Running a successful nonprofit requires creativity, grit and an army of dedicated volunteers who are passionate about the mission. Fortunately, the world is full of caring individuals who want to make a difference in the world. The key to developing long-term relationships with these potential volunteers is integrating a smooth and consistent volunteer program. Volunteer […]
Every year, millions of kind-hearted and well-intentioned people sign up to volunteer for a nonprofit organization. Nonprofit leaders understand that the success of their organization is dependent on volunteers, but despite this, volunteer turnover remains high. There will always be circumstances that are beyond a nonprofits’ control-a change in the volunteer’s life circumstances like a […]
Can you remember the last time you didn’t know where your next meal was coming from? Josh does. As a 29-year-old struggling with mental illness, Josh has often faced long bouts of hunger and food insecurity. Fortunately, Josh lives within walking distance to his local food pantry and, like 46.5 million other Americans, receives charitable […]
Your dedicated staff members joined your nonprofit because they believe deeply in your cause. Maybe before joining your team they were a part of your strong volunteer base or a past major donor. Maybe you hired them as experts in the nonprofit field. No matter how they got their start, your staff is invaluable to […]
They say the only sure things in life are death and taxes, but for nonprofits, fundraising can be added to that list. Survival depends on bringing in enough revenue to not only fund the programs but also the people running them; that means finding multiple revenue streams from events, donors, grants, endowments and other creative […]
Hosting a non-profit or charity event is never easy. The work starts long before the event begins and requires significant effort and foresight. However, when the event goes off with minimal complications and is well-received by your attendees, it’s very rewarding. Many guests will have attended similar events. So how to ensure that yours stands […]
Volunteers are the backbone of the church. They help with communion, wash the linens, care for the babies during service, greet new members, organize mission trips and manage just about every other job that’s integral to running and maintaining a church and its mission. Being able to recruit, manage and retain happy, reliable volunteers is […]
Choosing the right volunteer management software for your organization isn’t easy. There’s a lot of programs to chose from, and understanding all the features, benefits and tools as it applies to your needs can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created this handy blog to guide you through the most-asked questions we get at VolunteerMark. These […]
Sound business decisions require real-time data. It’s difficult to staff events, apply for grants or recruit volunteers if you don’t have a clear picture of your needs. VolunteerMark’s robust reporting tools provide nonprofit organizations the power to solve those challenges by providing organizational data about their volunteer engagement. Under the VolunteerMark Reporting Tools tab, you can […]
As little as five years ago, most volunteer coordinators were managing their volunteers and events with nothing more than a spreadsheet. Sadly, many nonprofits still struggle with outdated volunteer management systems. Spreadsheets are powerful tools for managing budgets, but when it comes to coordinating events, volunteer hours and information, those unwieldy cells and rows can […]
