How you view volunteers will determine how you lead them. In 1957 Douglas McGregor spoke at a conference about two different types of employee motivation. He hypothesized that worker motivation could be broken into two broad categories: Theory X and Theory Y. Those associated with X believe workers are generally lazy, selfish, and difficult to […]
4 Things Volunteers Wish Leaders Knew: Pt. 2
4 Things Volunteers Wish Leaders Knew: Pt. 2 As a leader it’s so easy to forget what it’s like to be at the bottom. Over the years I’ve often found myself in place of leadership, but recently I’ve spent more time serving our local soccer club and am starting from the ground up. This opportunity […]
4 Things Volunteers Wish Leaders Knew: Pt. 1
4 Things Volunteers Wish Leaders Knew A few years ago I read about an army general upset over his troop’s lack of energy and motivation. A quick investigation pinpointed troop exhaustion as the culprit. The general felt troop’s poor time management led to their lack of sleep, so refused to budge the schedule. Then, one […]
3 Ways Volunteers View Your Project
3 Ways Volunteers View Your Project Volunteers make up the life-blood of any non-profit organization. Although volunteers are essential, it’s important to note: not all volunteers are created equal. Some are great and contribute significantly. Others become like mythical creatures we’ve heard existed but have never actually seen ourselves. But, leaders can better work with volunteers […]
3 Questions Every Volunteer Asks
The moment someone signs up to serve on a team, the clock begins to tick. With every passing moment initial interest in your team begins to fade. So, the question is, how do you capture new volunteers and turn them into a fully engaged member of your team? Communicate! When someone signs up for your […]
free thank you ecards- to thank your volunteers
In order to help thank your volunteers, I found 3 sites you can use to send them thank you ecards. All you have to do is tell them the person’s name and e-mail address where you’d like to send the card and they’ll do the rest. A little thanks goes a long way. Here’s the […]
Thank You Volunteers
I had a meeting with some leaders at Velocity the other night. It was so amazing to hear leaders and volunteers brainstorm how to make Velocity amazing! It makes me think about all the incredible people who make Velocity a special place to be each Sunday. So, here’s to you amazing volunteers, both at Velocity, and everywhere. Thank […]