This document provides an agenda and overview of a summit about volunteer engagement between Groupon and the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana. The agenda includes introductions, presentations on each organization's volunteer programs and best practices, and an overview of their joint "Scout Out Engineering" program for girls. The program has engaged over 450 girls and 175 volunteers since 2013, building STEM activities like popsicle stick bridges. Plans are to expand the program to more cities in 2017 and deepen the partnership between the organizations.
The CSR Scene: From Checkbook Philanthropy to Authentic EngagementVolunteerMatch
This stimulating session offered a perspective on how
corporate community involvement has evolved over the
past 20 years. We explored the key trends in philanthropy
and corporate social responsibility (CSR), examined the
challenges companies and nonprofits face in working
together to achieve authentic engagement, and took a
peek at what may be coming down the line. The “CSR
Scene” is a constantly evolving field of work, with many
moving parts. Participants engaged in conversation
about this dynamically changing environment and the
obstacles as well as opportunities it presents.
"Stop the Funding: Social Sector is Fully Resourced." Until we see this headline across our newsfeeds, the corporate sector must continue to innovate on ways to build nonprofit capacity. Pro bono and skilled volunteering can connect the dots between the shortage of resources and the wealth of skills in the private sector. With 76% of nonprofits reporting an increase in demand for their services and over 50% unable to meet the demand, skilled volunteering programs offer a tremendous value to an organization’s infrastructure allowing for increased capacity and expanded programming. Taproot Foundation led a panel discussion with leading corporate
and nonprofit partners who shared real-life examples of succeeding at, stumbling with, and scaling skilled volunteer and pro bono programs! Attendees heard from experts and
walked away with tools supporting an increased engagement in pro bono and skilled volunteering.
Nonprofit Insights: State of the Industry - Volunteer Management Progress ReportVolunteerMatch
Curious about how your volunteer engagement practices compare with other professionals like you? Wonder what the biggest pinch points are for the field of volunteerism? Interested in what the average ratio of volunteers to volunteer managers is for nonprofits of various sizes?
We'll report answers to questions like these and more in the first ever Annual Volunteer Management Progress Report. The report will reflect the results of a volunteer management "state of the Industry" survey conducted by VolunteerPro during the winter of 2015.
For too long our field as been operating in the dark! Our Ultimate Goal: To paint a more complete picture of today's volunteer management professionals, while taking into account their organizational characteristics, resources, location, etc.
Come hear Tobi Johnson, President of Tobi Johnson & Associates and the Chief Engagement Officer (CEO) of VolunteerPro, Trina Willard, Principal of Knowledge Advisory Group, and Jennifer Bennett from VolunteerMatch discuss what we've learned from this report and what it means for those leading, directing and managing volunteers.
At VM Summit 16, we heard from members of the Hunger Volunteer Collaborative including VolunteerMatch, the
Alliance to End Hunger, and the Taproot Foundation about how they fight hunger with pro bono programming that leverages logistic and safety expertise. Learn about ways to get involved and reduce food insecurity in the U.S., as well as examples of how companies are joining the effort.
Nonprofit Insights: Stories & Solutions Shaping the Future of Volunteer Scree...VolunteerMatch
It’s undeniable: vetting volunteers is essential in securing your nonprofit’s work.
The way in which you vet volunteers is equally as important. It could make all the difference as to whether a volunteer is mistakenly screened or not. It’s one reason why we’re sharing positive volunteer screening experiences and other stories of how crises happened or were averted from peers in the field.
Have you ever wondered what’s possible with collaboration? Time Warner Cable—while a corporate client of VolunteerMatch—saw a need for more STEM-related volunteer opportunities for their employees. The Connectory—the largest database of youth-serving STEM programs in the world—saw a need for more STEM-focused volunteers to support a growing number of programs. VolunteerMatch provided the perfect platform
for these resources to meet. At this session, VM Summit 16 attendees learned about how this partnership was launched, the
impact it has had so far, and best practices for
collaboration.
Stop Wasting Time! How to ‘Go Big’ with Your Employee Volunteer Program’s ImpactVolunteerMatch
We know the benefits employee volunteer programs have on business: increased employee engagement and satisfaction, better recruitment and retention, publicity, skill development, team-building, and more. But how do you maximize these benefits while also achieving the greatest community impact possible? VolunteerMatch delved into this topic in this webinar.
How to Raise Major Gifts -- The Right WayBloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/
This webinar from Amy Eisenstein, ACFRE will highlight the findings of a brand new research project on how small and mid-sized nonprofits can successfully raise major gifts. We will break down the findings into concrete steps and identify best practices nonprofit organizations can use to raise major gifts in more effective and efficient ways.
We will make recommendations for organizations looking to be more sustainable and raise significantly more major gifts. We expect to be able to provide genuine insight into the world or major gift fundraising and validate or debunk myths surrounding major gifts.
At the conclusion of this session, participants will:
Understand research-based best practices for raising major gifts
Debunk myths around raising major gifts
Learn practical tools and techniques for raising major gifts and creating a more sustainable nonprofit organization
The CSR Scene: From Checkbook Philanthropy to Authentic EngagementVolunteerMatch
This stimulating session offered a perspective on how
corporate community involvement has evolved over the
past 20 years. We explored the key trends in philanthropy
and corporate social responsibility (CSR), examined the
challenges companies and nonprofits face in working
together to achieve authentic engagement, and took a
peek at what may be coming down the line. The “CSR
Scene” is a constantly evolving field of work, with many
moving parts. Participants engaged in conversation
about this dynamically changing environment and the
obstacles as well as opportunities it presents.
