How to capture the next generation of donors, supporters and champions in your organization June 7th, 2016 / in NonProfits / Group blog co-authored by Amy Whittaker (Olive Grove), Leila Perreras (San Mateo), and Vinney Arora (LiveImpact.org) It’s no secret that Millennials have a bad reputation. Publications such as TIME magazine called Millennials “lazy, entitled, …
LiveImpact is proud to support Cheetah Conservation Botswana in their efforts to preserve their nation’s Cheetah population. Through scientific research, community outreach, and conservation education, they have worked closely with rural communities to promote a peaceful coexistence among Botswana’s rich diversity of carnivore species. Botswana is home to the second largest cheetah population in the …
Crooked Trails, a Seattle based nonprofit works to ensure that tourism is a positive force in the world. It helps people broaden their understanding of the impact of travel on the world’s cultures and ecosystems through educational outreach and sustainable travel programs. With guides in 30 countries, the nonprofit directly serves around 150-200 travelers annually. …
Broadly speaking, most small and medium sized nonprofits have a cautious and apprehensive approach to technology. If the first date goes well, they embrace technology. If there are any hiccups or faux pas, technology isn’t given a second chance. This doesn’t bode well for either parties – nonprofits would benefit immensely with the use of …
Most non-profit communication professionals do not have the time to spend on the various social media channels that need to be engaged today, right now, this very minute! Many don’t even have dedicated Communication staff and instead the Admin person has to also manage social media. Here are some tips for the novice and the …
Last year, the US volunteer rate declined by 1.1 percentage points to 25.4 percent*. Understand your volunteers’ motivation and keep them coming back! Volunteers serve as the lifeblood of a non-profit. Their service is often sought but less often recognized and rewarded. They bring in enthusiasm and fresh vigor to organizations. They help the organization …
According to the Millennial Impact Report, 83% of all millennials made a donation in 2012, and that number has grown steadily since then. We millennials are the largest growing group, and organizations everywhere are looking to grow the millennial donor pool. As a public sector veteran, and a proud millennial donor, I often get asked …