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

Idea Architects

These pieces of work can then be developed into the various components of a comprehensive volunteer structure: work groups or project teams, solo assignments, advisory boards; task forces or committees; etc. Recruit with a one-to-one philosophy. As you might suspect, it was the sought after committee appointment. Blog Archive.

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Member, Meet Sponsor: A Model for Reaching Under-Served Segments

Associations Now

ASAE’s Diversity Executive Leadership Program fits the mold, too: Aimed at developing minority leaders in associations, DELP has been sponsored since its founding by the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau. They also get free internship postings on the AIChE website.

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Flipped Volunteering: The Better Way to Invite and Engage

Idea Architects

We’ve been telling prospective volunteers about available leadership committees and positions and then asking if they are interested. Instead of pushing the standard list of committees, councils, and task forces, let’s first focus on learning about each and every member and then offering a customized invitation to engage.