The Complete Guide to Volunteer Management Competencies for Today's Leaders The Top Line: Volunteer management is more than just filling shifts; it's a strategic profession requiring a diverse set of competencies. From human resources and communications to financial management and program evaluation, the scope of skills needed can feel overwhelming. In this post, we [...]
Preparing Co-Workers to Lead Volunteers Online & On Land The Top Line: Volunteer services staff can't do it alone. When coworkers in other departments are unprepared or reluctant to lead volunteers, everyone loses, especially the volunteers. In this post, we'll show you how to train and support your colleagues so they feel confident leading [...]
Are You Making These Two Mistakes in Your Volunteer Retention Strategies? The Top Line: When it comes to keeping volunteers engaged, your first instinct might actually be working against you. Human brains aren't wired for rational decision-making; they're wired for survival, emotion, and social cues. In this post, we'll uncover two common mistakes in [...]
How to Match Volunteers with Rockin' Roles: Your Complete Guide The Top Line: Matching volunteers with the right roles isn't just about filling slots; it's about unlocking potential. When volunteers are placed where their skills, interests, and personalities can shine, everyone wins. In this post, we'll walk you through a complete guide to [...]
How To Use Volunteer Surveys to Support Winning Grant Proposals The Top Line: Volunteer surveys do more than just collect feedback; they can become your secret weapon for winning grants. Funders want proof of impact, and the right survey data can give it to them. In this post, we'll show you how to design [...]
Coordinating Volunteers: How to Set the Stage for Leadership Roles The Top Line: Scaling your nonprofit's impact means more than just filling volunteer roles — it means developing volunteers who can lead their peers. But how do you inspire volunteers to step up, especially when they're feeling stretched? In this post, we'll explore three [...]
Volunteer Appreciation Ideas for Remote Volunteers The Top Line: Volunteer appreciation doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. Whether your volunteers are remote, hybrid, or in‑person, a heartfelt thank‑you goes a long way. In this post, we'll share simple, everyday appreciation ideas — from snail mail to sincere notes — that show your volunteers [...]
Re-designing Volunteer Roles for the Modern World: Part 2 The Top Line: Volunteer roles that once worked beautifully can become overwhelming over time, and that's when volunteers start to drift away. In this post (Part 2 of our series), we'll walk you through a practical six‑step process to redesign volunteer roles that are [...]
