The Impact of Team Volunteering 🛠️ Volunteer Management PowerUp Newsletter | 09.26.2024
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Georgetown Main Street's Art All Night event, taking place this Friday showcases live music, art installations, workshops, and entertainment for the community. This event aligns with GMS's mission by promoting and supporting the small businesses along the commercial corridor, fostering community engagement, and highlighting the local, unique character of Georgetown. The event not only brings together residents and visitors, together but also strengthens the vitality of the area's small business ecosystem. GMS
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Empowerment Through Effective Volunteer Recruitment Volunteers are essential to the success of nonprofit organizations, particularly in roles that enhance community engagement and support operational needs. A well-structured volunteer recruitment campaign can attract individuals passionate about the cause, ultimately benefiting both the organization and its volunteers through shared experiences and skill development. By setting clear goals, crafting compelling messages, and simplifying the application process, nonprofits can build a vibrant volunteer community that amplifies their mission and fosters deeper connections within the local area. LPi
Reigniting Generosity A report by the Generosity Commission highlights that while overall charitable donations in the U.S. are rising, there’s an opportunity to inspire more people to get involved. With thoughtful policy changes and efforts to re-engage communities, there's great potential to strengthen philanthropy and increase both giving and volunteering. The report emphasizes that collective generosity can continue to uplift and empower communities across the nation. Vox
Editorial Note–While the commission's report is helpful in many ways, the data it relies on especially for volunteering trends is from 2021 when volunteering was still largely suppressed by the pandemic. As we have shared across multiple webinars from multiple guests and reports, volunteerism is now higher than pre-pandemic levels. As you read the report, please keep that in mind!
The Power of Team Volunteering Team volunteering allows friends, family, and neighbors to unite for charitable projects, creating stronger bonds and a sense of community while making a positive impact. Participants often experience benefits such as reduced anxiety and increased awareness of local issues, enhancing their connections and encouraging ongoing engagement. This collaborative spirit reinforces the idea that "it's good to be good," demonstrating the joy and fulfillment that come from helping others together. Next Avenue
The Bayne Foundation Grants supports organizations focused on community development, education, and human services. The foundation aims to advance principles of liberty while improving community quality and the lives of individuals through financial assistance for compassionate solutions related to food, shelter, clothing, and education.
📍Deadline: Rolling
🏆 Unspecified Amount
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FARE Fund
The Food Access and Retail Expansion (FARE) Fund provides grants and loans to support innovative food retail and food system projects that address barriers to entry in these communities. They are aimed at enhancing access to healthy foods in underserved areas while creating jobs and revitalizing low-income communities.
📍Deadline: Oct 14
🏆 US $20,000 - $250,000
Upcoming Webinar 9/26 🖥️
How Volunteer Stories Can Drive Recruitment & Engagement
In our upcoming webinar join Jennifer Bennett, CVA from VolunteerMatch, to explore how volunteers find and select volunteer opportunities and how stories from existing volunteers can be incorporated into recruitment messages and ongoing engagement activities.
Learning Takeaways:
✅ How volunteers search for and choose volunteer opportunities, enabling more effective recruitment strategies.
✅ Techniques for incorporating volunteer stories into recruitment messages to attract more potential volunteers.
✅ Strategies for using volunteer narratives in ongoing engagement activities to strengthen relationships with existing volunteers.