5 Key Points to Cover in Your Volunteer Orientation
Volunteerism currently has an estimated value of over $184 billion dollars. Without them, many nonprofits and other organizations would…
Volunteer Appreciation Ideas for Nonprofits
Your volunteers support your organization through the most uncertain of times. Now it’s time to recognize all their hard…
Volunteer Orientation Guide: Don’t Wing It
A couple of years ago I helped my parents downsize their home and found a letter written to my…
Effective Volunteer Management Program Key to Constituent Impact
Nonprofit managers have long recognized the value of volunteers, including cost reduction, enhanced constituent services, broadened community reach, and…
Trust: The Reason Nonprofits Should Do Volunteer Background Checks
Twenty-five years ago, a handshake was usually the gesture that conveyed trust between a nonprofit and their volunteer. The volunteer was trusted to be…
9 Ways to Improve Volunteer Recruitment
Standing behind the success of just about every nonprofit is a group of volunteers who are passionate and committed…
Employing a Social Media Strategy to Supplement Volunteer Recruitment
With the expectation of immediacy in the digital age, it’s no surprise over 75% of American adults use social…
Volunteers as Customers: New Take on Age Old Ideas for Volunteer Management
Customer service isn’t a new concept in the for-profit industry. It’s commonplace for businesses with paying customers to have…
Want to Boost Employee Engagement? Try Company Volunteer Programs
Employee engagement is one of the principle concerns among business leaders around the country who aim to create an…
Pro Bono Volunteer Programs – A Valuable Resource To Tap Into
Every nonprofit works hard to be a good steward of donor dollars. As donor expectations continue to increase, all…
5 Ways to Build a Rockstar Volunteer Base with Quality Communications
Whether they are raising awareness, picking up trash or engaging with those in need, volunteers are one of the…
Deploying Talent and Expertise Through Your Top Volunteer Leadership
“An environmental scan is the first step I recommend,” said consultant Steve Farbstein. “Let’s get a group of your…