday, March 28, 2010 Make It Easy For Employees To Volunteer April 18-24 is National Volunteer Week. will celebrate and honor their volunteers. If you are not already volunteering, what a great time to start.
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 19, 2018
Here are 8 ways your organization can tackle the age-old question of growing your loyal supporter base: Volunteer opportunities: Often younger constituents want to be charitable, but they have a smaller amount of disposable income. Offer volunteer opportunities within your organization and the community. Inter-generational mentor program: A mentor program can help make your organization more personal.
EveryAction
MARCH 14, 2018
We have 83 affiliates across the country and in Canada, and the mentoring relationships our staff and volunteers provide for each of our girls at our affiliates is instrumental to our mission. Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. With over 1,400 sites in 400 cities across the United States and Canada, the organization has grown tremendously since its founding in 1864. Through educational programming, mentorships, and advocacy, Girls Inc.
Connection Cafe
DECEMBER 7, 2016
A few weeks ago, we aligned with the YW for a skills-based volunteering project with one of their partners, Independence High School in Manhattan. I look forward to staying connected with them and plan to do whatever I can to help mentor them as they continue their education and pursue their careers. There were also unexpected discoveries and learning experiences during the day that proved why mentoring is so important.
Have Fun - Do Good
OCTOBER 26, 2005
You can join the online volunteer service branch of the United Nations Volunteers Program. Right now they have 154 virtual volunteer opportunities to choose from doing translation, research, web design, data analyses, database construction, proposal writing, online mentoring/tutoring, curriculumm development, publication design, and facilitating online discussions. net2 United Nations virtual volunteer volunteer
Eric Jacobson
JUNE 29, 2010
What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Tuesday, June 29, 2010 New Mobile App Makes It Easy To Find Volunteer Opportunities You can now find local volunteer opportunities on VolunteerMatch.orgs new free mobile app for iPhones. So, encourage employees to volunteer.
Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 9, 2011
In this guest post, Trish Hudson, president of the Melos Institute, shares an approach she learned from her mentor, designed to forge strong partnerships each year with his leader partners. association management leadership nptech volunteer management VolunteersShe presents four key focus areas that he incorporated into a special "expectations conversation" that not only helped get the year off to a great start, but also generated long-term productive working relationships.(
Eric Jacobson
JANUARY 6, 2011
What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). By Volunteering As the nation honors Dr. Martin Luther King , Jr. on Monday, January 17, volunteer or make the decision to volunteer in your community.
BoardAssist
JANUARY 9, 2018
Confused about the difference between serving on a board, being a generous donor or just volunteering. Read Volunteering vs. Serving on a Nonprofit Board vs. Donating – What Nonprofit Role is Best for You? You’ve heard from a million friends and mentors that joining a nonprofit board is great for the career. Don’t Forget to Join a Nonprofit Board explains our thinking as to why all your friends and mentors are exactly right. giving back nonprofit boards volunteerin
BoardAssist
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
Confused about the difference between serving on a board, being a generous donor or just volunteering. Read Volunteering vs. Serving on a Nonprofit Board vs. Donating – What Nonprofit Role is Best for You? You’ve heard from a million friends and mentors that joining a nonprofit board is great for the career. Don’t Forget to Join a Nonprofit Board explains our thinking as to why all your friends and mentors are exactly right.
NonProfit Hub
NOVEMBER 23, 2014
Because we entirely volunteer-based, finding ways to recognize our volunteers and make sure that the organization is grateful for their contributions is one of most important tasks, only secondary to our direct work on the mission. Through my work as executive director, I learned a few lessons that have helped engrain the value of thanking our volunteers for their contributions. The most direct way we recognize our volunteers is with traditional awards.
NonProfit Hub
JUNE 12, 2014
Last week, we wrote about how to recruit life-time volunteers for your nonprofit instead of relying on one-time helpers. Today, we are going to dive further into the topic and focus on one group that has the potential to provide you with life-long volunteers: Millennials. While you should be open to recruiting all volunteers, no matter their age, recruiting Millennials can add new life to your organization and help provide a new energy to your projects and mission.
TechImpact
APRIL 2, 2014
Finding a coach or a mentor can immediately impact your nonprofit, and yourself. Industry News Leadership leadership nonprofit nonprofit technology npTech volunteers Image courtesy of Christian Leadership Alliance. We’ve all had to make difficult decisions. But when difficult decisions impact employees working for us, and a nonprofit whose mission you care passionately about, those decisions become that much more difficult. Additionally, we’re often apt to solve the easy problems.
NonProfit Hub
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
They talk about the changing context behind managing volunteers, what it means to surround yourself with good people and so much more. ” He is the Founder + Principal at Rhinocorn Consulting and has been proudly contracted to solve problems, create national fundraising and volunteer platforms and mentor leaders through new or difficult challenges nationwide.
AFP Blog
FEBRUARY 22, 2016
Each week, there are the hours spent mentoring a 17-year-old girl and volunteering with Dance Marathon. College students contribute to growing business Nonprofit Hub | News | dailynebraskan.com : "University of Nebraska-Lincoln junior Angela Cuadros treats philanthropy like a job. And there’s her position as a resident assistant in Eastside Suites. But this August, Cuadros decided to take her interest for helping others into her professional life as well.
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
The Girls4Tech programs are organized by regional coordinators and they are the ones who encourage employees to serve as role models and mentors, teaching the foundations of payments technology in fun, engaging ways. Adds Lauren Ottulich, manager, Global Volunteerism, “By bringing girls to our offices and going to their schools, our employee mentors showcase their passion for payments technology with the hope to spark future STEM careers – maybe even one at Mastercard someday.”.
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