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How Can the Nonprofit Field Better Support Volunteerism?

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. Pay volunteer directors as if they were fundraisers, because they are.

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5 Ideas For Volunteers As Fundraising Resources

The NonProfit Times

Fundraising isnt always about money. According to Lynn Margherio, founder and CEO of Cradles to Crayons, volunteerism is the backbone of many successful nonprofits, even though attracting and retaining volunteers can be challenging. Here are five ideas to make that happen: * Share giving recipes to spark creative volunteerism.

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5 Revenue Streams to Strengthen Nonprofit Sustainability

Ann Green

Mobile Giving Campaigns The future of fundraising is mobile, with a growing number of donors using their smartphones to find new nonprofits, complete transactions, and tell their friends about their experiences. Thats what makes mobile giving campaigns so successfulthese fundraisers make contributing convenient for donors.

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When Can Volunteers Lead?

NonProfit Quarterly

In this series, The Unexpected Value of Volunteers , author Jan Masaoka takeson the underappreciated topic of volunteerism, provides some unexpected ideas, and points the way toward a public policy agenda on volunteerism. Lets leave aside for now whether board members should be required to fundraise.)

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6 Effective Donor Retention Strategies for Small Nonprofits

NonProfit Hub

Retained donors are a more reliable source of referrals, in-kind donations , volunteerism, and peer-to-peer fundraising for your nonprofit. We recommend spacing out your fundraising asks, but that doesnt mean halting or limiting communication with your supporters. Peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns.

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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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5 Ways to Level Up Your Nonprofit’s Volunteer Program

Fundraising Coach

Just as engaging fundraising ideas drive donations, engaging volunteer experiences drive long-term support. Double the Donation defines volunteer grants as corporate giving programs that encourage volunteerism in communities where employees live and work. Encouraging volunteerism. Offer positive, engaging experiences.