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Digital transformation is the latest buzzword that is dominating business news, management agendas and workforce trends. 

Recruiting volunteers is a common struggle for volunteer managers, and it’s such a crucial component of success. We know that a succinct volunteer recruitment plan, volunteer management plan, and social media strategy can all help you engage with volunteers. But the other thing that can have a huge impact on your success is your online presence. Specifically your website!

What is the goal of your nonprofit organization?

Goal setting for nonprofit organizations can help future-proof your organization, and ensure you’re always moving towards your mission. Gather your staff, senior volunteers and board of directors to help you assess your current situation and then set a goal to get where you want to be.

We became accustomed to doing so many day-to-day tasks virtually during the pandemic, including attending events and fundraising. While the initial adjustment was tough, now many organizations are realizing that virtual charity events often have a high ROI, fewer overheads, and are less labor-intensive than in-person events. Plus, online events are easy to repeat, easy to manage with a small team of volunteers, and are accessible to a wider audience. 

Why Volunteer?

What do you gain from volunteering? While you are probably aware of the incredible value  volunteering provides to society, people in need and important causes, what may be surprising is that the act of volunteering has plenty of benefits for volunteers too. 

Volunteering is a two-way street that provides benefits to both the organization and the volunteer. It is an instrumental force in promoting positive and sustainable growth within communities, while increasing social connections, improving mental and physical health and improving employability for volunteers.

In case you missed it, Rosterfy recently released our latest white paper focusing on the ‘Value of Volunteering’. 

Thanks to a smart integration between GivenGain and Rosterfy, charity professionals and event organisers can now give volunteers the ability to fundraise directly from their volunteer portals. 

Events are a great way for non profits to raise vital funds. On top of being a great fundraising activity, events can also help non profits get out there and share the important work they do within the community. Some other major benefits of planning a non profit event are: