Volunteer Internet Resources
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Alliance for Nonprofit Management - the professional association devoted to improving nonprofit organization management and governance capacity.
American Society of Directors of Volunteers - provides support, information and products to help connect health care volunteer administrators, managers and leaders working to ensure healthy communities.
America's Service Commissions - a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization representing and promoting state service commissions across the United States
Annie E. Casey Foundation - fosters human service public policy, reforms and community supports to meet the needs of vulnerable children and families
Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action - an international membership organization using research to foster wider understanding of the nonprofit sector, philanthropy and volunteerism
Corporation for National and Community Service - provides opportunities for Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve their country and communities.
Innovations in Civic Participation - strengthens and develops policies and programs promoting service as a solution to a wide range of social issues.
International Association for Volunteer Effort - an international non-governmental organization promoting volunteerism worldwide.
Kentucky Youth Advocates - an independent nonprofit children's advocacy organization.
Points of Light Foundation - a nonpartisan organization working to engage more people in volunteer community service.
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Grants and Grant Writing |
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Corporation for Public Broadcasting - offers an easy-to-use guide to the basics of grant writing.
eGrants - the Corporation for National and Community Service online grant application and management system. Allows agencies to identify grant opportunities, apply for grants and manage grant reporting online.
Foundation Center - collects and distributes information on grant sources, including statistics and trends.
Foundations.org - provides a directory and links to community foundations, corporate foundations, private foundations and grant sources from around the world.
Grantproposal.com - provides free resources for novice and advanced grant-writing consultants and nonprofit staff.
Grants.gov - online resource allows users to locate and apply for competitive grant opportunities from all federal grant sources.
GrantStation Insider - a weekly publication by the Corporation for National and Community Service offering the latest information on funding programs, grant deadlines, conferences and general information for grant seekers.
GuideStar - dubbed the "donor's guide to the charitable universe," provides a searchable database of more than 620,000 nonprofit organizations in the U.S.
University of Wisconsin-Madison's Memorial Library - offers a collection of resources describing funding available for nonprofits.
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Listing Volunteer Opportunities |
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1-800-VOLUNTEER - connect users to local volunteer opportunities, tracks individual and group volunteer service and sends e-mail notifications for rapid response to needs and opportunities.
Charity America - nonprofits can register for online donations and post volunteer opportunities.
GuideStar - lists volunteer opportunities at agencies around the country.
Idealist.org - allows users to post jobs openings, events, volunteer opportunities and projects for consultants (a project of Action Without Borders).
Network for Good - a joint effort between AOL and Yahoo! listing some 850,000 charities and volunteering opportunities.
Project America - works with corporations, large member organizations, national and local nonprofits and communities to design collaborative service initiatives involving people of all ages.
SERVEnet - through SERVEnet, users can enter a zip code, city, state, skills, interests and availability to find volunteer opportunities.
Volunteer Center National Network - in partnership with the Points of Light Foundation, helps mobilize people and resources to find creative solutions to community problems.
Volunteer Match - the largest online database of volunteer opportunities. VolunteerMatch partners with other Web portals, allowing one-stop registration for cross-posting on other sites.
Volunteer Solutions - a volunteer-matching application connecting individuals to volunteer opportunities in their communities.
Volunteer.gov - connects people with public sector volunteer opportunities to help build Communities of Service. Search for volunteer opportunities by keyword, state, activity, partner and/or date range
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Online Advocacy Tools for Nonprofits |
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Capitol Advantage - provides grassroots advocacy products and services to more than 1,200 organizations, including some of the nation's largest and most respected portals and media companies, as well as trade associations, nonprofit organizations and corporations.
Capitol Connect - encourage volunteers to contact elected officials directly through the Capitol Connect Web site.
Organizers' Collaborative - offers links to online tools including free message boards and online community builders; grassroots organizing and movement-building resources; free listservs, Internet access, fax and voice mail; and inexpensive/semi-free Web access.
SpeakOut.com - posts online petitions to share with program volunteers and supporters.
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Special Awards Related to Volunteerism |
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Congressional Award - given by the US Congress to youth between the ages of 14 and 23 for community service, achievement and personal development initiatives
Do Something: BR!CK Awards - recognizes and supports social change-makers age 25 and under
Giraffe Heroes Project - issues commendations to those who have taken "a significant risk for the common good" by sticking out their necks like a giraffe
KCCVS Governor's Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Service - annual awards honoring Kentucky's top volunteers in a vary of categories
Points of Light Foundation - awards program recognizes volunteers across the country for their impact on local communities
President's Volunteer Service Award - created to recognize the tens of millions of Americans who have made a sustained commitment to volunteer service. The award is given to kids, young adults, adults, families and groups
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Special Days/Weeks Related to Volunteers |
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One Day's Pay - established Sept. 11, 2004, to honor the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on America through a voluntarily observed national day of service
Join Hands Day - a national event that unites young people and adults in an effort to make their neighborhoods better
Kids Care Week - recognizes the power of kids to reach out and help others in their local communities
Make A Difference Day - created by USA Weekend Magazine as a national celebration of neighbors helping neighbors
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - hundreds of thousands of Americans celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by serving others
National Family Volunteer Day - National Family Volunteer Day (Nov. 20,2007) encourages families to work together in volunteer service.
