Cultivating Volunteers: In the Garden and at Your Nonprofit
Tend to your volunteers as you would your garden. Here are a few tips to ensure they flourish and spread.
Bonnie Hawksworth
John Merle Coulter Nature Preserve
A century ago, the land here was a mosaic of rolling oak savanna and wetlands. Today it’s relatively flat, but no less fascinating. The property is one of roughly 300 nature preserves dedicated by the State of Indiana. The distinction affords it the highest level of natural area protection available.
Lydick Bog Boardwalk – A Nonprofit Case Study
Good storytelling is the key to fundraising and outreach success. In fact, if you can craft a compelling narrative, you can effectively connect with supporters. Learn how we told the fascinating story of Lydick Bog, near South Bend, Indiana. (rendering courtesy Troyer Group)
Nature in the Arts – A Nonprofit Case Study
Community partnerships are a great way to embrace new initiatives. They can build trust and credibility, increase brand awareness, and grow an organization. Learn how we forged strong community partnerships to bring Nature in the Arts to life.
Virtual Spring Benefit – A Nonprofit Case Study
When life gives you lemons … make lemonade. Read how the global pandemic derailed a land trust’s key the Spring Benefit, its most important annual fundraising event. And how the potential disaster created an exciting opportunity to reinvent the celebration and reach new audiences.
Year-End Giving: Some great, locally-operated organizations in Northwest Indiana
Charitable giving during the holiday season is essential for non-profits. Many organizations depend heavily on year-end donations to deliver the programs and services their constituents rely upon. If you plan to make a year-end charitable gift, here are a handful of local Northwest Indiana organizations that deserve your consideration.