NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 16, 2025

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.

Civil Society 109

Civil Society Volunteerism Volunteerism Recruitment 109

Candid

OCTOBER 8, 2024

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.

Volunteerism 111

Volunteerism Volunteerism Fundraising Fundraising 111

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 13, 2020

And Twitch, the most popular livestream platform, with 15 million daily active users. Linking your campaign pages to this payment method opens your nonprofit to a new world of supporters and currencies, exponentially increasing the importance of all that new donor data as it’s dropped in your donor CRM. Bitcoin sounds fancy, we know.

Volunteerism 143

Volunteerism Volunteerism Nonprofits Fundraising 143

The Volunteer Hub

MAY 13, 2022

Clearly, many Generation Z volunteers see the value that active volunteerism can have on their own life and career ambitions, outside of community impact. Be Active and Authentic on Social Media. If your organization can engage Generation Z volunteers, you may also be able to easily convert them to financial donors.

Volunteerism 85

Volunteerism Volunteerism Nonprofit Administration and Development Recruitment 85

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 25, 2023

Viewing Volunteerism through a Gift Economy Lens So, if the business mindset fails nonprofits when engaging volunteers, what is the alternative? What strikes me about gift economies is how much better the principles align with volunteerism than market principles. A gift economy ethos prioritizes these community building activities.

Volunteerism 98

Volunteerism Volunteerism Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation 98

Candid

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Census Bureau and AmeriCorps, between September 2020 and September 2021 formal volunteerism across the United States fell to its lowest rate in nearly three decades. Financial well-being and natural cycles impact volunteerism The COVID-19 pandemic no doubt contributed to the decline in volunteerism. According to the U.S.

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Volunteerism Volunteerism Retention Recruitment 52

The Volunteer Hub

JULY 8, 2022

In fact, a 2017 Deloitte Volunteerism Survey found that 89% of employees believe that companies who sponsor volunteer activities offer a better work environment than those who do not. Investing in corporate volunteerism can help companies forge bonds between coworkers and departments.

Volunteerism 86

Volunteerism Volunteerism Non-Profits Retention 86

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Facebook will show a progress-to-goal within the fundraiser, and they can modify it if needed once active.) The post How to Recruit and Activate Volunteers to Help You Raise Money on Facebook this Giving Tuesday appeared first on Bloomerang. Like with our own organizational campaigns, they’ll set a goal.

Recruitment 84

Recruitment Activism Fundraising Fundraising 84

The Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Typically, corporate sponsorships provide a business with recognition in exchange for supporting a activity, program, or special event. Skill-based volunteerism. The good news is, businesses are recognizing the value of corporate volunteer initiatives, and more than 50% of corporate volunteer programs include skill-based volunteerism.

Volunteerism 86

Volunteerism Volunteerism Non-Profits Public and Nonprofit Management 86

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

MAY 8, 2012

On the other hand, their affinity for causes doesn’t necessarily translate into higher levels of volunteerism. Millennials are slightly less likely to volunteer their time than non-millennials (31 to 26 percent). But that’s still one in four who will give their time. Don’t write them off!

Volunteerism 95

Volunteerism Volunteerism Production Universities 95

The Agitator

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

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. Abundant technological advances.

Volunteerism 91

Volunteerism Volunteerism Nonprofits Philanthropy 91

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

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.

Volunteerism 59

Volunteerism Volunteerism Charitable Organizations Activism 59

The NonProfit Times

MAY 10, 2024

The remaining Gen Z donors reported giving to individuals or contributing to organizations in other ways such as by donating goods and services or participating in community fundraising activities such as a charity run or walk.

Participation and motivation 105

Participation and motivation Retail Volunteerism Volunteerism 105

Bloomerang

APRIL 22, 2024

This deeper understanding has not only enhanced the organization’s appreciation for its volunteers, but reinforced the idea that volunteer management is more than just a way to staff activities—it’s a critical financial strategy to support nonprofit sustainability and growth.

