NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

And, as in so many other cities, Louisville’s predominantly Black neighborhoods are subject to food apartheid. Downtown grocery stores have recently disappeared, exacerbating food apartheid: between 2016 and 2018, five grocery stores in Louisville’s urban core closed. Some of these projects were top-down in conception and execution.

Food 109

Food Construction Public and Social Policy Governance 109

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Need for a Systemic Alternative Despite the prevalence of gig work, workforce agencies’ training, support, recruitment, and data-gathering efforts remain focused on traditional, standard employment. In the pilot, recruitment ended when we reached 1,200 more work seekers than immediately available employment opportunities.

Nonprofit governance and management 110

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management Recruitment 110

Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Brain Food 1. CSR Market Segment Lead, WizeHive , Philly/Remote Do you have a partnership position you are trying to fill? Hit reply and share the job posting with me! I'm happy to post it here for FREE. ???? Any of you interested in Web 3.0 and specifically DAOs (decentralized autonomous organization)?

Public and Nonprofit Management 246

Public and Nonprofit Management Recruitment Marketing Marketing 246

The Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Social media is a powerful, yet affordable, way to inform, engage, and recruit volunteers. Did you know that 47% of nonprofit leaders say recruiting sufficient volunteers is a big problem for their organization? If you’re wondering if social media can be an effective tool to recruit volunteers, the answer is yes.

Recruitment 91

Recruitment Values Universities Food 91

The Charity CFO

MARCH 12, 2025

And they get to choose causes they care about, from food banks to animal rescues. V olunteer Management: What Every Nonprofit Needs to Know How To Recruit Volunteers For Your Nonprofit Organization 3 Best Ways To Attract (And Retain) More Volunteers For Your Nonprofit Do You Struggle to Make Sense of Your Financial Statements?

Volunteerism 95

Volunteerism Volunteerism Culture Finance 95

Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Program: Peapod Virtual Food Drive for The Food Bank for New York City. Details: Customers can create their own virtual food drive and invite friends, relatives and co-workers to support it. I’m a big fan of the Food Bank for NYC. Location: New York City. You shop online for yourself. Location: Washington, D.

Marketing 239

Marketing Marketing Homelessness Food 239

Getting Attention

APRIL 25, 2012

Their new guide (free), 101 Volunteer Recruitment Secrets , showcases the insights of dozens of volunteer recruiters to share what works. Recently VolunteerMatch asked our network of 80,000 nonprofits about their secrets to effective volunteer recruitment. Download a free PDF copy of 101 Volunteer Recruitment Secrets.

Recruitment 78

Recruitment Advertising Food Communication 78

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 9, 2025

Launching a peer-to-peer campaign begins with recruiting some of your most fervent supporters to organize personal campaigns on your organizations behalf. To plan an in-person event, list whats required, such as a venue, entertainment, and food. A planning committee?

Participation and motivation 87

Participation and motivation Nonprofits Technology Recruitment 87

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Collect food and coats. If you already have a Halloween event recruit forget sponsorships and focus on cause marketing partners. Spirit Halloween, which has 900 temporary stores from Labor Day to early November, has already raised $2.5 million for children’s hospitals this month. It’s worth looking in to.

Fundraising 248

Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness Recruitment 248

Selfish Giving

AUGUST 3, 2022

Some readers believed having a media partner helped recruitment, others didn't. Brain Food 1. Taking a page from nonprofits, Chick-fil-A is recruiting volunteers.?? The first question was on whether having a media partner attracts corporate partners. Read the original question and my response.) The overall response was mixed.

Recruitment 130

Recruitment Participation and motivation Marketing Marketing 130

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

. — Jessica Macy from The Do Good Collective Recruit a Serious and Engaged ‘Get ‘er Done’ Board Most of all, nonprofits need engaged, “Get ‘er Done” members willing to join committees and help the staff accomplish operational issues. They had recruited a nearly all-new board in critical professions.

Ethics 106

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 106

Ann Green

AUGUST 6, 2024

You may be seeing more people at your food pantry because of rising food costs and cuts in benefits. Create or buy some thank you cards and start recruiting board members and volunteers to make thank you calls or write notes. You might want to start by creating a brief and an outline.

