2021 is rapidly coming to an end, and now is the time to start considering where we want to see the industry go in 2022. Many of the 2021 industry trends focused on technology. We continue to exist in a post-COVID world, connecting over virtual conferences and working in hybrid remote/in-person models. Many organizations and corporations have realized that a remote model is achievable, and by embracing technology, we can find new and more accessible ways to work. As we head into 2022, we look ahead at some key trends to build and strengthen relationships with donors, volunteers, stakeholders and staff.
Funded by the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund, the Seniors Community Grant Program through the Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility, and private donations, Volunteer Success is proud to announce an expansion of our Volunteer Success website.
This article originally published in the Non-Profit Quarterly explores the question of how nonprofit organizations can proactively design volunteer programs to be attractive to, and specifically supportive of, the fast-growing segment of our society. The Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration conducted in-depth research with volunteer program leaders across the midwestern US, and the findings are relevant nationally as well as in Canada.