Making a difference doesn’t always mean writing a large check. Your time, energy, and creativity can have just as much impact as a financial gift.
Here are five affordable ways to help your community thrive:
1. Give your time as currency
Many organizations place a real dollar value on volunteer hours when applying
for grants. If you cook, organize, mentor, or help with administrative tasks,
that time translates into measurable support.
2. Set up small, regular donations
Even $5 or $10 a month through automatic giving adds up, and nonprofits love predictable income because it helps them budget. Think of it like planting seeds; small, steady amounts grow into something much larger over time.
3. Collect and redirect everyday extras
Food, toiletries, school supplies, or gently used clothing can go a long way. Donating items you already have or picking up extras during sales helps nonprofits meet immediate needs without straining your wallet.
4. Offer your voice and advocacy
Sharing posts, events, and fundraisers on social media costs nothing but expands a nonprofit’s reach. Nonprofits thrive on visibility, and you never know which friend of a friend might become their next donor or volunteer.
5. Turn special moments into giving opportunities
Instead of gifts for birthdays, holidays, or anniversaries, invite family and friends to donate to a cause in your honor. This gives loved ones a meaningful way to participate in the causes that matter to you.
Two ways to amplify your impact:
- Consider starting or joining a Royal Neighbors Chapter! We will provide you with funding to help make chapter projects a reality. The more volunteer activity your chapter generates, the more fundingit’s eligible to receive.
- Apply for a Difference Maker Fund grant (up to $200, if approved) once a year to support your volunteer project.
Learn more at royalneighbors.org.
Every effort, whether time, talent, or treasure, helps nonprofits continue to support your community. Your small, thoughtful actions strengthen our communities in a big way.
Member programs are provided at the discretion of Royal Neighbors of America , are not available in all states, and are subject to change without notice. They are not part of any insurance or annuity contract and are not guaranteed. Insurance or annuity products should not be purchased for eligibility or maintenance of nonguaranteed membership programs. These products should only be purchased if they meet the financial needs of the applicant. Member programs are available at no extra cost. Approval is not guaranteed. Supplies are limited.
The above does not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice. Please consult a licensed professional for recommendations applicable to your specific situation.
TRN00066; Rev. 11-2025
