??? Volunteer Management PowerUp Newsletter | 07.30.2024
? Nonprofit Highlight ?
Safe in Austin Animal Rescue, a sanctuary dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating animals, is hosting exciting events this summer. An Olympic-themed camp will be held from July 30th to August 1st for children going into grades 3-12, providing the organization with a $200 donation per child.? This event features mornings spent working with animals and afternoons filled with games and self-discovery activities, offering a unique and enriching experience for participants.?
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Strategies for Small Nonprofits to Enhance Operational Capacity Small nonprofit organizations can enhance their operational capacity by adopting strategic approaches such as leveraging technology, building partnerships, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and accountability. These methods help small teams work more efficiently, retain great talent, and align resources with their mission, ultimately boosting their impact and achieving their operational goals. Forbes
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Volunteering in America: Trends, Insights, and Future Directions for Nonprofits Volunteering rates in America have evolved, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and technological advancements. The rise of virtual volunteering, corporate volunteer programs, and a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are reshaping the volunteer landscape. Nonprofits can enhance recruitment and engagement by leveraging technology, adapting communication strategies, and fostering strong volunteer relationships, ensuring their missions continue to thrive in a changing world. donorbox
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Microsoft's Retirement of Fundraising and Engagement Solution and its Implications for Nonprofits Microsoft's decision to retire its Fundraising and Engagement solution by December 31, 2026, necessitates strategic planning for nonprofits relying on this tool. While this change introduces more choices in nonprofit CRM solutions, it also adds complexity for users and raises questions about Microsoft's long-term commitment to the nonprofit sector. The NonProfit Times
Glide Foundation
The Glide Foundation is offering a grant to support animal protection organizations, land and wildlife conservancy groups, organizations focused on agriculture and preservation of natural land, and civic organizations in arts and culture.?
??Deadline: Aug 16
?? Up to US $50,000
Doree Taylor Foundation
Grants provided by the Doree Taylor Charitable Foundation are to support organizations providing relief to people in need of basic provisions, promoting humane care of animals, offering health care services to the underserved, and conducting public radio or television.
??Deadline: Sept 1
?? Up to US $250,000
This Week's Webinar ???
Using Technology to Strengthen Nonprofit Relationships
Join us this week to hear from Allison Fine, the President of Every.org, on how nonprofits can best deploy technology to strengthen relationships with donors and other constituents like volunteers.?
You will learn:
? The Leaky Bucket problem and how it is creating a sense of scarcity and panic within organizations
? What relational fundraising at scale means
? How AI can enhance this pivot
? Steps to take to begin to pivot to relational fundraising culture and practices
? How to apply these lessons to volunteer management
About Our Guest: Allison Fine is a trailblazing force in the area of technology for social good. Her engaging presentations inspire audiences to embrace technology as a tool for positive change and provide actionable strategies for harnessing its potential. Allison currently serves as the President of Every.org, a nonprofit organization that enables every nonprofit organization to accept any kind of donation payment method online without charging any platform or direct transaction fees.
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