Northeast Ohio nonprofits are struggling to recruit volunteers. Volunteerism in the United States has been decreasing steadily for the last decade, with the most significant drop seen between 2019 to 2021. However, 69% of individuals who volunteered in 2022 want to...
HAVE CONFIDENCE IN YOUR CASH With inflation, bank closures and economic uncertainty, it is no wonder that many nonprofits are concerned about their balances. The first step might be to take account of what you have, according to “How to be confident about your...
From topics like volunteer management to diversity assessment on non-profit boards, here’s what BVU members are reading in March to stay up to date on nonprofit resources and trends. for more info on nonprofit consulting. Nonprofit and Workplace Trends Take advantage...
Rob Zaremsky Director, Business & Community Engagement September 7, 2022 “Volunteering should be transformational, not transactional.” This is a phrase that we share on a regular basis during our enhanced volunteering sessions with volunteers from BVU Business...
Darnell D. Davis, Jr. Director, Leadership and Strategic Initiatives August 17, 2022 On August 17, I celebrate National Nonprofit Day with an ask for you to find a nonprofit organization you are passionate about and get involved. This day recognizes our...
All nonprofits have something on their to-do list that would help improve their operations – but often lack the time or knowledge to get started working on it. Skills-based volunteering can be provided through specialized volunteer-matching organizations, such...
The YMCA of Greater Cleveland has multiple job opportunities available Seasonal Camp Counselors – multiple positions Do you love spending time with children of all ages? Was your time at summer camp a cherished memory? Would you like to share your experiences...
Medworks and MedWish International are partnering up in efforts to address the critical supply shortages resulting from the humanitarian crisis in the Ukraine. Please see below for more information or click for full press release. For Immediate Release –...
COVID-19 brought to the forefront the necessity of having a strong balance sheet for nonprofits. Those organizations with limited liquidity and minimal reserves struggled mightily in fulfilling their missions. But those entities with ample resources not only survived...
The Wilderness Center is one of Ohio’s most established conservation-based organizations and is currently undergoing a strategic visioning process to create a bold and viable future. The Wilderness Center’s mission is to engage our community in conservation through...
VOLUNTEER SPONSOR LEARN MORE What is a stand down? The Stand Down concept was developed during the Vietnam War. At a secure base camp, troops returning from combat were able to shower, get clean uniforms, enjoy warm meals, receive medical and dental care, and send and...
Why should businesses focus efforts on employee engagement and corporate social responsibility? Community engagement greatly increases employee satisfaction and retention. According to a recent Deloitte Millennial Survey, 75 percent of respondents relayed that...