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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Thinking Differently About.

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Theres an i nteresting post (and the beginning of a conversation) going on over at the Acronym blog , focusing on volunteer recruitment and diversity. Dec 2004 (1). Nov 2004 (3). Oct 2004 (1). Sep 2004 (4). Aug 2004 (4). Jul 2004 (2). Jun 2004 (3). May 2004 (5). Jan 2004 (3).

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Six Principles for Harnessing.

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While Tulgan and Peters are both talking about paid staff in the new economy, associations and other organizations would be wise to note the relevance of their thinking for recruiting, developing, and rewarding volunteers. If you have recruited for talent and provided an appropriate overview and training, your volunteers now need coaching.

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Getting Married to Membership May Require Engagement First

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How would you adjust your recruitment and involvement strategies to capitalize on this potential shift? Dec 2004 (1). Nov 2004 (3). Oct 2004 (1). Sep 2004 (4). Aug 2004 (4). Jul 2004 (2). Jun 2004 (3). May 2004 (5). Jan 2004 (3). Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4).

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Flipped Volunteering: The Better Way to Invite and Engage

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Moreover, lets make this a standard part of the membership application process (or the confirmation of joining) instead of treating volunteer recruitment as a separate effort done at a different time. Dec 2004 (1). Nov 2004 (3). Oct 2004 (1). Sep 2004 (4). Aug 2004 (4). Jul 2004 (2). Jun 2004 (3).

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: 10 Tips for Engaging A Volunteer.

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Recruit with a one-to-one philosophy. Imagine a brochure that asked a potential recruit to share her passions or interests areas, the top five skills or talents she possesses or would like to develop, the number of hours per week or month she can commit, and whether she would like to work on projects or serve on a committee or task force.

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Arrested Development? A Strategic Approach to Technology Reboots Association Growth

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HIMSS began reaching beyond “member” to “audience” in 2002 by offering resources and benefits not exclusive to dues-paying professionals. By 2004, the philosophy of a broadening audience was becoming officially accepted and adopted. In this excerpt from our book, Association 4.0—Positioning Make Data-Driven Decisions.