Volunteer Hub

MARCH 7, 2022

With the value of a volunteer hour approaching $29 in 2022, now is the time to focus on retention and better utilize your existing volunteer contacts. It’s no secret that a dedicated group of volunteers is an important cornerstone of many nonprofit organization. And what causes volunteers to leave?

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

With experience working in both two-year and four-year colleges, as well as dedicated time spent volunteering in her local community, she accepted the position in 2022, and was excited to be a part of the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation again — now as a staff member. What you may learn may launch your organization to new heights.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

If so, you may be interested in starting a volunteer program. Volunteers provide nonprofits with the on-the-ground support they need to further their missions, whether that means helping to build homes, providing meals for food-insecure families, mentoring local youths, or cleaning up trash at local parks. Train volunteers.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 5, 2021

Each April, hundreds of thousands of companies and nonprofits celebrate National Volunteer Month in the United States — and millions more throughout the year celebrate across the world. This year will be a bit different, as many employees are still working remotely and in-person volunteering is not always possible.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. Friday, December 24, 2010 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Having a mentor is one of the best things you can do to advance your career as a leader. Will this person take a genuine interest in me?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. A mentor always exercises the power of suggestion. That is, wise mentors offer up plenty of suggestions to their mentees. Mentoring is all about sharing experiences. They pose alternatives.

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TechImpact

APRIL 2, 2014

Finding a coach or a mentor can immediately impact your nonprofit, and yourself. Much of your former stresses may quickly melt away as you have someone there to bounce ideas off of, to help with fundraising ideas, and knows the ins-and-outs of building an effective board. Get a coach.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Depending on the circumstances, these levels either promote efficiency with short, clearly defined reporting lines or create a long, perilous climb before ideas reach decision-makers. All staff members are empowered to contribute ideas. The dynamic between volunteer leaders and the staff is a common bottleneck. Clarify Roles.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

It’s not surprising if volunteers are reluctant to scrutinize themselves in the mirror. As I’ve said before, without trust, you may have volunteers but you don’t have a team. You’ll want to enlist directors with influence to champion the idea. In relationship building, trust is the place to start.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

New Year's Resolutions for leaders : Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Volunteer within your community and allow your employees to volunteer 39. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Remove nonperformers 36. Hire to complement, not to duplicate 38. Show trust 41.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

Slack has become a really invaluable tool for all the instructors to share ideas along the way,” says Punya Mishra, associate dean of scholarship and innovation at ASU. Slack automatically organizes students into smaller course-group channels with industry mentors to help ensure their success. In the 2020 U.S.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 27, 2013

Volunteer within your community and allow your employees to volunteer 39. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Remove nonperformers 36. Hire to complement, not to duplicate 38. Show trust 41.

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Twenty Hats

MARCH 9, 2021

When the pandemic hit, this volunteer manager created volunteer roles that were a win-win for staff and volunteers. We are still living in the midst of a pandemic while trying to navigate engaging volunteers in a meaningful way. In addition, I made sure to ask staff about their expectations of a volunteer.

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NTEN

AUGUST 31, 2010

Each fellow is guided by a personal volunteer, mentor, and a coach, who are professionals in different fields. There are 500 volunteers working for PresenTense each year, mainly from North America and Israel, but also from other places around the globe. So how does this "incubator" work? .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 19, 2013

Points of Light annual Conference on Volunteering and Service kicks off today. Unpacking the Relationship Between Volunteering, the Brain and the Body ” on June 20th. So many of the ideas resonate that it is one of those books where I’m highlighting and making notes.

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VQ Strategies

DECEMBER 14, 2020

At the start of 2020, we at VQ Volunteer Strategies were training and coaching four different cohorts of organizations. Most teams report that having time set aside to work on implementing new volunteer roles and expectations of reporting progress were key to sustaining momentum even amid this challenging year.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. Sunday, August 22, 2010 5 Tips For Generating Ideas From Employees Your employees have lots of ideas. And, when you are brainstorming with your employees, try these five tips: Encourage ALL ideas.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 9, 2012

flickr: gonfishin New research, new tools, new ideas, and new opportunities to share your knowledge and ideas are the highlights of this latest Member Round Up. The idea behind these surveys is to take the pulse of grantseeking and determine the status of philanthropy in the U.S. High-risk, high-impact ideas wanted!

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The good news is that there are numerous cost-effective strategies that can help your staff develop new skills, stay motivated, and bring fresh ideas to your mission. In a peer mentoring program, more experienced staff members are paired with newer or less experienced colleagues, creating a dynamic where both parties benefit.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Here are seven titles from Candid’s free collection of eBooks and audiobooks that offer guidance on how to make a difference through volunteering, career choices, and intentional daily actions. For aspiring philanthropists Infectious Generosity: The Ultimate Idea Worth Spreading by Chris Anderson.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2013

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Volunteer within your community and allow your employees to volunteer 39. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Remove nonperformers 36. Hire to complement, not to duplicate 38. Show trust 41.

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NTEN

AUGUST 18, 2009

Mozilla has sent out a call for volunteers for their service week , taking place September 14-21. Here's how ( from the Mozilla blog ): Choose from a list of service opportunities: Search our partner sites ( Idealist & betterplace.org ) for a volunteer opportunity near you or anywhere around the world! So, why not put it to use?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Leading a group of passionate volunteers, doing deeds that help the community around you, and making a meaningful difference to an important cause are what make the job of a volunteer management leader worth it. All you need is a dedicated and effective way to recruit those volunteers. Keep your volunteers engaged.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

We had a dozen small groups that each brainstormed 20-50 ideas each. Participants prioritized the ideas by combining and evaluating the cost/impact, boiling down to a couple of ideas to present to the whole group. Volunteer on a project together. Paid volunteer team at another org. Here’s the list: Function.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 28, 2010

This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. Sunday, March 28, 2010 Make It Easy For Employees To Volunteer April 18-24 is National Volunteer Week. will celebrate and honor their volunteers. Fortunately, throughout the U.S.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

Then, we’ll review how your organization can promote volunteerism in your community and manage volunteers effectively. Volunteer programs take place worldwide, and volunteer help has improved the lives of many. Volunteer programs take place worldwide, and volunteer help has improved the lives of many.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

But without an effective volunteer recruitment strategy, finding participants for peer-to-peer fundraisers can be challenging. You may also have an additional group of passionate supporters who can help your P2P efforts succeed: your volunteers! Cheer on your volunteers to help them reach their goals.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

This blogs tips and ideas are perfect for managers and leaders of all types of small to large businesses and nonprofit organizations. Tuesday, June 29, 2010 New Mobile App Makes It Easy To Find Volunteer Opportunities You can now find local volunteer opportunities on VolunteerMatch.orgs new free mobile app for iPhones.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

Sometimes I think that how I volunteer, or give back has to be BIG and dramatic, like going on an international volunteer vacation, fundraising thousands of dollars, or starting a nonprofit. Yesterday I brainstormed a list of ways writers can create positive change: Volunteer as a copywriter, or grant writer for a nonprofit.

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Nucleus

AUGUST 17, 2021

When association leaders and staff want to gather information and opinions from their members, often the first idea is to conduct a member survey. Online qualitative tools (open-ended questions that collect ideas and opinions, or “soft data”) can be just as informative as a quantitative tool. or multiple choice questions (e.g.,

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