July 22, 2025
June 14, 2022Let me start out by clarifying that the value of volunteering is not about the recognition of volunteers. The value of volunteering goes beyond recognition, it is something that is embedded in the foundations of a volunteer program. This article talks about how to celebrate success.
November 17, 2021As we start to look at "new risks" to our volunteer program, having a simple template to help you to gather your thoughts about what is at risk and how to plan to minimize them. This tool is a simple chart for you to start your thinking process.
July 12, 2022Let’s be honest for a minute. Bad volunteers DO exist, and nonprofits struggle to fire bad volunteers generous enough to work for free. It is important to clarify that there are “bad volunteers,” and then there are volunteers who are a “bad fit” for your organization. Knowing how to fire bad volunteers is important. Nonprofits could and should be more selective when determining what skill sets and performance they expect from volunteers. According to Volunteer Hub, only 55% of nonprofits report that they assess volunteer impact. How can a nonprofit justify “firing” a volunteer without outlining expectations and completing performance reviews for volunteers?