One way to help a cause that is dear to your heart is to volunteer. Nonprofit organizations usually need volunteers to help them carry out the mission of their organization. There are many places to find volunteer opportunities. You can check the websites of your favorite charities or you look on volunteer comprehensive websites like VolunteerMatch and Idealist to find local and virtual volunteer opportunities. […]
Engaging Volunteers
One of the benefits of operating a nonprofit organization is the ability to access free talent. Volunteers are many times the backbone to many nonprofit organizations. This is especially true when the organization is in its infancy and has limited financial bandwidth. However, many leaders find it hard to attract helpful volunteers or to retain them.