Today, I heard from a past client excitedly telling me that a donor is interested in supporting the organization in securing volunteer management software. She wrote to ask if I had any new recommendations or information on new products since we last spoke about this, roughly 18 months ago. Interesting timing given that I was about to sit down to draft this post on “building a case to fund volunteer engagement.”

After responding, I reflected a bit on what set her and her organization on the path that led to this wonderful opportunity – a donor interested in investing in volunteer engagement infrastructure! How many other organizations merely dream of such an offer? Whether supporting volunteer management software, training, volunteer lounge renovations, recognition events or gifts, or funding salaries for volunteer engagement professionals, having donors and foundations interested in investing in volunteer engagement remains the exception rather than the rule. But that need not remain the case.

Read more about how this organization set itself up for this type of success – and gain tips such as demonstrating the worth, communicating with leadership, and initiating funder conversations in my guest post on Better Impact’s blog.