Sustainable Volunteering and Organizations Supporting Environmental Causes

Americans are seeking lasting ways to give back to their communities, such as volunteering to protect the environment. From local cleanup efforts to nationwide conservation projects, supporting environmental causes is an impactful way to make a difference. As ecological issues grow, so does the need for effective and sustainable volunteer programs. Learn about sustainable volunteering,

5 Tips for Finding Aquarium Volunteers

5 tips for finding aquarium volunteers

Anyone who owns or runs an aquarium knows proper operation requires a lot of people and help. After all, there’s tons to do. While hardworking employees play a massive role in an aquarium’s success, your team can always use additional support. That’s where volunteers come in.  What do volunteers do at an aquarium? They can

How Animal Shelters Can Get Volunteers Involved

How Animal Shelters Can Get Volunteers Involved

Many animal shelters are non-profits, and even those that do make money aren’t exactly rolling in cash. That’s why volunteers are so important. Kindhearted people who are willing to help out at a shelter for no personal gain are often the reason that shelters can keep their doors open and help more animals.  And while

5 Tips for Better Communication With Volunteers

5 tips for better communication with volunteers

If you run a nonprofit, you likely rely heavily on volunteers to keep doing what you’ve been doing. However, managing volunteers can be challenging at times, and you want to make sure you can trust your volunteers to get the job done. Given that formal volunteer rates have dropped in recent years, you also want

5 National Scholarships for Volunteering You Can Apply For

Five national scholarships for volunteering you can apply for

Volunteering is one of the few things in life that many people do without any other ulterior motives. Volunteers give their time and energy to benefit others, animals, or the environment — and expect nothing in return.  However, if you’re a regular volunteer, your hard work might just pay off, as some institutions have scholarships

Ultimate Guide To Corporate Partnerships For Nonprofits

Guide to Corporate Partnerships for Nonprofits

If you manage a nonprofit, you know how vital external contributions can be. Corporate giving makes up a valuable part of those contributions — in 2019, charitable contributions from corporations amounted to about $449.6 billion.  What if you want to develop a permanent, mutually beneficial partnership with a local corporation or business? Building corporate-nonprofit partnerships

Volunteer Team Building Ideas & The Importance

The Importance Of Team Building For Volunteer Organizations

Imagine your next phone-a-thon, beach cleanup, or another volunteer event. Your volunteers are working harder than ever, but everyone is smiling, laughing, and enjoying themselves. Teams that mesh so well doesn’t happen overnight. The best nonprofits know how essential teamwork is and cultivate better collaboration through team building. Whether you work with hundreds of volunteers or

Why Volunteer Retention Could Be Decreasing

Why volunteer retention could be decreasing

Is there a reason you’re losing volunteers? If you’ve noticed that people aren’t coming back, you may wonder if the exits reflect on your nonprofit. Sometimes, you can address the reasons volunteers quit at an organizational level, and sometimes, there may be personal issues you cannot resolve. Formal volunteering rates dropped between 2019 and 2021.

How to Boost Volunteer Morale

How to Boost Volunteer Morale

Volunteers are the backbone of many organizations. American volunteers alone have an economic value of $122.9 billion annually. Volunteers dedicate their time and energy to your cause. However, volunteers can become unmotivated over time. Working long hours and performing difficult work can quickly drain team morale. Boosting volunteer morale is essential for keeping your team

Essential Volunteer Satisfaction Survey Questions To Ask 

Americans are increasingly donating their time and efforts to causes they believe in. Volunteering has hit a record high in recent years, with about 63 million Americans volunteering regularly. However, if volunteers aren’t satisfied with their experience with your organization, they might not continue to work with you.  Volunteer surveys are a great way to make sure