Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

To improve the experience for volunteers, nonprofits should focus on providing a supportive environment, clear communication, flexible opportunities for involvement, and a chance for personal growth. Volunteering is an essential component of many nonprofit organizations, and it plays a crucial role in achieving their missions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2023

Sponsored by Network for Good – an easy-to-use all-in-one nonprofit fundraising platform. That’s why it’s imperative for your nonprofit organization to have a presence on these platforms: the right social media strategy will allow you to meet supporters where they are and make sure your organization is easy to access and interact with.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Major donors are the most valuable supporters of the nonprofit world. The key to achieving your nonprofit’s greatest goals? Offer volunteer opportunities to give them hands-on experience with your team. Keep them apprised of key developments within your nonprofit. By Emily Rose Patz , Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect.

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Twenty Hats

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

This one would be directed towards nonprofits leaders rather than volunteer managers. Individuals who care about your cause and love your organization will want to support you in multiple ways: by volunteering, giving financially, and donating in-kind. That means they may volunteer for a while, then shift to giving.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 21, 2023

The answer lies right within your very own volunteer base. These incredible individuals, who are already committed to your cause, hold the key to unlocking the donations your nonprofit needs to thrive. Finding and engaging new donors is one of the toughest challenges nonprofits face today. Why focus on volunteers?

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 25, 2023

3 Creative Volunteer Recruitment Strategies for Nonprofits Volunteers recruitment is crucial to many aspects of your nonprofit’s operations. Volunteers run your fundraising events. They also advocate for your organization and dedicate their time and energy to completing important projects for your nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Brynne Krispin is a social media strategist for nonprofits and small businesses. The landscape of nonprofit fundraising has changed dramatically in 2024. At the same time, nonprofits saw the largest trust decline of any American institution in 2023. Social platforms are all about relationships first.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

*This is Part II of a series focused on nonprofit volunteering and volunteer programs. Fundraising events are a lifeblood for so many nonprofits. They can also be a major undertaking where the need for volunteers to support the event is high. Click here to read Part I. There are also several states in the U.S.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 9, 2022

The need for volunteer recruitment at nonprofits is ongoing because it is impossible to retain 100% of volunteers. The ebb and flow of volunteers is natural, but that doesn’t mean nonprofits should give up on recruitment. Here are ten creative ways that nonprofits can start recruiting volunteers: 1.

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 1, 2023

Your volunteer orientation and training program should foster a happy, prepared volunteer base. Here are 4 tips to help volunteers gain the most value from the experience. A good orientation and training program will provide volunteers with a positive experience and first impression of your organization.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 14, 2021

The growth of any nonprofit requires the constant evaluation of where their untapped potential resources lie. . I use this analogy because I believe every nonprofit is sitting on untapped potential: the volunteer. Too often volunteers become people offered the menial jobs. Interview, interview, interview your volunteers.

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Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Reaching Senior Volunteers: Volunteer management software can help your nonprofit recruit and register tech-savvy and non-tech-savvy senior volunteers. Active volunteering has been shown to provide socialization, mental-health, and physical health benefits. Reaching Senior Volunteers: Communication Benefits.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Volunteers are integral to nonprofit organizations’ day-to-day operations. Without these dedicated supporters, many nonprofits would struggle to reach their annual goals. However, successful volunteer recruitment, engagement, and retention are no easy feat. That’s where volunteer management software comes in.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 22, 2023

Managing volunteers can be one of those tasks that’s easy to forget about until it’s too late to catch potentially costly mistakes. The best volunteer management strategies start early. Every contact from the moment someone expresses interest in your mission is an opportunity to build on your relationship.

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Volunteer Hub

JUNE 9, 2023

If you want volunteers to continue to provide their time towards your cause, inspire them to be a part of your organizations mission. Here are 4 ways to build a lifelong connection with your volunteers. Think back to the first time you volunteered to help a nonprofit. Showcase volunteer success stories.

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Charity Village

APRIL 4, 2024

One of the most important aspects of fundraising is having a method to track the information of people who support your organization and manage your donor relationships. Many organizations do not have a dedicated system to track their donors.

