To attract and retain great volunteers, it pays to engage with them in the ways they value most, and it isn’t the same – or even similar — for everyone. Here’s a checklist to help your organization make volunteers feel valued and motivated. Offer a Variety of Volunteer Opportunities, and Flexible Scheduling This encourages busy […]
Editor’s note: Kimberly Paterson, Certified Executive Coach and Master Energy Leadership Coach, is president of CIM (www.cim-co.com), which works with organizations and individuals to maximize performance through positive, lasting behavioral change. She can be reached at kpaterson@cim-co.com.) What follows is adapted from a recent article she authored in Rough Notes magazine (www.roughnotes.com.) Henry Ford said, “Thinking is the […]
You can’t control the weather – but you can take proactive safety measures to protect your family and home against the threat of power outages. Consider these tips: Invest in a home generator – a portable backup source can keep critical equipment like refrigerators, sump pumps, and air conditioners running during a blackout. Utilize surge […]
When seeking to retrieve information on someone’s personal background, a nonprofit should first determine what type of screening is appropriate for each staff or volunteer position, then apply that criteria to the specific individual applying for or filling that position. Background checks may consist of examining criminal history, credit history, references from previous employers, motor […]
