volunteers

25 of the Most Helpful Service Project Ideas for Scouts & Other Groups

We talk a lot about fundraising on this site, but one way for people -- especially today's…

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…

12 Quick PTA Fundraising Ideas (In-Person and Online)

Pandemic or not, our students need us. Maybe your PTA has additional funding requirements to support mental…

11 Virtual Community Service Ideas

At the time of this writing, it has been 394 days since the first COVID case was…

Generating Nonprofit Financial Statements for Your Small Group

So, you've been elected Treasurer for your PTA, Booster Club, Rotary or Sports League. Even if you…

Our Top 10 Nonprofit Blogs of 2020

As we begin a new year, we'd like to take a moment to reflect upon a year…

2021 Outlook: The State of Volunteerism in the U.S.

Many of us will not bat an eye when it comes to bidding 2020 adieu. It has…

Church Treasurer Duties, Explained

A higher power has called upon you to help your church or faith-based organization as the treasurer.…

Meet the Volunteer: Berta Keller

Meet the Volunteer: Berta Keller Our 4th Quarter 2020 Most Valuable Volunteer Nominate Someone Berta Keller is…

PTO & PTA Job Descriptions

If you are in recruitment mode for your PTA or PTO officer roles, you might be scrambling…

A Guide to Getting Started as the Scout Unit Treasurer

Have you been promoted from Scouting Parent to Scout Treasurer? Congratulations! You're about to embark on an…

Ways to Grow Your Lions Club Membership

There are over 48,000 Lions Clubs the world over. Over 1.4 million people volunteer through local Lions…

Meet the Volunteer: Carla Olivo

Meet the Volunteer: Carla Olivo Our 2nd Quarter 2020 Most Valuable Volunteer Nominate Someone Carla Olivo is…

Small Nonprofit Leadership: 10 Strategies for Success

Having a leadership role in a small nonprofit like a parent group, service club, sports team or…

National Volunteer Week: 6 Ways to Give Thanks While Social Distancing

It's National Volunteer Week! We want to talk about how to thank volunteers during a global pandemic.…

Quarantine Coffee Chat [Video]: Tools for Keeping Your Group Moving Forward

How has your nonprofit group been impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent distancing measures? We've been…

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…

Attracting Awesome Volunteers

Groups that are purpose-driven depend on volunteers for everything from fulfilling their mission statement to fundraising to…

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.…

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…

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…

Preventing Volunteer Burnout

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the national rate of volunteerism fell to a low point of…

The Fine Line of Enforcing HOA Rules

Rules were made to be broken, right? Well, not entirely. Especially when your job is to keep…

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…

Booster Clubs for STEM Groups

Booster Clubs are a great way to raise funds for a school group or organization. Most often…

15 Printable, Free Volunteer Thank You Cards Featuring Volunteer Appreciation Quotes

We're all about sharing the love this year, whether it's for donors, members, students or volunteers. There…

5 Ways to Get More PTA / PTO / Parent Association Volunteers

When you're trying to accomplish big things on behalf of your children, your passion is palpable. You're…

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…

20 Youth Cheerleading Fundraisers That Rock

Youth cheerleading is a great opportunity for kids. It helps young children gain confidence in themselves and…

15 Tips for Managing Volunteers

When it comes to nonprofit success, a key ingredient is the volunteers. And while some organizations have…

Meet Ann.

Ann Bailey is our Most Valuable Volunteer for August 2019. Ann has lived in Clear Lake, Iowa…

7 Fundraising Ideas To Pay For Pricey Uniforms

Summertime is here! That means summer sports which come with those pricey team uniforms. If you are…

Getting More Volunteers In A Digital Age

Getting More Volunteers In A Digital Age Living in the age of technology has many benefits. So…

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…

Ideas for a Successful Movie Night at School

School movie nights are fun for everyone. They create a great sense of community, and students really…

MoneyMinder Survey Results

You may recall that we did a short two questions survey a couple of months ago. Well,…

10 Tactics for Recruiting Volunteers

While nonprofit organizations face an uphill battle when it comes to recruiting volunteers, with the correct recruitment…

Thank a Volunteer this Volunteer Week with Our $100 Amazon Giveaway!

Celebrate the people who power your organization. Volunteers help nonprofits achieve their mission every day. National Volunteer…

5 Timeless and 5 New Rotary Club Fundraising Events

Rotary Club fundraising is an important function of the organization. Fundraising not only supports the valuable programs…

10 Printable Sports Leadership Quotes for Youth Athletes

Get your young athlete inspired with these sports leadership quotes. We can all use a few words…