Fundraising 271

Fundraising Fundraising Food Recruitment 271

NonProfit Leadership Center

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Proceeds from the sale of tees (and related car decals) help people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless access the food and supplies they need to keep and continue caring for their beloved pets. T-shirts come in three colors: heather grey, dark sports grey and coral. Shirts are unisex and come in sizes small through 3X. .”

Children 264

Children Homelessness Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofits 264

Ann Green

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Start recruiting board members, staff, and other volunteers to help you with this. Hi, this is Paul Wilson and I’m a board member at the Lakeside Community Food Bank. We’re seeing more people coming in right now because of cuts to food stamp programs. Why Having an Open House Makes Sense. This is great.

Non-Profits 226

Non-Profits Retention Food Recruitment 226

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 6, 2024

From providing food, shelter, and supplies in immediate disaster assistance to overseeing the long-term recovery efforts globally, Tracy’s work at Global Empowerment Mission is a testament to the impact nonprofits can make when disaster strikes.

Disaster Relief 246

Disaster Relief Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit Leadership Leadership 246

Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Beth had asked for my help creating their first cause marketing campaign , a pinup program with Garden of Eden , a grocer and specialty food store with five locations in New York and one in New Jersey. Beth had a busy fourth quarter, but we recently had a chance to catch up about the results of the program. But she’s not stopping there.

Marketing 157

Marketing Marketing Retail Foundations 157

Candid

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Weve also seen a marked increase in food gleaning programs driven by volunteers to address food sovereignty issues. Similarly, having a true understanding of the roles and skills your organization needs helps ensure recruitment efforts match those needs to the interests and skills of potential volunteers.

Volunteerism 52

Volunteerism Volunteerism Retention Recruitment 52

Ann Green

AUGUST 2, 2023

You may be seeing more people at your food pantry because of rising food costs and cuts in benefits. Create or buy some thank you cards and start recruiting board members and volunteers to make thank you calls or write notes. You might want to start by creating a brief and an outline.

Fundraising 246

Fundraising Fundraising Food Recruitment 246

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 13, 2009

For example, this past summer my nonprofit did a pinup program with four New England businesses: Tedeschi Food Shops , Ocean State Job Lots , iParty and The Upper Crust. A nonprofit could recruit businesses to offer generous shoppers a one-day discount when they show their Foursquare check-in.

Marketing 229

Marketing Marketing Participation and motivation Production 229

NonProfit Hub

JUNE 12, 2014

Last week, we wrote about how to recruit life-time volunteers for your nonprofit instead of relying on one-time helpers. While you should be open to recruiting all volunteers, no matter their age, recruiting Millennials can add new life to your organization and help provide a new energy to your projects and mission.

Recruitment 61

Recruitment Energy Leadership Activism 61

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 11, 2024

Creating an Irresistible Offer: Marketing Strategies for Student Recruitment Creating an irresistible offer for student recruitment involves crafting a compelling message and using effective marketing strategies to attract prospective students. Marketing Strategies 1. Again, segmenting your email list can be helpful.

Recruitment 52

Recruitment Marketing Marketing Food 52

Selfish Giving

APRIL 21, 2021

Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships, Maryland Food Bank , Halethorpe, MD 5. Corporate & Community Relations Officer, Gleaners Food Bank of Indianapolis ($43k - $53k) Do you have a partnership position you are trying to fill? Brain Food 1. Nanette and Melissa will be sharing their prescriptions on.

Retail 130

Retail Food Associations Recruitment 130

Selfish Giving

APRIL 13, 2022

These days I'm writing a lot of case studies for partnership teams that are eager to use "social proof" to recruit more corporate partners. It's about learning how to use the case studies as a tool to recruit partners. Brain Food 1. It's a wicked smahht strategy. It's not about the case study, grasshopper. Paradoxical, right?

Retail 130

Retail Public and Social Policy Insurance Public and Nonprofit Management 130

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 29, 2023

Militia Groups’ Recruitment Strategy Militia groups often appear before federal agencies after natural disasters. During California’s 2022 Oak Fire which burned large parts of the Sierra National Forest, a local group named the Echo Company militia gave out food to evacuees.

