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From peer-to-peer fun runs to your run-of-the-mill bake sales, there’s no end to the types of fundraising events your nonprofit can throw. Hosting events is one of the best ways to raise money for your mission, and donors love participating in them. About 56% of donors regularly attend fundraising...

Volunteers play a crucial role in enabling nonprofits to deliver valuable programs and services and achieve their goals. Staying up-to-date and understanding volunteering trends can help you build and improve your current volunteer program based on best practices and volunteer preferences. 

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Volunteer scheduling is the process of keeping volunteers organized by assigning them roles and shifts. Without a proper volunteer scheduling process, you leave yourself vulnerable to a wide variety of mistakes. These include accidentally double-booking shifts, not having enough volunteers for a...

Everybody has a favorite t-shirt in their closet. That t-shirt is probably the perfect level of worn-in, soft, and comfortable at the same time. It might have a photo on it of your favorite band or your favorite baseball team’s logo. Whatever its theme, this shirt holds a special place in your...

Creating inclusive volunteer programs that provide everyone the opportunity to volunteer requires lots of planning. Every individual comes from different walks of life, and you may wonder how you can incorporate inclusivity in your planning process. There are plenty of factors to take into...