6″ Heart Block Challenge – sew, crochet, knit, embroider, needlepoint – any block!
February Block Challenge for 2026 - It's all about the LOVE! Many people write to tell me they wish there was a way to connect the volunteers across the country without waiting to respond to a tragic disaster - something happy. We decided that we will start
Volunteer Recruitment Strategies: Senior Care Facilities
The Most Overlooked Volunteers: Seniors This one makes me a little emotional because it's about basic human dignity. Seniors in care facilities still have skills. They still have value. They still want to contribute. But too often they're just sitting around waiting for bingo night because nobody thinks to ask them to
EP88: 5 Volunteer Recruitment Strategies for Small Nonprofits in 2026
Celebrating 30 years of making a difference, Binky Patrol founder Susan Finch shares five strategic initiatives designed to expand volunteer recruitment and engagement for small nonprofits. From Greek life partnerships to senior community programs, these practical approaches offer actionable blueprints for organizations looking to grow their impact. Susan breaks down specific campaigns
Volunteer Recruitment Strategies: Greek Life and Campus Clubs
We're sharing what's working for Binky Patrol not because we're special, but because these strategies can work for almost any nonprofit. You're going to need to adapt them for your mission, but the bones are solid. Here's how we're thinking about volunteer recruitment in 2026, and how you can make it work
Heart Patterns are ALWAYS in Style – Ideas from Amy Smart
Amy Smart is one of those quilters, pattern makers, and creators that makes me smile when I see her emails in my inbox. She always overwhelms me with ideas and things that are beyond what I have time for. BUT, her latest issue is all about hearts. FREE heart patterns. When I
S.O.S. from Connecticut for the community of Brown University – please consider helping.
We have to work fast, so we need your help with this: please send young-adult-sized scarves and blankets (and 9-inch squares) by January 14th to the address below. Please only use the school colors: dark brown, bright red, and white.
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