effectively recruiting & supporting volunteer leadership
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Effectively Recruiting & Supporting Volunteer Leadership
Presented by:
Edward J. Cronin, CAE Holly K. Schambach
Objectives
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Leave this session with a checklist of criteria to aid in
identifying qualified volunteer leaders for their specific needs. 1
Possess solutions for creating accountability and incentivizing
participation with volunteer leaders. 2
Learn best practices in volunteer management including what
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Why Listen To Us?
Ed Cronin
20 years as an association executive
CEO of AHRA and AHRA Education Foundation
Led multiple campaigns and annual fundraising efforts to
success
Holly Schambach
10 years not-for-profit experience (6 years as fundraising
consultant)
Executive Director at Association Development Solutions
Fundraising counsel on multiple volunteer led fundraising
projects
10-year Relationship
Outsourced development function
3 Successful Campaigns
10 Annual Appeals (EF)
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What’s Your Personal Volunteer Experience?
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Photo by Bethany Legg https://unsplash.com/@bkotynski
Assessment
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Accomplishments
10 Annual
Appeals
$10 million
raised
$10,000
to
$400,000
3 Capital
Campaigns
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Shift in Leadership Culture
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One Volunteer
Full committees
New Association
Leaders
AHRA Education Foundation
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ACP & ACPEF
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Annual Appeal
- 60% increase in # of
commitments
- 60% increase in total
amount raised
- Numbers based
Project Management
- 50 volunteers
- University curriculum
creation
- Timeline based
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Best Practices: Identification
JOB DESCRIPTION
What are the key roles and responsibilities of the volunteer?
CRITERIA
What characteristics personify the ideal volunteer for your organization’s need?
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Initial Steps
Criteria
Job Description
Plan & Timeline
Process
Best Practices: Recruitment
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Regular Communication
Tools Recognition
Best Practices: Management & Support
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Think of a volunteer role in your organization.
What characteristics make up the ideal volunteer?
3 to 5 bullet points
What are the responsibilities of that volunteer role?
Up to 5 responsibilities
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Work Time
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Questions & Discussion
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Objectives
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Leave this session with a checklist of criteria to aid in
identifying qualified volunteer leaders for your organization’s
specific needs. 1
Possess solutions for creating accountability and incentivizing
participation with volunteer leaders. 2
Know best practices in volunteer management including what
tools and resources to provide to best equip them for results. 3 2017 AFG National Conference May 11, 2017
Ed Cronin, CAE, Chief Executive Officer
AHRA & AHRA Education Foundation
978-443-7591
Holly Schambach, Executive Director
Association Development Solutions
630-300-3760
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Thank You!
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