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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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Are nonprofit volunteer retention strategies vital to a thriving team?

ASU Lodestar Center

The answers stem from how volunteer management and key organizational leadership view volunteer retention - the ability to keep volunteers long-term. Difficult times, such as COVID-19, can intensify those challenges if an adequate retention plan is not in place with the ability to properly implemented it. Be organized. Team building.

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Teacher Well-Being: Beyond Yoga and Pizza Parties

sgEngage

While the human, mission-based work of education may drive retention, a culture of belonging doesn’t happen automatically. Leaders play a critical role in fostering trust and collaboration with and among faculty and staff. So, why do they feel the grass is greener in another role? What meetings can you eliminate?

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Mastering Nonprofit Board Recruitment: A Strategic Guide for Executive Directors

Bloomerang

Once you know what you need, craft clear board role descriptions that resonate and attract. Describe not just the roles but the impact these roles have. Dive into your personal and professional networks. Offer mentorship and resources that help them grow into their roles. Create clear board descriptions.

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A step-by-step guide to boosting member engagement in 2023

Nimble AMS

TECH TIP: Nimble AMS improves member engagement reporting with Person Accounts so your association staff can view organization and individual-level members in a unified location. You can also elevate membership roles in your virtual community, allowing members to lead in moderator and ambassador positions.

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Volunteer Orientation and Training Tips

Volunteer Hub

Match New Volunteers with Experienced Ones One of the best ways to make new volunteers feel welcome, comfortable and valued is by providing them with an experienced volunteer as a mentor. Experienced volunteers can show new volunteers how to overcome obstacles, be efficient and drive the most value in their chosen role.

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Delivering a Better Volunteer Experience: 5 Tips for Nonprofits

Volunteer Hub

To improve the experience for volunteers, nonprofits should focus on providing a supportive environment, clear communication, flexible opportunities for involvement, and a chance for personal growth. Volunteering is an essential component of many nonprofit organizations, and it plays a crucial role in achieving their missions.