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Being in the nonprofit space for awhile now, I find that individuals' expectations for the volunteer experience vary. If they have personal connection to the mission, there seems to be more consistent engagement. But not always. Comment below on some of the aspects of volunteering for an organization that draw you in and your thoughts on what keeps you engaged?!

Is volunteering more one of your 2025 goals? It can sometimes feel daunting to get started. That's why we've put together these three quick questions to consider, as well as four ideas for how you might want to volunteer this year! Scroll through for our suggestions and visit spurlocal.org to find local nonprofits you can volunteer with.

🚀 Transform Your Non-Profit with Storytelling! 🌟 Storytelling creates emotional connections, humanizes your cause, and showcases your impact. Personal stories turn abstract issues into relatable experiences, inspiring donations, volunteering, and advocacy. Ready to amplify your impact and build a stronger community? Dive into our latest blog to learn how! 🌟 Read more https://buff.ly/3Vwmomv

End of year giving can often feel like crisis comms… It shouldn’t. Yes, you have goals to meet and metrics to evaluate, but in terms of impact and relationship-building, those things don’t matter all that much. In an ideal world, end of year is just another moment of impact. Your giving strategy should rarely, if ever, heavily revolve around moments like the holidays and/or Giving Tuesday. What if you used Giving Tuesday as a stewardship opportunity, differentiating yourself from thousands of other orgs sending multiple immediate appeals? Do you have a vision for 2025? How are you bringing your donors (at all levels) into that plan? There’s no prescription, but it stands true that a great Q1 starts with a solid Q4, and crisis comms are anything but a solid foundation. #nonorofit #fundraising

Ever feel like nonprofit marketing is just a buzzword bingo game? You hear “awareness” and “engagement” tossed around, but what do they really mean for your mission? Nonprofit marketing is about forging emotional connections that lead to real support—think donations, volunteer hours, and advocacy. Learn all about effective nonprofit marketing strategies on the Big Sea blog! #NonprofitLife #DigitalMarketing https://hubs.li/Q032l2jT0

I know a nonprofit that put all their efforts into one big Giving Tuesday push. They got caught up in the hype, dumped a ton of time and money into ads and campaigns, but when December 31st rolled around? They had nothing left in the tank. Why’s that a problem? Well, nonprofits typically raise 17-31% of their online revenue in December alone, with the bulk coming in those final days of the month. Imagine missing out on one-third of your year’s revenue because you blew your energy on one day. If your organization is only focused on Giving Tuesday, you’re missing a huge opportunity for sustainable giving. The fix?  Don’t let your big push fizzle out. Keep your momentum going through the entire holiday season—plan for steady, consistent asks that build up to those last few days.

The latest report from The Generosity Commission spotlights the transformation and expansion of the giving landscape.   As business leaders, funders, and mentors, I believe it is important that we embed a culture of giving, volunteering, and impact investing into our companies' ethos to support a future of generosity.   As Jerre Stead shares, "Generosity that results in lasting change needs to be approached from multiple angles—philanthropic giving, impactful volunteering, thoughtful investments, and strong advocacy."

Did you know that Cambia employees tracked 10,905 volunteer hours in 2023? On top of that, many employees increased the impact of their giving by using Cambia Health Foundation's Dollars for Doers program, which lets employees direct $20 to their chosen nonprofit for each tracked volunteer hour. Read more about employee giving, our community partners and the work of our corporate foundation in its 2023 impact report.

"We served 10,000 meals last year." Important stat, but does it move you to act? Now try this: "James hadn't eaten in two days when he found our shelter. Today, he's not just a regular - he's volunteering in our kitchen." At Go Forth Marketing, we know nonprofit success lies in balancing data with human stories. Your numbers matter. Your stories inspire. We help you leverage both. #NonprofitMarketing #Storytelling #MarketingStrategy

💡 Burn out is a risk to us all but especially volunteers. Whether you're leading a nonprofit or volunteering yourself, creating strategies to help mitigate burnout can make a significant difference. Check out these six effective steps to maintain volunteer engagement and well-being. Let's keep our volunteers energized and motivated for the causes we care about! #VolunteerManagement #NonprofitLeadership #CommunityImpact And remember, small progress and still progress ✨