Blue Avocado

MAY 13, 2025

We encourage volunteerism, allowing individuals to actively contribute to advancing LGBTQ+ causes. We partner with Weis Markets and the YMCA to provide food. We host art exhibits, performances, and workshops to showcase LGBTQ+ talent and foster self-expression, while recruiting facilitators to lead peer support groups.

Public and Social Policy

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 21, 2025

For example, a local food bank might help people register to vote, while staying focused on hunger relief. Volunteerism as a civic lever Go beyond traditional volunteerism to support skills-based volunteering, virtual options, and community organizing.

Public and Social Policy

Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

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!

Volunteerism

The Volunteer Hub

MAY 4, 2022

Micro-volunteerism is a new rising trend in the nonprofit community. According to The Institute of Volunteering Research and the National Council for Voluntary Organizations (NCVO), micro-volunteerism was created as a response to the growing demand for short-term flexible volunteer opportunities. What is Micro-Volunteering?

Volunteerism

Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Think of your local food bank or food pantry. You’ve probably interacted with one of these organizations at some point—whether through volunteering, donating, or participating in food drives. We can also see that volunteerism has a powerful effect on trust. This is the kind of interaction that builds trust.

Volunteerism

Selfish Giving

MARCH 2, 2022

It's the only online conference for nonprofits that focuses on corporate philanthropy (grants), sponsorships, employee volunteerism, workplace giving and cause-related marketing, all in one space! *?? Brain Food 1. I'm looking forward to the Corporate Giving Conference on Thursday, March 10th. SPONSOR* ?? Marketing Your Cause 1.

Non-Profits

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.

Volunteerism

The Agitator

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Here’s some food for the brain if you have some spare time over the Thanksgiving holiday. Rising interest in civic engagement and volunteerism. Agitator readers outside the US, set it aside for your next long weekend. The trends examined in Convergence are: Demographic shifts that redefine participation.

Volunteerism

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Brain food 1. Nonprofits have to ask themselves which is more important: the volunteerism and philanthropy offered by corporations or their business practices relating to labor rights, public health and the environment?" Hit reply or email me at joe@selfishgiving.com.

Volunteerism

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

The NRDC has released an Amazon Skill to combat food waste. Based upon the survey results of 4,084 donors worldwide, the 2017 Global Trends in Giving Report explores the impact of gender, generation, and ideology upon giving and volunteerism. The Audubon Society has released an Amazon Skill to teach bird calls.

Volunteerism

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2018

16: World Food Day — #WorldFoodDay. The report also examines the impact of gender, generation, ideology, religion, and donor size upon giving and volunteerism. 4: World Animal Day — #WorldAnimalDay. 6 : World Cerebral Palsy Day — #WorldCPDay. 5: World Teachers Day — #WorldTeachersDay.

Volunteerism

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

For people driven by fame and social reward, having avenues where people can share their donation activities or publicly acknowledge their contributions on social media with a badge or any types of recognition on social media can increase the likelihood of continued volunteerism.

Participation and motivation

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2017

16: World Food Day — #WorldFoodDay. Based upon the survey results of 4,084 donors worldwide, the 2017 Global Trends in Giving Report explores the impact of gender, generation, and ideology upon giving and volunteerism. 2: World Habitat Day — #WorldHabitatDay. 4: World Animal Day — #WorldAnimalDay.

Volunteerism

The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Time for Good offers a replicable model to help nonprofits fully leverage volunteers’ skills, expertise and experience while also making the case for funders to financially support strategic volunteerism through their grantmaking. That meant easier and more access to healthy foods for the increasing numbers of people in need.

Nonprofit governance and management

Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Whether through donations, volunteerism, or cause-related marketing, these companies are making a difference—and there’s a lot that businesses and nonprofits alike can learn from their efforts. Through financial donations and employee volunteerism, Home Depot helps build homes for families in need.

Volunteerism

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Biodiversity Loss and Global Corporations The imminent loss of one million species presents a grave threat, impacting human health, food security, rural communities worldwide, and over half of the global GDP. While signing on is an important first step, following through with concrete and impactful action will be what truly matters.

Public and Social Policy

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

A s’mores kit with a label that says “We could use s’more volunteers like you” may be perfect for volunteers who staff the food pantry. They work at the food pantry, because they can see firsthand the difference a box of food can make to a family in crisis. Should you be whimsical or serious? Public or private?

Food

NonProfit Hub

JULY 31, 2014

The Bloomerang team recently spent a half-day volunteering at Gleaners Food Bank, a nonprofit based in Indianapolis. We were led to their food distribution center, where a foreman trained us on what we would be doing. We were then cut loose to work, sorting donations and weeding out expired or damaged food items.

Recruitment

NonProfit Hub

JULY 31, 2014

The Bloomerang team recently spent a half-day volunteering at Gleaners Food Bank, a nonprofit based in Indianapolis. We were led to their food distribution center, where a foreman trained us on what we would be doing. We were then cut loose to work, sorting donations and weeding out expired or damaged food items.

