EveryAction

OCTOBER 9, 2018

A thriving volunteer program can help maximize your organization’s impact. By evaluating your existing volunteer program and renewing your focus on recruitment and retention, you can build a thriving and sustainable volunteer program that will propel your work forward. Evaluating Your Existing Volunteer Program. Your co-workers and current volunteers can help you identify all of the ways that you can grow and upgrade your operation. Recruiting More Volunteers.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

We got the opportunity to sit down for an interview with Elizabeth Dove, the Director of Corporate Citizenship for Volunteer Canada. How does the current non-profit context impact volunteering opportunities? Many volunteers have also stepped back due to health concerns.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 30, 2017

Volunteers are superheroes! It’s imperative that you recruit a strong volunteer base and, more importantly, retain their commitment them by valuing their time, effort, and skills. . Ciconte and Jeanne Jacob , volunteer motives vary, but generally people get involved for one of more of the following reasons: . According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , volunteer rates have been declining over the past decade. A happy volunteer is a loyal volunteer. .

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

With this in mind, employee engagement professionals transitioned their volunteer events into a virtual setting with little to no experience beforehand. 2) During a time like Covid-19, should our team pick who employees virtually volunteering with?

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 26, 2020

In light of that trend and all the recent travel upheaval due to COVID – 19, with increasing restrictions being placed on companies and their global workforce, we wanted to address creative alternatives to traditional volunteer events. . The challenge – how do companies create meaningful volunteer opportunities for their global employees that engage, connect , and create impact? Skills-Based Volunteering. Global Volunteer Programs.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

It is not a secret that nonprofits need volunteers and donors to achieve their goals and carry out their mission. The question is, is your organization focusing on the volunteer base that you already have? Many nonprofits do not know that the line between their volunteers and donors is very thin. The value of a volunteer who donates is also on average much higher than a donor only prospect (About 10 X Higher). Send volunteers personalized emails and notifications.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2020

By Julia Boyun , Marketing Manager at RemoteHub – a job and volunteer marketplace and community that connects and matches companies and nonprofit organizations with remote professionals. The crucial role of volunteers in nonprofit organizations can’t possibly be understated.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 17, 2018

For many of us, volunteers are the lifeblood of our organizations. In some cases, nonprofits are run entirely by volunteers. And while many of your volunteers are beyond helpful, there are some that are, well, not so helpful. Here’s how you can appreciate and hold volunteers accountable. This should go without saying, but spelling out guidelines and expectations right away is crucial with volunteers. Featured Volunteer Management

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VolunteerMark

OCTOBER 19, 2014

In deference to Craig and Arianna, the popular SNL cheerleader skit from a few years back, I offer the PERFECT CHEER for the perfect volunteer experience. The operation, the other volunteers, the environment, and most importantly, the leaders. What made it perfect for me? This organization is my new philanthropic crush. Discover what earns my time in service at A Gift for Teaching, a Central Florida nonprofit serving the education system, such high praise

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 16, 2019

While donors are essential for funding your cause, volunteers are essential for supporting its ongoing functions, from day-to-day operations to fundraising event management. However, even if your nonprofit has the most ardent of supporters, it can still be incredibly difficult to actually motivate volunteers to give their time. Check out the following reliable strategies for increasing volunteer sign-ups: Solidify your mission statement. These supporters become volunteers.

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VolunteerMark

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Businesses are paying their employees to volunteer, and this trend is growing. Read on to see how you can take advantage of this to recruit dedicated volunteer into your cause by connecting with businesses offering this benefit

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Truly understanding your organization’s prospects and customer behavior can be the difference between successful and unsuccessful volunteer recruitment and fundraising campaigns. Many nonprofits forget that their volunteers and donors are also customers. Using Data to Better Understand Your Donors and Volunteers. Your nonprofit’s data can provide useful information about donor and volunteer motivations. Using Data to Drive Donor and Volunteer Conversions.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Pro-bono volunteering can be a strategic resource for social change, benefitting companies, social good organizations and individuals. Danielle Holly, CEO of Common Impact, joined host Rachel Hutchisson to talk about how organizations can make pro-bono volunteering work. Pro-bono volunteer tools for nonprofits. Read more from Danielle Holly on Pro-Bono Volunteering. Podcast pro bono skills-based volunteering volunteering

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 21, 2019

Turning one-time volunteers into longtime volunteers isn’t easy. That’s why establishing a sustainable, organized and engaging volunteer program should be one of your organization’s top priorities. Chances are, your nonprofit most likely couldn’t stay afloat without volunteers, so follow these tips in order to treat them right and manage them well. Ask your volunteers to perform purposeful tasks and help them visualize their impact through goal-setting.

