Volunteer Nation
107. Celebrating National Volunteer Week 2024!
Apr 25, 2024
Celebrate National Volunteer Week 2024 with insights into volunteerism's history and challenges. Learn about declining donor contributions and labor shortages in nonprofits. Discover the impact of an engaged community on nonprofit success and how volunteerism can innovate engagement.
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- National Volunteer Week originated in Canada in 1943 and was officially established in the US by Richard Nixon in 1974, highlighting the historical significance of volunteerism.
- The nonprofit sector faces challenges like declining donor contributions, labor shortages, and reduced volunteer rates, emphasizing the crucial role of engaged communities in supporting nonprofits.
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History of National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week, commemorating 50 years, occurs in April and originated in Canada in 1943 post-World War II for women's contributions. A decline in popularity was seen until the 60s and Richard Nixon officially established it in the US in 1974 through a presidential proclamation, emphasizing the importance of volunteerism.
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