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Families are created in many ways; sometimes it takes an angel.

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The journey for foster children and their families is fraught with challenges that leave a lasting impact. Foster children endure the heartache of separation from their biological families, moving from one foster home to another, each transition deepening their emotional wounds. Feelings of abandonment, identity crisis, and a longing for stability tear at their young hearts. Meanwhile, foster families bravely navigate a labyrinth of bureaucratic hurdles, striving to meet the emotional needs of their vulnerable children while often facing financial strain.Amid this turmoil, Angels Foster Family Network is a beacon of hope and love. Dedicated to providing safe, stable, and loving homes for infants and toddlers in foster care throughout San Diego County, Angels passionately and collaboratively care for foster children. They work with diverse and exceptional families who dedicate themselves to each child’s well-being.In this episode of Raise Nation Radio, we welcome Carla Dobbs and Danielle Tolbert from Angels Foster Family Network. They share how the organization ensures that infants and toddlers in foster care receive the best start in life. Inspired by their founder, Cathy Richman, a former Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteer with the San Diego County foster system, Angels Foster Family Network is driven by a deep desire to improve the lives of young children in foster care. Cathy believed that children were best served when they remained with one family until permanency was determined, allowing them to form deep and meaningful connections. She also believed that infants and toddlers in foster care deserved focused attention. Thus, she established the expectation that each Angels family would care for only one child, or sibling, at a time.Angels Foster Family Network provides foster children and their families hope for a brighter tomorrow.Joining us as a co-host for this episode is Nate Cox, Angel’s Customer Success Manager at OneCause, who applauds the organization’s mission and fundraising efforts and highlights that it truly takes a village.In this episode:

Fostering 101

Foster Parent Leadership

Foster Care Awareness Month Celebration

Importance of OneCause Customer Success at Angels Foster Family Network

Transition from Manual Bid Sheets to Fundraising Software

Impact of Innovation on Event Fundraising

Revitalizing volunteer opportunity and capacity.
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As nonprofits, we understand the importance of activating groups aligned with our organization. While it may seem straightforward since they are part of our community, engagement often eludes us, especially concerning volunteer groups. However, volunteers are a crucial affinity group to prioritize, given that volunteering is the #1 signal for affinity or the likelihood of donating. Reports also indicate that between 76% and 79% of donors volunteer at the same organizations to which they donate.Despite these clear benefits, effectively engaging volunteers can be challenging. Personalized communication is essential, but it’s also difficult to consistently engage with volunteers. Gathering and centralizing data can be challenging, and volunteers often face issues with logging hours and connecting with each other. Moreover, resources or growth opportunities for volunteers are often lacking.Given these challenges, how can nonprofits create meaningful and rewarding volunteer programs that benefit both the organization and its volunteers?Geng Wang, CEO of Civic Champs, joins Raise Nation Radio to discuss how nonprofits can enhance their volunteer programs and impact. He explains how innovations like the Civic Champs platform automate volunteer management, streamline service & event coordination, and convert volunteers into donors, making it easier for organizations to build capacity and create meaningful opportunities for volunteers.
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Volunteering resurgence
Benefits of automated volunteer management
Consumerized volunteer experiences
Volunteer recruiting reimagined
Habitat for Humanity of Bowling Green success story

Emerging fundraising trends and new ideas straight from the heart of the action.
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Join Raise Nation Radio on tour as we bring you coverage from AFP ICON 2024, live from the OneCause booth at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Canada. Tune in for exclusive insights into conference highlights, innovation, and the latest fundraising trends. Listen to interviews with your peers, nonprofit professionals, thought leaders, speakers, and more!Whether you missed the conference this year or simply didn’t have time to explore all the sessions and exhibitors, this episode has you covered with all the must-know happenings From AFP ICON.Guests from this episode include: Cherian Koshy, Vice President of Product Strategy, Kindsight; David Quirk, Development Officer, Deaconess Pregnancy & Adoption; Kim Hales, Director of Client Services, Soukup Strategic Solutions; Annie Tukman, Director of Sales, TapKat Solutions.