June 01, 2023
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May 05, 2021The pandemic has brought much loss and sorrow. It has also provided unique learning opportunities. Since we were forced to stop doing things a certain way, we can pause to contemplate how doing things differently can help us to move forward.
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?
July 30, 2024This 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.
