One of the most frequent complaints among nonprofit program managers when it comes to donated low cost backpacks are zippers breaking. Learn how to identify a good bag for your back to school program or school supply drive. Continue reading Low Cost Backpacks: What’s in a Zipper?
With the new year well underway, the enthusiasm for new beginnings and seasonal types of donation drives has generally waned. The need hasn’t. As the next quarter of the year edges closer, nonprofits and charities need to have a clear vision for the future and plan ahead, just like we do in our own lives. … Continue reading Spring Forward: Mark Your Calendars for In-Kind Campaigns (April-June)
National Read Across America Day is an annual awareness and motivation program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2, the birthday of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss. The event, spearheaded by the National Education Association (NEA), is designed to motivate children to read and inspire a lifelong love … Continue reading Gearing Up for Read Across America Day
Today, you’d be hard-pressed to find a single nonprofit service-based organization that hasn’t seen a rise in the demand for supplies or services over the past couple of years. The world is truly a different place. With diminished educational experiences, increased mental health concerns, and global food insecurity the past three years have changed our … Continue reading People over Products: Balancing Quantity with Quality as Demand Rises for Nonprofits
A quarter can add up to a lot of change. As 2022 draws to a close, it seems everyone sets their sights on resolutions and goals. While most fail to hit the mark, with careful planning and a clear direction the chances of success greatly improves. Much like our individual lives, nonprofit organizations and charities … Continue reading Leveraging Special Days to Maximize In-Kind Fundraising Campaigns (January-March)
Period Poverty In its simplest form, poverty is described as not having sufficient funds to meet basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter. Coupled with society’s traditional concept of poverty is a paradox known as period poverty. Like traditional poverty that marks individuals—and our larger community—with limited opportunities, period poverty can restrict access to … Continue reading The Understated Need for Feminine Hygiene Products
As the seasons change across the country, our minds shift to the holidays. For many, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. For some, it means stretching their budget and tightening up their pursestrings more than ever. For others, the economic strain is creating new needs being felt by more individuals, impacting lives around … Continue reading 6 Steps to Ensure a Successful Winter Clothing Drive
One of the most iconic programs during the holidays is the toy drive. Whether donors are picking up an extra toy at the store, or purchasing a gift from a nonprofit’s online wishlist, donors love to buy toys for kids during the holidays! In this post, we are highlighting two successful toy drives on Roonga … Continue reading Spotlight on Successful Holiday Toy Drives
Are you in the middle of planning your adopt-a-family holiday program? Or perhaps considering starting one? In this month’s Inside In-Kind, we highlight two nonprofits’ holiday Adopt-a-Family programs. We will explore who they are, what they do, and how they run their programs. Read on to learn some tips and tricks they are using to … Continue reading Tips and Tricks: Maximizing Your Holiday Adopt-a-Family Programs
To Plan a Book Drive or not to Plan a Book Drive – That is the question! Can you relate to this situation? Chris gets back to his position in the school library at the end of summer break. He can barely get in the door, as there are so many boxes in the way. … Continue reading Book Drive Ideas and Tips for Running a Successful Drive
