Because nonprofit organizations thrive on the dedication of volunteers, we want to ensure we are not only recruiting the right people but also maximizing their impact. Today’s guest, Tyler Manley, shares how nonprofit leaders can improve volunteer recruitment and retention so volunteers become empowered champions of the mission.
Rob’s guest, Tyler Manley, is the VP of Growth and Engagement of Catchafire. Catchafire is the largest skills-based volunteer platform in the world. The organization aims to bring together philanthropy and employee engagement by creating and tracking volunteer opportunities with immediate impact that simultaneously support nonprofits.
Tyler outlines the 3 most important steps nonprofit leaders must take if they want to increase volunteer participation and engagement across the board. He describes the 3 different volunteer program types that nonprofits utilize and offers advice on the best way to decide what type will work best. Tyler encourages leaders to have clearly defined roles in place with volunteers, why it’s so important, and what that looks like when implemented. He warns nonprofit leaders of mistakes to avoid when creating volunteer programs, such as avoiding vague timelines for projects. Finally, Tyler explains the mission behind Catchafire, and how they connect skill-based volunteers with nonprofit organizations, for free.
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