Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 27, 2025

If nonprofits or community organizations want to grow their volunteer base, they must actively market their opportunities in smart, effective ways that inspire action. Below are five proven strategies to help nonprofit organizations market volunteer opportunities and recruit passionate individuals dedicated to driving their missions forward.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 27, 2025

If nonprofits or community organizations want to grow their volunteer base, they must actively market their opportunities in smart, effective ways that inspire action. Below are five proven strategies to help nonprofit organizations market volunteer opportunities and recruit passionate individuals dedicated to driving their missions forward.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Retained donors are a more reliable source of referrals, in-kind donations , volunteerism, and peer-to-peer fundraising for your nonprofit. You can always recruit volunteers to support your donor stewardship efforts, taking the pressure off your busy staff members as needed. Thats why we recommend looking for scalable software.

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Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

From hurdles like volunteer recruitment and burnout to all too common mistakes like disorganized training, its not easy to run an effective program, even if you have the best intentions. Double the Donation defines volunteer grants as corporate giving programs that encourage volunteerism in communities where employees live and work.

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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. Because of this, it is critical that your organization provides them with an easy, online, experience for recruitment, registration, and communication.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 22, 2024

Bloomerang Volunteer helped to transform ShowerUp’s operations by streamlining the volunteer recruitment and management processes. These insights and tools are redefining the essence of volunteerism—ushering in a new era of efficiency and empathy in the nonprofit sector.

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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. Encouragingly, one-third of Gen Zers expect to increase giving during the coming year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

By Michelle Chen is an independent scholar with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. In fact, behavioral science should inform the ways you recruit and engage supporters as well as raise awareness for your cause. She helps brands grow engagement and build relationships with their audience.

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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.

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Nonprofit Megaphone

JANUARY 23, 2022

Every volunteer-driven organization knows the importance of a good volunteer recruitment process. Keep these five strategies in mind as you work to streamline your volunteer recruitment process: . Are you ready to start enhancing your organization’s volunteer recruitment process? Ensure your website tells your story.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 20, 2014

Planning and coordinating activities. Online volunteer recruitment. 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. Next locate a Lumberjack. Ambassadors.

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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.

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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.

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The Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Here are a few examples described by Volunteer Canada in their Bridging the Gap Report : Many people are looking for group activities but few organizations offer them. Many organizations focus on what they need but do not consider the goals that volunteers want to achieve through volunteerism. Establish communication channels.

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The Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

Even though the value of volunteerism is known, creating a positive and fulfilling volunteer experience can be challenging for nonprofits. Before training, organizations should develop a plan that outlines the topics that will be covered, processes for execution, the activities that will reinforce learning, and the overall goal of the plan.

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Twenty Hats

MARCH 9, 2021

In a normal year, my core focus is on day-of-event volunteer recruitment for the National MS Society. In 2020, we were not hosting in-person events, our offices were closed (some still are) and most volunteer activity came to a complete halt. It’s not easy! In addition, I made sure to ask staff about their expectations of a volunteer.

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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.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 1, 2025

How many volunteers are needed to complete each activity or cover different stations? You must recruit qualified volunteers to ensure the success of your program and the satisfaction of your volunteers experience. Recruitment tools. Decide how many volunteers you need. Allow volunteers to sign up for their desired shifts.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

If your organization works with children, you can recruit children to draw pictures for your cards. I saw a beautiful hand-made card recently with a wonderful quotation about volunteerism: “Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve,” Martin Luther King, Jr.

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The Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 16, 2023

And don’t forget about other ways to give, such as volunteerism or in-kind donations! Having an active presence online is important. Recruiting volunteers is a great way to get potential donors into the door and give them first-hand experience with your mission. Be present online.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

People get involved in volunteerism to feel a sense of purpose. Be specific here so you can use the details in your recruitment and orientation. By detailing the activities of the group before it begins, you can be ready to get them started on the right foot once the group is formed. What do you want it to accomplish?

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 27, 2016

Volunteerism is Going to Be Huge. Volunteerism is now the core around which corporations are building employee engagement programs. It means that it is time for your nonprofit to start recruiting more advocates for your cause and tapping into the enormous potential that volunteers bring to the table.

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Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 2, 2022

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.

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Top Nonprofits

JUNE 3, 2024

But are the volunteers you recruit sticking around? Volunteer recruitment is a challenge for many nonprofits, but fortunately, there’s a simple solution: keep as many of the volunteers you currently have as possible. Many supporters enjoy making volunteering a group activity and will sign up to work with their friends and family.

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Blue Avocado

MAY 13, 2025

Our community has an active Main Street program. We host art exhibits, performances, and workshops to showcase LGBTQ+ talent and foster self-expression, while recruiting facilitators to lead peer support groups. We encourage volunteerism, allowing individuals to actively contribute to advancing LGBTQ+ causes.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 7, 2024

PPFA is also taking an active hand in email- and texting-based peer-to-peer fundraising. “In Planned Parenthood is recognizing younger generations’ approach to contributing to nonprofits, which often focuses less on financial donations and more on volunteerism. “A A key audience for PPFA is ‘Activist Donors’,” Fishman added.

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