How To Plan a 5k Run/Walk Fundraiser

How to Organize a 5K Fundraiser for Your Organization

Since the first March of Dimes event in 1970, walks and runs have become a well-known fundraising idea for charitable causes. Of the running events in the U.S., five-kilometer runs (5Ks) are consistently the most beloved by far. Most healthy adults can walk or run for five kilometers, which equates to just over three miles. That’s

How to Engage Volunteers With Vision Loss

How to Engage Volunteers With Vision Loss

Some nonprofits are surprised to learn there’s a vast community of volunteers with vision loss. Many volunteer at organizations aimed at helping others with sight loss. Others love to get involved with other causes they care about. Like any other volunteers, people with limited vision can make a huge difference in their communities and the

Hosting Virtual Fundraising Events

Hosting-Virtual-Fundraising-Events

COVID-19 has changed the way we do a lot of things, including fundraising. Preventive measures established by the Centers for Disease Control made in-person fundraisers challenging to host. Now, charity events require creative and innovative thinking, transitioning into the virtual world. Even when fundraising events are transitioning online, that doesn’t mean you lose the positive

How to Preserve Volunteer Knowledge

How to Preserve Volunteer Knowledge

Volunteers are the backbone of any nonprofit organization. When new volunteers join your team, they have a great deal to learn. You might dedicate a lot of time and resources to training new volunteers, but there’s an easier way. You can pass down volunteer knowledge to new recruits by storing information all in one place. 

Engaging Top-Quality Volunteers

Engaging Top Quality Volunteers

Volunteering has hit a record high in recent years, with more people donating their time and efforts to make a difference in the lives of others. High-quality, passionate volunteers are the face and heart of an organization or project. They are the ones who show up prepared for the task at hand and ready to work

12 Health Benefits of Volunteering

12 Health Benefits of Volunteering

Many think of volunteering as a way to help others — and while that’s true, it’s also a great way to improve your own mental and physical health. Volunteering is good for your health in a number of ways, including its ability to reduce stress levels, encourage life-long learning, and lower blood pressure. When it

Local Media Relations Tips for Volunteer Organizations

Local Media Relations Tips for Volunteer Organizations

How do you get your nonprofit noticed? When volunteer organizations think of spreading the word about their programs, many think of social media. Realistically though, only 18% of people who become engaged with local nonprofits do so because of social media. Traditional print, radio, and television media still play a significant role in burnishing your

Volunteering During COVID-19

Volunteering During COVID-19

COVID-19 has taught us many things. Some learned how to bake bread and others explored their cosmetology skills — but we all gained a deeper appreciation for our communities and the feeling of togetherness. For many, the coronavirus pandemic has generated a community-wide desire to give back to those in need. If you’re looking for ways

How to Give Thanks for Your Volunteers This Thanksgiving

Turkey time is just around the corner, and it’s more important than ever to show your volunteers just how much you value them. Take this November as a time for giving thanks for volunteers, with some simple but effective tokens of appreciation. Recognize Them Online Create a post on social media that props up your

How Your Organization Can Promote Safe Volunteering During the Coronavirus Pandemic

How Your Organization Can Promote Safe Volunteering During the Pandemic

COVID-19 changed the way we do a lot of things, including volunteering. Help is now more necessary than ever across all organizations — in animal shelters, food banks, child care, hospitals, and more — and people are eager to assist their community.  As a compassionate volunteer organization, your priorities likely shifted to keeping your volunteers