Sarah Ford | May 26, 2015
Why your nonprofit can’t afford to ignore the skills-based volunteer movement
In today’s world, people are hungry to infuse their life with purpose. Holding a 9-5 is simply not enough.
Professionals want to share their expertise in a way that yields the highest impact on the world. They want to connect with their passions and make the world a better place without having to quit their day job.
How do professionals find this balance? Enter: Skills-based volunteering. Skills-based volunteering is the intersection of passion and purpose. It allows professionals from all walks of life to find a cause that excites them and make an impact by sharing skills they already possess. What’s even cooler? Skills-based volunteering empowers professionals to become changemakers while honing their skills, building their resumes, and expanding their networks.
Skills-based volunteering is becoming one of the most sought after ways to give back. In fact, 2.5 million professionals from LinkedIn have already raised their hands insisting on more opportunities for skills-based volunteering. This number grows daily.
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