"Stop the Funding: Social Sector is Fully Resourced." Until we see this headline across our newsfeeds, the corporate sector must continue to innovate on ways to build nonprofit capacity. Pro bono and skilled volunteering can connect the dots between the shortage of resources and the wealth of skills in the private sector. With 76% of nonprofits reporting an increase in demand for their services and over 50% unable to meet the demand, skilled volunteering programs offer a tremendous value to an organization’s infrastructure allowing for increased capacity and expanded programming. Taproot Foundation led a panel discussion with leading corporate
and nonprofit partners who shared real-life examples of succeeding at, stumbling with, and scaling skilled volunteer and pro bono programs! Attendees heard from experts and
walked away with tools supporting an increased engagement in pro bono and skilled volunteering.
Nonprofit Insights: State of the Industry - Volunteer Management Progress ReportVolunteerMatch
Curious about how your volunteer engagement practices compare with other professionals like you? Wonder what the biggest pinch points are for the field of volunteerism? Interested in what the average ratio of volunteers to volunteer managers is for nonprofits of various sizes?
We'll report answers to questions like these and more in the first ever Annual Volunteer Management Progress Report. The report will reflect the results of a volunteer management "state of the Industry" survey conducted by VolunteerPro during the winter of 2015.
For too long our field as been operating in the dark! Our Ultimate Goal: To paint a more complete picture of today's volunteer management professionals, while taking into account their organizational characteristics, resources, location, etc.
Come hear Tobi Johnson, President of Tobi Johnson & Associates and the Chief Engagement Officer (CEO) of VolunteerPro, Trina Willard, Principal of Knowledge Advisory Group, and Jennifer Bennett from VolunteerMatch discuss what we've learned from this report and what it means for those leading, directing and managing volunteers.
At VM Summit 16, we heard from members of the Hunger Volunteer Collaborative including VolunteerMatch, the
Alliance to End Hunger, and the Taproot Foundation about how they fight hunger with pro bono programming that leverages logistic and safety expertise. Learn about ways to get involved and reduce food insecurity in the U.S., as well as examples of how companies are joining the effort.
Nonprofit Insights: Stories & Solutions Shaping the Future of Volunteer Scree...VolunteerMatch
It’s undeniable: vetting volunteers is essential in securing your nonprofit’s work.
The way in which you vet volunteers is equally as important. It could make all the difference as to whether a volunteer is mistakenly screened or not. It’s one reason why we’re sharing positive volunteer screening experiences and other stories of how crises happened or were averted from peers in the field.
Have you ever wondered what’s possible with collaboration? Time Warner Cable—while a corporate client of VolunteerMatch—saw a need for more STEM-related volunteer opportunities for their employees. The Connectory—the largest database of youth-serving STEM programs in the world—saw a need for more STEM-focused volunteers to support a growing number of programs. VolunteerMatch provided the perfect platform
for these resources to meet. At this session, VM Summit 16 attendees learned about how this partnership was launched, the
impact it has had so far, and best practices for
collaboration.
Stop Wasting Time! How to ‘Go Big’ with Your Employee Volunteer Program’s ImpactVolunteerMatch
We know the benefits employee volunteer programs have on business: increased employee engagement and satisfaction, better recruitment and retention, publicity, skill development, team-building, and more. But how do you maximize these benefits while also achieving the greatest community impact possible? VolunteerMatch delved into this topic in this webinar.
How to Raise Major Gifts -- The Right WayBloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/
This webinar from Amy Eisenstein, ACFRE will highlight the findings of a brand new research project on how small and mid-sized nonprofits can successfully raise major gifts. We will break down the findings into concrete steps and identify best practices nonprofit organizations can use to raise major gifts in more effective and efficient ways.
We will make recommendations for organizations looking to be more sustainable and raise significantly more major gifts. We expect to be able to provide genuine insight into the world or major gift fundraising and validate or debunk myths surrounding major gifts.
At the conclusion of this session, participants will:
Understand research-based best practices for raising major gifts
Debunk myths around raising major gifts
Learn practical tools and techniques for raising major gifts and creating a more sustainable nonprofit organization
Anatomy of a Successful Fundraising Appeal: Make a Compelling Offer Your Dono...Bloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/
Whether you’re an old pro and just want some new tips, or you’re writing your appeal letter for the first time, you’ll find killer strategies and tried-and-true tactics from Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE to get your appeal to the next level.
Storytelling in 2016 - 5 Things Your Nonprofit Should Do DifferentlyBloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/
Did your organization tell stories in 2015? Did you get the result you hoped for?
Now that it's January, it's time for a fresh start to storytelling.
In this webinar, Vanessa Chase will cover the five things that nonprofit organizations should be doing differently when it comes to non-profit storytelling. You'll learn about the best opportunities for storytelling, plus easy strategies that your organization can take advantage of in 2016.
Learning objectives:
- Understanding the most common mistakes non-profits make when telling a story
- Learn about opportunities for digital storytelling that can impact your fundraising bottom line
- Get answers to your storytelling questions
Raising More Money By Asking (and Answering) Better QuestionsBloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/
The key to successful fundraising is asking smarter questions. Harvey McKinnon and Andy Robinson will discuss how to build stronger donor relationships and how you can use this strategy to improve every kind of fundraising.
