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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. To answer that question, let’s look at the roles of nonprofit staff, nonprofit leaders, and philanthropy.

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Where Volunteer Management Meets True Activation

NonProfit PRO

Whether amplifying volunteerism or enhancing a CSR program, CVC ensures every act of service inspires more. The Community Volunteer Center (CVC) from StratusLIVE seamlessly connects, engages, and mobilizes volunteers for meaningful action. Explore the power of CVC!

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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. This is something that is seldom discussed in management teams. There are multiple aspects of value here.

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5 Ideas For Volunteers As Fundraising Resources

The NonProfit Times

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 Signs Your Employees are Burned Out + What to Do About It

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Ask managers to practice active listening and acknowledge employees who share their thoughts, no matter how small. Managers should start by: Meeting one-on-one with impacted employees to hear about their roadblocks or challenges. Hosting interactive workshops on stress management and mindfulness.

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Why Are We Ignoring One-Sixth of the Nonprofit Workforce?

NonProfit Quarterly

In this series, The Unexpected Value of Volunteers, Masaoka takes on the underappreciated topic of volunteerism, provides some unexpected ideas, and points the way toward a public policy agenda on volunteerism. Volunteerism is an enormous economic force, yet it is never mentioned in business schools or in economics departments.

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Proven strategies for engaging and retaining volunteers

Candid

Census Bureau and AmeriCorps, between September 2020 and September 2021 formal volunteerism across the United States fell to its lowest rate in nearly three decades. Financial well-being and natural cycles impact volunteerism The COVID-19 pandemic no doubt contributed to the decline in volunteerism. According to the U.S.