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iframe src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/ns.html?id=GTM-KVC3WS8" height="0" width="0" style="display:none;visibility:hidden" Products API Search & Match Membership Solutions For Businesses For Public Sector For CSR Platforms For Agencies For Nonprofits For Volunteers Customer Stories Initiatives Volunteer by City Virtual Volunteering Kindhearted Cities Index Youth Activation Hub Partners Who we integrate with Offer VolunteerMatch to your clients Support The Learning Center Resource Center Volunteer Help Center Nonprofit Help Center YourMatch Help Center API Documentation Blog Donate 6 min read 5 Ways to Build a Better Volunteer Program with Technology By Guest Contributer on April 3, 2024 With a strong volunteer program, you can connect with supporters who are passionate about your cause, get assistance in delivering your mission and services to beneficiaries, and even discover more potential donors. Topics: nonprofit resources 5 min read How To Recruit Volunteers Using Social Media By Guest Contributer on March 24, 2024 How to Recruit Volunteers Using Social Media Nonprofits can leverage social media in many ways, such as a news resource, a fundraising platform, or even an advocacy tool. However, one of the most valuable uses of social media for nonprofits is as a marketing tool to secure volunteers . Topics: nonprofit resources volunteer engagement 5 min read A Guide to Mobilizing Volunteers with Text Messages By Guest Contributer on March 1, 2024 According to a 2023 VolunteerPro study , 34% of volunteer managers say their top priority is recruitment while another 13% say it’s boosting volunteer participation. No matter which one you prioritize, there’s a simple way your organization can further both your recruitment and participation goals—just look to the device in the palm of your volunteers’ hands. Topics: nonprofit resources 5 min read Virtual Volunteering: Engaging Volunteers in Online Events By Guest Contributer on March 1, 2024 Online events are on the rise. Between their flexibility, convenience, and endless possibilities, online fundraisers are a great way to rally your community together—no matter where they are—and raise funds to advance your cause. However, you can’t pull off a successful online event without the help of a dedicated volunteer base ! Topics: nonprofit resources 5 min read 7 Ways to Show Volunteer Appreciation Using Your Website By Guest Contributer on February 19, 2024 Taking the time to recognize volunteers is essential to increasing retention and recruiting new supporters. As your nonprofit’s online hub, your website can be an effective marketing tool for showing volunteer appreciation and engaging with volunteers year-round. Topics: volunteer engagement 2 min read Hot Take: Screen Volunteers as Early as Possible By Jennifer Bennett on February 1, 2024 One of my favorite Hot Takes is the idea that being really clear and honest about what a volunteer role entails , including specific tasks, skills needed, and time commitment, will pay off by screening out more volunteers who are not the right fit early on. Topics: nonprofit resources Hot Take 5 min read Crafting an Effective Online Presence with Google Ad Grants By Guest Contributer on January 30, 2024 Volunteers are an essential part of your nonprofit , putting in the work needed to run your programs, launch fundraisers, and keep your organization up and running. But how can nonprofits connect with volunteers in the digital age? Topics: nonprofit resources 2 min read 10 Conversation Starters That Spark Volunteer Stories By Guest Contributer on January 30, 2024 Guest Contributor: Carly Euler, Marketing Manager at MemoryFox Nonprofits that are looking to tell impactful volunteer stories must channel their inner interviewer by asking the best questions that will elicit the best stories which will ultimately lead to the best content. But not every volunteer is a natural-born storyteller. Therefore, asking the right questions can make a real difference in getting that memorable, shareable content you need. Topics: nonprofit resources 2 min read 3 Storytelling Strategies to Boost Volunteer Recruitment By Guest Contributer on January 30, 2024 Guest Contributor: Carly Euler, Marketing Manager at MemoryFox Your volunteers are the heartbeat of your organization - each with their own unique experiences and perspectives about why your mission resonates with them. And whether you’re a nonprofit who is just starting out, or you have a regimented volunteer program in place, it’s always helpful to keep your doors open to new faces willing to provide their time and talents. Topics: nonprofit resources 2 min read 4 Types of Volunteer Stories that Inspire, Recruit & Retain By Guest Contributer on January 25, 2024 Guest Contributor: Carly Euler, Marketing Manager at MemoryFox Oftentimes, we think of nonprofit storytelling as capturing the experiences of those benefiting from the nonprofit’s programs, and using those testimonials to raise funds. While it’s indisputable that these stories serve as a compelling means to humanize your nonprofit’s mission, they may not fully encapsulate the remarkable impact your organization is making. 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