Is Volunteer Management a Science?
In 1959, novelist and scientist, C. P. Snow gave a lecture entitled The Two Cultures. Essentially Snow argued that the humanities …
Category Archives: volunteer statistics
The 1pinion Effect
“Our CEO has a next door neighbor who has a son who got into minor trouble,” Marlee, a volunteer manager …
New Words Added to the Volunteer Management Dictionary
It’s that time of year when the Committee to Define Volunteer Management gets together at a back table in Pete’s …
The Dangerous Numbers Game
“So, exactly how many volunteers do we have?” The director of planned giving stopped Penny in the hallway. Penny hesitated …
Huggable Book of Volunteering Stats or Why a Kiddie Pool Can’t Explain the Ocean
“Stats, reports, time management sheets, I’m sick of all of them,” Clara lamented. “None of these truly depicts my day. …
Half a Cup of Meaningful Sugar Please
Measuring the Impact of Volunteers Roger nervously waited his turn. “This time I hope I can get their attention,” …
