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Is your volunteer program agile and flexible enough to adapt to the changing needs of volunteers? 👥 The nonprofit sector is laying the foundation for the future of volunteerism, and emerging trends are impacting volunteerism across various verticals. From changes to the scope of volunteer roles to the administration of volunteer programs, nonprofits need to stay up-to-date on the latest trends to ensure that their volunteer base remains strong. Check out this article by Lori Gotlieb for actionable tips to help you adapt and keep your volunteer program sustainable. ⬇️ https://okt.to/1Kc3hA #article #blogs #leadership #charity #nonprofit #philanthropy #charities #nonprofits #notforprofit #blog #blogging #nonprofitwork #nonprofitlife #network #association #nonprofitorganization #community #leadership #volunteerism #volunteer #VolunteerEngagement #VolunteerManagement

Volunteering can be a powerful way to bridge divides and connect people from all walks of life. Big Sunday, a Los Angeles charity, offers valuable lessons on how to create inclusive and impactful volunteer programs: - Invite Everyone: Everyone has something to offer. By inviting all to help, you can create a diverse and inclusive volunteer community. - Engage Recipients: Empower those who benefit from charity to also give back. This fosters a sense of pride and community among all participants. - Seek Diversity: Proactively reach out to underrepresented groups to build a volunteer corps that reflects the broader community. - Start Small: Use personal connections to begin outreach efforts. A small, focused start can grow into a broader, more inclusive program. - Consider All Forms of Diversity: Include volunteers of different ages, faiths, races, abilities, and backgrounds. Recognize and support diverse personalities and energy levels. - Level the Playing Field: Treat all volunteers equally, avoiding special treatment for certain groups. This ensures a cohesive and united volunteer effort. Read full article here: https://lnkd.in/g9zeks8c

📣Why Volunteering in the Workplace is a good idea!📣 Did you know that this week is Volunteers’ Week – 3-9 June 2024? Volunteers’ Week has been around for 40 years and is used as a time to inspire more people to make a difference. It takes place for a week from the first Monday in June. ***************************** Why volunteer? The Volunteers’ Week organisation states volunteering is a wonderful way to give back to society and help others, which in turn makes you feel great. To find out more please click on the following link https://lnkd.in/eDcQqZbe *****************************   I believe it is a good idea for all organisations to encourage volunteering all year round whether they provide time off for their people to volunteer in a way they choose or arrange corporate events and opportunities. Whilst it is great to have a reminder, promote and celebrate volunteering for a week; there are so many more benefits of this becoming a regular part of workplace culture. Having a Volunteers policy can be really helpful too. Here’s some of my reasons why: 1.   Clarity and Consistency: Clear guidelines ensure everyone knows what’s what. 2.   Boosts Participation: Structured support encourages more people to want to volunteer and get involved. 3.   Enhances Engagement: Volunteering often increases job satisfaction and connection to the workplace. 4.   Skill Development: Employees can gain valuable skills that benefit their professional roles. 5.   Positive Image: Demonstrates corporate social responsibility, which in turn can help to attract customers and top talent. 6.   Team Building: Group activities often strengthen team bonds and collaboration. 7.   Well-being: Volunteering can improve mental health and provide a sense of purpose. If you don’t already have a Volunteers policy I recommend that you implement one and see your workplace thrive! Remember, the best way to introduce anything new is to fully engage your people and communicate, communicate communicate 🌟 If you or your workplace take part in volunteering, please leave your comments below.

