Information, research, and resources strengthen the nonprofit sector.
We have gathered some key resources that shed light on the different ways the nonprofit sector, volunteerism, and civic engagement support our society. We continue to monitor social trends, explore statistical information, and gather inspiring resources that support you in your day-to-day work.
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Top Resources
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Volunteer Recruitment and Hiring
What are volunteer recruitment and hiring strategies? What is involved? Why is it important? We take a look at answering these questions and what the process to adapt your own recruitment strategy to best suit your volunteer needs in this recorded webinar.
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Recruitment and retention for nonprofit employees
Information on nonprofit recruitment and retention strategies to assist you in finding and retaining quality employees.
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CONNECT Call: Effective Copywriting for Volunteer Recruitment
Many organizations face challenges in recruiting volunteers post-pandemic, but one solution is improving your copy-writing (aka persuasive writing for advertising). In this webinar, Aleksanda Vasic from Volunteer Success will offer a practical marketing approach to enhance the effectiveness and appeal of volunteer recruitment postings on websites, social media, and other channels. She will discuss copy-writing strategies with examples from nonprofit communications and present anonymized case studies.
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Volunteer Recruitment and Retention: Insights & Stories Panel
Curious about how other volunteer specialists have approached the challenges of volunteer recruitment and retention? Join us for a panel discussion with volunteer specialists Alison Besecker (Senior Coordinator, Networks & Engagement), Erin Navarro (VA Senior Coordinator, Learning & Resources), and Elaine Mew (CVA), moderated by Graeme Dearden (VA Manager, Learning & Inquiry), as they share their insights and stories. Our panelists will delve into volunteer screening theory and how they’ve applied good practices to support volunteers. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer specialist or new to the field, this panel offers valuable lessons and real-world examples to support your volunteer screening efforts
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How Do I Get More Volunteers & Why is That the Wrong Question?
Organizations are struggling to attract more volunteers, but doing more of the same types of things isn’t working. Social media posts seem to go ignored. Traditional media isn’t what it used to be. Putting up posters, if you can even find a place, doesn’t seem to produce results. So what can you do differently? Join Scott Lundell, Volunteerism and Programs Specialist with ECVO to explore different thinking that will enhance your existing recruitment strategies.
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First time volunteers: how can you get involved?
Use this tipsheet to showcase different ways to get involved for first-time volunteers. Start a conversation or use this tipsheet as part of your recruitment presentations and highlight current opportunities you have available