??? Volunteer Management PowerUp Newsletter | 06.25.2024
?This week, we're including a new section in our newsletter dedicated to sharing Nonprofit Grant Opportunities.
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? Nonprofit Highlight ?
As Pride Month comes to a close, we wanted to celebrate Austin nonprofit Out Youth. Out Youth provides a safe, supportive space for LGBTQ+ adolescents and their families. The organization offers a place where teens can socialize, express themselves, and feel accepted. Out Youth offers various programs for different age groups and hosts activities such as a teen prom and media arts workshops. By fostering an environment of love, Out Youth helps LGBTQ+?
?youth feel safer and less isolated in an unkind world.? With the help of the community through donations and spreading awareness, the nonprofit is able to serve around 2,500 clients annually. KVUE
Nonprofit News ??
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Insights from Nonprofit Leaders on Ensuring Organizational Resilience Mukhtar Ibrahim, founder of Sahan Journal, shared insights on succession planning at the Institute for Nonprofit News' annual conference, highlighting its importance for organizational resilience and sustainability. Panelists discussed strategies such as involving boards and maintaining open communication with stakeholders and funders. They underscored that succession planning helps audit organizational health and prepare for a stable future, urging nonprofit leaders to normalize and implement these practices proactively. NiemanLab
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Volunteer Interview Questions to Use at Your Next Interview Finding good volunteers is essential for nonprofit success, and interviewing potential volunteers helps ensure they are aligned with the organization’s needs and volunteer skills. Thorough interviews build reliable relationships, clarify roles, and reveal insights into a volunteer's background, enhancing engagement and commitment. Preparatory steps like conducting background checks and scheduling interviews are crucial for a smooth process. WildApricot
Expert Tips for Successfully Rebranding Your Nonprofit Rebranding a nonprofit involves balancing core values with a renewed identity to resonate with current and future supporters. Forbes Nonprofit Council members share 20 strategies to navigate this process effectively. Key recommendations include include engaging stakeholders, using client data, and leveraging community resources. Clarity about the rebrand's purpose, maintaining brand recognition, and having a detailed communication plan are crucial. Forbes
Nonprofit Grants??
AEP Foundation?
The American Electric Power Foundation (AEP) aims to improve lives through education in STEM, support basic needs like housing and hunger, advocate for social justice and nature conservation, and promote healthcare and safety.
??Deadline: Rolling
??Unspecified Amount
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KFC Wishes
The KFC Foundation is offering grants to nonprofits working on projects that may include expanding access to food and shelter, caring for the environment and animals, empowerment through education, and improving health.?
??Deadline: Aug 9
??US $10,000
Housing & Support
The Administration for Children and Families announces grants for to Community Action Agencies to provide affordable housing and wraparound supportive services, aiming to improve housing stability and economic mobility.
??Deadline: Jul 15
??US $100,000 - $250,000
Webinar Recap ???
What could possibly go wrong? - Managing the Risks of Volunteer Engagement
Watch our webinar from last week with William Henry from Volunteers Insurance Service Association, Inc.!
William covered how to:
? Recognize common risks in volunteer engagement
? Identify risks specific to your organization
? Implement a risk management system you can sustain even as staff and volunteers come and go.
Learn more about Civic Champs by watching our short video demo here!