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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.

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Bequests Top Giving Vehicles For High-Net Worth Donors

The NonProfit Times

To qualify, respondents must have contributed at least $500 per year to charitable organizations and make household giving decisions. Similar to the desire to stay active through volunteerism, many pre-retirees plan to gradually reduce their work hours rather than retiring outright, allowing them to stay engaged and fulfilled.

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[MEDIA ADVISORY] 2017 Global Trends in Giving Report To Be Released September 12

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The report also examines the impact of gender, generation, and ideology upon giving and volunteerism. The report will be released in English, French and Spanish.

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25 Global Trends in Giving That Nonprofits Need to Know About

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Organizations must invest in technology to stay relevant. 18% of donors worldwide have donated to a charitable organization directly through Facebook. Launched in 2012, #GivingTuesday has tremendous opportunity to grow into a global day of giving that could raise hundreds of millions of dollars for organizations.

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New Data: Pre-Retirees and Retirees Prioritize Charitable Giving

The NonProfit Times

This could indicate that the trend toward volunteerism may continue to grow as the current group of pre-retirees transitions into retirement. To qualify for the survey, respondents had to contribute at least $500 or more per year to charitable organizations.

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25 Must-Know Global Trends in Giving

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Based upon the survey results of 4,084 donors worldwide, the 2017 Global Trends in Giving Report is an annual research project that examines how donors prefer to give and engage with their favorite causes and charitable organizations. The report also explores the impact of gender, generation, and ideology upon giving and volunteerism.

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15 Inspiring Examples of Corporate Social Responsibility

Top Nonprofits

This presents a unique opportunity for charitable organizations to tap into these examples of corporate social responsibility to further their missions, and understanding which companies offer the programs can go a long way. Through financial donations and employee volunteerism, Home Depot helps build homes for families in need.