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Involving Corporate Volunteers in Fundraising: 3 Ideas

By |2023-10-09T12:40:54-04:00October 9th, 2023|Uncategorized|

Picture this: your nonprofit is gearing up to run a capital campaign to construct a new building. This campaign will require a lot of funding, and you’ll need all hands on deck to steward strong donor relationships and solicit donations. While your staff and board members are up for the job, you quickly realize that you’ll need additional help to push your goals forward. This is where corporate volunteers can help. While all volunteers can make a difference in your fundraising plan, corporate volunteers can make an especially large impact because of their professional backgrounds. Specifically, they can leverage their unique [...]

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How to Recruit Volunteers for Your Animal-Related Nonprofit

By |2023-08-25T08:27:04-04:00August 25th, 2023|Blog, Fundraising, Nonprofit, Uncategorized|

As a nonprofit committed to caring for animals in need, you understand the importance of having volunteers who share your vision and are willing to work towards your goals. However, attracting people to your cause can be difficult, especially when you operate with limited resources. If you're struggling to recruit volunteers for your animal-related nonprofit, we have some tips that can help: Define Roles and Opportunities Leverage Multichannel Marketing Partner With Local Businesses Participate in Community-Wide Events Whether you're rescuing strays, promoting wildlife conservation, or advocating for animal welfare, these insights will help you build a strong and committed volunteer team. 1. Define [...]

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4 DIY Fundraising Ideas to Share With Your Volunteers

By |2022-11-03T15:42:27-04:00October 3rd, 2022|Blog, Fundraising, Fundraising|Management, Volunteers|

More and more nonprofits are implementing DIY (do-it-yourself) fundraising in their yearly fundraising strategy–and for good reason! DIY fundraising offers your nonprofit a more hands-off approach and gives the reins to your most loyal supporters. In turn, your supporters can create an engaging, creative campaign that pulls in more support for your nonprofit! This style of peer-to-peer fundraising can boost your organization’s revenue, expand your reach, and help your supporters feel more connected to your organization. According to the 2022 Giving Experience Study, social giving–which includes DIY and peer-to-peer fundraising– continues to grow. 1 in 3 US adults said they [...]

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Lead Gift Committees: Success with High-Powered Volunteers

By |2021-10-21T16:54:10-04:00October 18th, 2021|Blog, Volunteers|

Capital campaigns often recruit volunteers to help with various functions. You might have a campaign steering committee, a kick-off committee, a committee to oversee the feasibility study, and a lead gift committee. But sometimes, managing campaign volunteers may seem like more work than it is worth. Volunteer committees do require lots of work to make them function well. And when they don’t work well, they can undermine the success of your campaign. Plus, volunteers can become frustrated and unhappy when they think they are just window dressing and don’t have anything valuable to add to the campaign. Why Go to [...]

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7 Super Steps to Recruit Nonprofit Volunteers

By |2022-02-21T10:49:32-05:00August 18th, 2018|Management|

How can you recruit the right nonprofit volunteers? In The Seven Deadly Sins of Recruiting Volunteers, Volunteer Power provides seven tips to recruit volunteers. Just Ask. People liked being asked to volunteer. Announce why and when your organization needs volunteer help, but invite your best leads personally. Team. Work with your employees or board to create a list of individuals you feel work best for you, and then ask them to volunteer. Ask them what they enjoy doing. Lifetime volunteers. Create a relationship with new and old volunteers that will make them want to come back. When managing volunteers, treat them as [...]

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8 Ways to Keep Volunteers

By |2022-02-22T16:37:31-05:00March 5th, 2017|Management|

8 Wonderful Ways to Keep Your Volunteers Coming Back 1. Thank your volunteers and thank them again. Show appreciation in varied ways and always mention those who make your organizational successful. 2. Rewards. People react to many motivations. Making connections, being seen at your events, and becoming more immersed in the experiences of your staff and constituents are all perks with appeal. Remember that some individuals get involved to have more contact with others in event and social settings. Some of your most dedicated folks may be easing back into work-related settings after retirement, the loss of spouse, as grandchildren have [...]

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5 Steps to Master the Charity Auction Check-in Process

By |2024-04-25T15:00:23-04:00April 25th, 2024|Blog, Events, Fundraising, Nonprofit, Technology|

When it comes to planning a successful fundraising event, you need to factor in the entire attendee experience—from ticket purchase to post-event follow-up. If your nonprofit is planning to host a charity auction, it’s important to have an easy, streamlined check-in to make a strong impression on your guests. Your guests should feel confident that you are ready to present them with an unforgettable evening. In this guide, we’ll walk through five steps you can take to make the auction check-in as easy and streamlined as possible. 1. Collect the information you need from guests before the event. You want to move [...]

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3 Tips for Engaging Your Community as a Small Business

By |2024-03-29T13:08:54-04:00March 29th, 2024|Blog, Marketing & Communications|

Americans are loyal supporters of small businesses. In fact, 57% of consumers say that they are willing to pay more to support local businesses. 81% say that they want to shop at more local businesses but grapple with overcoming the convenience of large retailers. To encourage more traffic from local customers, your small business should build connections and deep relationships within its community. For example, giving back through philanthropic initiatives shows that you care about your community. Additionally, revisiting your marketing campaigns can help you connect with local audiences, reach new audiences and generations, and personalize communications. Whether you own a restaurant, dog boarding business, or flower shop, [...]

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Planning a Grassroots Advocacy Campaign for Your Nonprofit

By |2024-03-26T13:05:11-04:00March 26th, 2024|Blog, Marketing & Communications, Nonprofit, Volunteers|

To further your nonprofit’s mission, sometimes you need to take direct action. Whether that means creating a public petition or hosting a rally to draw attention to your cause, your supporters will play a vital role in the success of your chosen advocacy efforts. That’s why many organizations choose to launch grassroots campaigns — advocacy initiatives designed to encourage large numbers of supporters at the local level to advocate for change. This article will explore the basics of grassroots advocacy and the steps your nonprofit can take to plan your own campaign. What is a grassroots advocacy campaign? Grassroots advocacy campaigns are organized efforts that [...]

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What Nonprofits Need to Know About Event Management Software

By |2024-03-22T08:25:27-04:00March 22nd, 2024|Blog, Events, Technology|

Imagine seamlessly organizing a gala, charity run, or community fundraiser with a tool that simplifies your workflow and maximizes impact. This is the power of event management software for nonprofits. With this software, you can turn complex logistics into smooth, well-executed events that exceed your organization's goals. In this article, we’ll discuss how to utilize event management software, its benefits, and how to choose one to ensure every event is a stepping stone toward your mission's success. How Can Nonprofits Use Event Management Software? Event management software enables nonprofits to organize, execute, and analyze their events efficiently. This technology streamlines processes, from [...]

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