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Two Young Leaders Address Food Insecurity

NonProfit Quarterly

All the while, they noticed signs of distress around them—including a stark rise in food insecurity exacerbated by the pandemic. “We We saw news reports which were showing people waiting in very long lines for food. They decided to start their own nonprofit, with the goal of getting food to those in their community who needed it.

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Using Social Media to Engage and Recruit Volunteers

The Volunteer Hub

Social media is a powerful, yet affordable, way to inform, engage, and recruit volunteers. Did you know that 47% of nonprofit leaders say recruiting sufficient volunteers is a big problem for their organization? If you’re wondering if social media can be an effective tool to recruit volunteers, the answer is yes.

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Setting a Co-op Table for Food Justice in Louisville

NonProfit Quarterly

And, as in so many other cities, Louisville’s predominantly Black neighborhoods are subject to food apartheid. Downtown grocery stores have recently disappeared, exacerbating food apartheid: between 2016 and 2018, five grocery stores in Louisville’s urban core closed. Some of these projects were top-down in conception and execution.

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2023 Nonprofit Holiday Gift Guide

NonProfit Leadership Center

The Nonprofit Leadership Center’s Nonprofit Holiday Gift Guide highlights gifts for everyone on your list, with some or all of the proceeds benefiting nonprofits. Gifts in this 2023 guide were curated by the Nonprofit Leadership Center’s nonprofit community through a submission process in November.

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How Global Talent Enriches a Global Health Organization

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

With considerate leadership and thoughtful planning, though, these barriers are easy to dismantle—such as by using technology that allows staff to make presentations in their home language. Principles that are a part of everything you do, starting with recruiting and onboarding. Courageous leadership is built on heroic leadership.

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Running Your Fraternity’s Fundraising Events: A Mini Guide

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

After all, an event for potential new members going through the recruitment process will look different than an alumni-focused event. This will include elements such as the venue, food, decorations, activities, and sponsors. Current student members. Potential student members .

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5 Steps to Hosting a Fundraiser for Animal-Related Causes

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Volunteers: Recruit volunteers to help with the planning, setup, and execution of the fundraiser. For instance, you might say, “Thanks to your $50 donation to our crowdfunding campaign, we were able to provide shelter, food, and medical care to Milo, a puppy in need.”