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Idealist and VolunteerMatch to Merge

NonProfit Quarterly

The merger is sure to impact the landscape of nonprofit volunteer recruitment at a time when the future of volunteerism is in flux, after rates of volunteering plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic, then seemed to rebound more recently. A lot of times, you dont realize youre using VolunteerMatch, Masaoka told NPQ.

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What's Behind the Uneven Rates in Volunteerism: a Look at Fla. and Wyo. Point to Answers

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Florida faces the opposite problem as volunteers who left during Covid resist returning to in-person activities. Wyoming chalked up a big increases in volunteers during the pandemic as retirees and companies were attracted to open spaces to help local charities and the interest continues to build.

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What Is Volunteerism? A Guide to the History & Benefits

Bloomerang

This is why volunteerism has played such a major role throughout history. In this guide, we’ll take a broad look at volunteerism to explore its history and benefits. Then, we’ll review how your organization can promote volunteerism in your community and manage volunteers effectively. Let’s take a closer look at this phenomenon!

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Bequests Top Giving Vehicles For High-Net Worth Donors

The NonProfit Times

Retirees are actively giving back through volunteerism, often dedicating significant time and experiencing meaningful benefits, while pre-retirees show even stronger intentions to volunteer, potentially suggesting a positive generational trend for the future of philanthropy, according to the report’s authors.

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Rachel Hutchisson Appointed Interim CEO At Common Impact

The NonProfit Times

Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Newsweek , for leadership in philanthropy and corporate social responsibility. “I’m Hutchisson is best known for her sector work at Blackbaud where she was vice president of global social responsibility. Hutchisson led the company to receive multiple honors, including recognition from the U.S.

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Kid Philanthropy

The Agitator

Here’s a great story from the Washington Post about young people — ages like 11, 12, and 13 — and their fundraising activities. More and more there is public recognition for youth fundraising and volunteerism, including valuable scholarships, leading some cynics to question the altruism involved.

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5 Trends Reshaping Nonprofit Sector

The Agitator

Rising interest in civic engagement and volunteerism. Tags: Don't Miss these Posts charities communications demographic trends fundraising innovation new media online activism philanthropy research social networking. The trends examined in Convergence are: Demographic shifts that redefine participation.