Pathways to Happiness

for communities where volunteerism and donating rates are low

Pathways to Happiness are ways to increase

Volunteerism

Donating

Community scores are the third

lowest overall

100= happiest

Let’s look at one aspect of community:

volunteerism and donating

On average, people donate or volunteer less than once every 6 months.

a score below 60 means we volunteer and donate less than once every six months

Courageous P

olicies

City run awareness raising campaigns

Educate through public service announcements and media

and how to make an impact through donations and other giving

Increase sensitivity and understanding of need

ranging from child & domestic abuse to sustainability; homelessness to climate change, etc.

Raise awareness through media – from radio to social media

Resources for awareness raising

http://connectivity.cqrollcall.com/50-grassroots-marketing-campaign-examples/

Examples of social media pubic awareness projects

http://www.reddeer.ca/media/reddeerca/recreation-and-culture/community-programs-and-information/Public-Awareness-Toolkit.pdf

Toolkit for city public awareness campaign

http://www1.nyc.gov/site/fund/multimedia/public-service-announcements.page

Public service example

More resources for awareness raising

http://connectivity.cqrollcall.com/50-grassroots-marketing-campaign-examples/

Examples of social media pubic awareness projects

http://www.reddeer.ca/media/reddeerca/recreation-and-culture/community-programs-and-information/Public-Awareness-Toolkit.pdf

Toolkit for city public awareness campaign

http://www1.nyc.gov/site/fund/multimedia/public-service-announcements.page

Public service example

City Sponsored Volunteer Program

choices that fit needs and life circumstances

Access to volunteer opportunities

in-kind and financial

Information about donation opportunities

Resources for volunteer program

http://www.volunteermatch.org/search?l=Daly%20City%2C%20CA%2094014

Use of Volunteer Match by a city

Why people volunteer: http://www.volunteerpower.com/articles/why.asp

2 interesting pieces on volunteerism

http://www.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Volunteer-Opportunities

City volunteer program example

Volunteer management: https://www.501commons.org/resources/tools-and-best-practices/volunteer-management

Resources for youth volunteer programs

http://www.summerinthecity.com

Simple volunteer program example

http://blogs.volunteermatch.org/engagingvolunteers/2014/09/10/5-tips-for-engaging-youth-volunteers/

Tips for youth volunteers

https://www.newyorkcares.org/youth-volunteering

Youth volunteer program example

Resources for charitable giving

http://www.cambercollective.com/moneyforgood/

Whitepaper on increasing charitable giving

https://www.theguardian.com/voluntary-sector-network/2015/mar/23/the-science-behind-why-people-give-money-to-charity

Article on why people donate

What’s it going to take?

hygge time (danish for cozy or restorative time)

it is important to take care of yourselfregularly take time to restore before you get exhausted

giving and working for social change can be overwhelming

light some candles, read a book, go on a picnic…

Lots of stories

simple small ways to volunteer

stories that educate potential donors & volunteers about

how a gift is used

the landscape of the causei.e. history & need, other organizations, etc.

Stories come in many forms

tell stories in newsletters, on blogs and other social media

tell stories when giving speeches & talking one-on-one

written, video, pictures, comics

tell your own story, and explain why you care & act

Other policies in the Pathways to Happiness tool series

Campaign finance reformGuaranteed basic income

Media reformMassive public transportation

Local food relianceVillage living (cities and rural)

Multi-use zoningPublic spaces

Political festivalsParticipatory governance

Participatory budgetingAnti-corruption policies

Transparency in governmentCompassion training for policeCommunity-based monitoring

Sousveillance Vote holiday

Vacation lawsFamily leave laws

Sick leave lawsFlex time and job share laws

Telecommuting policiesBabies at work policiesIntergenerational care

Department of neighborhoodsVolunteer programs

Mindfulness practice in schoolsSocial justice awareness

raising Mental health –priority

counseling

We envision a world where all beings can thrive.

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