Volunteerism 100

Volunteerism Volunteerism Homelessness Recruitment 100

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 8, 2019

More Rewards Social impact initiatives are taking cues from loyalty programs and beginning to generate serious rewards for consumers and employees through creative workplace giving and volunteerism programs. Looking for unique, customized ideas and activation concepts to quickly take your program or partnership to the next level?

Volunteerism 113

Volunteerism Volunteerism Non-Profits Foundations 113

The Volunteer Hub

JULY 15, 2022

According to a study , performed by the UK Civil Society, 14% of people cite “lack of time” as their main reason for not actively volunteering. When matching volunteers with opportunities, it is crucial to identify how much time volunteer prospects, and existing volunteers, can devote towards volunteerism.

Recruitment 86

Recruitment Altruism and Helping Volunteerism Volunteerism 86

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 10, 2018

For Momentum , a leading social impact agency that specializes in win-win corporate partnerships, is aiming to change that with a new #GivingTuesday guide on partner activations and a planner to help map out your next successful partnership. The guide includes. DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE & PLANNER Partnership notes. Brain food 1.

Public and Nonprofit Management 100

Public and Nonprofit Management Volunteerism Volunteerism Universities 100

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Smart speakers are voice-activated digital assistants that enable users to use their voice to command a wide variety of activities, such as play music, listen to news, make calls, watch video clips, shop online, and control smart home devices (thermostats, home alarm systems, lights, smart TVs, etc.).

Volunteerism 84

Volunteerism Volunteerism Food Activism 84

The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Beyond providing financial support for charities, pre-retirees and retirees are also actively volunteering. This could indicate that the trend toward volunteerism may continue to grow as the current group of pre-retirees transitions into retirement.

Volunteerism 72

Volunteerism Volunteerism Charitable Organizations Activism 72

NonProfit Hub

APRIL 14, 2017

The impact of volunteerism can be felt in communities of all shapes and sizes. No matter the size of the community, though, the impact of volunteerism is always huge. But volunteerism’s best-kept secret is this: it’s good for you, too. You can make new friends and keep the old by engaging in a common activity like volunteering.

Health 73

Health Volunteerism Volunteerism Children 73

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 6, 2010

That said, there are three iPhone Apps currently live and available for download that give us a good picture of how iPhone Apps can be utilized by nonprofits, activists, and donors: 1) Geolocation Activism :: CauseWorld. 3) Volunteerism :: The Extraordinaries. That’s an App that will change philanthropy as we know it.

Volunteerism 80

Volunteerism Volunteerism Poverty Philanthropy 80

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Her deep expertise in philanthropy, volunteerism, and sustainability, and her strong commitment to equity, women’s leadership, and investing in future generations, aligns with Common Impact’s mission to drive positive social impact through purposeful partnerships.”

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Volunteerism Volunteerism Governance Leadership 52

The Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 1, 2021

MANNA was founded by volunteers so volunteerism is one of the foundations that makes our organization what it is today.”. We wouldn’t be able to make the impact we do without the help and support of volunteerism,” said Carla Fortenberry, Volunteer Manager, Loudoun Hunger Relief. At Gateway Pet Guardians we take volunteerism seriously.

Volunteerism 98

Volunteerism Volunteerism Food Recruitment 98

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Keep this perspective in mind when planning cultivation activities that allow you to familiarize yourself with your donors and allow donors to further connect with your cause. You can also ask your board members or fundraising ambassadors to facilitate introductions to prospective major donors.

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Volunteerism Volunteerism Energy Nonprofit Leadership 130

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Your NGO is active on at least two social networks and experimenting with a third. Based upon the survey results of 4,084 donors worldwide, the 2017 Global Trends in Giving Report explores the impact of gender, generation, and ideology upon giving and volunteerism. Donors and followers will associate your NGO with your avatar.

