They go by many different names – volunteer councils, auxiliaries, “friends” groups, and more – but regardless of...
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Building on Skills-Based Success
Like many nonprofit supporting organizations, the NH Center for Nonprofits organizes the state’s nonprofit “Gives”...
Navigating the Murky Waters of Delegation
In the last week, I’ve interviewed three different volunteer engagement professionals about volunteer retention as their organizations are in various stages of reopening and recovery from the pandemic-related restrictions on volunteer engagement. Interestingly, they all shared one strategy: All are engaging volunteers as leaders in new ways.
Do you Have a Seat at the Leadership Table?
Now, more than ever, volunteer engagement professionals need a seat the leadership table to help organizations...
What to Say, What to Send: Strategic Communications to Volunteers Amid the Pandemic
One of the most common topics of conversation these days with clients, colleagues, and the nonprofit...
Transforming Holiday One-Timers into Ongoing Volunteers
‘Tis the season. Not just for celebration… but for people to show up in droves to volunteer over the holidays....
VQ: Your Path to Smarter Impact
We believe every organization has one … and it has the potential to lead an organization to greater impact. What is...
Engaging and Empowering the 50+ Crowd in New York City
As part of our ongoing series of case studies of best practices in volunteer engagement, we met Rabbi Brian Fink, Director of Engage at the JCC Manhattan to learn more about the work of the Engage Jewish Service Corps.
Finding the Right Volunteer Partner
So, you are seeking a volunteer to step up and take on a leadership role in your organization?