Consulting Services For Your Nonprofit
Wendy Biro-Pollard is a Certified Volunteer Administrator (CVA), speaker, facilitator and consultant with over 30 years of practical experience. Wendy has led hundreds of workshops and seminars for individuals in the public and private sector, for state and national associations, and for national service and faith-based programs.
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Speed Up the Board Recruitment Process!
Imagine getting excited about volunteering for something, and then waiting six or seven months before you actually get to do it. Can we accelerate the process by "pre-qualifying" candidates? One of the most frustrating parts of board recruitment is the length of time -- often months -- between talking with a prospect and then bringing him onto the board . . . months during which the candidate usually becomes less interested. For instance, a person might be tentatively asked in January, discussed by the governance/nominating committee in February, have her name brought to the board for … [Read More...]
National Council on Citizenship reports Civic Depression
Although this study was released in August 2009, the information gleaned from this survey is as relevant as ever. A study released in August 2009 by the National Council on Citizenship (NCOC) indicates that Americans began reducing their volunteer hours when the unemployment rate hit 9 to 10 percent. According to David B. Smith, NCOC executive director, "Prior recessions have prompted an increase in volunteerism, but only to the point that the unemployment rate reaches a “threshold.” Smith said, "People have moved from saying, 'this is the time to rise up and help my community,' to … [Read More...]
Is Your Organization Ready?
In recent months the world has witnessed several tragedies: the current flooding in the Midwest, a rash of tornadoes in the South, and an enormous earthquake in Japan. These events, on the heels of Hurricane Katrina, the BP oil spill, and the earthquake in Haiti, serve as reminders that disaster could be just around the corner and can happen in almost any community. If your region were hit by calamity, is your organization prepared to help? Have you thought about the strengths your agency can bring to the table — and how they fit in with the community’s emergency response plan? For this … [Read More...]