According to Independent Sector, the value of a volunteer hour in 2022 was $31.80. If the average volunteer spends one hour per week volunteering, your nonprofit loses $1,653.60 in yearly value each time a volunteer leaves. Wow! The value of a volunteer really makes the difference, especially for the smallest of #nonprofits. Let's find out how to keep them for the long run! https://ow.ly/K77B50PJ5LB

Are you are interested in volunteering with Suicide&Co this year? UK businesses give employees a total 11 million days of paid volunteering time each year, with only 14.3% of it being used, meaning that an estimated 200 million hours of corporate volunteering goes to waste every single year (London Benchmarking Group 2020)! Most people are unaware of their policies but even those who are forget to take them or don't know what to use them for. At Suicide&Co we have lots of opportunities to volunteer your time in 2024, from supporting at fundraising events, to assisting with our merchandise fulfillment. In 2023 we worked with various companies to utilise employee's volunteer days and this year we want to help you make your days count! To allow all of us to plan better, we have created a survey to guage what you're interested in so that we can reach out when there is a relevant activity. https://lnkd.in/dX7CsRrP Everyone that is offered the days should be planning what they can be used for throughout the year, but if our charity mission is close to your heart please do consider registering your interest. Keep talking x

"Volunteering has got to be the ‘win-win for all’ scenario. Ultimately, most importantly, the people and causes our charities serve will benefit. In the process, our charity sector benefits to the tune of nearly £20 billion annually through volunteer time. And what do volunteers get? Well, that depends on you..." Read more of this article by DSC Trainer Cathy Shimmin and find out how you can inspire your volunteers: https://lnkd.in/gzVBrjte #charity #voluntarysector #volunteering

📋 You're committed to meeting your community's needs. But, how do you find the right volunteer for each program? 👥 Use our the guide to fill your program's unique volunteer roles! https://hubs.li/Q020gS8T0 #volunteerrecruitment #volunteermanagement #volunteermanager #volunteerleader #nonprofit #volunteerleadership #nonprofitorganization

Learn how Care For Friends was transformed from a one-person marketing team to a strategic force. Our volunteer team from Sage crafted a successful marketing strategy that saved time, enhanced visibility, and magnified its impact. Check out the full case study to discover the secrets to this nonprofit marketing success! https://lnkd.in/dJU8Jd_P #nonprofitmarketing #marketingstrategy #skillsbasedvolunteering #socialimpact #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization

Did you know we love our volunteers? Well, it is National Volunteer Week, so now is the time to broadcast it! We had a moment to pick the brain of Sarah J Keaton, Esq. who volunteers with Connectedly as a member of our board, about the power of volunteering. What brought you to volunteering as a board member for Connectedly? I had been wanting to get involved in serving on a nonprofit board for quite some time, but wasn't sure how, when I received an email from the Young Lawyers Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association offering the opportunity to observe a nonprofit board. I was lucky enough to be matched with Connectedly and after observing their Board for a year, even luckier that they invited me to join the Board and I have served for about a year now. What do you value the most about volunteering at a non-profit? SK: In my current role as an in-house lawyer, I don't always have the opportunity to see the impact of my work on my firm's clients. Volunteering with Connectedly, especially when we hear from the employees who run the programs or receive feedback from people who are the beneficiaries of the programs, is a chance to see the impact of what we are doing. It's also a chance for me to (gladly!) fulfill my obligation as an attorney to give back. What aspects of Connectedly’s mission resonate with you? SK: There is no aspect of Connectedly's mission that doesn't resonate with me. Social isolation is something that can affect anyone at any point in their life, but it's especially important for your health and wellbeing to remain connected with your community as you age, and Connectedly supports that. I'm also in full favor of doing anything we can to support grandparents raising their grandchildren and keeping families together under the right circumstances. As a board member, what do you foresee as the future of Connectedly? SK: I would love for us to continue to grow our partnerships with community organizations such as area hospitals and perhaps even insurance companies because I believe the services we offer have the potential to lower health care costs while, more importantly, having tremendously positive health outcomes for participants. Is there a competition amongst board members to see who can raise the most money during the spring appeal? SK: Only a friendly one, because nobody wants to let the people who depend on us down or be the weakest link! Okay, and maybe some of us are all about the bragging rights too! #connectedly #NationalVolunteerWeek2024 #boardofdirectors #matchinggifts #socialisolation

There are LOTS of ways to raise money, including fundraising events. But how do you choose the right event for your nonprofit that raises BIG bucks? 🤔 Find out in this week’s article: https://lnkd.in/d6AWMsE4