volunteer leadership
When Clients Have Complex Needs
“Levels of volunteering go down when clients have complex needs.” Which means that the most vulnerable among us have less help. Here’s why, and what to do about it.
Read MoreConflict Resolution in Volunteering
Conflict resolution is a key part of leading a team of volunteers. Few of us are trained mediators, so here are some tips to make it easier.
Read MoreSuccession Planning for Volunteer Boards
Many social impact organizations have difficulty building succession planning into their board’s culture. Here are a few tips to help you.
Read MoreVolunteers and the Dead Horse Theory
Have you ever heard of the “Dead Horse Theory”? It’s a concept, unfortunately, that is prevalent in many social impact organizations and volunteer programs. Here’s how you can get a handle on it – without buying a bigger whip!
Read MoreRisk Management in Volunteering
Risk management is vital when running volunteer programs. Here are three areas where you can “hope for the best, but plan for the worst”.
Read MoreStrategic Planning for Volunteer Programs
Strategic planning may seem to be a complicated process to do for your volunteer program, but it keeps you focused and moving forward. Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreInvesting in Volunteers
Investing in volunteers isn’t a top priority for most organizations and funding sources. It should be, because not doing it is hurting everyone. Here’s what we can do to help.
Read MoreA New Golden Rule
Are you aware that there’s a new golden rule? People are discovering that treating others the way you want to be treated just isn’t enough.
Read MoreFeedback vs Feed Forward
Should you provide volunteers with feedback – or feed FORWARD? What are the pros and cons of focusing on the past vs the future? And is it necessary to choose?
Read MoreStaff Shortages are Affecting Volunteers
Are staff shortages affecting the volunteers in your organization? It’s a growing problem in our current environment. Here are a few ways to limit the fallout.
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