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VolunTECH for Nonprofits and Tech Innovators2013 SXSW Interactive | Beacon Lounge
Robert Rosenthal, @volmatchRobertVP of Communications & MarketingVolunteerMatch
The Web’s largest volunteer engagement network
VolunteerMatch.org• 10 million annual visitors• 91,000 nonprofit orgs• $3.2 billion in social value
generate since 1998.
VolunteerMatch Solutions• Hosted platforms, API solutions,
pure consulting and training.• 170 enterprise clients.
“If you want to be interesting, be interested.”
Who’s Behind Volunteering Change?
Nonprofits
Companies
Volunteers
BrandsCampuses
Tech Startups
Government
Everyone.
“If you want to be interesting, be interested.”
VolunTECH Matrix of NeedsNonprofits More capacity.
More donations and more supporters.
Companies More choices for employees.More integration with charitable giving programs.International options.
Brands More sales and demonstrable ROI.Campuses More alignment with classroom-service learning needs.
More recognition in the community.
Tech Startups More ways to have tech make a difference.More relationships with nonprofits.More access to affordable data, APIs and widgets.
Government More cooperation.More solutions to political problems.
“If you want to be interesting, be interested.”
VolunTECH Matrix of NeedsKids I need to have fun and be social. Learning’s good too.
Do I get school credit?
Millennials Help me get into college/a job.Show me my impact.Can my friends come?
Professionals I want to use my skills.I’d rather NOT use my skills.I only have 30 minutes a week.
Parents Improve the school/church/shelter where we live.Set a good example for my kids.
Boomers I’m looking for something new.I want to use my skills.Let me have control of the project.
Microvolunteering
Petitions
Sharing
Crowdfunding
Social Media Volunteers
Database/CRM
Adwords/SEO
Google Apps
Corporate Volunteering
How We’re Helping
Filtering
Skills Identification40% of VolunteerMatch
listings include skills.
Avg connections per listing:
Skills – 34No skills - 15
Hosted Platforms
APIs & Widgets
Tapping Change
• Test new volunteer engagement ideas but use what works.• Explore ways to integrate volunteering with fundraising.• Learn the volunteer engagement basics!
Nonprofits
• Prioritize volunteering in CSR or brand programs.• Decide on “best in class” or “one-stop shop”.
Companies/Brands
• License and extend existing solutions if possible.• Recognize that nonprofit relationships are a signficant
barrier to growth.Startups
• Know Thyself.• Rethink your assumptions about what volunteering is!• Don’t give up: The perfect fit is one click away.
Volunteers
Reach me:
Twitter: @volmatchRobertEmail: [email protected]
More Resources
Blog for CompaniesVolunteeringIsCSR.org
Blog for NonprofitsEngagingVolunteers.org
VolunteerMatch Learning Centerlearn.volunteermatch.org
