Anedot

MAY 21, 2025

Chair Miles ( American Canyon Community & Parks Foundation ) led environmental education programs, mentored peers, and launched the foundation’s first invasive plant removal project, fostering ecological awareness and youth empowerment. She also led initiatives supporting veterans and women’s education in Kenya.

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NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 10, 2025

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.

Civil Society 109

Civil Society Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 109

Anedot

JUNE 11, 2025

This event is made possible with the support of Presenting Sponsor Bank of Marin, and Award Sponsors Syar Foundation, Redwood Credit Union, PG&E, and Comerica Bank. Anna Marie Longo, Lunchtime Productions Inc. Anna Marie Longo, Lunchtime Productions Inc.

Nonprofit Leadership 52

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 17, 2023

By Kay Dervishi and Yesica Balderrama Christine Paige The Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation, a conservation nonprofit near Grand Teton National Park, relies on volunteers to collect local wildlife data and remove fencing that’s harmful to animals.

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Selfish Giving

AUGUST 18, 2020

the Taproot Foundation reports that 68% of nonprofit professionals do not have the resources they need to do their work. Time Some might say that pro bono volunteerism is a cornerstone of communities around the globe. Some organizations have more natural pro bono volunteerism opportunities (i.e.

Volunteerism 147

Volunteerism Volunteerism Production Technology 147

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 21, 2013

Council on Foundations :: @ COF. Foundation Center :: @ fdncenter. Jobs, Volunteerism, News. Volunteerism, News, Training. News, Research, Jobs. philanthropy.com. Connecting Up :: @ ConnectingUp. Nonprofit Technology, News, Training, Australia. connectingup.org. Philanthropy, News, Research. foundationcenter.org.

Volunteerism 108

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The rate of volunteerism, as measured by the Current Population Survey of the U.S. Existing data suggests during the past several decades the share of Americans who report volunteering with nonprofits has declined, although that decline is less precipitous than the decline in the number of donors. Census Bureau and the U.S.

Civil Society 110

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Volunteerism Volunteerism 110

Candid

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Source: GivingTuesday Data Commons GivingTuesday is a perfect entry point for volunteerism. This deepened engagement creates a stronger relationship and foundation for long-term support. Our data shows that during GivingTuesday 2023, 32% of participants took part in multiple ways, giving a combination of time, money, and/or goods.

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 8, 2019

More Rewards Social impact initiatives are taking cues from loyalty programs and beginning to generate serious rewards for consumers and employees through creative workplace giving and volunteerism programs. Cool Example: A recent partnership between Overwatch and Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Volunteerism 113

Volunteerism Non-Profits Volunteerism Foundations 113

Bloomerang

APRIL 22, 2024

This operational efficiency is critical not just for service delivery but for strengthening the foundation of volunteer-driven community support. 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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Candid

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The foundation for this confidence comes down to relationships. We can also see that volunteerism has a powerful effect on trust. In particular, 94% of respondents said they were worried about growing social and political divides, and 58% said the rising cost of living was a top concern.

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The Agitator

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Rising interest in civic engagement and volunteerism. It was prepared for The James Irvine Foundation by La Piana Consulting. Blurring sectoral boundaries. Each trend is fleshed out in compelling detail, with examples of how specific nonprofits are tapping or responding to each one.

Volunteerism 91

Volunteerism Volunteerism Nonprofits Philanthropy 91

Fundraising Leadership

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Read more in Take the Lead on Kathleen Turner The winner of the Wear The Shirt Award at the 2023 Power Up Conference, Turner presented the Wear The Shirt Power Tool Award to Dena Patton, entrepreneur, co-founder, and program creator of Girls Rule Foundation, at the 2024 Power Up event. I was brought up to believe in service.”

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Volunteerism Volunteerism Healthcare Leadership 124

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 20, 2024

Although the study is still in progress and is expected to be formally released next year, Willis was able to share some preliminary results, such as the findings that volunteerism and unpaid labor are common in these spaces and that less than half of the staff of the five organizations are salaried.

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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. By giving back to the community, you can lay the foundation for service in the years to come.

Health 73

Health Volunteerism Volunteerism Children 73

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Your nonprofit’s website and email campaigns are the foundation of your online brand and choosing the right domain for your website and email campaigns is critical to your organization’s online success.

Volunteerism 85

Volunteerism Volunteerism Nonprofits Associations 85

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Asking for personal information shows prospects that you care about them and sets the basic foundation to make an informed and personalized solicitation at a later time. You can also ask your board members or fundraising ambassadors to facilitate introductions to prospective major donors. Following up with personalized communications.

