Westside Future Fund’s Post

Below are the slides presented in class covering the work my group and I have done after volunteering at the Community Corner. I hope you all will look into the Community Corner and visit them!

I thoroughly enjoyed talking to Jessica CVA MES, CVA, an expert on volunteer engagement, my time as an executive director, and the critical role volunteers played in our fundraising strategy. Check it out! From the blog: "Finally, our work is about relationships. Sometimes, we get too focused on building relationships with funders and overlook relationships with staff, volunteers, folks who are just in the neighborhood, folks down the street, the businesses across the street. These are the sustainers of the organization." Many times in our sector, we’re trying to find that rich person who's gonna give the money. This means we overlook smaller donations from these volunteers who are waiting to be engaged more deeply. It takes time, it takes a strategy, and it means making an investment."  #nonprofits #fundraising #boardrelations #nonprofitmanagement

Non profit organizations come in all shapes, sizes and missions. Here is one I just heard about in our own back yard. Please consider supporting them 😊 https://lnkd.in/gwYwnMB6

Non-board member provide perspective, insight, expertise, experience and time that might not be possible as a member of the board. The opportunity can also serve to develop a bench of potential members of a board in case of resignation, term limits, etc. while build familiarity with the culture of the governing board and staff. Be sure to clarify who and how votes are counted in accordance with bylaws and regulations. #giveback #volunteer #board #opportunity

For those who are following the inclusive sailing program for the #autism from Spectrum Sailing , here is the latest on #community building. #inclusion #relationships #autismawareness

Leaders of volunteers, our FEATURE article, "What I Re-Learned About Volunteering From Surviving a Tornado" revisits these volunteer engagement principles: 🌍 Clear goals 🌏 designated leader 🌎 plan for #volunteers 🌍 connection to mission 🌏 recognition https://bit.ly/48XjNYt

🌟 What is Outreach Ministry? Outreach ministry is not just a term; it's a way of life! It means putting faith into action by helping and serving others. Whether it’s volunteering at shelters or organizing food drives, outreach is how we show love and compassion in practical ways. 🔗 Learn about the vital role of church outreach and how it’s transforming communities in our newest blog. https://hubs.li/Q02wPxcR0 #OutreachMinistry #VisitorReach #FaithInAction

https://lnkd.in/e4kCTNNH A story about the power of volunteering and what it can achieve. Doing something positive doesn't only help others, it can change your own life.

Agree that non-board members can serve & benefit themselves and organizations! I’ve used it and served on committees as such. It creates a pipeline of potential next gen leaders as well as offer opportunities to serve and receive expertise from people who don’t have the capacity to serve on a board at the time. Win+Win #nonprofitleadership #bestpractice #governance #nonprofitmanagement #nonprofit #giveback #volunteer

If you ever look at the tags on our social media posts and wonder, "Who are they?" we'll tell you now. They're our partners, and we couldn't do what we do without them. There's a lot to running an organization like ours and while we greatly appreciate when people give us money, we also benefit from the guidance and steering that these groups give us. As a group barely a year old, we soak up all the tips and lessons that our partners can give us. It's also a sign of how things should be in the nonprofit world. We need to help each other. There is competition for resources, yes, but there's also plenty of opportunity for collaboration and referrals. A volunteer who may be unsuited for one agency could thrive in a different one. For example, someone who signed up to help at an animal shelter may find out the hard way that pet dander is not their friend. But walking dogs for a group like Elderdog is right up their alley. Our mission at Volunteer Peterborough is simple; we strive to match volunteers to the ideal organization, and make the recruitment process easier. Our partner agencies make that happen. Stop by our Partners page and see the full group of people that help us do what we do. And we love them for it. https://buff.ly/3JFesd7 #FanFriday #NonProfitLife #ValuableAssets #Partners #CommunityBuilding #Besties