Bug or Butterfly?
Have you ever considered the lifecycle of the average volunteer program manager?
10 questions every Volunteer Manager should ask a potential employer!
As Leaders of Volunteers one of our specialty areas is (or at least should be) the ability to...
How many volunteers are too many volunteers?
One of the most common questions I am asked is “How many volunteers should one Volunteer Manager be...
Don’t forget the People in the Process
Over the years I have had the opportunity to write and edit hundreds of articles, reports, blogs...
New incentives for new volunteers?
An article in the Weekend Australian explains that in an effort to retain staff members and be more...
Who rules the roost?
I am lucky enough to travel a lot and to meet many volunteer managers from all walks of life in the...
How to be laser focused on your mission
The investors on Dragon’s Den are ruthless. They are there to find ways to make a buck and that is...
The Cane Toad Effect
I once was asked to speak at a conference on the topic of ‘Navigating the Brave New World’ of...
Data gives you the wrong answer when you ask the wrong question
Why volunteer hours are NOT the Holy Grail
If a nonprofit or charity truly values the time of their...