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STEWARDING VOLUNTEERS

This month, we're thinking about thanks... especially for those who support nonprofits in their important work. It's time to think outside the box about stewardship. 

 



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Topics: Volunteer Development, Volunteer Appreciation, Stewardship, Volunteers, Relationship Building, Communication, Nonprofit, community

MORE THAN A TRANSACTION

Posted by DBD Finance Team

This month, we're thinking about thanks... especially for those who support nonprofits in their important work. It's time to think outside the box about stewardship. 

 



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Topics: Stewardship, Ask, Donation, Volunteers, Value Of Time, Relationship Building, Relationships, Gift Of Giving, Nonprofit

THE ROLE OF A SEARCH COMMITTEE

Posted by Bert Ruiz

As a board member, you may experience a leadership transition at your organization during your tenure. When that time arrives, you have a responsibility as a board to take the necessary steps to ensure a successful transition. All board members will have some role in the process, but the development of a strong Search Committee is the first step.

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Topics: Leadership, Nonprofit Leadership, Volunteers, Leadership Transition, Nonprofit, CEO Search, executive search

BEFORE YOU ASK FOR HELP

Posted by Danny Maier

As empty nesters, my wife and I have more time to volunteer in our community. We really enjoy our volunteer time together - almost as much as vacation.

Recently, we responded to two requests for help.  One community organization responded to my wife’s email the very same day.  She got an email addressed directly to her that included three quick questions along with several resources and a short video on volunteering. Later that afternoon, the volunteer coordinator followed up with a phone call to my wife and engaged her in a nice comfortable conversation.  Impressive!

I responded to the other request with an email offering our services and asking for next steps.  That was weeks ago.  Still waiting.  What does this have to do with development and fundraising?  

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Topics: Volunteer Appreciation, Volunteer Management, Volunteer Communication, Volunteer Recruitment, Volunteers

WELL DONE FAITHFUL SERVANT

Posted by Mike Bussey

"Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant"

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Topics: Volunteer Development, Volunteer Appreciation, Volunteers

BUILDING A WINNING TEAM

This month, the Donor By Design Group is challenging you to take action, moving from resolutions to results. Today’s topic? Build a winning team.

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Topics: Board Development, Annual Campaign, Volunteers

THE VALUE OF TIME

Posted by Sara Luke

I recently spent some time with a non-profit CEO who spoke about the importance of volunteers to an organization. He said that of all the things someone can give you — time, talent or treasure — time is the one thing that cannot be replenished.

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Topics: Volunteer Management, Volunteers, Value Of Time

MAKING LEADERSHIP LESS LONELY

Posted by Bruce Berglund

One of the more interesting trends we’ve noticed in capital campaigns is a shift in leadership structure. Instead of individual chairs, we’re commonly seeing co-chairs, tri-chairs, honorary chairs and more. While this may seem like a suspect idea at first – if everyone is in charge, no one is in charge – it turns out to work really well in this critical volunteer capacity.

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Topics: Leadership, Campaign Leadership, Volunteers, Big L Leadership

A CLEAR YES

Posted by Lora Dow

One of our core beliefs is that you’re only as strong as the team you surround yourself with. That’s true for the Donor By Design team, and we see it over and over again in the staff and volunteer teams we work with.

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Topics: Leadership, Volunteers, Hiring

THE GIFT OF GIVING

Posted by Bruce Berglund

This is the second of a two-part conversation with my friend, Lee Heyward, as part of our What Matters podcast series. (Did you miss the first part? Listen to it now.)

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Topics: Philanthropy, Volunteers, Generosity, Church Stewardship, Church Leadership, What Matters Podcast

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