New Benevity Report Reveals a Surge in Corporate Volunteerism
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
As companies look to boost employee connection in a hybrid work world, new research from Benevity reveals an uptick in corporate volunteerism.
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Bush School Center for Nonprofits to Host Bank of America Program on Volunteerism
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 17, 2023
The Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy at Texas A&M University's Bush School of Government & Public Service will host the annual Bank of America Program on Volunteerism on April 19, 2023.
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Boosting volunteerism through virtual and one-off experiences
Candid
APRIL 14, 2025
Our colleagues at the Generosity Commission , the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy , and others have long documented the phenomena of decreasing volunteerism and giving. One-off experiences can boost volunteerism A 2021 research paper found that volunteers had become more interested in episodic, short-term assignments.
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Helping Out: How American Volunteerism Is Changing — and Why
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 20, 2023
Though American volunteerism has generally declined since the 1950s, there have been bursts of growth to cope with the AIDS crisis and in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. She has had to turn away hundreds of applicants.
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Corporate Volunteerism: 'Not Charity. It's Good Business.'
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 20, 2023
By Glenn Gamboa, AP Business Writer NEW YORK Mark Davis, Courtesy of The Marcy Lab School, AP Salesforce’s partnership with the Marcy Lab School began when some of its employees started volunteering at the New York nonprofit, which trains high-school graduates to become software engineers in one year at no cost to the students.
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New Research Reveals Linkages Between Volunteerism and Social Connections
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 25, 2024
Do Good Institute and Generosity Commission find group membership has a significant impact on volunteering and giving.
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Volunteers Are a Precious Nonprofit Resource
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Volunteerism in the United States peaked between 2003 and 2005, when approximately 29% of all Americans reported their volunteerism. Volunteers are a tremendous resource for charitable nonprofits. Without volunteers, nonprofits would struggle to provide programs, community services and more.
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Maximize Gen Z Involvement Through Donor Engagement and Volunteerism
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Engaging new donors who will volunteer is a major challenge. Here are some strategies to connect with Gen Z donors and keep them involved.
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Grant Makers Weigh What's Needed to Help Volunteerism Programs Thrive
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 31, 2023
By Sara Herschander Shulamit Seidler-Feller The UJA-Federation of New York, a Jewish philanthropy, has invested more than $10 million in building strategic volunteer programs across 35 nonprofit organizations.
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Recent Survey Data Shows Employee Volunteerism in the Workplace Is on the Rise in 2023
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Survey data from the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals showed employees volunteered more in the workplace in 2023.
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Where Volunteer Management Meets True Activation
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
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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5 Ideas For Volunteers As Fundraising Resources
The NonProfit Times
JANUARY 7, 2025
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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Drawing on Skills-Based Volunteerism to Meet Organizational Needs in a Time of Change
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 7, 2022
Skills-based volunteering can be of critical support to nonprofits in the current environment, enabling them to take a step back from their current context and envision the future.
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Can Your Volunteer Program Bring America Together? This Screenwriter-Turned-Charity Leader Thinks So.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 12, 2024
The dual mission of David Levinson's nonprofit Big Sunday: to build community as it does community service By Drew Lindsay Los Angeles The nonprofit Big Sunday is defying the downturn in volunteerism as it pursues founder David Levinson's dual mission: community service that builds community.
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Why Are We Ignoring One-Sixth of the Nonprofit Workforce?
NonProfit Quarterly
APRIL 8, 2025
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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What's Behind the Uneven Rates in Volunteerism: a Look at Fla. and Wyo. Point to Answers
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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Idealist and VolunteerMatch to Merge
NonProfit Quarterly
JANUARY 16, 2025
The merger is sure to impact the landscape of nonprofit volunteer recruitment at a time when the future of volunteerism is in flux, after rates of volunteering plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic, then seemed to rebound more recently.
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What Is Volunteerism? A Guide to the History & Benefits
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!
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New Research Reveals Volunteerism as Critical Driver of Nonprofits’ Success
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
The Initiative for Strategic Volunteer Engagement, together with The Do Good Institute, released new insights from more than 1,000 nonprofit CEOs and 100-plus funders about the state of U.S. volunteer engagement.
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How One Nonprofit is Raising Money from Company Volunteers
Selfish Giving
APRIL 10, 2013
Corporate Giving corporate giving cradles to crayons dollars for doers volunteer grants volunteerism volunteers' But they don’t get collected, sorted and distributed on their own.… … Keep reading.
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EveryAction Report Highlights Philanthropic Trends for Giving Week 2021
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 10, 2022
EveryAction, a provider of technology to nonprofits, with a platform serving over 18,000 organizations, announced the release of its 2021 GivingTuesday Results report, a new initiative that highlights key findings for what’s driving individual giving and volunteerism during one of the year’s busiest giving seasons.
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Equity in Volunteerism: Tools for Meaningful Community Engagement
Volunteer Match
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Over the past two years, I’ve had the privilege of talking to leaders of volunteers about their commitments to equity and access in volunteerism. This has been part of the Assessing Diversity and Equity in Volunteer Inclusion (ADEVI) project.
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Guest Post: Things to consider before engaging in corporate employee volunteerism
Twenty Hats
AUGUST 17, 2021
However, I strongly believe there are a few things to consider prior to engaging in corporate employee volunteerism on any level. Jerome is also an appointed Commissioner for the Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism for the state of Maryland. Why,” you ask?
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Best Websites to Promote Volunteerism
Care2
MAY 9, 2011
Did you know that in 2010 volunteerism increased by 11%, according to a study by Cone ? Volunteers also reported giving close to $2,600 as compared to non-volunteers who gave just $230, according to study by VolunteerMatch. Furthermore, 67% of those who volunteer say they donate money to the same organizations where they volunteer.
