Be sure to recognize your volunteers' efforts

It goes without saying that volunteers are at the heart of our organizations; their time and efforts pump productivity and opportunity into our infrastructure, increasing our capacities to accomplish ...

Apr 16, 2014

What to consider in screening volunteers

Volunteer screenings are a critical component to your volunteer management programHow come I never find my most recent  TB test results when I need them? Those of us who frequently volunteer with kid ...

Jan 29, 2014

"Service Days" are perfect volunteer opportunities

By Julie HoldawayWhile volunteers are out and about our neighborhoods year-round, on five particular days they are out en masse.If I were contemplating how to step up my volunteer recruiting, I'd def ...

Nov 25, 2013

Keeping volunteers takes effort

Volunteers work at Share Our Selves. Solid management skills are vital for nonprofits.By Julie HoldawayPublished in the Orange County Register on June 10, 2013The way to get people to come back is to ...

Jun 10, 2013

There must be 40 ways to thank your volunteers

 In the month to praise those who give their time, here's a list featuring gestures — obvious and unexpected.Rarely, do we say it better than William Shakespeare, “I can no other answer make, but, th ...

Apr 22, 2013

Tell your volunteers why they matter

By Julie HoldawayPublished in the Orange County Register on April 1, 2013Nonprofits can drum up more support by giving a precise, personal picture of the good work they do.I do not work for a nonprof ...

Apr 4, 2013
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