Whether you run a small nonprofit, want to volunteer for the first time, or are trying to make your charitable dollars go further, the goal of this blog is simple: give you advice you can actually use. Each article below is a step-by-step walkthrough written by The Word team, drawing on the everyday experience of donors, charities, and local businesses who make giving part of their routine.
The Word is a community giving platform built by Skyline Software, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Lexington, Virginia. We bring donating, volunteering, local businesses that give back, charity events, corporate donation matching, and gamified impact tracking into one place. Start with a guide below.
How to Start a Successful Fundraising Campaign
A step-by-step playbook for setting a goal, telling your story, choosing the right channels, and turning one-time gifts into lasting support.
How to Find Volunteer Opportunities Near You
Where to look, how to choose a cause that fits your schedule and skills, and how to make your time count in your own neighborhood.
The Complete Guide to Corporate Donation Matching
How matching gifts work, how to check if your employer participates, and how to double — sometimes triple — the impact of every donation.