Granted: Identifying, Applying for and Managing Grant FundsBloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/
Mandy Pearce, CFRE will detail the questions nonprofits need to answer prior to searching and applying for grant funds, outline the seven basic elements of most proposals, and show how to match their needs to funder priorities.
https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/
Rachel Muir, CFRE will help you see through your donor’s eyes in this thought provoking workshop loaded with tips for better donor communication, cultivation and discovery.
The Early Bird Guide to Epic End of Year FundraisingBloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/
If you are ready to ride an epic wave of generosity with an airtight end-of-year fundraising strategy join our special guest Rachel Muir.
Using the Fundraising Funnel to Maximize Your FundraisingBloomerang
Joe Garecht, founder of The Fundraising Authority and author of two books on fundraising, will outline the strategy that has helped him raise over $30 million during his fundraising career.
The Missing Middle: Cultivating a Deeper Connection to Mid-Level Donors and B...ImpactDC
What do you do with those troublesome mid-level donors? They're not major donors, nor are they membership donors, but they tend to act a bit like both. Share Our Strength and Impact Communications share their mid-level donor secrets with you, from walking you through the lifespan of the Mid-tier Ambassador program - that cultivates and stewards mid-level donors - from concept and implementation to results. The analysis will include a head to head comparison of managed donors against similar donors who were not managed. You will also learn how to maximize revenue from middle of the file donors, in today's environment of declining donor files. You'll learn from first hand examples of solicitations and stewardship efforts designed to help "build a better bridge" from direct mail to major gifts.
https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/
Victoria Dietz will show you the proven steps to have meaningful conversations and build stronger relationships with your donors by keeping them engaged and properly setting expectations.
Donor Communication In The Wake of COVID-19Bloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/
Join our special guest Rachel Muir, CFRE for a webinar dedicated to helping you and your organization navigate these turbulent times.
https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/
Lori L. Jacobwith will show you examples of how others have harnessed the passion of their community and their mission using authentic, clear word choices.
Inside The Millennial Mind: Leading Those Who Look LostAnastasia Button
Millennials take up the majority of the workforce.
Would you like to attract them to you instead of pulling them towards you with a fight?
Learn how to attract Millennials to you as a leader in your position or industry. How you can benefit from their friendship, creativity, mindset and enthusiasm!
Anastasia Button brings you the answers. To bridge the gap and to make results.
You learn more at: www.AnastasiaButton.com
OR
Grab a free copy of Anastasia's upcoming to-be published book, #NewJobNewLife: The Millennial's Take-Charge Plan For Success at: www.newjobnewlifebook.com
Anastasia@AnastasiaButton.com
Skype ID: anastasiabutton
Nonprofit Insights: How Design Thinking Helps You Increase Impact And InnovationVolunteerMatch
Nonprofit organizations provide some of the most basic and essential services to those who need them most: clean water, food, shelter, etc. However, despite often Herculean efforts, many organizations lack resources and find themselves understaffed and underfunded. For organizations to survive, thrive, and fulfill their missions, the key is constant innovation.
During this free webinar, we’ll discuss how innovative nonprofits (e.g. American Red Cross, GRID Alternative, buildOn, etc.) utilize Customer Centric Design Thinking — a methodology developed at the Institute of Design at Stanford — to think outside-the-box and find ways to leverage existing resources, volunteers, staff, and social media presence to increase impact. We’ll then discuss methods for using design thinking to increase engagement, awareness, volunteerism, and fundraising at your organization.
This webinar will be lead by Ryall Carroll, Ph.D. Marketing and Co-Founder of raiserve.org.
Re=Energize Your Volunteer Program: Creating Mission-Driven OpportunitiesVolunteerMatch
Too often organizations look at volunteer engagement as something that's nice to have, and never realize the true potential of volunteers. But, our organizations become more successful, responsive, and effective when we look at volunteers as a key component to our organization's success. In this session we'll discuss creating a connection between the work volunteers do and the mission of your organization. You'll learn how to design volunteer opportunities with real impact, and how to tell the story of that impact both within your organization and to your community. Attendees will leave with sample mission-driven position descriptions and a worksheet to help craft their organization's story of volunteer engagement.
Anatomy of a Successful Fundraising Appeal: Make a Compelling Offer Your Dono...Bloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/
Whether you’re an old pro and just want some new tips, or you’re writing your appeal letter for the first time, you’ll find killer strategies and tried-and-true tactics from Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE to get your appeal to the next level.
Storytelling in 2016 - 5 Things Your Nonprofit Should Do DifferentlyBloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/
Did your organization tell stories in 2015? Did you get the result you hoped for?
Now that it's January, it's time for a fresh start to storytelling.
In this webinar, Vanessa Chase will cover the five things that nonprofit organizations should be doing differently when it comes to non-profit storytelling. You'll learn about the best opportunities for storytelling, plus easy strategies that your organization can take advantage of in 2016.
Learning objectives:
- Understanding the most common mistakes non-profits make when telling a story
- Learn about opportunities for digital storytelling that can impact your fundraising bottom line
- Get answers to your storytelling questions
Raising More Money By Asking (and Answering) Better QuestionsBloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/
The key to successful fundraising is asking smarter questions. Harvey McKinnon and Andy Robinson will discuss how to build stronger donor relationships and how you can use this strategy to improve every kind of fundraising.
