Why You Need Around the Clock Volunteer Communications
The public now expects to access information at any time of the day or night. Are nonprofit organizations ready to deliver? Not all, not yet, but it’s an imperative.
How to Crush Volunteer Satisfaction Surveys For Better Results
How to Crush Volunteer Satisfaction Surveys For Better Results Volunteer satisfaction surveys can help you take the pulse of your volunteers. They help you understand volunteer preferences and their current state of satisfaction. They also may predict what factors have an impact on whether a volunteer decides to stay or leave. Too often, however, surveys [...]
Volunteer Orientation Tips: What You Need to Know
In volunteer programs, we often attempt to institutionalize socialization by creating a single orientation event that’s meant to, among other things, shorten the time it takes to get volunteers acclimated. But, does this really work?
Are Your Volunteer Roles Too Big? How to Redesign Them
While it would be great if all volunteers were natural born leaders, had tons of time to give, and were willing to take on even the toughest tasks, it isn't always the case. So, what can we do?
How to Invest in Volunteer Programs for the Best Return
Volunteers are making a deep, personal choice when they agree to join your team. They are making an investment, with a calculated risk, that their time and energy will be used effectively. And, contrary to today's stock market, they expect to realize good returns.
How to Inspire Volunteers to Deep Commitment to Your Cause
On this day of remembrance, I’m reflecting on how well (or poorly) we dare to dream and have the courage to share our deepest aspirations. Are our volunteer recruitment efforts failing to inspire?
Why You Need to Create a Loyalty Program for Your Volunteer Program
All kinds of businesses have loyalty programs. Why don’t nonprofits create loyalty programs for their supporters? Could a loyalty program help you better capture the attention of a group of people dedicated to your cause and then continue to build their trust over time?
Did You Know: Tax Deductions for Volunteers Actually Exist!
It’s that time of year, where we (in the US) wait eagerly for our wage, income, and tax statements to arrive and we scramble to find all those receipts we need to complete our federal tax returns. Why not help your volunteers get all the deductions they have coming?
Volunteer Onboarding: 4 Simple Ways to Encourage Commitment
Much of the job of initiating volunteers is helping newcomers negotiate conflicting emotions – surprise, fear, ambiguity, etc. – as they work to settle into their volunteer jobs comfortably. Unfortunately, too few organizations take a strategic and thoughtful approach to onboarding. As a result, they become a revolving door for dissappointed volunteers seeking a better fit elsewhere and are left wondering why.