Volunteer Management

• This is Heavy—Making Sure Time is an Ally, Not an Enemy

  May 9th, 2013:: Board of Directors, Nonprofit Marketing Plan, Volunteer Management:: Hub Staff

  We’ve all battled with the hands of time. Rushing to finish a project due in minutes or cramming for an important final. Let’s finally realize our mistakes: time is not on our side. That is, if we don’t properly plan our own time. When nonprofit boards begin to strategize for campaigns and events, time must [...]

• A Little Personalization Goes a Long Way for Donor Support

  May 9th, 2013:: Fundraising, Volunteer Management:: Hub Staff

  We love our support base. The way they go all in for helping us fundraise, volunteer for events and give their love for our cause. It’s inspiring and humbling, all at once. To reciprocate our love to donors, we need to make sure they don’t feel like another brick in the wall. Call out specific [...]

• Attitude is Everything: Simple Advice for Nonprofits

  April 30th, 2013:: Volunteer Management, Volunteer Recruiting:: Hub Staff

  Sometimes frustration with volunteers or fundraising efforts leaves us bitter and confused. Why is this situation so difficult? Why are we having trouble now? We all face these mini crises. It’s our attitude that will get us out of the rut. In the case of asking for volunteers, we can’t demand supporters to volunteer. All [...]

• Gaining Millennial Support Beyond the Computer

  April 29th, 2013:: Social Media, Volunteer Management, Volunteer Recruiting:: Hub Staff

  Welcome to the click and engage generation. Today, the Millennial Generation is known for their support of nonprofits. That’s great. We love the support via Facebook, Twitter and so on. But finding millennial support stemming from and outside the nucleus of social media remains a hurdle. In order to truly gain millennial support beyond a [...]

• 5 Questions to Determine Leadership Effectiveness

  April 28th, 2013:: Volunteer Management:: Hub Staff

  Just because somebody is “in charge” it doesn’t make them a great leader. And as a leader, it can be difficult to give honest feedback without offending the recipient. So what do you do? Try asking yourself some questions to determine if your leadership style is effective. For example, do your volunteers understand your expectations [...]

• 3 Elements for Fundraising Campaign Success

  April 25th, 2013:: Fundraising, Volunteer Management:: Hub Staff

  Engaging constituents is as simple as giving them a head start. As new campaigns develop and strategy is discussed, we shouldn’t be hiding behind a veil. Rather, we need to let our base supporters in on the process. By simply talking over new campaigns with supporters, we can set ourselves up for success. Let donors, [...]

• Going the Extra Mile for Your Volunteers

  April 16th, 2013:: Volunteer Management:: Hub Staff

  Volunteers act as a backbone for nonprofits. They help out with fundraising events and elicit donations from others. Plain and simple, volunteers are awesome. So how can we show our appreciation for the work of volunteers beyond a simple ‘thank you’? One way is to include volunteers within the community of the nonprofit. Invite volunteers [...]

• Matching Program That Helps Nonprofits with a One-Two Punch

  April 13th, 2013:: Fundraising, Volunteer Management:: Hub Staff

  As National Volunteer Week draws near, people continue to wonder what more they can do for their favorite nonprofit. Nonprofits need to educate these righteous volunteers with one unique way to continue their support; a great program named Donors for Doers. Donors for Doers is a matching gift program that rewards hours volunteered with a [...]

• Gear Up Your Nonprofit for National Volunteer Week

  April 9th, 2013:: Volunteer Management, Volunteer Recruiting:: Hub Staff

  National Volunteer Week is drawing near. During the week of April 21 – 27, volunteerism is the primary focus for all nonprofits. This year in particular may be one of the most important years to promote this great event. The nonprofit sector is facing both deductions and reduced funding from several areas. As these limitations [...]

• Show Your Volunteers the Appreciation They Deserve

  April 8th, 2013:: Volunteer Management:: Hub Staff

  Sometimes all it takes is a simple note. Other times, it’s an elaborate ceremony with glitz and glamour. Regardless of the size, giving thanks to your volunteers is simply a matter of showing appreciation for their work. The rest is up to you. Nonprofits can honor their volunteers in a variety of ways but it [...]