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Volunteer Recruiting
feedDonors of the Next Generation are Prepared for Change
The thing with generations is that they always change. The one before will always look down on the other and so on. One generation will be more creative than another, or more free spirited. But one thing we do know is that the next generation will be more philanthropically inclined. A report from Next Gen [...]
How to Recruit Volunteers for Your Fundraising Campaign
Volunteer recruiting varies in difficulty depending on what your nonprofit aims to achieve with its mission. Volunteers are people and people react differently to the way you ask about things. You wouldn’t ask a first time donor to make a rather large contribution right off the bat. No, you would ask them to start small, [...]
How to Spot a Likely Volunteer [INFOGRAPHIC]
There’s no set qualifications to define a volunteer. They come from all types of backgrounds. But knowing who is willing to volunteer their time (and who isn’t) can help you target people who are more likely to aid you in achieving your mission. So who is most likely to volunteer their time? According to the [...]
How Strangers Can Make a World of Difference to Your Organization
Jim Carol, a technology entrepreneur, has a son that was diagnosed with a terminal form of cancer. But five years later, his son beat the odds and is leading a healthy life. Inspired, Carol started to give back to kids who are hospitalized through the distribution of video games and funds for research. While his [...]
American Volunteerism at a 5 Year High
An analysis of American’s volunteerism in 2011 has come to light. And it’s got good news for nonprofit organizations seeking volunteers: we’re at a 5 year high of increased volunteering. 64.3 million American adults identified themselves as having volunteered in 2011. Parents with school-aged children are the most active demographic, highlighting the importance of the [...]
Childish Behavior: Your Nonprofit’s Volunteer Recruitment Plan Needs to Grow Up
Focus on parents if your nonprofit wants to recruit young volunteers. A recent behavioral study suggests that most committed nonprofit volunteers aren’t recruited by the organizations they serve. They’re not necessarily motivated by your nonprofit’s recruitment efforts. Instead—they’re acting out of a learned pattern of behavior they picked up from their parents’ example. For a [...]
Create a Bridge Between Your Nonprofit and Educators
One of the biggest community resources you can utilize as a nonprofit is being involved in the educational sector. By having close ties with educators, you open a door to a huge domain of possibilities. A nonprofit representative can host educational talks and get to speak to folks who are young, idealistic and undertaking formative [...]
Get the Youths Volunteering—They’ll Bring Their Friends
Need enthusiastic volunteers for your organization who are willing and able to recruit others with free time to spare? Look no further: your organization needs to spend time on recruiting teenage volunteers. According to the research, 75.9% of teens whose friends volunteer are likely to volunteer themselves. Furthermore, teenagers are often externally motivated to volunteer [...]
How Volunteer Recruits Size Up Your Nonprofit Online
Event planning springs to mind when nonprofit leaders think of volunteer recruitment. But for most organizations the bulk of volunteer recruitment occurs well before your nonprofit has a single conversation with potential supporters. That is, before you speak with volunteer recruits face-to-face. Your nonprofit’s online presence is a crucial aspect of volunteer recruitment. When you [...]
How to Up Your Volunteer Recruiting Game by Using the Ones You Have
Stop and take a look around. It’s not often that you get a break from the hectic life of running an organization. But stopping to smell the roses could give you a new perspective on what you’re looking for in the future. Recruiting new volunteers is always a priority with the constant turnover and progression [...]