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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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Nonprofit Externship Program Selects 5 Promising CNP Students

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Instead, they are actively shaping the present landscape through their innovative ideas, relentless dedication, and unwavering commitment to creating immediate, tangible impact. Their participation in the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s Externship Program challenges the notion that their contributions lie solely in the future.

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Does the Internet Inspire Youth Activism or Slacktivism?

Care2

They are viewed as techies and quite fickle when it comes to activism. Youth Activism Key Findings: Being a part of online communities promotes engagement. The Internet can serve as a gateway to online and offline civic and political engagement, including volunteerism, community problem-solving, and protest activity.&#.

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Is Employee Engagement Your Most Valuable Virtual Asset? [SPONSORED]

Selfish Giving

Time Some might say that pro bono volunteerism is a cornerstone of communities around the globe. Some organizations have more natural pro bono volunteerism opportunities (i.e. Most of us have (or could find) a few hours within our daily lives to volunteer our time to support our community.

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What is Community-Centric Fundraising

Affnetz

Key Principles of Community-Centric Fundraising: Listening and Engagement : Community-centric fundraising starts with active listening. Shared Decision-Making: Community members play an active role in determining fundraising strategies and goals. Encourage Volunteerism: Ensure 30-40% of Volunteers are from that community itself.

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3 GivingTuesday strategies for year-end nonprofit fundraising 

Candid

GivingTuesday, the annual event that started with a hashtag and has grown into a global movement in over 100 countries, kicks off year-end fundraising activities on December 3. Here we’ll highlight a few insights from our data, research, and community support activities about how you can make the most of GivingTuesday.