How Do I Build a Stronger Volunteer/Staff Partnership?
from Compass Point Nonprofit Services
 Most strategies for opening up participation by volunteers tend to assume that staff are the primary cause of the blockage. The approach here, by contrast, asks certain questions which suggest that staff are not the primary reason for the difficulty. Planners/implementers of volunteer programs are very likely to be implicated, for lack of adopting appropriate strategies. Our candidate for appropriate strategy begins with this question: How can we expect staff to carve out meaningful roles for volunteers when staff doesn't even adequately understand their own role? More
Infrastructure: An Essential to Surviving in Uncertain Times
from Volunteer Today
President Obama's zeal in promoting the need for the U.S. to get back to the basics of tending to our houses, roads, and savings accounts put this writer in the mind that the same can be said of volunteer programs and the operation of boards and committees. Listen to the warning of an author of a recent research report. The influx of retirees into the volunteer corps from the "baby boom" generation might mean more volunteers than organizations know what to do with. More
Reaching Out to Potential Volunteers with Disabilities
from The Corporation for National & Community Service
This effective practice presents important considerations when planning recruitment efforts for attracting people with disabilities as volunteers. Excerpted from the Effective Practices Guide to Creating Inclusive and Accessible Days of Service, written in collaboration by City Cares, Points of Light Foundation, and Youth Service America, through a grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service. More
The Seven Things You Must Know About Public Speaking
from Forbes
We turn on the television and see people speaking before crowds or handling reporters with confidence and it all looks effortless. Are they made, or are they born? Do they have a gift that most of us will never know or is there something more to it? Being a successful public speaker boils down to following these seven essential principles. More
How to Promote Your Business to Baby Boomers
from Just About Everything a Retail Manager Needs to Know
Over the recent years the main target market for many retailers has been baby boomers. Baby Boomers are now in their 50s and more people are reaching their 50th birthday than ever before. This sector of the market has had the most effect on society and retailing since they started the 'Flower Power' revolution in the early 60s. More
More Fresh Finds from the National Stationary Show
from Specialty Retail Report
The National Stationary Show is in no way limited to note cards and envelopes. This article reviews fresh, new gift shop ideas that could drive sales traffic in your store. Links are included to the suppliers in case any of the products strike your fancy. More
2009 AHVRP Annual Conference
Distinguishing Our Profession, Discovering Our Spirit
Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa
Phoenix, AZ
August 27-30, 2009
Website: www.todaysvolunteer.org
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Hot Summer Promotions: Ideas and Tips for Sizzling Success
from More Business
Summer is almost here, and it is time to start offering promotions to ramp up your business during the hottest season of the year. You can use creative summer promotions and promotional products to generate revenue and traffic. Take a look at some of the ways in which your small business can employ summer promotions and promotional products for sizzling success. More
What Should You Sell?
from Business Know How
Whether you're starting a new business or expanding your existing business, be sure you stay focused on the most important aspect of any product or service: what real, living, breathing customers want or need badly enough to buy. Remember that what your intended audience will buy, may not be what you want to sell. If your great idea proves to be a dud, you're out the money you spent to acquire or produce it, package it and advertise it. More
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