The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

According to Lynn Margherio, founder and CEO of Cradles to Crayons, volunteerism is the backbone of many successful nonprofits, even though attracting and retaining volunteers can be challenging. Here are five ideas to make that happen: * Share giving recipes to spark creative volunteerism.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 12, 2024

The dual mission of David Levinson's nonprofit Big Sunday: to build community as it does community service By Drew Lindsay Los Angeles The nonprofit Big Sunday is defying the downturn in volunteerism as it pursues founder David Levinson's dual mission: community service that builds community.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 7, 2022

Skills-based volunteering can be of critical support to nonprofits in the current environment, enabling them to take a step back from their current context and envision the future.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The Initiative for Strategic Volunteer Engagement, together with The Do Good Institute, released new insights from more than 1,000 nonprofit CEOs and 100-plus funders about the state of U.S. volunteer engagement.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 17, 2023

By Kay Dervishi and Yesica Balderrama Christine Paige The Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation, a conservation nonprofit near Grand Teton National Park, relies on volunteers to collect local wildlife data and remove fencing that’s harmful to animals.

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NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 16, 2025

Image by Joel Muniz from Unsplash Idealist and VolunteerMatch, two nonprofits dominant in the space of digital volunteer recruitment, are merging, according to an announcement this week. Meanwhile, VolunteerMatch , founded in 1998, calls itself the largest network dedicated to connecting nonprofits with individual and corporate volunteers.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

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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Volunteerism Volunteerism Participation and motivation Disaster Relief 111

The Charity CFO

MARCH 12, 2025

If your nonprofit isnt engaging corporate partners, youre leaving money, volunteers, and long-term support on the table. But too many nonprofits miss out. They built Impact , a corporate volunteerism program that gives employees paid time off to serve their community. ” For nonprofits, this is an opportunity.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 10, 2022

EveryAction, a provider of technology to nonprofits, with a platform serving over 18,000 organizations, announced the release of its 2021 GivingTuesday Results report, a new initiative that highlights key findings for what’s driving individual giving and volunteerism during one of the year’s busiest giving seasons.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MARCH 19, 2025

The nonprofit sector is full of passion and pressure passion for changing the world for the better and pressure to tackle complex issues with limited resources. Because of this duality, nonprofit employees are particularly vulnerable to burnout. Fulfilling your nonprofits mission is a team effort. Nonprofit work is fast-paced.

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Volunteer Match

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Over the past two years, I’ve had the privilege of talking to leaders of volunteers about their commitments to equity and access in volunteerism. This has been part of the Assessing Diversity and Equity in Volunteer Inclusion (ADEVI) project.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance is proud to introduce the five students taking part in its inaugural Externship Program, a program designed to nurture and empower the next generation of nonprofit leaders. Direct Engagement: Interacting closely with the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance team.

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Today on CauseTalk Radio , Megan and I talk to Bill Horne , Chairman, President and CEO of Truist , a leader in web-based corporate philanthropy platforms for employee giving and volunteerism. Truist’s InstaGive is the first online giving tool designed specifically for small businesses, startups, and nonprofit organizations.

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Care2

MAY 9, 2011

Did you know that in 2010 volunteerism increased by 11%, according to a study by Cone ? It gives these important stakeholders a better window into how organizations run and the important work nonprofits do to fulfill their mission. Check out these six organizations that help connect nonprofits and volunteers. All for Good.

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Twenty Hats

AUGUST 17, 2021

However, I strongly believe there are a few things to consider prior to engaging in corporate employee volunteerism on any level. Jerome is also an appointed Commissioner for the Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism for the state of Maryland. Why,” you ask?

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 12, 2023

Epcot The weather is heating up and so are the articles, posts, and tips for you nonprofit marketers out there. It’s time for Mixed Links… LinkedIn released a new report The Impact Insight: Nonprofit Hiring, Volunteerism, and Board Participation. Sandy Rees shares How to Grow Your Nonprofit When You’re a Team of One.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 15, 2014

To help nonprofits recruit qualified volunteers and to assist individuals eager to volunteer with nonprofits, LinkedIn has launched a Volunteer Marketplace where nonprofits can post volunteer opportunities and LinkedIn members can search for volunteer opportunities in their local communities. for a 30-day volunteer posting.

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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.

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Donorbox Nonprofit

MAY 3, 2024

Over one billion people worldwide embrace volunteerism, and 64 million are American. Whether lending a hand in local community-led organizations or participating in global humanitarian efforts, volunteers […] The post A Guide to Volunteerism: Roles, Significance, and Impact appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 28, 2011

Welcome to another edition of Mixed Links, a weekly roundup of good stuff for nonprofit communicators. Nancy Schwartz over at Getting Attention.org has released her 2011 Guide to Nonprofit Marketing Wisdom. It features 127, yes 127, lessons learned from other nonprofit marketers. The winner will be announced on February 7th.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 21, 2013

A long overdue follow up to my post on 29 Nonprofit Bloggers to Follow on Twitter , below are 29 nonprofit resources that tweet regularly on subjects ranging from fundraising to social media to mobile communications. Social Media, Cause Marketing, Nonprofit Tech. Fundraising, Nonprofit Tecnology, News. afpnet.org.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 13, 2020

We’ve talked a lot recently about taking your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy digital. It’s time to talk integrations, nonprofit friend. Salesforce is a robust CRM software that many nonprofits use to manage donors and follow up on donations. What’s your next step? Your best bud. . 2)Apple Pay.

