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The Nonprofit Board’s Five Primary Fundraising Roles: Part Two
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
This is the second part of an article that explores the ways boards get involved with fundraising. This part explores leveraging connections and the board's role in directly raising money. And, there's a bonus! Read what this experienced author has to say about "give or get" policies!
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Contributed by:
Ellen Bristol
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Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Fundraising is a career in which people can change jobs frequently; and, usually, it is not held against them. Years ago, when I began my professional career, it was not uncommon to meet people who had been with the same organization and sometimes, even in the same position, for their entire careers.
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Contributed by:
Shelley Uva
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Engagement 2.0: Cultivating Volunteer Relationships Online
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
We have been hearing a lot of buzz in the media about the impact of Web 2.0 on nonprofits. Many nonprofits are starting to incorporate social networking and social media into the work they do. However, we have also found that many nonprofit leaders feel overwhelmed and confused by this new trend and are having trouble imagining how it will enhance the work that they do. It can seem like a large and chaotic wilderness; it is difficult to find the path to incorporating the social web into their work.
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Contributed by:
Jill Friedman Fixler
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Volunteer Management in the Online Age
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
In a recent conversation on volunteer management with colleagues, I was surprised to discover that a few of them had been experiencing some negative support from their management teams regarding their activities online. “Activities online?” I wondered aloud. What kind of activities are you naughty volunteer managers getting up to?
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Contributed by:
Kelly Moore
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Volunteer Discipline: It All Starts With You
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Do the thoughts of talking to a volunteer about a performance issue sometimes make you cringe? Do you put it off as long as possible? Chances are, you are not alone! Many of us may perish the thought of having to correct one of our favorite (or maybe not-so-favorite) volunteers. I would venture to say that many managers of volunteers frequently rely on compassion, employing subjective ways to evaluate situations and act accordingly. It’s easy dealing with the positive, but the negative? Not so much. Even so, there is no escaping it! With a few tips and tricks you can handle those often delicate situations with a little more ease.
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Contributed by:
Shandran Jones Thornburgh
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Hang Up Your Cape and Empower Leaders
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Volunteer managers are often thought to have super-human strength and stamina, and the ability to single-handedly coordinate large teams of people. Yet, even the best of us can quickly become burned out and disillusioned. It’s time to hang up your red cape and retire from your Super Coordinator role!
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Contributed by:
Tammy Holland
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The Individual Volunteer Plan: Developing Top Volunteer Talent
Saturday, February 02, 2008
Volunteer recognition and retention are inextricably intertwined if you approach both strategically. Traditional recognition events (banquets) and rewards (pins, certificates) are not likely to retain the best and brightest talent -- people who could add tremendous value as volunteers anywhere. It is not enough to update your events or rewards, though there is often value in doing so. You must actively cultivate top performers.
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Contributed by:
Jill Friedman Fixler
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Measuring Volunteer Program Results
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
If you share our drive to strengthen non-profit organizations, you probably also share a sense that your organization’s volunteers and staff members are “doing good work.” But how do you know the differences your programs, services, and volunteers make? How do you prove it to current and potential donors and volunteers? They want to know what their time, effort, and money changes. How can you use this information to tell the whole story about the impact of volunteer engagement to your stakeholders?
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Contributed by:
Jill Friedman Fixler
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Ten Reasons to Come to Dallas!
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
The Association of Volunteer Resources Management (AVRM) will be holding its first national conference in Dallas October 3-5, 2007. The conference theme, Building Bridges to Our Future, brings together volunteer resources managers from across the United States for training and networking sessions. Below are some of the reasons why you should consider attending this conference.
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Contributed by:
Celeste Sauls-Marks
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The Considerations When Engaging Short Term Volunteers
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Many situations require nonprofits to place volunteers quickly or in short duration positions. Examples include during a disaster response and special events. There are many considerations when designing these types of positions so that everyone remains safe. As a volunteer resources manager, you have the responsibility to ensure the safety of the client, the other volunteers and the organization’s reputation. There are several ways to accomplish this goal.
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Contributed by:
Celeste Sauls-Marks
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Capacity Building Part 2: Creating a Tipping Point for Change
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
In my travels around the country working with nonprofit organizations on creating a culture of volunteer engagement, where do we start? This may seem like a basic question but it comes from a deep concern about how to make sustainable change within organizations. We are all too familiar with the big initiative roll out. They are snazzy and capture our attention for the moment, but in the end are rarely sustainable.
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Contributed by:
Jill Friedman Fixler
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Is a Vacation Volunteer Program for Your Organization?
Friday, July 13, 2007
Vacation volunteering is not a new concept. According to a March Christian Science Monitor issue, Global Volunteers started offering volunteer trips 23 years ago (http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0309/p25s01-lihc.html). This Minnesota-based nonprofit has been joined by organizations such as World Volunteer Web and Globe Aware in providing opportunities for individuals and small groups to make a difference while they travel. The Volunteer Family, based in Massachusetts, focuses on promoting volunteer vacations for the entire family. These are just a few examples that offer vacationers the opportunity to make a difference while escaping from the stresses of daily life.
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Contributed by:
Tiffani Hill
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A Growth Model for Volunteer Retention
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Volunteer retention is a common topic of discussion among volunteer resources managers (VRMs). VRMs continually strive to create avenues that enhance each volunteer’s experience and ensure that they will continue their volunteer service over time. There are many suggestions for achieving this goal. This article will discuss one model for a volunteer program structure that allows volunteers to grow and gain more responsibility.
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Contributed by:
Celeste Sauls-Marks
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The Many Hats We Wear
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Last night, I spent a rejuvenating evening reading a book while on a patio overlooking Lake Michigan. The cool breeze and the breathtaking sunset slowly began to clear my mind and all tensions. I mentally noted that I needed to add similar quiet times to an already packed schedule. This was the perfect conclusion to my training tour of Michigan. However, it reminded me that while I may be an industrious person, we all sometimes just need to take a break, listen quietly and admire the world around us.
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Contributed by:
Celeste Sauls-Marks
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Respecting Your Time, and Others'
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
A domestic violence agency in the Pacific Northwest provides volunteers to work with the local sheriff’s department. They’re called “Call Back” volunteers and their job is to go through the stacks of police reports on domestic violence incidents and make discreet phone calls to the victims, letting them know what resources are available to them. During training, the volunteers are given tips on how to communicate this information in a way that doesn’t open the victim up to additional abuse and doesn’t patronize them.
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Contributed by:
Tiffani Hill
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The Passionate Leader
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
There are many talented and highly skilled business people in the nonprofit sector. They provide a solid foundation for a sector that seeks sustainable business activities to fulfill charitable goals. Within this group, there are leaders who exemplify the of the “passionate leader.” These professionals not only possess tremendous business acumen and creative problem solving skills but the most important ingredient of all: passion.
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Contributed by:
Celeste Sauls-Marks
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