Volunteer Clicks or Cliques?
One of the most prolific skills volunteer managers possess is the art of matching volunteers to not only roles, but …
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Reject a Volunteer, Gain an Advocate
A lot of well-intentioned people advise volunteer managers to treat “hiring” volunteers in the same manner staff is hired. It …
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” …
Volunteer Motivation: Past, Present and Future
Alana clicked the wireless presenter and the slide advanced. “Here,” she said, “we have a list of awards our volunteers …
Why Should We Pay Attention to Volunteering Trends?
Should we develop a volunteer engagement strategy umbrella when it comes to corporate volunteering?
Volunteer Managers and Decision Fatigue
Zack pushed back in his chair and stole a glance at his watch. 1:30. His lunch lay half eaten on …
Just What is the Value of a Volunteer?
Do organizations value volunteer Luis because he has this rare ability to look into the eyes of someone and open …
Volunteers: The Ultimate in Recycling
You know, typically, when we think of recycling, we picture a bulldozer scooping mountains of trash to process for reuse …
Is Making Volunteers Likable Our Objective?
I remember my first days as a volunteer coordinator. There was this one volunteer, Addie. She was a tiny, fit …
When Staff Doesn’t Like a Volunteer Part 2: A Success Story
What happens when staff doesn’t like a volunteer? Does the volunteer quietly quit because they never get called or do …
