Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 22, 2025

Arts & Culture Cities Civic Engagement Economic Development Education Energy Environment Food Health Human Rights Security Social Services Water & Sanitation Sectors Government, Nonprofit, Business, etc. Or maybe the ability to recruit just the right kinds of partners, with specialized skills and friends in high places?

Public and Social Policy 74

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 74

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 26, 2022

For those long-term donors, you could instead share a survey asking for their feedback on why they first donated to your cause and what motivated them to continue supporting your mission. . When you invest energy into your community, you’ll likely receive that energy and more back from community members. .

Participation and motivation 147

Participation and motivation Energy Retention Recruitment 147

The NonProfit Times

MAY 10, 2024

However, lack of understanding of what motivates their generosity is causing fundraisers to leave opportunities for further engagement with them on the table. By all accounts, however, organizations have made limited investment in mobilizing Gen Z’s energy.”

Participation and motivation 105

Participation and motivation Retail Volunteerism Volunteerism 105

Fundraising Coach

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Recruiting and screening volunteers might seem like just another time-consuming task to add to your already massive to-do list, but our guest blogger Addison Waters of Galaxy Digital outlines four key pointers that will help you find people who are motivated to put in the effort that will ease your overall workload. by Addison Waters.

Recruitment 69

Recruitment Participation and motivation Values Communication 69

Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

It is the principle of donating time and energy towards a greater cause. For instance, if you help recruit volunteers for a school, you must understand what type of volunteers you need and how to connect with them. Volunteering allows participants to gain new skills and knowledge in areas that interest them most.

Volunteerism 111

Volunteerism Volunteerism Participation and motivation Recruitment 111

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 28, 2024

By investing your time and energy into gaining the necessary skills, you can set yourself up for success in your field. Messages need to be concise yet powerful enough to inspire action, whether it’s driving donations, recruiting volunteers, or raising awareness about a cause. Ad copywriting is vital for inspiring action.

Nonprofit Management 247

Nonprofit Management Management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 247

Getting Attention

OCTOBER 17, 2013

As a program officer listening to a grantee report about a local man facing a terrible disease with amazing dignity, I felt called to capture this inspirational story using a medium that could convey its energy. Grantee interim reports are usually full of data, but this was different; this one had soul. Incredible!

Participation and motivation 92

Participation and motivation Children Universities Foundations 92

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 23, 2019

They bring together communities, create unmatched energy, and tend to be big money makers and great at spreading awareness. Boost your fundraising efforts by encouraging participants to start fundraising far in advance and rally their supporters throughout their training journey.

Fundraising 104

Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation Recruitment 104

Fundraising Coach

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Recruiting and screening volunteers might seem like just another time-consuming task to add to your already massive to-do list, but our guest blogger Addison Waters of Galaxy Digital outlines four key pointers that will help you find people who are motivated to put in the effort that will ease your overall workload. by Addison Waters.

Recruitment 52

Recruitment Participation and motivation Values Communication 52

Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

How do you recruit board members and onboard them to be high performers who give generously of their time, treasure, and talents? 10 places to recruit board members Your volunteer pool. Engaging with up-and-coming leaders can bring fresh perspectives and energy to your board. What motivates you? Your donor pool.

Participation and motivation 105

Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Leadership 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 20, 2023

The reasons range from inertia (“we’ve always done it this way”) to questionable motivations (perhaps that employee wellness program isn't actually designed with employee wellness as its primary goal). That may seem obvious, but we have all had our experiences with less-than-stellar situations.

Culture 112

Culture Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation 112

Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

When your volunteers feel like their contributions are acknowledged and appreciated, they’ll feel much more inclined to continue participating in the future. Prioritizing volunteer appreciation not only motivates your volunteers but also contributes to your nonprofit’s long-term success. Let’s dive in to learn more!

Public and Nonprofit Management 105

Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Retention Environmental 105

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Or, perhaps you’ve invested a lot of energy into recruiting new donors and engaging existing ones, but your fundraising efforts aren’t yielding the results you were expecting. . You might be tempted to focus the majority of your fundraising efforts on recruiting new supporters to widen your donor pool. Collect donor data.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation Nonprofits 52

Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 2, 2024

Your staff members will appreciate your commitment to their career goals and feel more motivated to apply new skills to their roles. Many types of employee training make it easy for participants to develop meaningful and productive professional relationships with others in the industry. Improved employee retention.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Nonprofits Retention Management 52

Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Hurdles like volunteer recruitment , volunteer burnout, and disorganized training can make your program less effective. For example, giving volunteers the skills they need to participate in the activities they signed up for can be enough to cultivate high volunteer engagement. . Participating in volunteer holidays.

Public and Nonprofit Management 59

Public and Nonprofit Management Volunteerism Volunteerism Participation and motivation 59

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Now, that’s not the only motivation for them giving, but yes, that is a factor. It is a waste of time and energy. What you need to do is you need to learn how to redirect people’s energy. Recruit board members who are givers, recruit board members who are enthusiastic, who have excitement, who want to help.

Fundraising 122

Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation Recruitment 122

Nonprofit Fixer

JULY 23, 2020

Remember, we started our nonprofits to solve problems, not to spend all our energy proving our worth and asking “how high” when funders tell us to jump. People are motivated by goals. If you have finance or legal subject matter experts on your board or staff, you should brag about your ability to recruit and retain them.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Nonprofit governance and management 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 11, 2024

According to Deloittes 2024 Gen Z and Millennial survey , 39 percent of Gen Z respondents said they value a job that lets them make a difference in the world, and only 32 percent named money as their biggest career motivator.

Culture 104

Culture Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development 104

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 17, 2023

Which means you need to be smart about how you use your time and energy. Connection is the most important motivator for giving. That connection could be their relationship with you personally or with someone who is part of your organization, like a Board member, volunteer, or program participant. …you hope they give big.

Participation and motivation 111

Participation and motivation Nonprofits Recruitment Food 111

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

At this year’s sector conference, organized by the Opportunity Finance Network (OFN), a sellout crowd of over 2,200 people participated and considered where CDFIs needed to go and what they needed to do. Grzywinski conceded this was wrong: “We underestimated the passion and motivation of the people running not-for-profit organizations.”

Nonprofit Administration and Development 119

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Finance Public and Nonprofit Management 119

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 1, 2023

Where politically motivated captivity for civil rights activists loomed, bail funds responded. After Greenpeace mounted a campaign targeting Energy Transfer Partners (the corporation behind the Dakota Access Pipeline), the company filed RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) charges in 2016.

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Activism Leadership Philanthropy 98

Fundraising Leadership

MAY 26, 2023

Hopeful about the goal of bipartisanship, Clinton says after the 2016 election, she was inspired by the momentum of those identifying as women participating in elections as candidates, supporters and civic leaders as well as citizen participants. I’m motivated by that. I’m motivated by that. Hillary Clinton, former U.S.

Participation and motivation 98

Participation and motivation Citizen Participation Recruitment Governance 98

Anedot

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

San Francisco’s neighborhoods each have their own distinct character, from the bohemian vibes of Haight-Ashbury to the upscale elegance of Nob Hill, and the bustling energy of the Mission District. With its diverse population, cultural richness, and innovative energy, San Francisco is an inspiring place to call home.

Public and Social Policy 40

Public and Social Policy Race and Ethnicity Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations 40