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12 Volunteer Management Practices to Adopt for 2011

Idea Architects

It's time to get resolute and do the following: Develop a comprehensive strategic plan for the recruitment, development, and recognition of volunteers throughout the organization. For volunteer training segments that are how-to or fact-based, create short video clips or synced slides and audio that individuals can watch on their own time.

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Music City, Our Thought Leadership Team, and a Memorable 2014

YourMembership

When we started the Resource Center in 2011 the emphasis was on the written word. In 2014 the emphasis turned to video and webinars. Video is only second to face-to-face interaction as a tool to humanize your brand and content. The results have been exciting. Ask the Thought Leader Series.

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Chose Your Dimensions of Diversity and Get Started

Eric Lanke

For instance, in a teaching association, diversity in volunteer leadership could mean recruiting K-12 teachers into leadership roles traditionally held by college professors. We've never met, but his 2011 video on flying your freak flag should be required viewing in order to call yourself a member of the human race.

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Six Principles for Harnessing.

Idea Architects

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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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Thinking Differently About.

Idea Architects

Monday, October 17, 2011. Theres an i nteresting post (and the beginning of a conversation) going on over at the Acronym blog , focusing on volunteer recruitment and diversity. on Monday, October 17, 2011. Dec 2011 (6). Nov 2011 (5). Oct 2011 (9). Sep 2011 (7). Aug 2011 (13). Jul 2011 (10).

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Advocacy and Governance 2.0

Association Adviser

Besides having boundless energy and vision, Sabuco and Hedberg are relentless networkers who leverage their global connections to recruit powerhouse board members, advocates and ambassadors to support their missions. Selection of Top 10 Association Communication Challenges 2011-2015. So, what’s the ideal board size? 1 info source.

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Eric Lanke: Taking Risks to Avoid Loss

Eric Lanke

Most people, like the monkeys in the video, consistently engage in the riskier behavior when the stakes include non-trivial losses. Everyone Is Responsible for Member Recruitment. ► 2011. (25). That may be possible, but I think its somewhat rare in the real world. ▼ April. (7). Who Revolves Around Who?