National and Global Youth Service Day is this weekend, April 21-23. Don’t be surprised if you see young people in your city doing trash pick-up, volunteering to help the elderly or going door to door collecting items for a food pantry. On Youth Service Day kids volunteer for a wide variety of service activities. This […]
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Volunteers
Volunteers are quite often the lifeblood of a non profit organization. They are a resource for staffing events, making calls, working mailings and many other responsibilities. Volunteers are also a vital link between the organization and the community.
Tips for Volunteer Programs
Posted on 03 November 2005
A solid volunteer program can contribute greatly to a nonprofit organization’s success and effectiveness. As Scott Winter of the Walker Art Center commented, “Volunteers can be a valuable asset to your work load and your bottom line.” So what should a nonprofit organization consider when establishing a volunteer program? […]
The Power of Appreciation
Posted on 28 October 2005
Do you know the two most powerful words in fundraising? Yes, it’s thank you. Showing appreciation with a verbal word of thanks, thank you notes and other signs to show your thankfulness are important in maintaining positive relationships. Of course it’s easy to show appreciation to those who have a positive outlook and gladly help […]