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Kindful

MARCH 8, 2021

As a nonprofit professional, you don’t have a lot of spare time on your hands. With email marketing automation, you can make sure that you’re cultivating relationships with your current and future supporters at the right time , every time. Volunteer thank you. New subscriber. Fundraiser thank you.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 21, 2023

Technology is Changing the Way We Give Back Nonprofit volunteering has long been a way for individuals to give back to their communities and make a difference in the world. However, the rise of technology has brought about significant changes in the way we approach nonprofit volunteering.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

If your organization relies on volunteers, even just a little, you need a volunteer handbook that spells out expectations, policies, and procedures. A volunteer handbook gives volunteers the information they need about the organization and its mission, and answers any common questions they may have.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Have you ever wondered about the powerful connection between volunteers and donors in the nonprofit world? It’s a dynamic yet often overlooked relationship. The volunteer-to-donor pathway At the heart of this transformation is the understanding that volunteers are not just helpers; they’re potential donors.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 16, 2023

Updated: 5/16/2023 By leveraging skill-based volunteers, nonprofit organizations can tap into a valuable pool of qualified talent and take on new challenges. Discover the benefits of skill-based volunteerism and how nonprofits can engage and recruit top talent with these 5 essential tips. Professionals want opportunity.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 18, 2023

Volunteer engagement surveys are an invaluable tool for nonprofits. Explore how these surveys can provide crucial insights, elevate the experience for volunteers, and optimize processes, to help nonprofits better achieve their mission. Consider asking questions like: What inspired you to volunteer with our organization?

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

The past couple of years have represented a challenging time for nonprofit fundraising. Individual giving declined in 2022 , and 70% of nonprofits expect giving to continue to decrease or remain flat. This guide will review these tips for bringing in more donations: Prioritize building strong supporter relationships.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

Thanking volunteers for all they do is crucial to keeping your volunteers coming back again and again. Volunteers pour their heart into your nonprofit’s work. They’re there to help with the heavy lifting of running a nonprofit and delivering programs. which makes volunteer hours add up fast!

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 9, 2014

As if contributing to a cause that’s bigger than yourself wasn’t reason enough to give your time, volunteering your time to a charitable cause has some hidden benefits, too. If it is so intuitively obvious that volunteering is beneficial to someone, why is volunteering at a 10 year low ? Click Here! Click Here!

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Greater Giving

MARCH 18, 2022

As more companies and their employees return to the office, now is the time for nonprofits to engage in corporate outreach. Begin your corporate outreach to previous partners and prospects now, so you can ensure that your contacts are up-to-date, and your nonprofit is at the top of mind for corporate events.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 20, 2022

You already know where to look to recruit volunteers , but once you have them, how do you manage them? There are tons of tools and softwares out there to help you register, schedule, and communicate with your network of volunteers, and it can be hard to find one that’s right for your nonprofit’s needs. Timecounts. Signup Genius.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  This may mean asking someone five times or more to get an actual response. Don’t assume!

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Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 25, 2021

Effectively managing volunteers starts with a vision, the creation of a plan, and the execution of a strategic process to reach targeted goals. When developing a vision and strategy, your nonprofit should consider what is important to both your organization and the volunteers that provide your nonprofit with support.

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2022

The foundation of an effective fundraising strategy is built on the relationships your team forms with the people who power your mission. Every member of your nonprofit team already knows how to build strong relationships with friends, co-workers, family members, significant others, and more. What is donor stewardship?

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 15, 2021

posted by Brian Hetzer Spring 2021 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Most nonprofit organizations in the U.S. rely on volunteers to provide their critical mission-focused services. So, what do these volunteers get out of serving? The importance of volunteers cannot be underestimated.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 2, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Beyond the Basics: Elevating Volunteer Engagement for Nonprofit Success Volunteers are the backbone of any nonprofit organization. They contribute their time, skills, and passion to support the cause, all without expecting anything in return.

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Bloomerang

MAY 27, 2021

But as the Coronavirus appears on the backfoot, it’s a good moment to take stock of the damage it’s done and consider the financial opportunities of volunteer re-engagement and new funding currently available. The challenge of human resources: volunteer re-engagement.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 2, 2022

Maintaining excellent relationships is mission-critical for nonprofits. What they discovered is that nonprofits can nourish all of those relationships with technology and data. . What they discovered is that nonprofits can nourish all of those relationships with technology and data. .

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Recognizing volunteers effectively can positively impact your retention rates. Check out these five ways to recognize volunteers today. Actively recognizing volunteers is one of the most important components of volunteer engagement and retention. Here are five creative tips for recognizing volunteers.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Matt Hugg, President and Founder, Nonprofit.Courses – He’s the author of the Guide to Nonprofit Consulting, and teaches nonprofit management at several universities, via the web, and in-person in the United States, Africa, Asia and Europe. That makes volunteers more valuable than ever before. They’re just too valuable.

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Volunteer Hub

JULY 13, 2021

an hour), the need for strategic volunteer management is becoming increasingly crucial. Here is why volunteer management is important in 2021. Volunteerism is a foundational component for almost all organizations in the nonprofit industry. Saving Time Creates Value.

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