There are hundreds of thousands of unsung heroes daily in towns across America. We’re talking about small nonprofits. They’re the people who lead and serve at nonprofits, making things happen one step at a time. When you think of it, they’re the godparents of social change. As we move into the holiday season, let’s discuss why small nonprofits are great at building communities.
Small nonprofits: Your neighborhood BFFs.
Small nonprofits are like the BFFs of the communities across our country. In fact, these fearless organizations are all about building communities. Because they’re small, these nonprofits have their fingers on the pulse of the social challenges around town. So, depending on their mission, they know how many people need homes, food, quality education, etc. These community organizations know the ins and outs and dreams of their community better than anyone else. As a result, these unsung heroes deserve our support.
Local social superheroes.
Often, small nonprofits get created by a visionary or group of visionaries who want to make their community a better place. Moreover, these dreamers aren’t afraid to step into the problem and see how to resolve the issue. If you care about your community, and we’re sure you are, looking to support our local social superheroes is a path to making your town a better place. One of the key ways these community groups focus on building communities is through partnerships with churches, schools, and local businesses.
Everyone can do their part in building communities.
As we move into the holidays, everyone can do their part to support their favorite nonprofit cause. There are many ways to get involved, and we will give you some of the most common ways to help them make a difference. When you do it, you join the effort of building community in your town. In turn, you make a difference in the lives of others. And if you make a single difference in someone’s life, that matters. So here’s what you can do.
1. Fundraising support for small nonprofits.
Did you know that you could lead a fundraiser for your local nonprofit? In other words, you don’t have to wait for them to ask you to help them. All you have to do is contact your favorite cause and tell them you’d like to lead a fundraiser for them. Now, here’s the deal about fundraisers: there are hundreds—yes, hundreds—of different ways to raise money for a good cause. Visit Funds2Orgs’ guide to 100+ fundraising ideas, pick one, and get it done.
2. Volunteering and learning more about a cause.
Volunteering is one of the best ways to support a small nonprofit in your community. You see, when you volunteer, you can get involved first-hand. That allows you to learn about an issue, and when you volunteer, you’ll love knowing that you did something great each day you volunteer. One of the best places for anyone to learn about where to volunteer in their community is VolunteerMatch.
3. Talk up your favorite cause.
Small nonprofits have their hands full. They’re doing the work hands-on and often need extra hands. As a result, a great way to support a small community nonprofit is to share the love. If you’re on social media, spend time informing your followers about an important cause to you. Tell them why you love it and why you want to share your views on the work done by the nonprofit. Do it regularly and help others learn about the cause and help out.
Share laughter and hope.
Everyone knows that we live in complicated times. But this isn’t something that hasn’t happened. It’s always been the case as long as there have been humans. You can do two things in your activities as a community nonprofit supporter. 1) You could share laughter, and 2) most importantly, you can be a beacon of hope.
Small nonprofits, by definition, are created with the idea of hope. There’s a belief that things can change for the better. Every community and every person needs hope, peppered with moments of laughter. They need to believe that tomorrow will be better than today. With the holidays soon on hand, this is your chance to help create a better and more compassionate community. One small nonprofit at a time.
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