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VolunteerMark

OCTOBER 26, 2016

But a few parent volunteers didn’t show up and it’s quickly becoming a disorganized mess. It’s a special time at your child’s school. They’re so excited. It’s Field Day. They’ve waited for this all year long and can’t wait to get outside and have some fun. However, with the help of VolunteerMark these kinds of catastrophes can be avoided and a school-wide event and even a classroom can run smoother

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 28, 2020

In-person volunteers are disappearing for key activities (e.g., 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 engagementCOVID-19 is forcing nonprofits to think differently about engaging supporters.

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VolunteerMark

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

What systems do you have in place for getting to know your volunteers? How do you tailor volunteer opportunities to match the professional background of your volunteers? How can we, as coordinators, commit ourselves to making volunteering a part of everyday life for our communities? Join us this week as we seek to answer these questions and find ways that we can tailor our volunteer opportunities to each unique volunteer

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Connection Cafe

JULY 29, 2019

At Common Impact, we work to connect expert business volunteers to nonprofits that need help building organizational capacity in areas like marketing, finance, or HR. One of the most common requests for volunteer services from our nonprofit partners is technology support. Technical volunteer requests can range from help in implementing a new database to support for a website redesign. Yet, not all nonprofits are comfortable engaging volunteers for IT projects.

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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 ? And with 85 percent of nonprofit organization relying heavily on the contributions made by volunteers, the problem is coming to a head. Learn how to better manage your volunteers.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Volunteers are every nonprofit’s dream. So let’s take it step by step and look at why and how to manage your volunteer program professionally: 1. Volunteer Recruiting. Develop a list of all volunteer jobs needed for the project after which you should decide on the characteristics you want your volunteers to have. Use volunteer recruitment forms to reach the right people for your project. Volunteer Delegation. Volunteer Evaluation.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 19, 2012

Board Development Volunteers fundraising moves managementOne of the most important things we can do to is let our donors and prospects know how their gifts make an impact. For our major gift prospects this is the time to give them an experience deepening their understanding of us that brings them closer to making a gift.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 26, 2016

In addition to attractive employee perks, building transformative employee volunteer and giving programs and embedding them within the organizational culture is key to promoting happy employees who stay with their companies. Volunteering benefits everyone. Consider what key skills and competencies employees possess that could have a positive impact on nonprofits through skills-based and pro bono volunteering opportunities.

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Wild Apricot

JULY 21, 2014

Here''s a look at survey findings (and SlideShare presentation) that offer insight into what motivates repeat volunteers. Volunteers

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 13, 2018

April is National Volunteer Month! Yes, you heard that right: there is a whole month dedicated to honoring volunteers across the country. Not only does the month commemorate the selfless efforts of so many people already volunteering, but encourages others to get out of their comfort zone and take action in bettering their communities. Volunteers come to you with the desire to help out (for free!) Show off your awesome volunteers! Featured Volunteer Management

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 31, 2018

Do you have a goal to make your company or organization more socially conscious, but are having difficulty motivating employees to participate in volunteer programs? As the Volunteer Manager for CSAA Insurance Group , and someone with more than 30 years of experience managing corporate giving and volunteering programs, I’d like to offer some tips on how we built our program from the ground up, and engaged a workforce with a variety of job requirements and locations.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 11, 2019

Engaging skilled volunteers (also known as pro bono service) can be way to solve the capacity challenge. But volunteers aren’t “free” and in order for skilled volunteerism to be effective, your organization must be ready to make the most of this valuable contribution of time and talent. So, just in time for National Volunteer Week , we are sharing our six tips to a ensuring your organization is ready to tackle a skills-based volunteer project.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 1, 2020

You could discuss any potential improvements with your volunteer SEO specialist. Having a basic understanding of SEO will help you find the best volunteer SEO specialist for your charity. So, make sure you enlist a volunteer SEO specialist who’s available long term.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 1, 2014

of of Americans over the age of 16 volunteered in some capacity between 2009, and 2013. Whether it’s through public out reach, word of mouth, or online recruitment, finding the best and brightest volunteers is difficult. Learn how to better manage your volunteers. Whatever volunteer problem your nonprofit might be tasked with solving, bringing in more volunteers, with better resumes is always (or at least should always) be at the top of your list.