Volunteerism 87

Volunteerism Volunteerism Associations Technology 87

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

AARP is also a resource and advocate for the estimated 100 million Americans older than age 50 who choose to maintain an active lifestyle through work, volunteerism, and other activities.

Medical 59

Medical Public and Social Policy Health Volunteerism 59

The Agitator

AUGUST 16, 2009

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.

Philanthropy 61

Philanthropy Altruism and Helping Volunteerism Volunteerism 61

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 5, 2016

Email activity. volunteerism, events, etc.). Take a look at the following section of an infographic published here : As you can see, donation amount and donor history are the two most common segmentation methods. However, you can segment according to any number of factors, including: Gender. Duration of support. Donation type.

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Marketing Marketing Education Education 127

Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 10, 2024

Philanthropic or warmth indicators such as past donations to your nonprofit or similar organizations, history of board membership or volunteerism, or past event attendance. These activities will foster a stronger connection to your mission and establish solid relationships with prospective major donors. Express appreciation.

Management 105

Management Retention Volunteerism Volunteerism 105

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Also, activate your ambassadors. Be very active throughout the day on social media.1. Based upon the survey results of 4,084 donors worldwide, the 2017 Global Trends in Giving Report explores the impact of gender, generation, and ideology upon giving and volunteerism. Send at least two emails on your giving day.

Volunteerism 79

Volunteerism Volunteerism Nonprofits Foundations 79

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

JULY 28, 2015

Read our Q&A with Derrick below: Network for Good: How can organizations use your research to activate their Millennial donors and volunteers? Derrick Feldman: One of the most beneficial uses of this research is that it offers an intimate look at how Millennial employees engage in cause-related activities, especially in the workplace.

Participation and motivation 63

Participation and motivation Volunteerism Volunteerism Leadership 63

Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Whether through donations, volunteerism, or cause-related marketing, these companies are making a difference—and there’s a lot that businesses and nonprofits alike can learn from their efforts. Through financial donations and employee volunteerism, Home Depot helps build homes for families in need.

Volunteerism 52

Volunteerism Volunteerism Disaster Relief Food 52

The Agitator

AUGUST 28, 2011

Also some cause examples — from Hunger Action Month to volunteerism to gay marriage foes. Here’s a good rundown of how the political candidates are using online video and social media — ad targeting on Facebook, Pawlenty breakthrough video treatments, budget allocations, and more.

Volunteerism 53

Volunteerism Volunteerism Activism Communication 53

iMarketSmart

AUGUST 21, 2024

Instead, communication should take several forms, such as: Updates on projects and campaigns Impact of their gifts on your mission Informational and educational content that builds their knowledge and awareness There are of course many more, but the idea is to remain an active part of their lives as a value provider—a giver too, not just a taker.

Volunteerism 59

Volunteerism Volunteerism Leadership Marketing 59

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Recent reports of more funds being released to charities and DAFs’ ability to act as a “ stabilizing force ” for philanthropy in times of economic uncertainty are promising reasons to continue the dialogue as champions of social impact, and the team at Classy is dedicated to actively contributing to this conversation. Blockchain for Good.

Fundraising 107

Fundraising Fundraising Social Enterprise Social Enterprise 107

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Engaging in ecosystem restoration activities is a direct means for companies to address prior harm inflicted upon ecosystems. Companies should actively explore partnerships with community-led conservation initiatives as well. Contribute to ecosystem restoration. Would Corporate-Led Efforts Suffice in Safeguarding Biodiversity?

Public and Social Policy 130

Public and Social Policy Agriculture Manufacturing Environmental 130

NonProfit Hub

JUNE 20, 2014

Planning and coordinating activities. Locating diamonds in the rough can be a profitable and rewarding activity. Turn this idea over in your mind: On-Call Volunteerism. Invite your new volunteers to actively partner with staff and your board. Not one who didn’t want to volunteer and simply got lassoed into it.

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Recruitment Volunteerism Volunteerism Activism 55