Fourteen steps to developing a top-notch volunteer program

Whether your organization is big or small, here are fourteen action steps from the Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration (MAVA) for developing a top-notch volunteer program.

The evolving role of a volunteer resources specialist

The need for a more structured volunteer environment appears evident. Charitable organizations are taking a much more business-like approach toward their volunteers – enter the volunteer resources specialist.

A resource to capitalize on during tight financial times

This article offers seven tips for maintaining your volunteer programs during difficult economic conditions.

Governance Q&A: Reimbursing volunteer expenses

The volunteer policies in place should dictate what to do when volunteers incur expenses.

How to manage volunteers in difficult economic times

This article explains how to follow the volunteer management cycle in difficult economic conditions.

Volunteers and risk management for Canadian nonprofits and charities

This article offers thirty-five suggestions for reducing risk when using volunteers in your organization.

Volunteer and staff roles and responsibilities

This article offers a checklist for you to use to delineate your organization’s roles and responsibilities; we offer some suggestions as guidelines that come from our experiences of working with high performing boards.

Adjust your thinking: Shifting the focus to volunteer retention

This article explains why you should be focused on volunteer retention rather than volunteer recruitment.

Of cars and oil changes and…team building???

What could cars and oil changes possibly have to do with building successful volunteer-staff teams? If you are scratching your head, then read on…

Effective relationships between staff and volunteers

This article lists tips for encouraging good relationships between staff and volunteers.