Regardless of the type of fundraiser you host, volunteers play a crucial role in making your event possible. Not to mention, their involvement can spur additional support through volunteer grants from their employers or increased awareness in their social circles. However, volunteers can only be effective when your organization sets them up for success. While …
Volunteer grants—sometimes called volunteer service grants or dollars-for-doers programs—are corporate donations made to nonprofits based on the hours their employees volunteer. Once considered a niche benefit, volunteer grant programs have become a central part of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and employee engagement strategies. According to Double the Donation’s volunteer statistics, 85% of top matching gift …
Running a small nonprofit often feels like a balancing act. You are likely operating with a lean team, a tight budget, and a to-do list that never seems to get shorter. You rely heavily on volunteers to bridge the gap between your ambitious goals and your limited resources. They show up, they do the work, …
For small nonprofits, every dollar counts. You operate with a lean team, a tight budget, and a mission that demands everything you have. You rely heavily on volunteers to bridge the gap between your ambitious goals and your limited resources. They show up, they do the work, and they keep your organization running. But what …
Nonprofit event planners often face a recurring challenge: after investing time and energy into recruiting volunteers, many don’t return. This can leave teams scrambling to fill roles or manage tasks with fewer hands, making it harder to deliver a successful event. The disconnect often lies in how volunteers are welcomed, prepared, and supported throughout the …
Corporate volunteer programs are more than just opportunities for employees to give back. They’re powerful tools for inspiring community involvement and fostering a sense of purpose within organizations. When companies invest in volunteer initiatives, they create an avenue for employees to make a difference while strengthening the company’s ties to the community. From skills-based projects …
Corporate volunteerism is more than just a buzzword—it’s a powerful tool that drives meaningful impact for the nonprofits and schools that pursue it. As organizations look to engage their supporters in these programs, the need for marketing corporate volunteerism effectively has never been greater. In this blog post, we’ll explore eight effective strategies for doing …
We’ve written before about the importance of corporate giving vendors in nonprofit fundraising. One such platform is POINT. In this guide, we’re going to dive deeper into that solution and see what you, as a nonprofit fundraising professional, should know about it. Specifically, we’ll cover the following key points (no pun intended!): What is the …
Thanking your donors should be the first step on your to-do list after your fundraising campaign. But what about thanking your volunteers? Your fundraising campaigns need both donors and volunteers to be successful, and your volunteers deserve recognition for all they do to promote your cause, create positive experiences for donors, further your nonprofit impact measurement efforts, …
Even when a volunteer program seems to be running smoothly, there can be major issues bubbling under the surface. Over time, as these issues accumulate, they can cause significant damage to your nonprofit organization. The good news is that there’s plenty you can do now to avoid common volunteer program pitfalls. Instead, plan to regularly check your …
In the past several months, COVID-19 has significantly impacted almost every aspect of day-to-day life, from social distancing guidelines to a looming economic recession. Similarly, businesses and organizations everywhere have seen radical shifts in management strategies as entire workforces transition to work-from-home. While there are several major advantages to remote working practices, one of the …
Volunteer management comes with several challenges. You need to keep track of which volunteers are accomplishing which tasks, assign appropriate projects to the right people, and coordinate schedules, all while monitoring a variety of other moving parts to the program. You’ll also need to align your volunteers with your nonprofit’s goals, ensuring they have the …
Your volunteers allow your nonprofit to accomplish a variety of important projects, from working on your program initiatives to helping out with fundraising campaigns. Of course, before your volunteers can get to work, they’ll need to complete your volunteer registration process, which might include a waiver. While waivers might not be the most exciting part …
Are you a volunteer tasked to sell candy bars or gift wrap for a sports team or class? You’re not alone! According to PTO Today, school groups raise more than $1.5 billion annually from informal fundraisers. But while it might be super simple for you to convince others to buy snacks, candy, or gifts, it’s …
It seems obvious why fundraising is important: to raise funds for needed items, services and programs. Yet, raising funds has so many other benefits besides the obvious. Often, budgets get cut, or less than ideal family situations mean that children have to go without things or activities that their classmates receive, and later life opportunities …
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