Volunteers can be a big asset to nonprofits. Beyond the obvious benefit of free labor, they can connect their friends and families to a cause and often give larger gifts than other donors. But managing volunteers well and finding those with the skills you need can be challenging.
We have assembled several resources here to help you find qualified volunteers, keep them engaged, and measure their impact so you can advance your cause.
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AdviceHow to Raise Money From Volunteers
Nine tips to help you give your volunteers a meaningful experience and turn them into donors. -
Advice
How to Create a Meaningful 1st Experience for Corporate Volunteers
Even if they’re just painting walls, it’s an opportunity to start lifelong relationships. -
Advice
Time Is Money: How to Measure the Value of Volunteers
Volunteers are an integral part of the labor market, but many charities have a limited understanding of this important resource and fail to make the most of it. -
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Volunteers Need to Benefit From Their Charitable Work
Volunteers tend to give more money than people who don’t volunteer, making it all the more important to be sure they gain something from the time they donate. -
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How to Help Volunteers Who Are Too Close to a Cause
People who have survived gun violence, cancer, or other life-altering experiences require special attention when they try to help charities aiding clients in similar circumstances. -
Great Fundraisers
How Top Fundraisers Succeed: Managing Volunteers to Help Raise Money
Jan Donlan, president of the Indian River Medical Center Foundation, says to be connected and accessible to volunteers.
