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The Initiative in the News
We’re transforming the future of volunteerism. Read the latest.
Nonprofit Leaders Want More Volunteers but Say It Is Tough to Recruit Them
The Chronicle of Philanthropy, February 2023
Grant Makers Weigh What’s Needed to Help Volunteerism Programs Thrive
The Chronicle of Philanthropy, January 2023
Why and How Charities Should Revive a Declining but Vital Resource … Volunteers
The Chronicle of Philanthropy, September 2022
Groundbreaking Research
In 2022, the Initiative commissioned two national research studies on strategic volunteer engagement: “The State of Volunteer Engagement: Insights from Nonprofit Leaders and Funders” conducted by Do Good Institute and “Investing in Strategic Volunteer Engagement: A Qualitative Study” conducted by Dr. Sue Cater Kahl.
Resources
Time and Money: The Role of Volunteering in Philanthropy
Volunteering and financial support go hand-in-hand, as shown by this analysis of Fidelity Charitable donors and how they give. The report tells a story of donors who support charitable causes with both time and money, and who are deeply engaged in the causes they care about.
Read MoreThe National Alliance for Volunteer Engagement – For Funders
Steps to help build grantees’ capacity to achieve mission.
Read MoreThe National Alliance for Volunteer Engagement – Entity Leader
Steps to advance Strategic Volunteer Engagement within your organization.
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