The news just keeps rolling in. On Monday, Dec. 2, VolunteerMark was officially selected as a nominee for a 2014 Edison Award. Presented by the nonprofit organization Edison Universe, the Edison Awards are handed out to recognize and honor excellence in new product and service development, marketing, human-centered design andinnovation. The accolades are focused on […]
For many, the holiday season is the busiest time of the year and it’s no different for us here at VolunteerMark. In particular, we are continuing to bring aboard exceptional nonprofits and organizations. Thus, please join us in welcoming one of our newest patrons, The Call – Kansas City. This nonprofit actively recruits volunteer groups […]
Every other Friday we will feature a different volunteer. If you would like to participate, please email me at [email protected]. Thanks!—————————————————————————————————————————————- Doe is a 49-year-old mother and grandmother. She likes to do what she can to help others because she was a single mother and understands some of the struggles that people have. She knows […]
As much as you would like to trust every volunteer that comes to your organization wanting to help, you can’t. The potential volunteer gives you a fantastic first impression and you may even have an initial application that your volunteer fills out. Everything seems okay when they first start volunteering and you’re grateful for the […]
Every other Friday we will feature a different nonprofit organization. If you would like to participate, please email me at [email protected]. Thanks! —————————————————————————————————————————————- We have a great nonprofit to present to you today! ReEngage, Inc., is a 501(c)3 organization made up of concerned parents, teachers, business people, and community leaders who believe in a holistic […]
Sure, there are tons of ways to help during Christmas and Thanksgiving seasons, but there are also some great ways to contribute on Halloween that you might not have thought of. Donate your old Halloween costumes. If you’re like me, you have been a zombie or a cat every year for Halloween. If you’re not […]
I recently posted a question on LinkedIn asking people how they work with millenials. One person responded saying “they don’t stay on track and need to be reminded all the time.” This seems to be a common problem among the millennial generation. Fortunately, it’s possible to keep them motivated and on track. Tips for Working […]
Every other Friday we will feature a different volunteer. If you would like to participate, please email me at [email protected]. Thanks! —————————————————————————————————————————————- It takes a great person to be an avid volunteer, and we have a great guy for you today! Mike Deathe is an avid pet lover who found his passion as a dog […]
It’s interesting to think about, isn’t it? Why do people give their valuable time for no financial benefits? Of course there are people who have to volunteer (sports groups, school groups, court mandated), but there are others who do it just because. Is it really “just because,” though? Why do people volunteer? To use […]
We’re starting a new blog series called Feature Friday. Every Friday we will feature a different nonprofit organization. If you would like to participate, please email me at [email protected]. Thanks! —————————————————————————————————————————————- Photo via: HALO It’s no secret that VolunteerMark admires the HALO Foundation and everything they do. For those who have not heard of HALO, […]