Recruitment

The Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 16, 2023

In 2021, Food banks are the top cause Americans contributed to. And don’t forget about other ways to give, such as volunteerism or in-kind donations! Below, we have compiled some fundraising statistics that you should know, and 7 tips to help you make your fundraising initiatives more effective. Be present online.

Fundraising

Lets Talk Nonprofit

DECEMBER 7, 2016

The most popular way is "collecting, preparing, serving or distributing food."). Want more information on volunteers and volunteerism? View national highlights about volunteerism in the U.S. That's according to new data from the Corporation for National and Community Service.

Values

Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2021

Could you reach out to local food pantries or meal service organizations that could help provide food for your programming or volunteers? Are there relationships that could be built between your nonprofit and one that does similar work or serves a similar population?

Collaborations

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

An organization that supports farming in African countries has an Advisory Board made up of professionals whose work involves food, including restaurant owners, chefs, farm owners, and a cookbook author. The Advisory Board puts on an annual competition among chefs to create dishes with zero food waste.

Nonprofit governance and management

Bloomerang

APRIL 14, 2021

I have witnessed salaried staff higher up the “food chain” than the volunteers find it hard to embrace non-paid staff as equal. Regular, thoughtful communication on your part will increase the likelihood of your volunteers offering more value over time, feeling appreciated, and not drifting away out of lack of engagement. .

Non-Profits

NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 27, 2016

those resolutions to eat healthier foods, exercise more and have a more positive outlook. Volunteerism is Going to Be Huge. Volunteerism is now the core around which corporations are building employee engagement programs. We’re already a month into 2016. It’s time to start making (and sticking to!)

Philanthropy

Bloomerang

APRIL 1, 2025

Ability to track and promote corporate volunteerism: Corporate volunteerism and grants can significantly boost your nonprofits mission, and these opportunities are becoming more common. These programs are incredibly beneficial opportunities for your nonprofit to gain more value from corporate volunteerism.

Volunteerism

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2011

Consumers understand that solving this problem provides the foundation to address all the other needs from poverty alleviation to food security to healthcare and so on. Philanthropy and volunteerism, especially at the local community level, remain CR priorities.

Volunteerism

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

is an iOS App that allows users to earn points for doing things like volunteering at local food banks or animal shelters. To begin on Tuesday, November 27, the campaign aims to inspire increased philanthropy, conscious consumerism, and volunteerism during the holidays. Cause.it :: cause.it. CharityRadio :: charityradioshow.com.

Nonprofit governance and management

Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

ROI Institute is conducting research on how organizations approach the issue of corporate philanthropy, employee volunteerism, employee giving and CSR. Brain Food 1. I covered both Grimaldi's & DQ at the NRA Show back in 2016 and am rooting for both companies! SPONSORED LINK] ?? Marketing Your Cause 1.

Volunteerism

The Agitator

JULY 18, 2012

The organizations in the survey were measured across a number of traits such as familiarity, intent to give, emotional appeal, volunteerism, etc. International Aid — Food for the Poor. The top nonprofits are those that scored above average across most of the measurements. Health — Stand Up To Cancer.

Volunteerism

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 23, 2023

Whether preparing food for a sick neighbor or responding to humanitarian crises in their ancestral homelands or the US, they are guided by formal and informal giving, a strong part of Arab American heritage. Image Credit: Kunj Parekh on unsplash.com Many Arab Americans, like many members of all groups of people, are incredibly generous.

Philanthropy

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

” Maybe you want an emotional response that leads to volunteerism. And they were getting lots and lots of food donations because everyone feels great about running down to the dollar store, Food Lion, and grabbing a couple boxes of cereals or canned items. Maybe you’re looking for, you know. donation into $219.04

Children

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 15, 2023

But I also write about how great volunteerism is, and I talked with some people who were really great volunteers during the pandemic. In the volunteerism section of the book, I was trying to show the nobility of some these folks and how frustrating and angering it is that they have to do this. I am pointing at the positive stuff.

Public and Social Policy

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 15, 2024

AmeriCorps, the federal agency for service and volunteerism, announced the 2025 State and National Grants Competition is now open for applications from organizations to host AmeriCorps members beginning in the summer of 2025.

Nonprofit Administration and Development

The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

AmeriCorps, the federal agency for service and volunteerism, announced the 2025 State and National Grants Competition is now open for applications from organizations who wish to host AmeriCorps members beginning in the summer of 2025. The application deadline is 5 p.m., Thursday, Jan.

Nonprofit Administration and Development

Anedot

JUNE 25, 2025

For organizations addressing issues like housing, food security, childcare, and climate resilience, the uncertainty caused by these funding disruptions jeopardizes their ability to operate effectively and serve those who rely on their support. Support local organizations through donations, volunteerism, and amplifying their voices.

Volunteerism