February 02, 2023
May 26, 2021Looking at the definition of what a volunteer is or volunteering to do something it is quite clear that to volunteer is to give. That may be so but when looking into the nitty gritty and true life experiences of volunteering the definition might present as something else. This article looks at the authors thoughts on volunteering and was originally featured on https://chicmamasdocare.org/volunteering-full-heartedly/ and has been reposted with the authors permission
October 25, 2021Customer relationship management systems (CRMs) have become standard in the nonprofit industry, and for a good reason. No excel sheet can do what they do. A robust CRM with supporting powerful donation and marketing tools will not only organize your constituents but optimize your fundraising efforts for more funds raised and happier donors.
July 21, 2022How many of us have faced this scenario: someone walks through the doors of your organization, unsolicited, and expresses interest in getting involved with your cause. They haven’t responded to a specific posting and it is clear that they have skills to offer. What do you do? Do you have a process in place to determine if and where there is a fit for their passion and skill-set? Vantage Point called this scenario reactive volunteer engagement and came up with a proactive tool to help organizations take advantage of these unsolicited but potentially valuable “knowledge philanthropists”.