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Wild Apricot

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Showing your volunteers how much you appreciate them with a meaningful thank-you letter can make a big difference in your volunteer engagement and retention.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 22, 2013

It''s National Volunteer Week - how is your organization celebrating? national volunteer week Volunteers

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VolunteerMark

AUGUST 22, 2014

How often has this happened to you - you interview a prospective volunteer, love their background, love what they offer, and love what they could bring to your movement, but you never hear from them beyond the initial interview? click into this article for a tool that you must have to nip ‘volunteer-fade’ in the bud

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 9, 2020

But there have also always been people who want to engage and contribute but who can’t, for various reasons, volunteer in traditional ways. This episode is about understanding and expanding virtual volunteer programs. Danielle Holly, CEO of Common Impact, an organization dedicated to skills-based volunteerism, joins the Podcast to share her insights and expertise on how nonprofits and corporations can better work together on virtual volunteer programs.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 23, 2018

But corporations can learn a lot from nonprofits, too, particularly around volunteer engagement. Since nonprofits realize the critical importance of volunteers to help achieve their mission, it’s only natural that they’d have lessons to share about getting the most out of volunteers’ time. kickoff to a volunteering event. Take volunteer feedback to heart. The same goes for volunteers. Boost employee volunteer satisfaction by showing your appreciation.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 29, 2012

I had the pleasure of visiting Meals on Wheels and More in Austin, … Financial Management

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 4, 2012

Yesterday was the 2012 New York Cares Leadership Conference , and I had the distinct pleasure of presenting a session to volunteer leaders and inspiring community members. The session focused on using core social media platforms Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to raise awareness and inspire others as a volunteer. Do you want to be sharing what you know and learn with other volunteers? Inspiring and recruiting your friends to volunteer with you?

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VolunteerMark

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Leaders of volunteers are just that, leaders of people who choose to serve. Still, developing a little savvy around what it takes to wear the marketing "hat" while attracting future volunteers can go a long way. Then, learn more about what it takes to apply "otherliness" to your volunteer marketing messages They are typically not marketing wizards, and are not expected to be.

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Wild Apricot

MAY 26, 2016

You want to make volunteering as welcoming to the widest number of people possible. disabilities volunteeringAccessibility and diversity are about accommodating everyone, not just people with disabilities or people who are from minority groups.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 22, 2018

When recruiting a new volunteer to your organization, it should begin just like that great first or second date. Rather than dinner at a fancy restaurant or a picnic in the park, that first date with your prospective volunteer is most likely a landing page on your website. Your prospective volunteer doesn’t want to spend an entire day with you. Don’t make it hard for the volunteer to express their interest in you. “It’s not me. It’s you.” .

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 23, 2013

Wouldn’t it be amazing to have an abundance of engaged, highly motivated volunteers who are brimming with ideas your association actually implements? Volunteers

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 17, 2015

National Volunteer Week 2015 is winding down – here is a link round-up of volunteer posts to help you finish up your NVW celebrations. national volunteer week Volunteers

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 14, 2017

Sponsored by Reward Volunteers. Wherever it occurs, volunteering exists to help others. We did some digging to find out all the reasons why volunteering rocks. Volunteering helps build a strong safety net for when you’re experiencing trying times. When you volunteer, you become a part of someone else’s safety net, too. The relationships you can create while volunteering are endless. There’s a threshold to reaping the full benefits of volunteering, though.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 1, 2018

Part of being a good volunteer manager is understanding how to be a good volunteer. Below are four things you can start doing right now to become a better volunteer, ultimately creating a bigger impact for organizations that serve your community. First things first: you should have a firm grasp of your volunteer organization’s mission and goals before you start. It’s always crucial to arrive at the volunteer site with a smile on your face.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 24, 2017

Many well-intentioned volunteer appreciation tactics actually end up demotivating people. This is one of the reasons why many organizations struggle with volunteer engagement. To help you, volunteer expert Barry Altland shows you the 4 key ways leaders can sustain volunteer engagement. Barry-Altland Volunteers volunteer-engagement

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