To celebrate National Social Work Month, and in recognition of your impacts, we pulled together a few of the characteristics that people positively impacting our world embrace. and some helpful resources to keep fighting the good fight.
To elevate social workers in honor of National Social Work month, we are highlighting the focus and strengths of our clients to learn about their unique missions and impact on child welfare.
A client’s journey may begin with an application and end with a finalized adoption, but between those points, they interact with nearly every department at your agency. It’s important to create a consistent experience for your client and staff.
Requiring a field is a great way to ensure you get the information you need. It's also an easy way to annoy the person filling out a form. This is why you should be clear why and when a field is required to move on.
Social workers are dedicated to social justice and help the most vulnerable in our communities. They roll up their sleeves every day, working tirelessly to make the world a better place.
Below is a list of fun gifts to show the social worker in your life how grateful you are for their hard work. Enjoy!
We hope this list helps you share your love for the social worker in your life.
With continued uncertainty in the world, many organizations that rely on fundraising are having to get creative. Developing short, mid and long term strategies and messaging to connect with donors is still important, however, there must be room for re-evaluating and shifting gears to respond to current events. It’s more important than ever to be flexible and make sure your messaging and fundraising efforts are in touch with the moment.
According to this article from Social Impact Architects, now is the perfect time to reach out to and partner with corporate sponsors. Cultivating relationships with corporate sponsors and understanding what they need are important pieces of the building that partnership.
Create an event around collecting for tangible items such as backpacks, formula, clothing, household supplies, etc. When donors know that the $40 they are giving is for something specific and tangible, it’s easier for them to write the check.
Many organizations are moving to online events this year. Including NACAC whose annual convention is now entirely online. Check out these websites for lots of ideas about hosting events online:
Storytelling is a fantastic way to connect with donors emotionally. Video allows you to tell real stories of the people you serve and help donors and volunteers connect with your organization’s mission. Right now, videos do not need to be overly produced or expensive. Since we all started working from home we’ve gotten used to seeing people smiling over fuzzy Zoom meetings or sharing their stories from home video taken with phones. Don’t worry about production value. There are two things to keep in mind when creating your video for social media: keep it short and tell a good story.
Now is the perfect time to pick up that phone and call your past donors. Connect with them with a real conversation and be transparent about the challenges your organization may be facing right now. Build authentic connections with your donors by engaging them directly and remind them of why they love your organization.
So many people are searching for ways to help during this time. What are some ways they can help your organization from home? Or with kids at home? Could they reach out on their social media for a peer-to-peer donation drive? Or maybe sew masks for sale? Set up a drive thru donation drop off? If you have awesome volunteers asking how they can help, set up a Zoom meeting and brainstorm! You’ll get a lot of creative ideas as well as build buy-in and excitement to see the project through.
To encourage charitable giving, the CARES Act allows for a $300 “Above the Line” deduction. Yay!
Showing your gratitude for donors and volunteers is not only the right thing to do, it fosters the connection to your organization that keeps them coming back to help time and again. Giving them a call directly and/or creating a short video of gratitude are both great options above and beyond the typical email.
Again, these videos do not need to be professionally done. You can record a message during a Zoom meeting, ask your clients to record one from their phone, or use a service like Gratavid to create & send personalized videos.
Use email campaigns and social media to get people excited about your upcoming events. Even if you have to shift course to respond to changing current events or Covid-19, it’s still a great idea to tease the virtual events or year-end giving plans.
People want to help, so don’t stop asking. Even if you aren’t meeting 100% of your fundraising goals, don’t give up. Keep reaching out in authentic ways, be consistent, flexible and creative. Good luck!
Social Work month is here and we’re celebrating you, our amazing clients! We’re on the hunt for great resources, ideas and articles to share with you to make your work a little easier your day a little brighter. Today, we’re talking about podcasts, both for personal fun as well as growing your agency’s reach in your community.