Granted: Identifying, Applying for and Managing Grant FundsBloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/
Mandy Pearce, CFRE will detail the questions nonprofits need to answer prior to searching and applying for grant funds, outline the seven basic elements of most proposals, and show how to match their needs to funder priorities.
https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/
Rachel Muir, CFRE will help you see through your donor’s eyes in this thought provoking workshop loaded with tips for better donor communication, cultivation and discovery.
The Early Bird Guide to Epic End of Year FundraisingBloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/
If you are ready to ride an epic wave of generosity with an airtight end-of-year fundraising strategy join our special guest Rachel Muir.
Using the Fundraising Funnel to Maximize Your FundraisingBloomerang
Joe Garecht, founder of The Fundraising Authority and author of two books on fundraising, will outline the strategy that has helped him raise over $30 million during his fundraising career.
The Missing Middle: Cultivating a Deeper Connection to Mid-Level Donors and B...ImpactDC
What do you do with those troublesome mid-level donors? They're not major donors, nor are they membership donors, but they tend to act a bit like both. Share Our Strength and Impact Communications share their mid-level donor secrets with you, from walking you through the lifespan of the Mid-tier Ambassador program - that cultivates and stewards mid-level donors - from concept and implementation to results. The analysis will include a head to head comparison of managed donors against similar donors who were not managed. You will also learn how to maximize revenue from middle of the file donors, in today's environment of declining donor files. You'll learn from first hand examples of solicitations and stewardship efforts designed to help "build a better bridge" from direct mail to major gifts.
https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/
Victoria Dietz will show you the proven steps to have meaningful conversations and build stronger relationships with your donors by keeping them engaged and properly setting expectations.
Donor Communication In The Wake of COVID-19Bloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/
Join our special guest Rachel Muir, CFRE for a webinar dedicated to helping you and your organization navigate these turbulent times.
https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/
Lori L. Jacobwith will show you examples of how others have harnessed the passion of their community and their mission using authentic, clear word choices.
Inside The Millennial Mind: Leading Those Who Look LostAnastasia Button
Millennials take up the majority of the workforce.
Would you like to attract them to you instead of pulling them towards you with a fight?
Learn how to attract Millennials to you as a leader in your position or industry. How you can benefit from their friendship, creativity, mindset and enthusiasm!
Anastasia Button brings you the answers. To bridge the gap and to make results.
You learn more at: www.AnastasiaButton.com
OR
Grab a free copy of Anastasia's upcoming to-be published book, #NewJobNewLife: The Millennial's Take-Charge Plan For Success at: www.newjobnewlifebook.com
Anastasia@AnastasiaButton.com
Skype ID: anastasiabutton
Nonprofit Insights: How Design Thinking Helps You Increase Impact And InnovationVolunteerMatch
Nonprofit organizations provide some of the most basic and essential services to those who need them most: clean water, food, shelter, etc. However, despite often Herculean efforts, many organizations lack resources and find themselves understaffed and underfunded. For organizations to survive, thrive, and fulfill their missions, the key is constant innovation.
During this free webinar, we’ll discuss how innovative nonprofits (e.g. American Red Cross, GRID Alternative, buildOn, etc.) utilize Customer Centric Design Thinking — a methodology developed at the Institute of Design at Stanford — to think outside-the-box and find ways to leverage existing resources, volunteers, staff, and social media presence to increase impact. We’ll then discuss methods for using design thinking to increase engagement, awareness, volunteerism, and fundraising at your organization.
This webinar will be lead by Ryall Carroll, Ph.D. Marketing and Co-Founder of raiserve.org.
Re=Energize Your Volunteer Program: Creating Mission-Driven OpportunitiesVolunteerMatch
Too often organizations look at volunteer engagement as something that's nice to have, and never realize the true potential of volunteers. But, our organizations become more successful, responsive, and effective when we look at volunteers as a key component to our organization's success. In this session we'll discuss creating a connection between the work volunteers do and the mission of your organization. You'll learn how to design volunteer opportunities with real impact, and how to tell the story of that impact both within your organization and to your community. Attendees will leave with sample mission-driven position descriptions and a worksheet to help craft their organization's story of volunteer engagement.
From the Inside Out: Creating a Culture of Volunteer EngagementVolunteerMatch
Are the things you value and believe about volunteers reflected in your organization’s culture? Too often volunteers are thought of as a “nice to have” rather than a critical component to success. If there’s a lack of understanding of the real value volunteers bring to your organization, or if you want to consciously develop a culture that welcomes volunteers this workshop will help you work within your organization to create real inclusion and understanding of the work volunteers do.
The Power of WHY: The Key to Uniting Employees Around Your Company Vision [Ma...VolunteerMatch
What separates successful, innovative corporate responsibility programs from the status quo? The answer may be simpler than you think.
On March 18th, 2016, Stephanie Staidle, founder of The Right Brain Entrepreneur joined VolunteerMatch to explore The Power of Why: The Key to Uniting Employees Around Your Company Vision. In this complimentary webinar, attendees learned how to unite employees around your company vision and inspire them to take part in your cause work. How? By understanding and using your company's "why".
