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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. We’d look for more real-time micro-volunteering opportunities during major events like annual meetings. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (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 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). May 2002 (4). And when I experience meaning, I am much more likely to commit monies. Mar 2003 (1).

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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 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). May 2002 (4).

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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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Opening the Door to Government Members

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Although ISCPA isn’t currently considering free membership for government employees, other associations have tried it , particularly those focused on networking and in-person events. But what if you’re a smaller association that doesn’t rely heavily on face-to-face events? NIDA currently has almost 18,000 government members.

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Arrested Development? A Strategic Approach to Technology Reboots Association Growth

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Increasing event registration – younger generations have new learning preferences and are seeking greater work/life balance. These changes could translate to a shift in how you position meetings and events. In either case, the organization’s extraordinary growth reflects its success at attracting and recruiting new constituents.