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The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 221: Why You Need a Mentor

sgEngage

Do you need a mentor? Do you know what kind of mentor you need, or what you’re looking to gain from a mentoring relationship? In today’s episode, Tiffany Crumpton, vice president of Renewals and Retention at Blackbaud and active member of Blackbaud’s senior women leaders community, joins the podcast to discuss mentorship.

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Volunteer Retention: What Makes them Stay?

Volunteer Hub

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. Simply put, to reduce turnover and increase retention, volunteers must be pleased with the environment in which they work and motivated by the tasks to which they are assigned.

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Are nonprofit volunteer retention strategies vital to a thriving team?

ASU Lodestar Center

The answers stem from how volunteer management and key organizational leadership view volunteer retention - the ability to keep volunteers long-term. Difficult times, such as COVID-19, can intensify those challenges if an adequate retention plan is not in place with the ability to properly implemented it. Team building.

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5 tips to boost volunteer recognition at your association

Nimble AMS

When you thank your volunteers routinely, you maximize retention in your volunteer program, making it more likely your members will continue serving. When your volunteers feel appreciated, they’re more likely to invest in your organization , saving your staff time and resources. You can see all of the winners here.

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Volunteer Orientation and Training Tips

Volunteer Hub

Match New Volunteers with Experienced Ones One of the best ways to make new volunteers feel welcome, comfortable and valued is by providing them with an experienced volunteer as a mentor. Experienced volunteers can show new volunteers how to overcome obstacles, be efficient and drive the most value in their chosen role.

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Teacher Well-Being: Beyond Yoga and Pizza Parties

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While the human, mission-based work of education may drive retention, a culture of belonging doesn’t happen automatically. If you haven’t already, adjust your donation forms so the first option on your designation list is something like “Area of Greatest Need,” which all too often is faculty retention. Think strategically.

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A step-by-step guide to boosting member engagement in 2023

Nimble AMS

Choose Nimble Communities to provide a safe space for members to socialize and network, while driving member retention and engagement. Your organization can drive a deeper connection with your members when you offer a career advancement program , a job board, mentoring opportunities, and training options.

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