Successfully Implementing Volunteer Program ChangesVolunteerMatch
What should you do when it’s time to change the policies and procedures that govern or guide the volunteers that work with your organization? How can you create a culture of inclusion and get buy-in for those new policies? This training will give you the tools to approach program changes in a strategic way. We will also cover what to do if volunteers either can’t or won’t adopt the policies, how to manage that situation, and what to do if ultimately you need to ask a volunteer to leave.
A beginner's guide to Facebook Pages for Non-profitsCher Jones
A Facebook page is a fantastic way to spread the word about a cause and get supporters to take action. But if you are not using it strategically, less than 20% of the people who have liked your page will actually see your posts. In this workshop, social media training expert Cher Jones will share some proven strategies and tips to help you get your activity showing up in the newsfeeds of your audience, get them sharing your content with their networks and keep them coming back for more.
As the economy improves, employees will be more free to move between organizations. What will keep employees from leaving your organization? What can you do to attract them away from others? Learn about the EVP and how to prepare for the coming employee wave.
"Creating a Team w a Positive, Can-Do & Will-Do Attitude - By Deanna Lynn Cole" ~ 2015 FEB NG VTT Session1 of 2
Join the VTT and find out some tips on how to Create a Team with a Positive, Can-Do, & Will-Do Attitude. We walk you through what you need to begin your volunteer group, what to expect, dealing with changes and challenges. We also want to hear from those attending what their experiences have been.
Volunteers and donors are feeling overworked, unappreciated, and underutilized leaving them to feel, well, empty.
But, we didn’t mean to, right?
With all that goes on in our nonprofits, stewardship sometimes gets overlooked. It’s not intentional, but it happens. And donor retention rates show it. According to the latest Fundraising Effectiveness project, only 19% of first –time donors stick around to give again the second year. And we lose $103 for every $100 we gain. No wonder feels like we can’t catch up. There is a solution: stewardship. In this presentation, learn to:
•Spot donor and volunteer fatigue
•Ask questions to better understand donor and volunteer satisfaction
•Use easy tips to increase donor passion and reduce attrition.
Understanding Soft Risk in Volunteer EngagementVolunteerMatch
We all worry about the hard risks that can have an impact on our volunteers and the work they do, but too often we don’t think about the soft risk. Soft risks are the attitudes, beliefs and actions that expose our organizations to risks. Those risks may include the actions of staff – both paid and volunteer, interactions on social media, lack of training for leaders and volunteers - leading to risky behavior, and how failing to screen for characteristics or “fit” can open volunteers and the organization up to risk. This webinar is designed to help attendees identify soft risks in their organization and give them the tools to make changes to processes and culture to minimize and address these risks.
What You'll Learn:
* Understand how your organization's culture of volunteer engagement may be opening it up to soft risk.
* Lead your organization though a soft risk assessment.
* Design communication and training plans to address soft risk.
Introducing a volunteer mentoring program - Deanna Lynn Cole ivolunteer Unive...Deanna Cole, CVA
Introducing a volunteer mentoring program
By Deanna Lynn Cole
www.ivolunteerUNIVERSITY.com
When engaging volunteers it can be difficult to ensure that each volunteer receives the time, attention, and training that they need to be successful - this is where a volunteer mentoring program can help! Mentoring improves success in volunteer placement, increases recruiting and retention rates, engages seasoned volunteers and creates a sustainable practice for your organization. By encouraging a learning culture through mentoring, you can ensure that volunteers take an active role in spreading knowledge and best practices throughout their organization. In the first part of this two-part session, you'll learn how a mentoring program can benefit your volunteer engagement program and your organization, and some key steps and best practices for creating a mentoring program. Part II will cover building and managing a team of volunteer mentors. While it is strongly encouraged and extremely beneficial to attend both Part I and Part II of this series, attending both is not required.
What You'll Learn:
How a volunteer mentor program can positively impact a volunteer engagement program.
The benefits of mentoring to volunteers and the organization.
How to structure a mentoring program.
Best practices for introducing a volunteer mentoring program into an organization.
Who Should Attend:
Volunteer Program Managers
Those responsible for managing or engaging volunteers
FMI contact Deanna Lynn Cole at ivolunteerUNIVERSITY@gmail.com
VolunteerMatch Solutions BPN Webinar: Building a Flexible - and Sustainable -...VolunteerMatch
January 2012 Best Practice Network Webinar series, presented by VolunteerMatch
Session Description:
Employees want their companies to offer the chance to get involved in local communities. But a "set it and forget it" program won't be enough to keep employees engaged and enthusiastic over the long haul. Programs today must be approached more like business programs - ones that can flex with changing environments and circumstances.
The January VolunteerMatch Solutions Best Practice Network webinar session discussed how adopting a Change Model and being flexible can prepare your organization for the changing tides of volunteer engagement in the coming year.
Panelists:
Vicky Hush, VP of Client Relations and Strategic Partnerships, VolunteerMatch
Suzanne Osten, Director of the Office of Social Responsibility, UnitedHealth Group
Erin Dieterich, Manager of Corporate Relations & Strategic Partnerships, Discovery Communications
This webinar focuses on:
1) Strategic Volunteerism - what is it and how do you strategically volunteer
2) Assessing your Volunteer Contributions - what are you really doing and how can it be measured
3) Documenting your Volunteer Work - building a portfolio and adding your volunteer work to your resume
Rob Jackson delivered a workshop at AVM 2016 exploring the world of volunteer management. Using themes from the Back to the Future series of films, Rob explored what the future trends and challeneges would be for those leading and supporting volunteers.
