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Equity in Volunteerism: Tools for Meaningful Community Engagement

By Guest Contributer on October 2, 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. ADEVI is a multi-faceted investigation of the diversity of volunteer administrators and the equity journey of organizations they work in. The project's guiding principle is that organizations that are attuned to inclusiveness will be able to engage a more diverse cross-section of their communities. The project is a partnership between Arizona State University (ASU) and the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA), funded by AmeriCorps, a federal agency in the United States.

Topics: nonprofit resources
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Volunteer Management Tools and Technology: What the TEVA Study Reveals

By Jennifer Bennett on September 4, 2024

For the past year or so I’ve been working with an organization to help them launch their first volunteer role, as applications are rolling in and we’re planning for our first orientation next month. I've been thinking about nonprofit management tools in general and volunteer management technology specifically.

Topics: nonprofit resources
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Assessing Skill Gaps: How Nonprofits Can Identify Crucial Volunteer Skills

By Guest Contributer on September 2, 2024

Guest Contributor: Indiana Lee

The success of many nonprofits hinges on the time and dedication of its volunteers. Their skills, particularly, are directly connected to how effectively your projects and day-to-day operations run.

Topics: nonprofit resources
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Elevate Your Volunteer Recruitment with Pro Membership: 10 Ways To Unlock the Full Potential of VolunteerMatch

By Rachel Kestner on August 25, 2024

The right volunteer can be the driving force behind your mission's success. With a VolunteerMatch Standard Membership, you gain access to the world’s largest network of volunteers. But to truly connect with the ideal candidates who will help propel your organization forward, upgrading to Pro Membership unlocks a suite of enhanced benefits designed to make your recruitment efforts more effective and efficient. Read on for our top ten reasons to consider going Pro.

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Improving the Capital Campaign Volunteer Experience: 7 Tips

By Guest Contributer on August 16, 2024

Capital campaigns are huge endeavors, and to succeed, you need all hands on deck. This call for assistance extends beyond your paid staff members to your volunteers. 

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4 Top Ways Your Volunteers Can Support Your Fundraising

By Guest Contributer on August 8, 2024

Your nonprofit has ambitious goals, but you don’t have to pursue them all on your own. The volunteers in your community have a lot to offer, and chances are they’re more than happy to commit their time, skills, and energy to push your mission forward.

Topics: nonprofit resources
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The Heart of Volunteering with AARP Foundation Experience Corps

By Guest Contributer on August 1, 2024

More than 28,000 people volunteer every year with AARP Foundation to support communities across the country. AARP Foundation recently asked 1,300+ individuals who volunteer in their national reading tutoring program, AARP Foundation Experience Corps, about their reasons and motivations for doing so. They found that older adults serving as Experience Corps tutors see their efforts as a journey of fulfillment, promise, and passion.

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Supporting Your Nonprofit’s Grant Writing Volunteers: 9 Tips

By Guest Contributer on July 16, 2024

Volunteers push your nonprofit’s mission forward, and they might even support one of your most impactful ongoing activities—grant writing.

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How Do You Attract Gen Z Volunteers? Align with Their Values

By Guest Contributer on July 12, 2024

Guest Contributor: Indiana Lee

When striving to enact positive change, it’s crucial to have as many people on board as possible. Gen Z has been instrumental in shaping societal change. As of 2024, they are between 12 and 27 years old, offering a wide range of young perspectives. However, Gen Z is one of the groups with the fewest volunteers among the 11 million people who volunteer on an average day. Of those who volunteered in 2022, only about 5% were from Gen Z. Their fresh perspectives and passion for impact are mismatched with these numbers.

Topics: nonprofit resources youth volunteering
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Jennifer's Report Round Up

By Jennifer Bennett on June 25, 2024

Right now there are some really cool things happening with research in the volunteer engagement space. With new research coming out I wanted to give you a run down and share some things I’m excited about.

Topics: nonprofit resources