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The voice and vision of the volunteer

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Everyone loves to save money, but when is saving money more important than taking care of the people that help implement and accomplish the ever-changing objectives and strategic plans? Being able to fully utilize volunteers and truly benefit from their skill sets can be addressed with the help of a volunteer manager.

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Are nonprofit volunteer retention strategies vital to a thriving team?

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Match volunteer’s skills to their assignment. Assigning volunteers to work in groups is a great way to deepen relationships, and provide mentoring and mission-focused collaboration. Brian Hetzer is a graduate of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at Arizona State University. Put volunteers in charge.

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Mentoring Staff New to Nonprofit Work

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Not to mention one in which the skills set must be honed and finely tuned. Work with the new employee to help him/her learn the basic business practices important to the business of working to raise money within a nonprofit infrastructure. Like this article? Get another!

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How can professional development advance nonprofit performance and ensure sustainability?

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First, it helps with staff retention rates. Lastly, investing in PD means better-educated and more motivated employees to help reach the mission for which the organization is striving. Peer-to-peer learning models is a great way for staff to mentor each other and either learn a new skill or strengthen a previous skill.

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How you can foster sustainable innovation within your nonprofit

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When nonprofit leadership takes the time to build relationships, mentor staff, elicit insights and feedback and demonstrate the ability to act on that feedback, the staff will begin to trust that they have a place and a voice within the organization. She serves as the chief strategy officer for Triumph in Yakima, Washington.

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How can nonprofits grow sustainable revenue by retaining fundraising professionals?

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Fundraisers and the revenue they generate make mission fulfillment possible (while also helping leaders get more restful sleep!). Recommendations help maximize skills and knowledge, incentivize high performance through financial incentives or rewards and address workload and stress issues, to create fundraiser sustainability.

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How can nonprofits leverage volunteer engagement strategies to maximize impact?

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Many charitable nonprofits rely on the help of volunteers to fulfill their missions. Whether it be packing food boxes, mentoring youth, or assisting with general office work, volunteers contribute valuable time and energy to help organizations succeed. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. Engage volunteers as leaders.