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Volunteerism Volunteerism Nonprofits Fundraising 145

Selfish Giving

AUGUST 18, 2020

PwC ) Companies have leveraged social causes and their nonprofit partnerships to inspire, engage and contribute to heightened employee engagement and satisfaction for decades. the Taproot Foundation reports that 68% of nonprofit professionals do not have the resources they need to do their work.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

nonprofit that fosters partnerships between companies nationwide and leading nonprofits to propel social good, announced the appointment of Rachel Hutchisson as its interim chief executive officer for at least the next 12 months. The post Rachel Hutchisson Appointed Interim CEO At Common Impact appeared first on The NonProfit Times.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 11, 2025

The strongest nonprofits are always looking for ways to improve their mission, ways to serve more effectively, ways to reach more people, and more. ” and, once again, nonprofit leaders came through! Paul from The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center Adaptability, foresight, and volunteerism. Your Voice Matters!

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

5 Effective Donor Retention Strategies for Small Nonprofits Its tempting for small nonprofits to focus heavily on donor acquisition. After all, the more donors who give, the more funds you get, and the larger your nonprofit becomes. Therefore, your nonprofit must first master the art of effective donor retention.

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Candid

OCTOBER 8, 2024

It is also a crucial time for many nonprofit organizations to secure operational funding, committed volunteers, and advocates for their work. Yet, many nonprofits are missing out by not engaging them more actively—and in multiple ways. Source: GivingTuesday Data Commons GivingTuesday is a perfect entry point for volunteerism.

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NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 25, 2023

Image Credit: Askar Abayev on pexels.com Leaders in the social sector hear it all the time: nonprofits should run like a business. The distinct purposes of businesses and nonprofits require unique approaches. Of course, nonprofits are businesses. The distinct purposes of businesses and nonprofits require unique approaches.

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Volunteerism Volunteerism Participation and motivation Nonprofit governance and management 98

The Volunteer Hub

MAY 4, 2022

Here is what micro-volunteering is, what it is not, and how nonprofits can best utilize it. As a nonprofit organization reliant on volunteers, it is key to entice people to provide some of this limited resource in exchange for the greater good. Micro-volunteerism is a new rising trend in the nonprofit community.

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The Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Creating, developing, and sustaining corporate partnerships is a win-win scenario for both your nonprofit and the businesses that support it. Developing partnerships presents a win-win-win scenario for your nonprofit, the community, and your corporate partner. What are the benefits for your nonprofit? Talk about value.

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Volunteerism Volunteerism Non-Profits Public and Nonprofit Management 86

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

MBA, is the new chief executive officer of AARP, the nation’s largest nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older. She was selected 11 times to the annual The NonProfit Times Power & Influence Top 50. The post Minter-Jordan Picked As New CEO At AARP appeared first on The NonProfit Times.

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Medical Public and Social Policy Health Volunteerism 59

The Volunteer Hub

MAY 16, 2023

Updated: 5/16/2023 By leveraging skill-based volunteers, nonprofit organizations can tap into a valuable pool of qualified talent and take on new challenges. Discover the benefits of skill-based volunteerism and how nonprofits can engage and recruit top talent with these 5 essential tips. Professionals want opportunity.

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Perhaps even more importantly, why should corporations and nonprofit organizations care? The Issue Revolution Study underscores the need for specific issue identification and greater personalization with conclusions like: Volunteerism has nearly doubled over the past three years - rivaling donations as a preferred way to support a cause.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

More than grants, donations, or volunteer hours, public trust is the currency of the nonprofit sector. The public’s belief that nonprofits will “do the right thing” is what makes it possible for us to partner with communities, advocate for our missions, and bridge political divides to build a healthy and just nation.

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Volunteerism Volunteerism Food Governance 112

Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

As a nonprofit professional, you understand the challenges of managing a robust volunteer program. In this guide to improving your nonprofits volunteer program, well discuss five strategies for managing your volunteers and helping them thrive in their roles. Volunteer grant programs benefit your nonprofit by: Increasing funding.

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Public and Nonprofit Management Volunteerism Volunteerism Participation and motivation 52

The Agitator

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

You won’t raise more money tomorrow from reading this report, but it might help you make better sense of the context in which nonprofit fundraising, organizing and communications will be undertaken during the balance of your career. Rising interest in civic engagement and volunteerism. Abundant technological advances.

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