appreciation

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20 Budget-Friendly Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas with Free Poems

Teachers have a profound impact on our lives. They play a crucial role in shaping our future, imparting knowledge and instilling values. They inspire us to live up to our fullest potential. So, whether you are gearing up for Teacher Appreciation Week, the end of the school year or the holidays, there is never a…

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20 Printable Teacher Appreciation Gift Tags

Teachers play a pivotal role in our children’s lives. They impart their knowledge and skills in an environment that promotes learning, curiosity and critical thinking. They shape the character of each child by helping them to develop values, attitudes and beliefs that will guide them throughout their lives. They serve as mentors, guides and role…

national volunteer week appreciation ideas

10 Ideas for National Volunteer Week and Global Volunteer Month

There’s no right time to show gratitude for an act of kindness, community service, or civic engagement. When thanks are due, give thanks! But, we are in the month of April, which means it’s Global Volunteer Month. What’s more, next week is National Volunteer Week. These are ideal times to put forth a little extra…

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This Volunteer Appreciation Kit is All You Need to Show Gratitude This Year

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and in 2021, Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 18-24. How do you plan to show a little love to your volunteers this year? In the past, we’ve tried to aid in your efforts with volunteer appreciation quotes and printable volunteer thank you cards. Last year, we shared ways to give thanks to your…

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Attracting Awesome Volunteers

Groups that are purpose-driven depend on volunteers for everything from fulfilling their mission statement to fundraising to even performing basic day-to-day office duties. Many organizations have no paid staff and operate only through a group of dedicated volunteers. So how can you attract & encourage awesome volunteers? Show Appreciation Volunteers need to feel appreciated. The…

preventing volunteer burnout

Preventing Volunteer Burnout

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the national rate of volunteerism fell to a low point of 24.9% in 2015. Then, remarkably, the Corporation for National and Community Service reported that volunteerism reached an all-time high in 2018 at 30.3%. It’s amazing what can change in just a few years. Depending on your organization type,…

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Donor Appreciation Ideas: 20 Ways to Show Donor Love in 2020

2020, wow. The New Year and decade is upon us! If one of your new year’s resolutions is to show more love to your donors, you’ve come to the right place. Here are 20 ways to make your donors feel appreciated this and every year.  20 Donor Appreciation Ideas 1. Newsletter Feature Create a nice…

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How to Engage Parent Volunteers in New Ways

These days, it’s not uncommon for kids to be enrolled in several different activities at the same time. For parents, that means filling the role of shuttle driver on top of #1 fan. Add to this the opportunities parents have to volunteer, and things can get a bit hectic. Whether you manage a kids team,…