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Points of Light, Founded by Former President Bush, Aims to Double American Volunteerism by 2035

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Matthew Hinton, AP photo Points of Light president and CEO Jennifer Sirangelo, left, and Neil Bush, chair, speak at the 2025 Points of Light Conference in New Orleans. The group aspires to mobilize people to volunteer with nonprofits in the U.S.

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5 Signs Your Employees are Burned Out + What to Do About It

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

When the Montana Nonprofit Association tried out a four-day workweek for the first time, it experienced an increase in revenue, and staff members took fewer sick days. If youre not sure which strategies to focus on, from promoting volunteerism to creating an open dialogue, dont hesitate to ask your employees directly.

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Rachel Hutchisson Appointed Interim CEO At Common Impact

The NonProfit Times

Her deep expertise in philanthropy, volunteerism, and sustainability, and her strong commitment to equity, women’s leadership, and investing in future generations, aligns with Common Impact’s mission to drive positive social impact through purposeful partnerships.”

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What do you believe are the most critical areas for improvement to achieve your mission?

Blue Avocado

Our main goal for 2025 at the Shirley-Eustis House Association is to build a broader network of businesses, institutions, and well-connected individuals who know about us and what were doing. Suzy Buchanan from Shirley-Eustis House Association Expanding our reach to better support the LGBTQ+ community.

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19 Creative Volunteer Recruitment Ideas You Should Try

Bloomerang

Explore corporate volunteerism. Fellow community organizations, such as civic clubs and associations, can be excellent resources when your organization needs volunteer support. Your organization could partner with a lawyers association to work with immigration attorneys and benefit from their expertise.

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Meet the Hidden Majority of Nonprofits: The All-Volunteer Organization

NonProfit Quarterly

In this series, The Unexpected Value of Volunteers , author Jan Masaoka takes on the underappreciated topic of volunteerism, provides some unexpected ideas, and points the way toward a public policy agenda on volunteerism. An association? The job of management is done by the volunteer leaders, usually the board.

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Post-Event Surveys for Volunteers: 7 Questions To Ask

NonProfit Hub

When reading feedback about your onboarding practices, focus on these areas: Clear Expectations: Volunteers should have a detailed overview of their roles, responsibilities, and any objectives associated with their participation. Volunteer research indicates that 84% of employers believe volunteerism is an effective way to engage employees.