Nonprofit Organizations Research Paper

Nonprofit organizations impact communities all over the world from addressing issues to helping people, these organizations are vital to the livelihood of millions of people. Over the past couple of decades, in the United States, there has been an overwhelming increase in the reliance for nonprofits to address and ultimately solve social issues and respond to individual and national crises. However, through the nonprofit interactions, one internal issue is often neglected, the sustainability of these organizations. As stated in an article by the Corporation for National and Community Service, “Without the resources to strengthen and maintain the infrastructure and services of nonprofit organizations, this sector will be unable to respond effectively to growing demands.”
Over the past few years, nonprofits started to look further into a new volunteer practice, which mirrors practices from human resource departments to recruit talented volunteers and further engage them in their nonprofit vision. Since the two largest generations, the Baby Boomers, and Millennials, have grown up in an era that has placed an importance of giving back in their youth, these generations want to further give as they grow in their careers. In fact, in a study conducted

by LinkedIn, published on January 29th, 2016, over 4 million LinkedIn members want to use their professional skills for good. Statistically, over 77% of members want to serve as volunteers. Further, the survey concluded that of those 4 million users, 72% of them were Millennials, 21% of them were Generation X & Mid-Career Professionals, and 7% were Baby Boomers and Senior Leaders.
At-large, these generations are always looking for to make a difference and get connected to nonprofit organizations that allow them to give back to a cause they truly care about.

Nonprofits, with this knowledge, are now attempting to help these potential volunteers translate their professional skills into actionable items that can help these organizations solve some of their most complex issues. Therefore, as stated in an article by the Corporation for National and Community Service, “By mobilizing skilled volunteers – individuals and employee volunteers – and matching them with projects that target the critical needs of the organizations, nonprofits are creating greater impact while ensuring sustainability into the

future.”
On the other spectrum, employers and universities are always looking for opportunities to develop their employees/students leadership skills. In fact, in the 2016 Impact Survey conducted by Deloitte, which interviewed 2,506 respondents in 13 major metropolitan areas across the United States, including Chicago and New York, “92% of respondents believe volunteering is an effective way to gain leadership skills.” Further, more engaged employees/students allow for organizations to get more productivity and retain the best possible candidates for their respective positions.
At the heart of all these ideas is the idea to improve and grow local, national and international communities. Nonprofits at all