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Paying Volunteers A Stipend: Does It Work?

ASU Lodestar Center

In contrast, Tschirhart, Mesch, Perry, Miller, and Lee (2001) found that stipended and non-stipended volunteers in their sample of AmeriCorps volunteers did not have a significant difference in satisfaction or the likelihood of future volunteering. A case for stipends in volunteer service. McBride, A., Gonzales, E., & McCrary, S.

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Live blogging from the 2011 Millennial Donor Summit: Successfully Going Mobile

Amy Sample Ward

St Louis Volunteen won, two Millennials are the ones that developed it – geolocation app to find volunteering opportunities, find contests, find things tied to schools, and sharing on social media. Native smartphone functionality is powerful, with geolocation and other services. Apps are a great way to educate and active.

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Get Involved with the 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance

Tech Soup

With the tenth anniversary of September 11 just ahead, many nonprofit organizations are looking for ways to continue the spirit of unity and service that began immediately after the events of that morning. has teamed with HandsOn Network to develop The 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance , or simply 9/11 Day.