Volunteer engagement is the lifeblood of any successful association, but when too much responsibility falls on a small group, burnout is inevitable. That was the challenge facing the Midwestern States Environmental Consultants Association (MSECA), where the board of directors was responsible for planning
Getting board onboarding right is one of the most important — and sometimes overlooked — responsibilities of an association. Organizations invest significant time and effort recruiting and developing board leaders, and the individuals who say “yes” to board service are
Running an association is both rewarding and challenging. Many organizations operate with lean teams who juggle a wide range of responsibilities, often with limited resources and tight budgets. While staff bring valuable expertise and professional skills, nothing can replace the
Five Opportunities to Strengthen Volunteer Management by Rachel Daeger, CAE, IOM Many associations rely on passionate volunteers to achieve their mission and vision. This could easily add up to hundreds of individuals needing to communicate and work in concert with
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the number of Americans who volunteer for a nonprofit organization has decreased by seven percentage points over the past decade with only 23% of Americans volunteering in 2021. With fewer and
Volunteers are the lifeblood of associations and non-profit organizations. Dedicated volunteers contribute their time, skills and passion to advance the organization’s mission – yet we know that we have the duty to provide ongoing support, and facilitate effective recruiting, training
Of course, we want our volunteers to participate with our associations year round… or do we? The answer is yes, we do, but we also don’t want to sacrifice a positive volunteer experience just for the sake of trying to
Volunteers play an essential role for any association. They have the inside scoop on the industry, they are present to hear the needs of members, and in the end, have a strong role in most association programs. However, good volunteers
Micro-volunteerism provides small tasks that volunteers can start and complete in a short amount of time. Though the term “micro-volunteerism” has only been around for about 15 years, it has received a lot of buzz. So does it work? When
Volunteer engagement is the lifeblood of any successful association, but when too much responsibility falls on a small group, burnout is
Getting board onboarding right is one of the most important — and sometimes overlooked — responsibilities of an association. Organizations
Running an association is both rewarding and challenging. Many organizations operate with lean teams who juggle a wide range of
Five Opportunities to Strengthen Volunteer Management by Rachel Daeger, CAE, IOM Many associations rely on passionate volunteers to achieve their
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the number of Americans who volunteer for a nonprofit organization has
Volunteers are the lifeblood of associations and non-profit organizations. Dedicated volunteers contribute their time, skills and passion to advance the
Of course, we want our volunteers to participate with our associations year round… or do we? The answer is yes,
Volunteers play an essential role for any association. They have the inside scoop on the industry, they are present to
Micro-volunteerism provides small tasks that volunteers can start and complete in a short amount of time. Though the term “micro-volunteerism”
