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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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Gen Z Donors Giving In Their Own Way, New Data Shows

The NonProfit Times

However, lack of understanding of what motivates their generosity is causing fundraisers to leave opportunities for further engagement with them on the table. Still, 84% of Gen Z respondents reported supporting causes in ways that included volunteerism or advocacy even if it didn’t specifically involve money.

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How Nonprofits Can Use Behavioral Science to Engage Supporters on Social Media

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Michelle Chen is an independent scholar with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. And that is not necessarily a bad thing because of social media’s ability to increase reach and participation beyond a nonprofit’s loyal support base. Appeal to intrinsic and extrinsic motivations.

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5 Ways to Level Up Your Volunteer Program

Fundraising Coach

Hurdles like volunteer recruitment , volunteer burnout, and disorganized training can make your program less effective. For example, volunteer management software can close communication gaps around activities like scheduling and training, resulting in a smoother experience. Encouraging volunteerism. Explore volunteer grants.

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New And Old Techniques Target Donor Pipeline Expansion

The NonProfit Times

For the most recent fiscal year, PPFA donors were especially motivated to give, exceeding initial fundraising targets,” interim Chief Development Officer Rachel Fishman told The NonProfit Times. PPFA is also taking an active hand in email- and texting-based peer-to-peer fundraising. “In