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About Elisa
Elisa Kosarin, CVA, helps nonprofits deliver fully on their missions and raise more money by strengthening their volunteer programs.
With over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, her work is driven by the underlying belief that volunteers have the potential to transform communities – when nonprofits understand how best to support them and make use of their talents.
Do you fully leverage the talent, support, and power of your volunteers?
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Why it’s ok for volunteer managers to move on
Volunteer manager turnover is not a problem — it's something to plan for and even support When I first began working in nonprofits, I was lucky to report to a CEO with some very clear policies. — One was the “Oops” policy, meaning that that errors are natural and not...
What if #LOVols had a worksheet to think through their training opportunities? They do, and it’s free
Here's one way to make your decisions about professional development a little less subjective As a volunteer manager, it can be tough to justify enrolling in a higher-dollar but valuable-looking training. Sometimes, the price tag alone might scare a person away from...
#LOVols are you comfortable enough for a difficult conversation?
We generally know what to say in those difficult conversations with volunteers or staff. So what’s holding us back? You might be want to hear what's up with my latest Leadership Circle for volunteer managers. This one is a bit larger than circles I've led in the past...