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Nonprofit Management in the Face of the Coronavirus Crisis

We know that, as a volunteer, you move mountains. And now you’re probably looking at moving mountain ranges. The rapid outbreak and spread of the novel Coronavirus is likely changing the way you manage your organization. Following are some ideas for making adjustments while still keeping things running: Managing Your Nonprofit During Coronavirus Send a…

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3 Ways to Get More Millennials Volunteering for YOU

And no, we don’t mean it like it sounds. Millennials get a bad rap from many angles. They are widely regarded as being self-centered (Mental Floss). But did you also know they are one of the most charitable generations, with 84% of them making donations (Eternity Marketing). Do Millennials Volunteer? The statistics say yes. According…

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Recruiting a New Generation of Members to your Kiwanis Club

One hundred million dollars raised. Eighteen million service hours completed. 150,000 service projects staged. And that’s just one year! With a goal of improving the world for children, Kiwanis has a big mission. With projects such that work toward the elimination of maternal and neonatal tetanus and the elimination of Iodine Deficiency Disorders, Kiwanis’ impact…

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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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15 Family Fun Night Ideas that are Actually Fun!

Parent groups like PTAs and PTOs are many things, including an amazing way for local families to create connections they might not have otherwise had. They also serve as inspiration to families, often promoting ways families can spend time together. The key to having a successful parent group that people are excited to be a…

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Sample Lions Club Meeting Agenda

About Lions Lions Club International is the largest service club in the world. Since 1917 (that’s over 100 years!), millions of members have served in thousands of clubs across hundreds of countries. That’s a lot of numbers and a lot of impact. The mission of the Lions is to “empower volunteers to serve their communities,…

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5 Ways To Thank Volunteers This National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week is coming up! In 2019, National Volunteer Week is April 7-13. As a non-profit organization, you know how important volunteers are to your success. So let’s celebrate them! Here are some of our favorite ideas to help volunteers feel appreciated: Transform this month’s newsletter into a spotlight for volunteers. Hopefully, you’ve been…

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Fundraising ROI: How to Measure Success, Not Just According to the Books

While fundraisers are about making money, there can be other successes besides the bottom line. Here we look at all of the other accomplishments that go along with fundraising; the success that you might not see in your accounting books. Oftentimes, it can be these other victories that are just as important (or even more…

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RAOK: How to Commit to one Random Act of Kindness this Week

We could all use a little more kindness in our lives. One way of achieving that is to commit one random act of kindness this week. An act of kindness doesn’t have to be a grand gesture, it can be as simple as reaching out to someone just to brighten their day. A few of…

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4 Printable Teacher’s Day Poems (Now You Have No Excuse for Not Thanking a Teacher)

Teacher’s Day is right around the corner (May 8, 2018). To help you show your appreciation by thanking a teacher we have put together a few heartfelt poems and printables. These printables are a cute and easy way to thank the special teachers who have helped all of us at some point in our academic…