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💓 Keeping your volunteer team happy and engaged is essential for the success of your nonprofit! Retain more volunteers with these 3 tips: ✨ Show Appreciation ✨ Regularly express gratitude for your volunteers' time, effort, and dedication! Send personalized thank-you notes, recognize their contributions publicly, and celebrate milestones to make them feel valued and appreciated. ✨ Provide Opportunities for Growth ✨ Offer opportunities to grow into new positions, enhance their skills and expand their knowledge. Empowering volunteers to learn and grow within your organization brings a sense of fulfillment and loyalty. ✨ Foster a Sense of Community ✨ Create a supportive and inclusive environment where volunteers feel they are a part of a close-knit community. Encourage teamwork, collaboration, and social connections among volunteers through group activities, networking events, and volunteer appreciation gatherings. By prioritizing volunteer happiness and fulfillment, you'll cultivate a loyal and dedicated volunteer base that's committed to making a difference in your organization's mission! Out of the tips mentioned above, which one resonates most with you and why? Please share your thoughts below! 💬 #kblimpactpartners #frameupforfunding #nonprofitgrowth #volunteers #missiondriven #nonprofits

#VisibilityTipTuesday Are your nonprofit's efforts feeling a bit under the radar? Boost your visibility with these ideas! ➡️ Set up eye-catching pop-up awareness booths in high-traffic areas to engage the community. ➡️ Launch fun community challenges that get people talking and involved. ➡️ Highlight your rockstar employee volunteers - their stories inspire others to give back. ➡️ Create engaging infographics to share your nonprofit's impact in an easy-to-digest way. Put these visibility tips to work and watch your nonprofit shine! #NonprofitMarketing #CommunityEngagement #VolunteerImpact #DataVisual #ThrivingDailyMedia #ToyiaThrives #Nonprofit

We all know that the educational playing field isn't level. But when you volunteer with @MindsMatterNYC, you make educational access more fair. Mentor a first gen high school student and see the positive impact (on your life, too!) firsthand. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/e3SxFFTD #education #volunteer #volunteernyc

🌟 Today Is Make A Difference Day! 🌟 This marks a perfect opportunity for nonprofits to strategically think about how they engage and value their volunteers. 🤝✨ Volunteers are the heartbeat of our organizations, bringing passion and skills that can transform our communities. Did you know that the value of a volunteer's time is estimated at $31.80 per hour? 💰 That’s a significant investment in our mission! This year, make the most of this day by: 💛 Identifying areas where volunteers can have the greatest impact and align their skills with your needs. 💛 Recognizing and appreciating the hours your volunteers dedicate, highlighting how their efforts help achieve your mission. 💛 Fostering meaningful connections with your volunteers to enhance engagement and commitment to your cause. Isn’t it amazing that we can harness the power of volunteerism to make a profound difference in our communities?! Let's celebrate today for those who give their time and talents for a better tomorrow. 💖 #kblimpactpartners #frameupforfunding #makeadifferenceday #volunteering #nonprofits

In today’s nonprofit world, engaging and retaining volunteers requires a fresh perspective. At the Bow Valley Non-Profits 2024 Summit, we explored how rethinking outdated volunteer recruitment strategies and adapting to new realities can transform volunteer engagement. 💡 How is your organization rethinking volunteer engagement? What’s your biggest challenge in volunteer engagement? Let’s discuss in the comments! #VolunteerEngagement #NonprofitLeadership #AdaptAndThrive #CommunityImpact #NonprofitInnovation #LeadershipDevelopment

What does it take to create a volunteer program that leads volunteers feeling fulfilled, boosts enthusiasm and foster real connection between your organizations and volunteers? I've spent months talking to executive directors from around the world and I've been taking LOTS of notes on what works, what doesn't and what are must haves to creating a holistic volunteer program. It's the least I can do to give back as a thank you for everyone's time providing their stories and insights. Send me a DM, I'd love to share with anyone new to the role or wants to transform their current program. It's up to us to create the future we all need, because we're all in this together aren't we. #volunteering #insights #programdesign #executivedirectors #nonprofit #ngo #impact #notforprofit

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 #𝟭 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀? Not engaging the community deeply enough. Engaging the community is the most critical step for any nonprofit aiming to make a real impact. Without involving community members in the planning process, strategic plans can miss key insights and fail to address the true needs of those served. At DC Design, we’ve seen the transformative power of community engagement. Our latest blog explores why this step is essential and how to integrate it into your strategic planning process. (Blog link in comments) Ready to elevate your nonprofit’s impact? Start with your community. #CommunityEngagement #NonprofitLeadership #RealImpact #DCDesign

At NonProfitConnect we understand that building peer connections in the nonprofit sector offers numerous benefits. One of our favorites is - Collaboration Opportunities Strong peer relationships open doors to collaborations on projects, events, or joint initiatives, which can expand an organization’s impact and reach. #NonProfitConnect #BoardLeadership #PeerCircle #NonProfitBoards #StrongerTogether #NonProfitLeadership #ExecutiveBoards

How Volunteerism Can Drive Nonprofit Collaboration and Community Impact Dear Friends and Colleagues, Throughout my career in the nonprofit sector, I have dedicated myself to supporting various organizations whose reach and impact extend locally, nationally, and globally. My journey has been deeply enriched by my long-standing commitment as a volunteer for numerous causes, allowing me to witness firsthand the transformative power of community engagement. Recently, I came across an inspiring article, "Strengthen Your Business By Putting Your Values Into Action," written by Kendra Davenport, President and CEO of Easterseals, and published by Forbes Nonprofit Council. You can access the article by following this link: https://lnkd.in/efByWAay article resonated with me profoundly, as it aligns with my belief in the importance of volunteerism and its potential to foster meaningful collaborations within the nonprofit community. I am excited to share some key takeaways from Davenport’s insightful piece and offer my thoughts on how smaller nonprofits can leverage volunteerism to build strong, collaborative relationships. I hope this post inspires you to explore new ways to connect and collaborate within your community. For those interested, you can read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e-EehAGK. #NonprofitLeadership #Volunteerism #CommunityEngagement #nonprofitorganization #eventstrategiesforsuccess

Why go it alone when you can lean on each other? For Jared Novoseller, MA, RPCV, a seasoned leader at BGC Winnipeg, the journey into nonprofit work was fueled by a desire to create meaningful change and support those without a voice, much like many of us in this sector. Jared shared a powerful reminder in our recent interview: "Peer support is not just about getting what you give—it's about broadening your toolkit, sharing resources, and finding the right fit for your mission. It's about learning from each other and not having to reinvent the wheel every time." By supporting each other, we amplify our collective impact and navigating the unique challenges of our sector becomes simpler. So, how are you tapping into the collective brainpower in your corner of the nonprofit universe? If you're inspired by Jared's approach and want to learn more about how community engagement can transform nonprofit work, connect with him and explore the innovative programs at BGC Winnipeg. Learn more about Jared’s work and BGC Winnipeg (formerly Boys & Girls Clubs of Winnipeg): https://lnkd.in/gmUiCn6p #Community #PeerSupport #NonprofitLeadership #Collaboration #TheNonprofitHive