NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 1, 2023

ReEmployAbility's Transition2Work program has connected thousands of nonprofit organizations with injured employees who can perform light-duty work. As of the first half of 2023, more than 5,000 participants have collectively volunteered for over 1.1 million hours to support almost 2,000 organizations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Volunteers are a lifeline for many nonprofits. million volunteers are currently needed to support nonprofits (VolunteerMatch). And the current estimated national value of each volunteer hour is $29.95 (Independent Sector). Now let’s take a moment to consider this value in terms of fundraising, marketing, and program execution.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Need more help running your current programs? If so, you may be interested in starting a volunteer program. To help you build a sustainable volunteer program, in this guide, we’ll cover the essential steps for starting a volunteer program: Conduct a community needs assessment. Train volunteers.

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Charity Village

JUNE 23, 2023

Volunteer Alberta invites nonprofits and charities to access the Volunteer Screening Program (NOTE: You do not need to be a member of Volunteer Alberta to use the resources and funding available through the Volunteer Screening Program).

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 11, 2022

Is your volunteer program prepared? If your nonprofit is like many others, navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and adjusting your volunteer program has been challenging. Where should your volunteer program go from here? Will you provide in-person and virtual volunteer opportunities? Source: [link].

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EveryAction

JULY 12, 2023

Do we have the volunteer power we need in those districts to influence our targets? After answering those questions, you’ll likely realize that you need more volunteers in certain districts or even entire states. There are several ways to keep volunteers engaged even after a state legislative session ends.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 14, 2023

All three programs are free to use, accept online donations for your nonprofit, and are nonprofit organizations themselves. If your nonprofit is located outside of the US, then Google “charity ratings [your country name]” to find similar programs. Once you have earned your badge, add it to your nonprofit’s website.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 4, 2022

Offering micro-volunteer opportunities can help an organization reach more volunteers and leverage new skills. Here is what micro-volunteering is, what it is not, and how nonprofits can best utilize it. So, how can a volunteer program recruit, engage, and manage volunteer prospects who have limited time?

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 30, 2021

The key to a successful volunteer program is follow through. Maybe you’ve been there: Someone contacts your organization eager to volunteer. You can’t believe this amazing volunteer just dropped out of the sky… …Until you never hear from that volunteer again. You’re thrilled! So, how do you create that?

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 1, 2023

AmeriCorps released the results from four new return-on-investment (ROI) studies that estimate the value of benefits its programs generate per dollar invested. Each study helps AmeriCorps communicate the value of its programs to relevant stakeholders.

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Charity Village

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The Government of Ontario announced that nominations are now open for the Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers. The program honours the outstanding contributions of volunteers across the province. The Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers is the highest honour a youth can achieve for their contributions to the province.

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Volunteer Hub

JUNE 28, 2022

The best way to future-proof your volunteer program is by adapting to the needs and expectations of volunteers that provide their time. Creating a strategy and setting goals is one of the best ways that your organization can future-proof your volunteer program. Invest in Volunteer Management Software.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 18, 2024

Interviewing potential volunteers is key to a successful volunteering program. Use these questions to guide your next volunteer interview and help you select the right person for the job.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In the first blog post of this series, we discussed the basics that need to occur to onboard any volunteer at any level. We took the process from greeting the fundraising volunteer at your door all the way to helping them connect with your mission, and quite a lot between. Your Program Volunteers.

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2021

According to research, only 27% of nonprofits have a diversity and inclusion plan for volunteers. Here are 4 reasons diversity and inclusion (D&I) are important for any volunteer program. Now more than at any other point in history, volunteer programs are becoming increasingly diverse.

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Volunteer Hub

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Your organization’s volunteer program is an important driver toward mission. Here are 4 ways to measure volunteer program ROI and ensure you are getting the highest amount of value. Chances are, volunteers play an important role in your organization. According to a 2018 Volunteering in America report , 77.34

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Double the Donation

MAY 8, 2024

VTO statistics indicate that, as corporate social responsibility continues to gain traction in the business landscape, companies are increasingly offering paid time off for employees to participate in volunteer activities. For nonprofits and schools, that means extended volunteer pools and enhanced engagement opportunities.

