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Nicole R. Smith: Dec 18, 2024 4:22:09 PM
Why This Book: During my job search, many postings listed “has an entrepreneurial spirit” as a skill. Funny enough, when out at dinner with a group of amazing Leaders of Volunteers, the “entrepreneurial spirit” theme came up again. It was said that...
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Volunteer Engagement focuses a lot on terms like recruitment, onboarding, orientation but how much do we focus on our welcome, on our cultivation of...
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With 2024 drawing to a close, it feels like an opportune time to reflect and take stock, yet it doesn’t easily happen. Life quickly gets in the way...
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As the winter months settle in and activities slow down, transitioning into preparation for the year ahead, it may be the ideal time for those...
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Nicole R. Smith: Nov 22, 2024 5:39:38 PM
This Month's Selection: Extreme Trust: Honesty as a Competitive Advantage, by Don Peppers and Martha Rogers, Ph.D. The twentieth in a series of...
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Stuart Garland, Learning and Capacity Building Manager, Volunteer Ireland: Nov 18, 2024 10:00:42 AM
The pandemic has reshaped the landscape of volunteering, posing unique challenges and opportunities for both volunteers and Leaders of Volunteers. A...
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Rob Jackson: Nov 6, 2024 9:00:00 AM
Being a Volunteer Engagement Professional can be demanding. We are constantly balancing the needs of our volunteers, our colleagues, our bosses, our...
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Margaret McLachlan - Communications Manager, Volunteering New Zealand: Oct 30, 2024 9:00:00 AM
As we approach International Volunteer Manager’s Day on November 5, it’s essential to highlight the crucial role volunteer managers play in guiding...
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Beth Steinhorn, President, VQ Volunteer Strategies: Oct 23, 2024 9:00:00 AM
Food pantries, youth programs, senior centers, theaters, and many other agencies all involve families as key constituents. Families may be members,...
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Nicole R. Smith: Oct 16, 2024 9:30:00 AM
This Month's Selection: How to Lead When You're Not in Charge: Leveraging Influence When You Lack Authority, by Clay Scroggins (Author), Andy Stanley...
