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NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Every year, millions of kind-hearted and well-intentioned people sign up to volunteer for a nonprofit organization. Nonprofit leaders understand that the success of their organization is dependent on volunteers, but despite this, volunteer turnover remains high.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Leaders of volunteers are just that, leaders of people who choose to serve. Still, developing a little savvy around what it takes to wear the marketing "hat" while attracting future volunteers can go a long way. Explore a real-time example to learn from the missteps of one organization''s approach.

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OCTOBER 19, 2014

In deference to Craig and Arianna, the popular SNL cheerleader skit from a few years back, I offer the PERFECT CHEER for the perfect volunteer experience. The operation, the other volunteers, the environment, and most importantly, the leaders. This organization is my new philanthropic crush. What made it perfect for me?

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MAY 17, 2016

Volunteers are the lifeblood of most non-profits and charitable organizations. Organizations that can’t hire as many employees as their for-profit counterparts turn to volunteers who give their own free time without expecting financial compensation.

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OCTOBER 15, 2014

No, it’s a scene in a nonprofit organization office where there is poor communication about goals, roles and responsibilities of volunteers and staff. Have you ever heard comments like these, from volunteers?' Soap opera? This little drama is playing in every town, and there’s never even a smattering of applause.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Volunteers arrive to serve, filled with passion and excitement. Leaders of volunteers can take a number of proactive steps to sustain the engagement of those who choose to serve through their organization. but what got them there at the outset, may not be what brings them back. The good news is, it doesn’t have to.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Yet, some Complainers may be bringing potential value to our organizations, and the causes we serve. Leaders just have to sift through the "Eeyores" to get to the "Tiggers" who can make a difference as a volunteer. People who "chirp" from the sidelines to let others know what is on their minds. Complainers complain. Read on.'

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JANUARY 31, 2014

There is no way around volunteer orientation. Whether it’s a quick tour of the facility or signing a stack of liability papers, every nonprofit organization has a mandatory process for new volunteers. It’s an needed obstacle that can manifest into a major problem.'

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DECEMBER 23, 2014

the future of your organization may have opportunities to grow, develop, extend its reach. How does the Grinch story help leaders of volunteers learn about what is important for any transformation initiative? The holiday season is a perfect time to solidify strategic plans for 2015. Change may be in the works.

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MARCH 23, 2017

Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings." -- William Arthur Ward Volunteers are the heart of a nonprofit organization.

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MARCH 26, 2015

Volunteering your time serves an important function in your community. To put this into perspective, in 2011 American’s volunteered almost 8 billion hours of their time, which accounted for over $170 billion worth of labor. This saved money across the board and helped many non-profit organizations stay afloat. That’s great!

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JANUARY 19, 2015

When tackling social justice issues (which much volunteer work and nonprofit organizations are devoted to), it is important for us to have a productive, caring, and positive outlook. As advocates and volunteers, we strive to alleviate present-day challenges and hardships that many people face in our world today.

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AUGUST 20, 2014

So you’re leading an organization whose lifeblood is volunteers – but how do you go about recruiting and retaining individuals who are just as sold out on your mission as you?

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NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Basically, this means we are violating our sacred trust with volunteers, donors, and our community that says we will protect the information they give us. Don''t want to become another story of an organization that has had information stolen from it? Then you need to read on.'

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