Why Fund Volunteerism? Welcome Back to #ServiceMatters. I’m Andrea Shiloh, VP of Volunteerism and Civic Service for Interfaith Ministries For Greater Houston at The Vic Samuels Center. Volunteerism requires our time, talent, tenacity, and treasure. In this post, I’m going to share with you some of my thoughts on how we can answer the
Four Self-Care Strategies for Nonprofit Leaders "Self-care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel." - Eleanor Brownn May is mental health awareness month. Every year, nonprofits and government agencies use this month to fight stigma, educate the public about the support available and advocate for policies that advance mental
The Rise of Microvolunteering: What It Means for Your Volunteer Program What if people could volunteer in the time it takes to scroll through Facebook? These days, many people want to take action but need quick and flexible opportunities to engage with the causes they care about. Enter microvolunteering. It’s a convenient form of community
How Companies Can Reinvent Employee Engagement Over the last few years, businesses implementing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs have risen and the reasons can vary to include consumer pressure if you are a small business to increasing employee recruitment and retention goals. The pandemic impacted CSR programs since companies closed offices to
Is Your Organization "Woke" to Corporate Volunteerism? The term "woke" refers to someone being aware or knowledgeable around societal issues, especially social and racial inequity. In recent years, there has been an increased outcry around corporate social responsibility which translates into the importance of companies and organizations developing or increasing their corporate
Volunteer Purpose: Low-Cost Labor, Value-Added Partners, or More? Reposted with permission from the author from the Points of Light Community blog on March 1, 2021. The way leaders manage and resource a function when they are saving money is different than the way they manage and resource a function when they are
Supporting Infrastructure Provides a Strong Foundation for Programs When we donate money to a nonprofit organization, it’s natural that we do so with a specific program or initiative in mind. But for a nonprofit to be the most efficient and successful in carrying out its mission, it needs a strong infrastructure. A
What is a social entrepreneur? Excerpts from Points of Light’s Civic Life research and magazine series. Volunteer Houston is a proud Global Network affiliate of Points of Light, a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips and mobilizes millions of people to take action that changes the world. As part of the
3 Myths About Volunteering for the First Time Volunteering and giving back have always been important to me. It started for me back in high school by participating in United Methodist Army mission trips every summer. And that was only the beginning! I went on to work with my church to organize
Exploring The Long-Term Value of Service Learning The term “service learning” has long captured the attention of students, nonprofits, and professionals all around the world. The opportunity to volunteer for a worthy cause while enhancing their own skills and development has continued to appeal to learners everywhere. Here at the Nonprofit Leadership
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