Resting on Nonprofit Laurels
I don’t remember the date, but I remember the conversation. It was the first time I’d heard the word “competition” …
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Mono or Multi? Voluntasking is the Answer
Greta’s hand was shaking. Three recent volunteer requests needed her attention. One of her volunteers, Serena, was on the phone …
Top 3 Theme Ideas for Volunteer Appreciation Week
Is it time to buy those cute banners and balloons for the annual volunteer luncheon? Do you wonder which phrase …
Let’s Design Mission Centric Volunteer Engagement
Strategizing priorities when receiving volunteer requests ensures that volunteers are engaged in meaningful, mission critical work. (see Attention: The Volunteer Department …
Non-Profits, Your Volunteer Manager Wanted Ads Say A Lot About You
The Volunteer Manager wanted ads out there remind me of a fish market. Some offerings are fresh, appealing and beautifully …
It’s 38 Degrees Outside, But It Sure Feels Like 19
Brrr, when its bitter cold outside, we dress for the “feels like” temperature index, right? This apparent temperature takes into …
A Volunteer Manager’s Hidden Cupcake New Year’s Resolutions.
New Year’s resolutions? Who keeps them? Anybody? There’s a whole science out there that studies why we make resolutions …
Michael
Do our volunteers connect us to those unexpected moments, the ones that last? Greg had volunteered to help Roy, the …
Non Profit Executive Directors: What to Gift Your Volunteer Manager This Year
“What can I get my non-profit staff, especially that mysterious volunteer manager, who seems to run around a lot?” You, …
The Volunteer Ripple Effect
I’m convinced. We, Leaders of Volunteers (#LOVols) hold in our hands more power to affect positive change than we …
