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Resting on Nonprofit Laurels

October 31, 2018

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

June 27, 2018

Greta’s hand was shaking. Three recent volunteer requests needed her attention. One of her volunteers, Serena, was on the phone …

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Top 3 Theme Ideas for Volunteer Appreciation Week

April 4, 2018

Is it time to buy those cute banners and balloons for the annual volunteer luncheon? Do you wonder which phrase …

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Let’s Design Mission Centric Volunteer Engagement

March 21, 2018

Strategizing priorities when receiving volunteer requests ensures that volunteers are engaged in meaningful, mission critical work. (see Attention: The Volunteer Department …

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Non-Profits, Your Volunteer Manager Wanted Ads Say A Lot About You

February 28, 2018

The Volunteer Manager wanted ads out there remind me of a fish market.  Some offerings are fresh, appealing and beautifully …

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It’s 38 Degrees Outside, But It Sure Feels Like 19

February 7, 2018

Brrr, when its bitter cold outside, we dress for the “feels like” temperature index, right? This apparent temperature takes into …

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A Volunteer Manager’s Hidden Cupcake New Year’s Resolutions.

January 17, 2018

  New Year’s resolutions? Who keeps them? Anybody? There’s a whole science out there that studies why we make resolutions …

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Michael

December 27, 2017

Do our volunteers connect us to those unexpected moments, the ones that last? Greg had volunteered to help Roy, the …

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Non Profit Executive Directors: What to Gift Your Volunteer Manager This Year

December 13, 2017

“What can I get my non-profit staff, especially that mysterious volunteer manager, who seems to run around a lot?”  You, …

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The Volunteer Ripple Effect

December 6, 2017

  I’m convinced. We, Leaders of Volunteers (#LOVols) hold in our hands more power to affect positive change than we …

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