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Why Your Nonprofit Needs To Invest In Skills-Based Volunteering

Innovation may drive business, but human connection is the new currency. That’s why I strongly advocate investing in relationships for the greater good. A great way to build professional relationships is through skills-based volunteering (SBV).

SBV is one fantastic gift that keeps on giving. As CEO of a nonprofit organization and a serial volunteer currently serving on three boards of directors, I have the utmost respect for professionals who help those in need.

When talented professionals flex their intellectual prowess to help nonprofit organizations better the lives of others, their acts of service are nothing short of empathy in motion. Their knowledge and experience serve as a lifeline for nonprofit organizations with limited budgets and tight deadlines, enabling them to tackle critical projects. Partnering with companies gives access to a diverse pool of expertise that would otherwise be financially inaccessible.

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https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesnonprofitcouncil/2024/08/30/why-your-nonprofit-needs-to-invest-in-skills-based-volunteering/

 

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