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Fundraising Coach

JULY 12, 2011

Statistics show that, among Millennials, volunteerism and giving have a strong positive correlation. The One Percent Foundation believes that if all young adults gave 1% of their income, there would be $16 Billion of revenue for the US non-profit economy – sounds like we’re already part of the way there. The One Percent Foundation. (c)

Non-Profits 89

Non-Profits Fundraising Fundraising Volunteerism 89

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

JH: Well, look at the example of the Ford Foundation. Institutions like the Ford Foundation and other long-standing philanthropies have an actual legacy of engaging these structures and these institutions that allows a consistent engagement with these issues on a policy level. So, 100 percent, community foundations.

Public and Social Policy 124

Public and Social Policy Law Governance Nonprofits 124

The Agitator

AUGUST 16, 2009

Now his Little Red Wagon Foundation has generated 27 trailer trucks of aid, received a $25,000 check from Elton John, and is the focus of a $5 million film. More and more there is public recognition for youth fundraising and volunteerism, including valuable scholarships, leading some cynics to question the altruism involved.

Philanthropy 61

Philanthropy Altruism and Helping Volunteerism Volunteerism 61

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.

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Volunteerism Volunteerism Food Recruitment 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Each state organizes giving campaigns through local community foundations. $68 Knight Foundation: Giving Day Playbook. 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.

Volunteerism 82

Volunteerism Volunteerism Nonprofits Foundations 82

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 21, 2019

77% of the total was made by individuals, 18% by foundations, and 5% by corporations ( Giving USA Report ). The top countries where individuals give the most often (not necessarily the most money) are (1) Myanmar, (2) The United States, (3) New Zealand, (4) Australia, and ; (5) Ireland ( Charities Aid Foundation World Giving Index ).

Fundraising 111

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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.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Volunteerism and “voluntourism” are obvious avenues for supporters seeking authentic, person-to-person experiences as they look for ways to give back.

Fundraising 108

Fundraising Fundraising Social Enterprise Social Enterprise 108

iMarketSmart

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

And, their assistance is 100% free (thanks to the generous support of people like me — yes, I donate a little bit here and there — major donors, and amazing Foundations). The award will be presented to me by the Office Depot Foundation (an outstanding organization too). . Bobbitt, executive director of The SCORE Foundation.

Non-Profits 68

Non-Profits Entrepreneurship Volunteerism Volunteerism 68

Bloomerang

MAY 28, 2021

Natalye Paquin currently serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Points of Light Foundation, the largest nonprofit in the world dedicated to volunteerism and community service. Kishshana Palmer, CFRE has joined as a Board Advisor. Founded in 1990 by President George H.W.

Nonprofit governance and management 61

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Volunteerism Volunteerism 61

The Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 18, 2022

Your mission and vision should be the foundation of everything your nonprofit does. Volunteerism should be fun and an opportunity for people to build life-long friendships. Here are 25 ways to thank volunteers for providing their valuable time. . Inspire Volunteers with Your Vision. Build Friendships & Make Volunteering Fun.

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Volunteerism Volunteerism Retention Values 77

Anedot

JULY 5, 2022

Thanks to a grant from the Solano Community Foundation, CVNL is offering a limited number of scholarships to Black, Indigenous and People of Color who are leaders of nonprofit organizations based in or serving Solano County. and Vernice H. says Jacobs. “The Visit solanovolunteers.org to discover more.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Encouraging volunteerism and partnering with local conservation groups can instill purpose and responsibility, making biodiversity conservation a shared and genuine pursuit among employees, and reflected in companies’ strategies and actions. This breeds awareness and appreciation, sparking innovative thinking for conservation strategies.

Public and Social Policy 135

Public and Social Policy Agriculture Manufacturing Environmental 135

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Rapid advancement in technology across the Asian continent over the last decade has laid a foundation for the Asian donor community to emerge as a tremendous force for good worldwide. The report also examines the impact of gender, generation, ideology, religion, and donor size upon giving and volunteerism.

Charitable Organizations 104

Charitable Organizations Technology Volunteerism Volunteerism 104

iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

They provide you with information regarding how they have been involved with your organization and its mission in the past and how they would like to be involved in the future (involvement — especially volunteerism — is the gateway drug for major and legacy giving).

Volunteerism 56

Volunteerism Volunteerism Nonprofits Children 56

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

The foundation of effective photo and video editing is a creative eye and an appreciation of digital photography and video. Now that we know that mobile and social media campaigns empowered by quality content are what increases donations, volunteerism, and event attendance, the strategy must come first.

Management 111

Management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Technology 111

Anedot

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

About CVNL For over nearly 60 years, CVNL has advanced nonprofits and volunteerism by strengthening leadership, encouraging innovation, and empowering individuals in their communities. Passion alone isn’t enough when it comes to creating strong nonprofits.

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Lets Talk Nonprofit

JULY 6, 2016

(That's individuals, bequests, foundations and corporations.). You can calculate that by adding individuals, bequests and half of foundation gifts, which come from family foundations.). (You You can calculate that by adding individuals, bequests and half of foundation gifts, which come from family foundations.).

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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.

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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.

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