Civic Champs

?? The VolunteerPro | Tobi Johnson & Associates 2025 VMPR Recruitment Edition Survey is now live! This survey explores recruitment practices, outcome metrics, and volunteer manager salaries to provide essential benchmarks and insights for the nonprofit sector. Share your feedback by December 20th! Take the Survey Now! https://lnkd.in/gvN78Sc ?

Join us?next Thursday?with nonprofit leader?Patty Gentry (She/her) Gentry?for an insightful webinar designed to?equip volunteer managers with the tools to recognize and address volunteer burnout.?Building on a previous Civic Champs webinar about manager burnout, this webinar will delve into the signs that indicate your volunteers may be struggling, such as?decreased engagement and reluctance to take on new opportunities. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/g9DBRQeV ? Learning Outcomes: ??Identify Burnout:?Learn how to spot the early signs of burnout in your volunteers, from inconsistent participation to hesitance in volunteering for new roles. ??Take Action:?Discover actionable steps you can implement to support your volunteers and mitigate burnout effectively. ??Preventive Strategies:?Explore proactive program elements that foster a supportive environment, helping to prevent burnout before it starts.

??New Customer Friday?? Since 1983, Camp Sunshine Michigan has created inclusive summer camp experiences for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, pairing each camper with a dedicated counselor. This special bond fosters genuine connection and lifelong growth.? With a mission of promoting inclusion, grace, and joy, Camp Sunshine is transforming hearts and inspiring a more accepting world. ????

Today is International Volunteer Managers Day! ?? Let's celebrate the dedication, passion, and leadership of volunteer managers who work tirelessly behind the scenes to empower volunteers and strengthen our communities. ???

?? New Customer Friday ?? NC4K is dedicated to supporting kids and teens fighting cancer, along with their families, through financial aid, emotional support, and memorable events. NC4K’s family-centered approach ensures that no one faces the battle alone, providing resources that uplift not only the child but also parents, siblings, and loved ones. Community and connection are at the heart of their mission, proving that even the smallest gestures—like snack bags or handwritten notes—can make a huge difference. ?? ??? Learn More Here: https://www.nc4k.org/?

Join us at DonorDock for a discussion with Matt Bitzegaio this Wednesday at 1PM ET on the evolving donor and volunteer landscape, focusing on how organizations can harness the power of volunteerism to rebuild their donor pipelines. ?? The session will highlight the importance and best practices of guiding volunteers along a journey from initial engagement to becoming long-term donors. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gTffegKR

Happy National Make a Difference Day! ?? Through acts of kindness, volunteer work, and community service, this annual event encourages us all to make an impact, no matter how big or small.???

On November 7th, join our CEO Geng Wang at MemoryFox's webinar to learn valuable insights and actionable takeaways to elevate your volunteer program! Key Takeaways: ? Practical strategies for creating videos and compelling stories to attract, recruit, encourage, and retain volunteers. ? Learn how to utilize the emotional appeal of storytelling and the dynamic nature of video to enhance recruitment efforts, deepen connections, and highlight the impact of volunteer work. https://lnkd.in/gTffegKR

Let's talk about volunteer video storytelling ?? Join us Thursday, November 7th, as we host Geng Wang, CEO of Civic Champs, for a session exploring the video storytelling strategies for volunteers! Video and storytelling are powerful tools to engage volunteers at every stage of their volunteer journey. Join us to learn valuable insights and actionable takeaways to elevate your volunteer program. This session explores practical strategies for creating videos and compelling stories to attract, recruit, encourage, and retain volunteers. Participants will learn how to utilize the emotional appeal of storytelling and the dynamic nature of video to enhance recruitment efforts, deepen connections, and highlight the impact of volunteer work. Hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/gTffegKR #volunteering #nonprofitstorytelling

?? New Customer Friday ?? Thrive Together OC specializes in early identification, prevention, and treatment of young people at clinical high-risk for psychosis. They offer mental health evaluations, consultations, outreach, and professional training to support mental wellness through evidence-based methods. Learn More Here: https://lnkd.in/g2Y4XN4U