Taking a Thoughtful Approach to Develop Volunteers and Donors
Be sure to take a thoughtful approach to developing your volunteers and donors. It can make a tremendous difference for your organization.
A few years ago, I was talking with some YMCA leaders about their philosophy in running one of the nation's most successful camps. I should not have been surprised to hear them share that a major focus was developing the staff — especially the high school and college student season staff that made up the bulk of the team. They took a purposeful approach to selecting the right staff and then to coaching and supporting staff members. By understanding that their commitment was to develop the staff into leaders, the Y revolutionized how the staff was nurtured.
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Looking for Jeff? You'll find him either on the lake, laughing with good friends, or helping nonprofits develop to their full potential.
Jeff believes that successful fundraising is built on a bedrock of relevant, consistent messaging; sound practices; the nurturing of relationships; and impeccable stewardship. And that organizations that adhere to those standards serve as beacons to others that aspire to them. The Bedrocks & Beacons blog will provide strategic information to help nonprofits be both.
Jeff has more than 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience and is a member of the NonProfit PRO Editorial Advisory Board.
