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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…

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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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The Do’s & Don’ts of Technology and Nonprofits

It used to be that technology and nonprofits were like oil and water. Technology costs money, and nonprofits don’t have much in the coffers. But, as tech companies and services boom, free entry models and nonprofit pricing tiers are becoming more common. Even small nonprofits are now able to incorporate technology to maximize communication and…

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5 Most Common Types of Nonprofit Insurance Coverage

We hate to be so strict, but your nonprofit needs insurance. Period. Why? These days, no one should agree to sit on a nonprofit board that doesn’t have adequate insurance coverage. As an officer your personal assets can be exposed to risk. If your nonprofit is sued and lacks proper insurance, you could lose your savings, your…

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Our Top 10 Nonprofit Blogs of 2019

We’ve said it before, but where has the time gone this year!? We celebrated our 16th year in business in 2019. We grew, especially in our HOA and Parent Group sectors. We enjoyed working with each of our customers to help them tackle their finances, freeing up their time to meet their mission. And we’ve…

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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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10 Easy Giving Tuesday Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits

What is Giving Tuesday? It became popular as a hashtag, #GivingTuesday, on social media where people began sharing charitable donations. It takes place on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. This year, in 2019, Giving Tuesday falls on December 3rd. The movement is meant to bring people together for one specific day of charity. It is successful…

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20 Youth Cheerleading Fundraisers That Rock

Youth cheerleading is a great opportunity for kids. It helps young children gain confidence in themselves and find their voice in a safe, unified environment. It is a team sport that fosters friendships that can last a lifetime. Not to mention the physical benefits, like strength, coordination and flexibility. For some, cheerleading has it all!…

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15 Tips for Managing Volunteers

When it comes to nonprofit success, a key ingredient is the volunteers. And while some organizations have the luxury of a healthy volunteer base, others find it a struggle to attract volunteers. To make matters worse, it’s often hard to keep volunteers around. The truth is that people these days are busy and overworked. If…

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25 Top Environmental Non-Profits

There are hundreds of environmental non-profits in existence, each dedicated to protecting, researching, and affecting change when it comes to planet earth and its inhabitants. While NonProfit Central’s software doesn’t support large-scale non-profit organizations like many of these, we are forever immersed in the non-profit world. And with recent stories about the validity of non-profit…