Reflections

Why the Lifetime Value of a Volunteer (LTV) is Vital Information for Nonprofits

Volunteers are the lifeblood of any nonprofit organization. Their work is truly invaluable yet can be complicated to quantify. That said, one way to approximate that value is to calculate a volunteer’s lifetime value (LTV). We believe that this information can be extremely helpful for an organization. Below is some important information on LTV and why it should matter to your organization.

5 Incredible Kid-Founded Charities to Donate to During the Season of Giving

When a youth is in a family where both parents and siblings volunteer, 86 percent volunteer themselves, and 47 percent are regular volunteers. Sometimes, though, children’s’ initiative doesn’t have to come from their parents. Kids have the ability to think big and strive for goals that some adults may find too daunting. Through their passion and perseverance, these six organizations have changed the lives of people across the globe.

7 Tips for Turning Volunteers Into Donors During an Economic Downturn

With a global pandemic, a plethora of activities have temporarily halted- movie releases have been postponed, sports seasons have been cancelled and students have been sent home to quarantine. Even so, nonprofits cannot put off their responsibilities and duties to...

5 Incredible Kid-Founded Charities to Donate to During the Season of Giving

by Ashley Robinson | Nov 24, 2020 | Business, Homelessness, Nonprofits, Social Responsibility, Volunteering

When a youth is in a family where both parents and siblings volunteer, 86 percent volunteer themselves, and 47 percent are regular volunteers. Sometimes, though, children’s’ initiative doesn’t have to come from their parents. Kids have the ability to think big and strive for goals that some adults may find too daunting. Through their passion and perseverance, these six organizations have changed the lives of people across the globe.

7 Tips for Turning Volunteers Into Donors During an Economic Downturn

by Ashley Robinson | Oct 22, 2020 | Business, COVID-19, Nonprofits, Strategy, Tech Use, Volunteering

With a global pandemic, a plethora of activities have temporarily halted- movie releases have been postponed, sports seasons have been cancelled and students have been sent home to quarantine. Even so, nonprofits cannot put off their responsibilities and duties to...

Introducing the 2020 Civic Champs Interns

by Ashley Robinson | Oct 13, 2020 | Business, Marketing, Productivity, Recruiting, Sharing Your Story

Civic Champs has always valued diversity in every form when it comes to those they service and those who they employ. This is reflected in the new 2020 interns; the select 5 bring a variety of backgrounds, experiences, talents and perspectives to the team that proves to be invaluable to the organization. Here’s a quick rundown of these new interns and their thoughts on joining the Civic Champs team:

How Different Social Media Applications can Benefit Nonprofits

by Ashley Robinson | Sep 15, 2020 | Business, Marketing, Nonprofits

With more emphasis on digital content than ever before, nonprofits have a huge opportunity to expand through effective usage of social media. The multitude of platforms and the variety of content they support allows organizations to market like never before- next to free. Hootsuite found that 84% of those who have access to the internet utilize social media. That’s nearly 3.84 billion people across the world. Social media is a tool that, if taken seriously, can change the game for any nonprofit.

How Playgrounds, Headphones and Meals are Uplifting Those Impacted by COVID-19

by Ashley Robinson | Sep 10, 2020 | COVID-19, Economy, Nonprofits, Social Responsibility, Volunteering

2020 was the year that effectively turned the world upside down. The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy notes that in the United States alone, over 20.6 million people have found themselves without a job after the initial outbreak of the Coronavirus. Compiled is a list of nonprofits who have gone above and beyond to provide relief to those affected by the pandemic.

Civic Champs to Techstars Iowa Accelerator

by Ashley Robinson | Sep 8, 2020 | Business, Nonprofits, Productivity, Tech Use

Boulder-based Techstars has selected Civic Champs to participate in their 2020 accelerator, putting particular focus on helping startups flourish in an ever changing technology landscape. Civic Champs, a software technology company helping to make volunteering a seamless and easy process for volunteers and nonprofits, was one of the startups to apply and be one of 10 accepted to the accelerator.