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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. Download More Information. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). May 2002 (4). Newer Post.

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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? We will often offer some free content to gain an opt-in for the organization and then cultivate the relationship with additional free information. Download More Information. 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. But without asking for that information, youre left to treat everyone the same based on what you think is supportive. Newer Post.

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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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CPA Group’s Recognition Program Introduces Students to Accounting

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To get the best and brightest talent, the industry needs to start recruiting students early, Drumgo said. “So They have a lot of information and knowledge about what accountants do and the career opportunities so that by the time they graduate, they’re ready to take off.”.

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Arrested Development? A Strategic Approach to Technology Reboots Association Growth

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Retaining members – the availability of information on the web, the emergence of new competition, and the huge generational shift in mindset regarding associations and membership is redefining our community. You don’t need to become a tech geek, but you must be informed or you risk being left behind. Steven Lieber.