Slides + Extra Info from the National Capital Area Council Family Scouting Webinar. This information is accurate as of May 21, 2018. For the most recent information visit http://scouting.org/familyscouting/
Women Influence Chicago - Sponsored by CDWRemodista
An organization that operates, as an umbrella, to cultivate women executive leaders in enterprise, start-up and not-for-profit technology organizations, a goal to connect community and increase female leadership at the top; C-Suite, President, GM, CEO, and Public Advisory Board positions across all verticals in Chicago.
Sunday night facilitator's deck for Startup Camp PDX, Feb 2014. This contains introductions to the keynotes, judges, advice to the Campers, and a few other details.
Mentor-Protégé Session #5: Graduation
Congratulations! Through participation in the GIT Mentor-Protégé Program, you’ve heard the remarkable achievements of women in the STEM community from your mentors, guest speakers, the GIT program committee, and from each other. In our final session, we will consider the strategies you’ve learned and focus on how to channel them into making decisions for your STEM future.
Nonprofit Insights: Tapping into the Power of National Days and Weeks of ServiceVolunteerMatch
For many nonprofit organizations, national events like MLK Day of Service, National Volunteer Week or #GivingTuesday create not only another opportunity to build support, but also more work, more logistical challenges, and potential fatigue among donors and volunteers.
How can nonprofits balance the potential benefits of #GivingTuesday?
In this webinar, VolunteerMatch, #GivingTuesday and the Support Center for Child Advocacy talk about how organizations can tap into the power of national days and weeks of service. No matter the size or budget of your nonprofit, this webinar provides insight into how you can engage volunteers to help with campaigns on days like #GivingTuesday, and, vice versa, how these national days of giving and volunteering can help grow your volunteer engagement.
Girls in Gear
Learn about a bicycling youth empowerment program providing girls in marginalized neighborhoods unique opportunities to build self-confidence and self-reliance through five specific areas of skill-building.
Presenters:
Presenter: Jess Mathews Consider Biking
Co-Presenter: Amanda Golden - Blevins Designing Local
Cost:
Free
Designing meaningful, mission-driven virtual volunteer opportunities, and managing remote volunteers can be challenging. How do you create work than can be done independently, and still supervise, evaluate, or recognize the work of a volunteer you never meet face to face? The good news is that now, with an ever growing set of online tools, building an online community and connecting with someone across miles (or continents) is easier. In this webinar we will discuss best practices for creating those opportunities and developing meaningful relationships with remote volunteers, including building and empowering remote teams, managing projects by letting go but not checking out, and creating a two-way communication plan to share the work of remote volunteers with the organization and share what's happening at the organization with remote volunteers.
Engaging Pro Bono and Skills-Based VolunteersVolunteerMatch
Integrating skills-based volunteers into your existing volunteer program is both exciting and scary. If you're thinking about adding skilled volunteers to your program, or if you've just started, this seminar can help you make the experience successful for both the volunteer and the organization. Navigating the introduction of the idea into your organization, developing the art of delegating work to volunteers, and setting achievable outcomes will be covered.
What You'll Learn:
How to design successful skills-based volunteer projects
Strategies for managing skills-based volunteers
VolunteerMatch Best Practices for Recruiting OnlineVolunteerMatch
Learn how to make the most of your VolunteerMatch account by creating your volunteer opportunities using best practices. This webinar will cover the eight simple steps to making your opportunities stand out on VolunteerMatch.
Creative and Innovative Recognition Strategies for Today's VolunteersVolunteerMatch
Are you doing the right things to recognize the work volunteers do for your organization? Are your recognition strategies and events stuck in the past? In this webinar we'll discuss what motivates today's volunteers and discuss strategies for matching recognition to motivation. We'll also share examples and ideas to incorporate creative and meaningful recognition into your volunteer engagement strategy
Purpose Driven Corporate Social Responsibility is Not a Myth (+ Proof!)!VolunteerMatch
How do you balance purpose and corporate responsibility? And how do directives from leadership fit into your employee volunteer program goals? Last (but certainly not least), how do you create a program that’s inclusive of employee wants? If this feels like a lot to juggle, you’re not alone.
What’s ethics got to do with this? Ethics and Decision Making in Volunteer En...VolunteerMatch
As leaders of volunteer engagement we’re often asked to make difficult decisions. How do we know if the decisions we’re making are the right ones? When you’re in this type of dilemma how do you intervene or lead? In this highly interactive workshop we’ll explore how ethics guide the work we do leading and engaging volunteers, and we’ll practice using ethical decision making. Attendees will leave with a worksheet to help introduce and use ethical decision making in their organization.
Tap into the Power of Training and Set your Volunteers up to Succeed!VolunteerMatch
Are you preparing your volunteers for success, or leaving them to figure things out on their own? This session will explore best practices for adult education, and the need to develop a curriculum that meets the learning needs for new volunteers as well as supports ongoing learning for existing volunteers. In this engaging session we’ll practice effective and creative training delivery methods. Attendees will leave with a sample curriculum and a plan to evaluate their current volunteer training.
How to boost employee engagement with the volunteer match networkVolunteerMatch
Many companies invest a lot of time in researching nonprofits and curating one-off volunteer opportunities for their employees. Yet research shows that one-third of employees won’t actually give through their workplace because they’re not able to choose the causes that matter to them.
What if there were an easy way to connect employees with high-quality volunteer experiences that are meaningful to them?