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CauseTalk Radio Ep68: Finally! An Employee Giving Platform for Small Organizations
Selfish Giving
OCTOBER 3, 2013
Today on CauseTalk Radio , Megan and I talk to Bill Horne , Chairman, President and CEO of Truist , a leader in web-based corporate philanthropy platforms for employee giving and volunteerism. Bill introduces InstaGive , his company’s new platform for small organizations (check out the screenshots below).
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5 Revenue Streams to Strengthen Nonprofit Sustainability
Ann Green
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
According to Double the Donations CSR guide , there are five main facets of CSR: Philanthropic , which involves a company directly supporting a nonprofit through charitable contributions, such as matching gifts Volunteerism , in which a company encourages employees to engage with nonprofits by offering grants or paid time off Environmental , in which (..)
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Survey Finds Americans Want Broader Background Checks and Training for Volunteers
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
In its new Risk Radar Report, "State of Volunteerism in America," Church Mutual Insurance Company found that Americans have high expectations when it comes to volunteer background checks and training.
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More Than 75.7M People Volunteered in America, AmeriCorps Reports
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 10, 2024
New data from AmeriCorps identified the largest expansion of formal volunteering ever recorded, plus other volunteerism trends.
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Proven strategies for engaging and retaining volunteers
Candid
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
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.
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5 Signs Your Employees are Burned Out + What to Do About It
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
MARCH 19, 2025
If youre not sure which strategies to focus on, from promoting volunteerism to creating an open dialogue, dont hesitate to ask your employees directly. Hosting interactive workshops on stress management and mindfulness. Using recognition tools that make it easy for team members to celebrate one another for their hard work.
Bequests Top Giving Vehicles For High-Net Worth Donors
The NonProfit Times
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Retirees are actively giving back through volunteerism, often dedicating significant time and experiencing meaningful benefits, while pre-retirees show even stronger intentions to volunteer, potentially suggesting a positive generational trend for the future of philanthropy, according to the report’s authors.
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Why Your Nonprofit Should Care About Corporate Volunteer Programs (And How to Tap Into Them)
The Charity CFO
MARCH 12, 2025
They built Impact , a corporate volunteerism program that gives employees paid time off to serve their community. Recently, on A Modern Nonprofit Podcast , Tosha sat down with Sandra Torre, President & CFO of LAVIDGE , to break down what corporate giving looks like todayand how nonprofits can get in on it.
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Nonprofit Externship Program Selects 5 Promising CNP Students
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
DECEMBER 5, 2023
To be considered for this prestigious opportunity, candidates must be nominated by their campus director, and commit to contributing 20 hours of volunteerism time over the school year, fostering a spirit of service and community engagement.
A Guide to Volunteerism: Roles, Significance, and Impact
Donorbox Nonprofit
MAY 3, 2024
Over one billion people worldwide embrace volunteerism, and 64 million are American. Whether lending a hand in local community-led organizations or participating in global humanitarian efforts, volunteers […] The post A Guide to Volunteerism: Roles, Significance, and Impact appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.
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Navigating the Future of Philanthropy: Trends in Giving and Volunteering
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Join us for an insightful and dynamic webinar featuring leading experts in the fields of philanthropy, social impact, and volunteerism. This engaging session will explore the latest trends shaping the landscape of giving and volunteering, providing actionable strategies to navigate the future of philanthropy.
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Mixed Links: News and Tips for Nonprofit Marketers – May 12, 2023
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
MAY 12, 2023
It’s time for Mixed Links… LinkedIn released a new report The Impact Insight: Nonprofit Hiring, Volunteerism, and Board Participation. This week we have a replacement for Elon Musk, LinkedIn insights, AI prompts for marketers, how to use your phone for video, and more.
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Is Employee Engagement Your Most Valuable Virtual Asset? [SPONSORED]
Selfish Giving
AUGUST 18, 2020
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. Most of us have (or could find) a few hours within our daily lives to volunteer our time to support our community.
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Mixed Links for This Week
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JANUARY 28, 2011
This post discusses a recent Canadian study on volunteerism. Joanne Fritz of About.com wrote a guest blog post on The Fundraising Coach called, Are Nonprofits Keeping Up With the New Volunteer? Osocio has announced its nominees for Osocio’s Best Campaign of 2010. The winner will be announced on February 7th. Check them out.
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Ep192: What Cause-Conscious Millennials Want from Their Employer
Selfish Giving
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
The importance and depth of interest in volunteerism. How do Millennials want companies to support causes? The importance of social media to Millennials. What were the biggest surprises from the study? As a Millennial expert, how well does Alison know Millennial lingo? What Cone is planning for future research studies.
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Rachel Hutchisson Appointed Interim CEO At Common Impact
The NonProfit Times
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
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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Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 15, 2014
To begin, your nonprofit must first claim and set up your LinkedIn Company Page and then visit LinkedIn for Nonprofits to post your volunteer opportunities: LinkedIn Social Media Volunteerism'
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Micro-Volunteering: What is It? How Can Volunteer Programs Benefit from It?
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?
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What do you believe are the most critical areas for improvement to achieve your mission?
Blue Avocado
MARCH 11, 2025
Paul from The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center Adaptability, foresight, and volunteerism. The key to advancing our mission lies in adaptability, foresight, and volunteerism. Focusing on these areas will help us further uplift and empower the community, fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment.
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29 Nonprofit Resources to Follow on Twitter
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 21, 2013
Jobs, Volunteerism, News. Volunteerism, News, Training. Charity Ratings, Philanthropy, Research. guidestar.org. Huffington Post Impact :: @ HuffPostImpact. Social Good, News. huffingtonpost.com/impact. Idealist :: @ Idealist. idealist.org. Independent Sector :: @ IndSector. Policy, Leadership, Governance. independentsector.org.
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