Tag
volunteering
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Engagement Ideas From Public Broadcasting
In July, the Nieman Foundation published a 13,000-word report by Knight Visiting Nieman Fellow Melody Joy Kramer that…
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Realtors Join Forces With Boys & Girls Clubs of America
The National Association of Realtors has announced it will join the youth development nonprofit organization to help strengthen…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Must Member Dues Always Be Monetary?
A proposed model for the future of membership in public broadcasting raises an intriguing question for associations: Could…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Monday Buzz: Signs of a Bright Future for Volunteering
A new report sees indications that better days are ahead for volunteers and nonprofits. Plus: A way to…
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MembershipVideoOver 5 years old
Randy Lindner, CAE talks about how volunteer resources are helping his organization.
Randy Lindner, CAE, president of Bostrom Corporation, discusses how he uses volunteer resources to help him do his…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Leader to Leader: Motivation and Staff Relations
What motivates you as a volunteer leader? "Humans are the only species that can evolve during their lifetimes."…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Tuesday Buzz: Meet a Micro-Volunteering All-Star
How one Wikipedia editor has improved the site’s grammar by focusing on one small change he’s made on…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
What Makes Members Volunteer and Keeps Them Coming Back
Two research studies on volunteer motivations and experiences offer new clues about how to find and keep happy…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Friday Buzz: Exploring New Communities Through Volunteering
A frequent volunteer moves to a new part of the country and underscores the importance of accommodation for…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Crowdsource: Recess Refreshed
International Bridge, Tunnel, and Turnpike Association volunteers spruce up a schoolyard for New Jersey kids.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
We Remember: Organizers Expect 40 Million to Join 9/11 Day of Service
In the five years since it became a federally recognized National Day of Service and Remembrance, 9/11 Day…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Crowdsource: A Night at the Capital Area Food Bank
Volunteers give hands-on help to fight hunger.
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Strategy Session: How to Improve Volunteering
When it comes to a solution to improve volunteering, sometimes less is more.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Give Back: Community Service Projects at Conferences
Sure, your association’s meeting may bring a lot of money to the host city, but why not also…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Women Build: How One Nonprofit Engages Women Volunteers
As part of its Women Build program, Habitat for Humanity engages tens of thousands of women volunteers for…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Why “Giving Back” Isn’t What You Need From Volunteers
Having volunteers is great, but you need more than people who are looking for a sense of purpose.…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Hug a Volunteer: It’s National Volunteer Week
Sunday marked the beginning of National Volunteer Week, a 40-year tradition of honoring the work and service of…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Bring the Volunteer Opportunities to Your Members
The concept of "accessible volunteering" could help ensure your members are involved even if they don't have much…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Survey: Volunteering Numbers Are On the Decline
Associations had a range of reactions to a new Bureau of Labor Statistics survey that showed the number…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Discover Your Inner Storyteller
Social media gives a time-honored tradition for connecting with members of your community new life. Plus: Volunteer work…
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MembershipVideoOver 5 years old
The Mission-Driven Volunteer
Break free from the current inefficient association volunteer structure by adopting a new mission-driven model from Elizabeth Engel,…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Valentine’s Day: 14 Reasons to Love Associations
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, so what better way to celebrate than by exploring why people should love associations.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: The Makings of a Memorable Meetup
Keep your guests collaborating and attentive throughout your entire event. Also: LinkedIn’s latest addition aims to boost volunteerism.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
50 Years Later, Associations Carry JFK’s Volunteerism Torch
As the nation pays tribute to the slain 35th president of the United States this week, associations honor…
