But donations to environmental groups and international-aid organizations declined last year. The 1996 edition of Giving USA will be available in August. You must empower your volunteers. Give them the where-withal, opportunity and power to take action, ask questions, and voice opinions. Ask your volunteers and their families for gifts.
Volunteers give more than non-volunteers.
And households where a volunteer lives gives more than households without volunteers. People who are members of any organization are also more likely to give. Send cards at holiday time. Invite donors to lunch or breakfast. Host donor recognition events.