Governance 132

Governance Disaster Relief Law Civil Society 132

Selfish Giving

JANUARY 19, 2010

I plan to recruit a corporate sponsor for my badge. Target [for example] has made a donation on your behalf to the Preventive Food Pantry at Boston Medical Center. A biz in or around the South End would be great – b.good , Hampton Inn and Target come to mind. You just unlocked the South End Badge!

Marketing 154

Marketing Marketing Medical Universities 154

Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2023

Food banks have played a pivotal role in our communities for decades, and they will continue to positively impact the millions of people who struggle with food insecurity each year. According to the USDA , over 10% of households in America worked with food security at some point in 2018.

Food 52

Food Management Recruitment Communication 52

Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

This is a team that is already prepared for next year and ready to recruit new partners! Brain Food 1. A web page will also be indexed on all the major search engines, which means it will be discoverable in search - an added bonus! They included a link to 2022 partnership opportunities. Sure, my words are honey-sweet ???? Don't worry.

Marketing 147

Marketing Marketing Health Recruitment 147

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

After all, an event for potential new members going through the recruitment process will look different than an alumni-focused event. This will include elements such as the venue, food, decorations, activities, and sponsors. Current student members. Potential student members .

Fundraising 216

Fundraising Fundraising Recruitment Activism 216

Selfish Giving

JUNE 22, 2022

Almost two years into the partnership, they've recruited more than 2,000 new donors raising over one million dollars. Corporate Partnerships Manager, World Food Program USA , Remote ($75k - $80k) 4. Brain Food 1. Great awareness, but without a powerful CTA will anyone donate? Hit a paywall? ??

Children 130

Children Food Recruitment Management 130

Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Race teams are using social media to recruit new sponsors. Brain Food 1. National Food Bank Day and dozens of other major cause awareness dates for 2021. Here's some research for your pitch deck. High-purpose brands will double their market value more than 4X faster than low-purpose brands 2. Maybe you should too.

Non-Profits 130

Non-Profits Manufacturing Marketing Marketing 130

Ann Green

AUGUST 11, 2022

You may be seeing more people at your food pantry because of rising food costs. Create or buy some thank you cards (see above) and start recruiting board members and volunteers to make thank you calls or write notes. Your appeal letter should focus on a need and let your donors know how they can help you make a difference.

Fundraising 192

Fundraising Fundraising Food Recruitment 192

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Principles that are a part of everything you do, starting with recruiting and onboarding. To make sure that everyone feels respected and valued, as a leader of a global organization you must cultivate an environment built on sound principles. Do they represent a diversity of nationalities, ages, backgrounds and perspectives?

Health 239

Health Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Civil Society 239

Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

My goal is to show them how to recruit event sponsors and cause marketing partners. For example, if you run a small food bank, approaching supermarkets and restaurants makes sense because they can relate to food insecurity and know how to help. Brain Food 1. Identify "good fit companies." Cool Jobs in Cause 1.

Environmental 130

Environmental Food Retail Recruitment 130

Ann Green

APRIL 26, 2023

Try something like – How you can help families put food on the table. Entice them with Find out how you helped families put food on the table or You just did something amazing today! The same is true for event invitations or recruiting volunteers. You could put a tagline on the envelope.

Food 177

Food Communication Recruitment Fundraising 177

Selfish Giving

MARCH 15, 2023

Apparel company Carhartt , a maker of heavy-duty working clothes, is partnering with the National Park Foundation to recruit Gen Z into entry-level parks positions around the country. Brain Food 1. In partnership with Girls on the Run , Milk is sponsoring every woman running any marathon who signs up for Team Milk. Destroy it?

Marketing 130

Marketing Marketing Recruitment Universities 130

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Before you start making Asks, you have to assemble your Board, recruit your initial volunteers, set up an accounting system, establish a website, and tackle a few other tasks. When I worked at a food bank, I worked to understand my Ideal Donor. Your path starts at Stage 1, which is just having the idea and deciding to go for it.

Nonprofits 98

Nonprofits Public and Nonprofit Management Foundations Homelessness 98

Top Nonprofits

MARCH 12, 2025

In general, in-person and hybrid events come with more costs to consider, such as: Venue rental and decoration Catering and drinks Relevant permits and licenses Paid staff Entertainment Printing signage Event management software Additionally, in-person events typically require you to recruit more volunteers than you would for virtual fundraisers.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Associations Activism 52