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Flat, Tall, or In Between—Is It Time to Evaluate Your Organizational Structure?

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You can take baby steps and evaluate which strategies are successful and which are not. Updating roles is a good place to begin promoting the flow of knowledge, ideas, and information across your association. The dynamic between volunteer leaders and the staff is a common bottleneck. I’m not suggesting that you level the cake.

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For Positive Outcomes, Hold a Mirror Up to Board Performance

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Even with a friendly name like “feedback, check-in, or coaching,” a performance evaluation can be uncomfortable, or possibly downright scary. It’s not surprising if volunteers are reluctant to scrutinize themselves in the mirror. Evaluating its health should be a top priority. I’ll get on my Association 4.0

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Onboarding the Board—Your Opportunity to Promote Peak Performance

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Beyond personal enthusiasm and professional recognition, volunteer leaders don’t have many concrete incentives to excel. And individual participation is seldom evaluated in any meaningful way. In-person discussions should occur both formally and informally before and after new members are welcomed to the board.

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Volunteer Retention: What Makes them Stay?

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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. It’s no secret that a dedicated group of volunteers is an important cornerstone of many nonprofit organization. And what causes volunteers to leave?

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How to Start a Volunteer Program: 12 Steps for Success

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If so, you may be interested in starting a volunteer program. Volunteers provide nonprofits with the on-the-ground support they need to further their missions, whether that means helping to build homes, providing meals for food-insecure families, mentoring local youths, or cleaning up trash at local parks. Train volunteers.

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Onboarding New Fundraising Ambassadors: 3 Strategies for Nonprofits

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Create a mentor program. . Look for individuals who have previously donated or volunteered with your organization. You can also use the onboarding event as an opportunity to gather other helpful information. Create a mentor program. . When launching your mentor program, be sure to: . Plan an onboarding event. .

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22 Membership Benefits Your Nonprofit Can Offer

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For professional associations, these resources can help your members stay informed and up-to-date in their field. This is not only beneficial to mentees; it’s also rewarding for mentors. Volunteering Opportunities For members looking to give back, memberships often include volunteering opportunities. Let’s get at it!

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