Researchers are studying — and finding — that human brains are hardwired to give. One study explores how the human brain benefits from giving. Community service, in particular, gives back to volunteers in many ways. Community Service Connects People Volunteers who work together to serve others broaden their support network. This sense of belonging is vital to human […]
Federal laws closely regulate the types of political activity in which nonprofits may engage without losing tax-exempt status. Also, nonprofits engaging in political activity can face inspection by competitors and regulators. They also risk damage to their reputations. Likewise, understanding rules governing nonprofit political involvement is an essential aspect of risk management. Venable, LLP, a […]
Valuable volunteers have widely varying demographics, offering many gifts as well as the talent and willingness to help others. You understand how valuable volunteers are for your nonprofit, but you may be less sure about how to recruit people who are passionate about your mission. Recruiting Volunteers Effectively An article on Springly.org points out that people […]
Setting clear guidelines between volunteers and paid employees can benefit your organization in multiple ways. The definitions of these roles seem straightforward enough, but boundaries are often crossed in daily operations. When these positions are not properly described, you could experience problems ranging from low morale to disputes to challenges from governmental agencies. Controversy and lawsuits […]
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has found that drivers in their Seventies had fewer vehicle crashes than did middle-aged drivers. Furthermore, the rate of fatal crashes for older drivers from 1997 to 2018 decreased by 43%. Older drivers generally drive fewer miles than younger drivers, but they are overall safer on the road despite […]
VIS offers a member benefit that has nothing to do with insuring volunteers or managing the risks of volunteer engagement. Also, it’s absolutely free not just for VIS members, but for anyone who wants to “start the day in a positive way.” (And who doesn’t?”) It’s called First Light Facts. Go to www.firstlightfacts.com to learn […]
If you fail to offer a dynamic, flexible environment to volunteers, they may move on to use their energy and talents elsewhere. This finding is elaborated on in a two-year study called the Pathways to Participation. Conducted by two organizations in the United Kingdom, this study’s findings point to easy organizational actions that can lower […]
