Reflections

Our 2021 Civic Champs Spring Interns is here to Make an Impact

Constantly expanding and developing, Civic Champs has on boarded a new group of talented interns to our growing program. Six unique, open-minded interns have joined the team since the beginning of the year. Their fresh perspectives allow Civic Champs to continue to...

Pittsburgh Nonprofits that Need Your Support

The Civic Champs team is proud to share the first installment of our nonprofit spotlight campaign! This multi-city project will feature incredible nonprofits who are in need of volunteers to further their missions. Our inaugural feature stars 16 unique Pittsburgh organizations with focuses ranging from hunger to at risk youth to pandemic relief efforts.

Organizations That Will Help You Stay Politically Engaged and Informed

Deep and real community involvement are values that we at Civic Champs believe are vital for a society to prosper. This month marks the beginning of a new chapter in our nation's history with both a new year and a new president. We feel that civic participation and...

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.

How Phoenix Rescue Mission Has Adapted To COVID Restrictions

by Alex Moriarty | Jul 6, 2020 | COVID-19, Economy, Homelessness, Nonprofits, Volunteering

The moratorium on evictions will eventually be lifted. According to the New York Times, there’s been an increase in domestic violence across the world. People with good jobs that never fathomed being homeless have found themselves on the streets. There’s an increase...

Volunteerism, Donations, Policy – How Los Angeles is Fighting Homelessness

by Alex Moriarty | Jun 29, 2020 | COVID-19, Economy, Homelessness, Nonprofits, Volunteering

Flattening the curve has had an unfortunate side effect - widening the gap. That is, the gap between the resources/volunteers nonprofit organizations have and the demand for their services. This is the second article in a series that Civic Champs is introducing. The...

What To Do Instead Of A Summer Internship

by Alex Moriarty | Apr 22, 2020 | COVID-19, Economy, Nonprofits, Recruiting, Skills-Based Volunteering, Volunteering

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, 95% of employers consider previous experience when making hiring decisions. I came across that statistic reading an article titled College Students: You Simply Must Do An Internship. It’s well-known that...