National Volunteer Week - honors and recognizes individuals who have made a difference in their communities
National Youth Service Day - occurs each year immediately preceding National Volunteer Week and celebrates the positive contributions that millions of young people are making in their communities
Random Acts of Kindness Week - dedicated to celebrating the little things we do for others
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Volunteer Management Tools and Resources |
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4hb.com - search through hundreds of sample business letters
Ditto.com - an images search engine (try searching for "volunteer").
Energize, Inc. - an international training, consulting and publishing firm specializing in volunteerism
Envite.com - send e-mail invitations for special get-together via email and receive RSVPs. Also supports scheduling inquiries.
EpiCenter - sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service, the site collects and presents effective, replicable best practices in community service and volunteering.
Independent Sector - a national resource for information and data on volunteerism and private sector giving and support.
KCCVS Volunteer Management Tools - helpful information, sample volunteer forms and a lending library.
Managing Volunteers Within the Law - provides useful information on volunteers and the law. Provided by America Reads.
Merrill Associates - strengthening leaders, organizations and communities.
Nonprofit Risk Management Center - a source for tools, advice and training to control risks so you can focus on your nonprofit's mission.
Search Systems - the Web's largest directory of links to free public record databases. Search sex offender registries, court decisions, more.
Survey Monkey - an online survey generator. View results as they're collected in real-time.
Tech Soup - provides free information, resources and support on technology-related issues.
Topica Solutions - conduct personalized e-mail campaigns or publish newsletters.
Volunteer Today - the "electronic gazette" for volunteerism.
VolunteerResource.org - everything you need to improve your volunteer activities. THIS IS A NAMED ANCHOR
Discussion Groups/Listservs
CyberVPM - an international discussion group for volunteer coordinators and service leaders (owned by the AVA).
Nonprofit - listserv for volunteer/service management and other issues of interest to nonprofit professionals, volunteers and supporters.
Virtualvols - a mailing list for online volunteers who want to discuss their experiences.
Volunteerism - a discussion board sponsored by The Chronicle of Philanthropy in its "Philanthropy Careers" feature online. THIS IS A NAMED ANCHOR
Job Sites for Volunteer Managers
Community Career Center - search job opportunities by job type, member organization, employer name, job title,work location, mission and/or minimum salary
Nonprofit Career Network - post your resume and search for jobs. You are notified each time an organization accesses your resume
NonprofitOyser.com - Offers nonprofit sector-related employers and jobseekers a place to find each other
Opportunity Knocks - for nonprofit organization classifieds, employment resources, library and career center information
Philanthropy Journal - search nonprofit job listings by region or category
The NonProfit Times - a searchable database of jobs and you can also post your resume so that employers can find you THIS IS A NAMED ANCHOR
Volunteer Management Software
ebase Software - a complete nonprofit database solution that can help you manage donors, prospects, volunteers, activists, email lists and more – all in one place
Red Ridge Software Company - specializes in technology solutions for volunteer leaders; maker of VolunteerWorks
Samaritan Technologies - specializes in highly customizable Web and PC-based volunteer management, tracking and recruiting software for multi-site organizations
Volunteer Software - a leader in volunteer management software development since 1986; maker of The Volunteer Reporter
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Volunteer Recognition |
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Baudville - offers software, certificates and other items to promote recognition, motivate and inspire your volunteers.
Certificate Creator - create certificates online.
Hallmark - purchase volunteer appreciation cards from Hallmark.
Harrison Promotions - specializes in custom and stock products to recognize volunteers.
KCCVS Volunteer Recognition Program - volunteer managers can request free Governor's Citations and Certificates of Appreciation for Kentucky volunteers.
Magazine Price Search - pick up an inexpensive magazine subscription for a deserving volunteer (or yourself).
Thank Em Promotions - offers creative ways to help organizations use promotional products to raise awareness and thank clients, donors, staff and volunteers.
The Thanks Company - offers greeting cards, recognition gifts and custom-engraved awards.
VolunCHEER - offers unique, quality products that celebrate and inspire the rich diversity of the volunteer experience and assists volunteer program leaders with the latest resources.
Volunteer Gifts - features gift items specially made for nonprofits and associations.
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Youth Volunteering |
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Do Something - inspires, supports and celebrates a generation of doers. Young people who see the need to do something and believe in their ability to get it done are more likely to take action.
Family Cares - includes a wide range of family-oriented service projects and fun activities that teach kids civic-mindedness.
Global Youth Action Network - collaboration among youth and youth-serving organizations to promote greater youth civic engagement through information sharing, resources and solutions.
Kentucky Youth Advocates - an independent non-profit children's advocacy organization.
Youth in Philanthropy - sponsored by Foundation Center, features a section for adults in youth service.
Youth Service America - provides resources and ideas for youth community service.
ZOOM Into Action - a multimedia campaign to motivate kids to volunteer. Projects may be featured on the popular PBS show
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