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Why it’s ok for volunteer managers to move on

Why it’s ok for volunteer managers to move on

by Elisa Kosarin | Mar 10, 2020 | Uncategorized

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...
What if #LOVols had a worksheet to think through their training opportunities? They do, and it’s free

What if #LOVols had a worksheet to think through their training opportunities? They do, and it’s free

by Elisa Kosarin | Feb 10, 2020 | Uncategorized

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...
#LOVols are you comfortable enough for a difficult conversation?

#LOVols are you comfortable enough for a difficult conversation?

by Elisa Kosarin | Jan 7, 2020 | Uncategorized

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...
Want to start a staff volunteer program? Here’s your how-to

Want to start a staff volunteer program? Here’s your how-to

by Elisa Kosarin | Dec 10, 2019 | Uncategorized

What it looks like when your co-workers do the volunteering Here’s one thing I’ve learned from my five years of blogging: A volunteer manager who does one thing well does many things well. When we excel at leading volunteers, it expresses itself in all kinds of...
Congrats, you’re measuring volunteer impact. Now what?

Congrats, you’re measuring volunteer impact. Now what?

by Elisa Kosarin | Nov 11, 2019 | Uncategorized

Just how do you communicate volunteer impact – and to whom? This might be you. You’re a leader of volunteers, and you’ve done the hard work of figuring out how to strategically measure the impact of your volunteers. No more touting the number of volunteers or...
#LOVols, what you might discover with these five questions?

#LOVols, what you might discover with these five questions?

by Elisa Kosarin | Oct 7, 2019 | Uncategorized

If you’re lost in the weeds managing volunteers, this self-reflection will energize you Every now and then, I stumble across an idea so compelling that it has to be shared. This experience happened recently, when I led a training on managing volunteers for a...
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