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frontstream

APRIL 26, 2023

As our society grows increasingly socially conscious, many companies are realizing the benefits of offering workplace volunteering programs. These programs allow employees to use their skills and time to help out nonprofit organizations while still getting paid by their employers.

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DipJar

AUGUST 6, 2021

Volunteers have the unique capability to bolster your organization and generate excitement and engagement within your wider community. Volunteer work often contributes to greater long-term sustainability because it can provide a reliable source of support during challenging times. . Volunteer Recruitment. Volunteer Engagement.

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Charity Village

APRIL 26, 2024

Canada’s Volunteer Awards (CVA) Program, presented by the Government of Canada, recognizes volunteers, not-for-profit organizations, social enterprises and businesses for their contributions across the country.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

As far as free advertising for nonprofit organizations goes, this program lets you: Target your reach and increase digital visibility. The best part is that unlike other grant programs, you’re not competing for limited funds! School, academic institution, or university (Google for Education has a separate program for schools.)

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 19, 2022

The Volunteer Generation Fund focuses on investments in volunteer management practices that increase both volunteer recruitment and retention. The 2023 grant competition will fund programs that address the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on students.

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Charity Village

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In our August 2023 CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, we spoke with volunteer engagement professionals from across the country to determine how organizations might address the volunteer shortage that is impacting programs and communities.

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Donorbox

MARCH 29, 2024

Volunteers are critical to your cause. Most nonprofits rely on volunteers in one way or another – whether that’s board membership, event committees, or program volunteers. Census Bureau and AmeriCorps survey, however, showed a drop in volunteer participation from 30% to 23.2% The most recent U.S.

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M+R

APRIL 13, 2023

What are some strategies for giving nonprofit volunteers a great experience and building your program? Enter: Planned Parenthood’s National Volunteer Program (NVP)! NVP focused on investing in and developing volunteers into leaders to keep momentum going around winning back abortion access.

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Charity Village

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The volunteer management cycle is the best practice model for the lifecycle of volunteer engagement and for many years has been the foundation of important best practices such as planning, screening, policy development, and onboarding and offboarding procedures that volunteer programs follow.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Here’s how to start transforming your member engagement strategy by mobilizing your volunteers. . Five ways to increase member engagement with volunteers. Begin planning your member engagement strategy by hitting on these five vital areas with your volunteers : 1. You’re not alone! Online community.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Recognize your volunteers’ contributions and keep them coming back Our latest updates help you recognize your volunteers in more formal ways to keep them engaged, happy, and coming back. Send an email that acknowledges volunteer impact and milestones. See who your top contributors are at a glance with a leaderboard.

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sgEngage

JULY 15, 2022

In this episode, Melissa Hackmeier, global head of employee & community engagement at MilliporeSigma, joins the podcast to discuss how she launched the company’s first ever global volunteer program and the best practices and lessons she’s learned along the way. How Melissa secured buy-in for their program.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

How will you measure volunteer impact in 2024? As we close out 2023, you probably have some view into the impact your volunteers made, including how much time they worked and other basic information to share with others in your organization. But do you really know the true impact of your volunteers? Is it the type of activity?

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 10, 2019

Want to help your organization see just how valuable your volunteers are? Elisa Kosarin, CVA, explains how to prepare a volunteer report that will prove their value.

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OneCause

APRIL 29, 2022

The post 7 Reasons to Invest in a Volunteer Program appeared first on OneCause.

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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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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead Working with volunteers and including them in your nonprofit’s strategy can be meaningful, challenging, and rewarding, all at the same time. Hear it from a volunteer!

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 7, 2022

Volunteer programs often require fundraising campaigns to stay in operation. Depending on your organization’s activities, you may need fundraising to help fund your: Volunteer training opportunities. Volunteer thank-you gifts. In this guide, we’ll explore five ideas to help you raise more for your volunteer program: .

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 21, 2023

Leveraging technology to manage volunteers in 2023 is essential. In this post, learn more about effective volunteer management and the value of volunteer management software. So, you’ve been tasked with running a volunteer program. Running a successful volunteer program means managing a lot of moving parts.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 19, 2023

Happy National Volunteer Week 2023 ! Celebrate your volunteers this and every week by ensuring your member volunteers feel the love. Your member volunteers help move your mission forward, driving success across your organization. Did you know that member volunteers can help you grow your association ?

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