Volunteer Flow Strategy
Instead of the notion that a volunteer manager should “work harder” to “get volunteers,” we need to place the reasons volunteers leave or never get started squarely on the outdated systems that no longer work.
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Predicting Volunteer Flow
Our aim is to create a consistent flow of highly engaged and productive volunteers who positively impact our organization’s goals, objectives and mission. This is the time to introduce the factors that freeze or free up a volunteer flow.
Volunteer Past, Meet Volunteer Present and Volunteer Future:
Nothing is more infectious than an inspiring vision that has movement. It gives volunteers an identity. It means that they won’t have to mimic volunteer past to make their unique mark.
Keeping in Touch With Volunteers
We are in new territory and for many organizations, volunteers are temporarily staying home. What can a volunteer manager do …
You Can Water Plastic Flowers, But They Won’t Grow
for every minute we spend on something with little ROI, we miss spending that minute on something with a large ROI that has impact and moves us in the direction we want to go.
Happy New Year! Volunteer Plain Talk Podcast Episode 4
Episode 4 featuring Sam Clift, the volunteer resource manager at London Transport Museum talks initiating positive change.
Burning Out? Take On More Work! Wait, What?
.Requests are pouring in from all departments. Volunteers need additional training. Recruitment has been spotty lately. There’s that volunteer that “needs a good talking to,” according to the director of operations. It’s overwhelming. What can I do?
Five Words that Might Untangle Volunteer Management
“So, you’re a volunteer manager; what do you do, exactly?” We’ve all been asked the question and then that moment …
Volunteer Manager Persuasion Techniques
Do you whip out a clever persuasion technique every time you want someone to acknowledge that volunteers don’t sit around …
Volunteer Management Chess
Do you ever dream you’re playing a game of chess and your volunteers are (wait, you were going to …