There is. The VolunteerMatch Network is a consolidation of vetted, real-time nonprofit volunteer needs, all in one place. It can be easily integrated into your existing corporate giving platform in a way that’s tailored to your company’s goals and preferences.
On Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 2pm ET/11am PT webinar attendees got a walkthrough of:
-Why it’s important to give your employees choice in your volunteer program
-How to balance employee choice with company-sponsored cause areas
-How the VolunteerMatch Network connects employees with causes that are meaningful to them
-How VolunteerMatch’s custom integrations can serve the interests of both your company and its individual employees, while saving you time and money.
So many volunteer managers depend on groups of volunteers to meet the needs of their programs. Different types of groups can come with their own challenges.
We’ll discuss ideas for working with corporate groups, youth groups, and other groups. Effective practices for engagement, ideas for diversifying the work and commitment level of volunteer groups, the importance of creating opportunities with measurable impacts, and communicating those impacts will be discussed.
In a Volunteer Recruitment Rut? Steps to Up Your Tech GameVolunteerMatch
With new, powerful technology popping up all over the web, managing online volunteer recruitment can be a time-consuming undertaking. But it doesn’t have to be. What if we told you there’s an easier way to maximize your volunteer opportunities’ reach and streamline your online recruitment efforts so you can focus on other parts of your program, like engaging volunteers?
In this best practices webinar, VolunteerMatch and the Association for Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE) for shared insights into recruiting great volunteers online and tips for crafting an irresistible volunteer opportunity.
If you recognize the value in recruiting volunteers online or are having trouble finding the right fit lately, watch this video recording of our webinar: http://bit.ly/2q8JNwv.
Listen to Your Employees: How to Craft a Volunteer Program That Meets Their N...VolunteerMatch
In overwhelming numbers, employees want their companies to offer ways for them to volunteer. Yet, one-third of employees won’t give through their workplace because they’re not able to choose the causes that matter to them. On Tuesday, March 27, 2018, VolunteerMatch presented ways to gauge employee preferences and mobilize employees to give back in the way they want to.
Join this free webinar, hosted only once a year, to learn more about the CCVA and the process for applying for and receiving your CVA. Credentialing in any profession increases credibility and promotes career development. Learn about this unique performance-based credentialing program, the process for becoming Certified in Volunteer Administration and how it can benefit you and your organization. Recommended for those with at least 3 years of experience in any setting.
Aligning your volunteer program with employee interestsVolunteerMatch
Studies show that employees seek out companies that embody socially responsible values and provide an outlet for volunteering. You’ve checked those boxes yet can’t seem to get your employees to participate in your volunteer program.
Where’s the disconnect here?
Balancing it all: The Shifting Role of Volunteer Engagement LeadersVolunteerMatch
Roles and organizational priorities are shifting. It's exciting, but it can also feel like there's too much to do and no one to help you! In this session we'll discuss strategies for evolving and managing your role, being 'all things to all people' and how delegating and developing processes can help.
How to Make Volunteering Work for All Your EmployeesVolunteerMatch
On June 13, 2017, VolunteerMatch and Bright Funds teamed up to discuss how to create a multi-faceted corporate volunteer program to engage all employees.
You’ve just learned about technology options for your nonprofit, and you think, “Great, I’m so excited to get started! But wait—how can we start implementing within our current resources?” Engaging pro bono volunteers might be the right way to go!
Engaging pro bono volunteers for your technology needs will not only allow you to create new ways to deliver on your mission, but it will help broaden your volunteer options as well (in a way that many, many corporate volunteer programs are looking for!).
This session will take you through the entire process of finding just the right volunteer or group of volunteers, including:
How to create an effective job description and project timeline geared toward technology volunteers
Best practices in recruiting pro bono volunteers with specialized skill sets
How to market your new volunteer roles
How to scale your program to accommodate companies seeking pro bono opportunities for their employees
How to align your staff or volunteer structure to support pro bono volunteers
In an increasingly globalized world, using technology to reconnect people with their local communities and exploring the ways they can give back is something each of us does in our daily work. Get inspired by stories of local communities becoming increasingly connected and how you can continue to build networks of impact. Similar to VolunteerMatch, Groupon helps people connect with their local communities. Groupon is building the daily habit for local commerce, redefining how traditional small businesses attract customers. The mission: to grow our love of local and build networks of impact.
Surprising Ways You Can Get the Most out of Your MeetingsVolunteerMatch
Most meetings are bad; virtual meetings are worse. But you keep having meetings. There is hope. This session, presented by Danny Mittleman, focused on: [1] specific research-proven techniques that can triple your team’s brainstorming productivity [2] a process to help your team decide which few of those
many brainstormed ideas to focus on—without ever voting an idea “off the island”; and [3] an argument for never voting at meetings—unless you vote at the beginning, before you discuss
a topic.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdfSaeed Al Dhaheri
This keynote was presented during the the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon 2024. It highlights the role of AI and Generative AI in addressing government transformation to achieve zero government bureaucracy
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
Up the Ratios Bylaws - a Comprehensive Process of Our Organizationuptheratios
Up the Ratios is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap in STEM education for underprivileged students by providing free, high-quality learning opportunities in robotics and other STEM fields. Our mission is to empower the next generation of innovators, thinkers, and problem-solvers by offering a range of educational programs that foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
At Up the Ratios, we believe that every student, regardless of their socio-economic background, should have access to the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in today's technology-driven world. To achieve this, we host a variety of free classes, workshops, summer camps, and live lectures tailored to students from underserved communities. Our programs are designed to be engaging and hands-on, allowing students to explore the exciting world of robotics and STEM through practical, real-world applications.
