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10 Volunteer Training Ideas for Onboarding All Types of Volunteers

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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. He has a BS from Juniata College and an MA in Philanthropy and Development from St.

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February Cause Awareness: Black History Month

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February is Black History Month in many countries in the United States and Canada, an annual observance dedicated to honoring and acknowledging the valuable contributions of Black people in both nations. About Black History Month Black History Month began when Harvard-trained historian Carter G.

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What Is Volunteerism? A Guide to the History & Benefits

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How to incentivize volunteerism At its core, volunteerism is the engagement and mobilization of groups of people to support others or fight for a worthwhile cause. Volunteerism definition Volunteerism is the act of contributing free labor to conduct community service or support a nonprofit organization.

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Delivering a Better Volunteer Experience: 5 Tips for Nonprofits

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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. This cultivates a community of dedicated supporters. Best Practices for Training Volunteers Develop a clear training plan.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Senior Care

Bloomerang

The Jean Griswold Foundation is a public, non-profit foundation whose primary goal is to support caregivers and better their lives. The AARP® Purpose Prize award is a national award in the United States that celebrates people 50 and older who are using their life experience to make a difference. Areas served: Worldwide.

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[Breaking News] An Extraordinary Funding Opportunity For Nonprofits To Preserve Local Journalism

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Nonprofits focused on the preservation of local journalism are being called to step up, and many of the country’s largest private foundations have announced $500 million in funding over five years to support them, an extraordinary initiative called Press Forward.

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VisionLink’s Strategic Advantage Department Produces Complete College America’s National STEM Careers Academy

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"Between 1970 and 2009, undergraduate enrollment in the United States more than doubled, while the completion rate has been virtually unchanged. We’ve made progress in giving students from all backgrounds access to college – but we haven’t finished the all-important job of helping them achieve a degree.