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Volunteer Retention: What Makes them Stay?

Volunteer Hub

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. Simply put, to reduce turnover and increase retention, volunteers must be pleased with the environment in which they work and motivated by the tasks to which they are assigned.

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Volunteer Orientation and Training Tips

Volunteer Hub

Appeal to Different Learning Types People learn and comprehend information in different ways. Some volunteers may be visual learners while others may digest information better through hands-on experience. Here are four best practices for developing volunteer orientations with engagement in mind.

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7 signs of a successful enterprise association

Nimble AMS

All member-based organizations are focused on membership: attracting new members, boosting member retention, enhancing member engagement, and more. With innovative association management software (AMS), you can seamlessly update your records and leverage robust reports and dashboards to keep everyone informed.

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Mastering Nonprofit Board Recruitment: A Strategic Guide for Executive Directors

Bloomerang

Reach out to colleagues, friends, mentors, and professional acquaintances—anyone you know who may have connections or recommendations for prospective board members. High retention rates indicate that your recruitment process is effective at identifying individuals committed to serving on the board long-term. Provide the right tools.

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How to Start Your Data Analytics Journey

Association Analytics

Reports share information on what has already happened in your business in an organized, straightforward format. Some examples to consider: What are the main drivers of member retention? Try starting with membership data like the number of new members or your retention rate because your colleagues are used to seeing this type of data.

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Onboarding New Fundraising Ambassadors: 3 Strategies for Nonprofits

Media Cause

Create a mentor program. . You can also use the onboarding event as an opportunity to gather other helpful information. Your onboarding event is the jumping off point for your ambassadors, so make sure it’s organized, enjoyable, and informative. . Create a mentor program. . Plan an onboarding event. .

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A Playbook For How Women Advance Within Business

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Statistics show that companies with women represented at the top are 50 percent more likely to outperform their peers; they create better client retention, organic growth, and profit,” she adds. Regularly schedule an informal chat with someone senior to you to discuss your future. Consider self-promotion part of your job.