Our free classes cover fundamental concepts in robotics, coding, and engineering, providing students with a strong foundation in these critical areas. Through our interactive workshops, students can dive deeper into specific topics, working on projects that challenge them to apply what they've learned and think creatively. Our summer camps offer an immersive experience where students can collaborate on larger projects, develop their teamwork skills, and gain confidence in their abilities.
In addition to our local programs, Up the Ratios is committed to making a global impact. We take donations of new and gently used robotics parts, which we then distribute to students and educational institutions in other countries. These donations help ensure that young learners worldwide have the resources they need to explore and excel in STEM fields. By supporting education in this way, we aim to nurture a global community of future leaders and innovators.
Our live lectures feature guest speakers from various STEM disciplines, including engineers, scientists, and industry professionals who share their knowledge and experiences with our students. These lectures provide valuable insights into potential career paths and inspire students to pursue their passions in STEM.
Up the Ratios relies on the generosity of donors and volunteers to continue our work. Contributions of time, expertise, and financial support are crucial to sustaining our programs and expanding our reach. Whether you're an individual passionate about education, a professional in the STEM field, or a company looking to give back to the community, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference.
We are proud of the positive impact we've had on the lives of countless students, many of whom have gone on to pursue higher education and careers in STEM. By providing these young minds with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed, we are not only changing their futures but also contributing to the advancement of technology and innovation on a broader scale.
Many ways to support street children.pptxSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
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Alicia Koch | Groupon
Program Manager, Employee & Community Engagement
Julie Gilmartin | Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana
Director of Volunteer Services
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SCOUT OUT INNOVATION
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AGENDA
3:00 – 3:05 Welcome, Introductions & Opening Remarks
3:05 – 3:20 Partner Profiles & VolunteerMatch Best Practices
3:20 – 3:40 Overview of Scout Out Engineering
3:40 – 3:55 Q & A
3:55 – 4:00 Wrap Up & Thank You!
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MEET ALICIA
• I got sucked into volunteering
when I was a kid and have been
hooked ever since
• Started at Groupon in March 2013
on, what is now, the Social
Responsibility team
• I have the great pleasure of
managing the following:
– Global EVP and leadership program
– Pro Bono | Grouponsultation
– STEM partnerships
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MEET JULIE
• I enjoy people and have been fortune
to turn that into a career with an
organization that focuses on girl
leadership and success
• As a former teacher, I like the fact that I
can interact with Girl Scouts on
occasion but can also spend the
majority of my time networking and
recruiting adults to work with Girl
Scouts
• Naturally active, my job keeps me busy
in various offices, networking in the
community and interacting with people
of all ages
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Groupon is building
the daily habit in local
commerce, offering a
vast mobile and
online marketplace
where people
discover and save on
amazing things to
do, see, eat and buy.
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GROUPON
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GROUPON + VOLUNTEERMATCH
• Launched our VolunteerMatch
solution to North America
employees in April 2014
• Grew volunteer activity tracked
by 600% in the first year
• Have being using the reporting
features to further motivate
competitive teams across
Groupon’s global offices
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BY THE NUMBERS
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3.9KVOLUNTEERSSINCE PROGRAM INCEPTION
33%GLOBAL
ENGAGEMENT
YEAR TO DATE
48KHOURSSINCE PROGRAM INCEPTION
552PARTNERSSINCE PROGRAM INCEPTION
34%REPEAT
VOLUNTEERS
YEAR TO DATE
20OFFICES
ENGAGED
CURRENTLY
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Girl Scouting builds girls of courage,
confidence, and character, who make
the world a better place.
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and
Northwest Indiana is dedicated to
providing girls in our communities with
exceptional experience that enrich their
lives, energize their passions and
empower them to go after their big
dreams.
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THE GIRL SCOUTS
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GROUPON + THE GIRL SCOUTS
• Women@Groupon reached out to
The Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago &
Northwest Indiana
• Hosted troops in our HQ office
throughout cookie season
• Through conversation, we realized
there was a gap in STEM
programming for the girls
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SCOUT OUT ENGINEERING
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• Assembled a team internally to help build out a
set of activities and curriculum for the half day
program
• Kicked off with our first event in October 2013
• Hosted our fifth iteration of this month
• Since then, we have:
– Involved 450 girls
– Engaged 175 volunteers
– Built 100+ popsicle stick bridges
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NEW THIS YEAR
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• Added a second program to
the roster each school year in
Chicago
• Piloted expansion to Palo Alto
in February
• This October, we invited more
girls and added activities in
beginner, intermediate and
advanced levels
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WHAT’S NEXT FOR SCOUT OUT
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• Plans to expand and host
Scout Out programs in
Chicago, Palo Alto, Seattle
and Baltimore in 2017
• More parent
programming and
engagement
• Continue iterating
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BEYOND SCOUT OUT
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• Shift beyond the “done in a day”
partnerships
• Engaged the Girl Scouts in a pro
bono pilot project supporting
an alumnae engagement strategy
• Continue exploring opportunities
to engage Girl Scout councils
across the country to deepen
the relationship and enhance
community impact