“Volunteers … work not for money but because they want to give back, make a difference, change the world.” Sally Helgesen
While the need to give of themselves may motivate volunteers to get involved, it doesn’t ensure their continuing commitment....
Whether providing relief after a natural disaster or rendering humanitarian aid to countries in need, we’re familiar with the importance of international medical missions. The inspirational stories told by returning volunteers describe the desperate and challenging...
While anytime is a good time to acknowledge volunteers for their dedication to helping others, National Volunteer Week, April 10-16, 2016, provides a special opportunity to celebrate their efforts.
In support of National Volunteer Week, here are my favorite...
In honor of National Volunteer Week and in preparation to participate in BlogPaws Conference, it’s fitting that I share this poignant description from a volunteer involved with animal rescue.
Rescue explained
The neglect changes you.
The abuse hardens...
“Our current practices and approaches to employee engagement are failing. They are failing to achieve organizational results and most employees fail to experience the benefits of their own engagement.” Excerpt from David Zinger’s 21-Point Employee...
The value of having a favorable brand is that it inspires public trust and confidence – the stronger the brand, the more likely people will associate with it. A most important contributor to brand strength, and one that is difficult to duplicate, is the organization’s...
If your organization relies on paid employees to get its work done, would you treat them any differently if they were volunteers?
Other thought leaders have shared their views on this topic, including:
Treat Employees Like Volunteers for Better Performance by...
One of the reasons I love my work is that I get to meet dedicated nonprofit professionals and volunteers eager to share their stories. They’re also eager to learn how to further their respective organization’s mission in the marketing workshops I teach.
The...
While engaging and caring for volunteers is an ongoing activity, National Volunteer Week (April 6-12, 2014) is an important reminder to celebrate volunteers and their impact. This week provides an opportunity to honor “the enduring importance of recognizing...
In honor of National Volunteer Week, this post is dedicated to all volunteers who dedicate themselves to the nonprofit causes they care about.
How do nonprofits demonstrate care for the people who voluntarily serve them? Smart leaders know that effectively managing...
