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Today’s #BeKind21 message is from VolunteerMatch.

Our basic human kindness is the heart of how we serve the growing needs in our communities. Recovery and renewal springs ultimately from the seed of profound human connection.

VolunteerMatch exists to foster this connection through serving and empowering nonprofits to accomplish their missions — organizations who are extending their kindness and giving back to communities to support them when they need it most.

COVID-19 has had a massive impact on communities across the country and served to magnify the racial, social, and economic inequalities in our society. It is especially true when we look at the learning and relational losses students have suffered due to the pandemic.

That’s why after witnessing the urgent need to help students, we are partnering with nonprofits in 2021 to support kids to be ready for school in 2021 and beyond. Everyone has something to contribute to support others serving young people through tutoring. Click here to find opportunities to tutor.

Beyond tutoring there are so many ways to make a positive impact in your communities. Being a volunteer is the ultimate act of kindness, and contributing to something greater outside of ourselves makes us feel good.

Your kindness challenge today: Start today by volunteering around something you love and feel passionately about. If you don’t know where to begin, one great place to start is through helping a child reach their full potential by becoming a tutor.

Need some more inspiration? With over 7M volunteers needed in 29 distinct cause areas on VolunteerMatch, you decide how you want to make a difference.

In Kindness,

VolunteerMatch

Originally posted on the VolunteerMatch Engaging Volunteers blog.

Welcome to our special Google Adwords two-part series written by Stephanie Hong, a nonprofit marketing specialist. She will provide tips & tricks on how to make the most of your Google Adwords Grant dollars.

As someone who leads volunteers, you know how important an online presence and brand awareness is for your organization. But is your small nonprofit taking advantage of all the resources available to you? If you aren’t using Google Adwords, then the answer is “no”.

Why use Google Adwords? Well, first and foremost, because it’s free. Google offers a $10K per month grant to eligible nonprofits. Over 20,000 nonprofits across more than 50 countries are currently taking advantage of this grant.

Let’s step back for a moment and answer the question, “What is Google Adwords?” Adwords is an online advertising solution for paid search. Whenever you search for something on Google, you’ll notice ads on the top and right side panel. Advertisers pay for these ads based on keywords that they bid on. For example, here is a VolunteerMatch ad that shows up when you search for “VolunteerMatch”. Give it a try!

Being on Google Adwords is extremely beneficial because you get to place your brand front and center to people who are searching for relevant keywords. With the Google Adwords Grant, you can use your grant dollars to recruit more volunteers, grow your donation base, promote upcoming events, share your nonprofit stores, and many other objectives.

Here’s how to qualify for Google Ad Grants per their eligibility rules:

Begin by applying to Google for Nonprofits.

Hold valid charity status. Please see the Google For Nonprofits site for definitions of charity status in your country.

Acknowledge and agree to Google’s required certifications regarding nondiscrimination and donation receipt and use.

Have a live website with substantial content.

With the Google Adwords Grant, you can use your grant dollars to recruit more volunteers, grow your donation base, promote upcoming events, share your nonprofit stores, and many other objectives.

Governmental entities and organizations, hospitals and medical groups, schools, childcare centers, academic institutions and universities are not eligible for Google Ad Grants, but philanthropic arms of educational institutions are eligible.

If you fit the criteria, most applications can be reviewed within a few seconds of submission! The process is easy, quick, and seamless. So what are you waiting for? Apply for your Google Grant today and increase traffic to your website!

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Search Volunteer Opportunities. VolunteerMatch provides volunteer information and listings in your local community. Find local volunteering opportunities now!

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