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4 Great Tips for Recruiting More Volunteers for Your Nonprofit
Many nonprofits struggle to recruit enough volunteers. It is common for a nonprofit organization to work hard at recruiting new members and then have these people leave quickly once they see how much time and energy goes into volunteering. This blog post will discuss...
Podcasts to Listen to if You Like to Volunteer
Volunteering in another country or region is something you have to experience to honestly know about everything it entails. However, there are some wonderful podcasts that will ease your fears about volunteering if you're thinking of traveling abroad to lend your...
Why Your Small Business Should Give Back to the Community
Every small business has a slightly different story on why they're in business and what motivates them. But regardless of what your business is, it should always have a community focus. As the founder or leader of a small business, you undoubtedly want to make money....
Ways to Successfully Start a Charity
Starting a charity is not easy. It's hard to find funding, it can be difficult to manage volunteers and other staff members, and you have to deal with a lot of red tape when it comes to the government. But if you want to make a difference in your community or help...
How to Be a Better Philanthropist
Through philanthropy, you can put a smile on someone in need and feel good about yourself as a result. Contrary to popular belief, philanthropy does not only involve monetary help- but your time also counts. Even after offering so much help, you might feel like you...
The Difference Between Charity and Philanthropy
People often conflate the ideas of charity and philanthropy together, but while they are both related, they are two different ways of giving. One is emotionally driven and about immediate aid and relief, while the other is about long-term solutions to deep-rooted...
Books You’ll Enjoy If You Like to Volunteer
Volunteerism is an incredibly enriching activity, and it can even become a lifestyle. But it can also be a lot of hard work, and sometimes you need a little motivation or even inspiration. So to help inspire you to get out and help people, we've put together a list of...
Qualities of Good Volunteers
While anyone can volunteer with a charitable organization, it's surprising to find that most volunteers share similar traits. You don't have to possess these characteristics to do good for others in your community, but it is likely that you already embody them. Here...
Top Outdoor Volunteering Activities
During the summer, use your free time to volunteer outdoors while soaking up the sun. If you enjoy volunteering but don’t want to spend all of your days indoors, then this is a perfect option for you. It’s very easy to get caught up in your everyday work life and...
Corporate Philanthropy and Its Competitive Advantages
Corporate philanthropy is a general term that describes the initiatives businesses adopt to promote the welfare of specific communities through monetary and non-monetary charitable donations. For-profit companies view corporate philanthropy as a way of giving back to...