If you have volunteers who drive as part of their assignments – either their own vehicles or those of the organization – due diligence requires that you obtain Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) to be sure those volunteers have not had serious violations that should disqualify them. One of the risk management resources VIS offers is […]
As important as volunteer recruitment is, volunteer retention is equally important. Consider it part of your risk management program, because losing good volunteers is a risk every nonprofit organization should recognize. Neon One offers the following guidance, including six good questions to ask the new volunteer… One common mistake nonprofits make is talking too much about […]
From the 2024 VolunteerPro Volunteer Management Progress Report. The Good News Volunteer managers are able to devote more of their time to that job, even though they also wear other hats. Of the 747 volunteer managers responding to the survey, 56% reported that they can devote at least two-thirds of their time to volunteer […]
By Tony Goodrow Editor’s note: Tony Goodrow is Chief Executive Officer of Better Impact, Inc., which provides volunteer management software and is a partner of VIS. We appreciate his sharing this guide with our readers. In the realm of volunteer management, data security is a critical aspect that demands careful attention. This is because the […]
“Political activity often comes with scrutiny from regulators, the media, competitors, and different watchdog organizations, but reputational risk is one of the biggest impediments to successful political activity for nonprofits. Despite the risks, there is much that can still be done.” So says Venable, LLP, a law firm with a large nonprofit practice. With the […]
The risks associated with volunteer engagement go beyond injuries, vehicle accidents, and liability situations. They also include the risk that good volunteers will leave the organization because their expectations aren’t being met and their needs aren’t being addressed. Tammy Zonker is the founder and president of Fundraising Transformed. In a recent Webinar hosted by Civic […]
Editor’s note: VIS is pleased to have this guest article by Sarah Olivieri, founder of www.pivotground.com. There is more information about Sarah and her organization at the end of the article. Greetings, nonprofit champions! I’m Sarah Olivieri, here to guide you through the delicate dance of balancing your grand vision with the nitty-gritty of daily […]
