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Guest Post: Stories of Volunteer Managers, Technology, and the Pandemic

Twenty Hats

So I think, in many ways, for as often as everybody complains about technology and all the challenges, I think this past year could have gone very differently if we didn’t have these platforms.” — Volunteer manager embracing technology in Ohio. Some manage a handful of volunteers, others work with many thousands.

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Ready to embrace episodic volunteers? Six questions to ask your nonprofit

ASU Lodestar Center

Finding ways to bring short-term volunteers into your nonprofit can be tough, especially if your organization relies heavily on training or extensive screening mechanisms to ensure long-term commitments. Some organizations have received legacy donations and major gifts as a result of a well-executed one-time volunteer event.

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Ask a Nonprofit Specialist - Arizona Gives Day

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Anne Byrne , Professional-in-Residence, ASU Lodestar Center Question: We would like to increase our donations. Is the upcoming Arizona Gives Day a good opportunity to do this? The requests came from organizations with which I have a connection as a former staffer, or in one case, by my son who works for the organization.

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Public Allies Arizona: Burning You With the 5 Core Values

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Chrisal Valencia Member Events & Volunteer Coordinator Local First Arizona Public Allies has played a very definitive role in my life. It has enabled me to gain experience professionally, to grow personally and most of all—ignite my love and passion to serve. Ouch, burn. And there’s the warmth. Like this article?

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How can professional development advance nonprofit performance and ensure sustainability?

ASU Lodestar Center

Professional development (PD) is the "process of improving and increasing capabilities of staff through access to education and training." PD is crucial to keeping the right people working for your organization. Second, better results for the organization as whole. Professional development can be costly at times.

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Engaging and Retaining Skilled (and Key) Volunteers

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Sentari Minor , Program Specialist, The Rodel Foundation of Arizona. At the heart of this notion is leveraging volunteers. In her blog post, “ Don't Be Afraid To Ask ,” Stephanie La Loggia says, "recruiting volunteers is one of the most important jobs in most nonprofit organizations.”

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How can the strategic planning process promote effective nonprofit decision-making?

ASU Lodestar Center

An effective strategic plan will not only provide direction for the organization, it can give nonprofit leaders guidance in day-to-day decision-making and promote more predictable outcomes. Employees, volunteers, donors, community members want to feel connected to the organizations they care about. Don’t leave any group out.

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