As I sit down to write to you for this month’s ePowerline, I struggle with where to begin. The extent of global interdependence and interconnection is both a blessing and a curse, allowing this virus to spread at an unimaginable and relentless rate. To be depressed and anxious is frankly a rational response to what we are all experiencing.
I am, at the same time, an optimist by nature, and much of what I’ve seen and read recently has fed the optimistic side of my mind.Click here to read more!
FYI - Use Your Professional Development Funds Now on the Fall
PAVRO LiVE Conference
With the postponement of PAVRO LiVE Annual Conference to the fall, we know that some members might be interested in using professional development funds now before March 31st, which is the fiscal year-end for many organizations. We are pleased to let you know that registration is still open until the end of March and we will keep your registration fee as a credit towards the conference in the fall. A full refund will be issued should the fall date not work for you. Register here
PAVRO Annual General Meeting - May 14th, 2020 The AGM will be held May 14th but we will look at hosting it virtually, perhaps combining it with some kind of webinar or virtual networking session. Please stay tuned for more information and we look forward to your participation.
Check out the PAVRO website for Volunteer Engagement career opportunities
Nomination deadline - Friday, March 27th!
Every day, we make a difference in the lives of our volunteers. We build up their self-esteem and give them tools to do amazing work in our community. We do it because we love our sector and strive to make our home a better place. As leaders, we often don’t get recognized for our impactful work but let’s change that!
Your words have impact. Please take some time to reflect to help give those who are visionaries the recognition she/he deserves.
Why Volunteers Drop You
Planning Alert! for Not-For-Profits
By Maggie Chicoine
What if we were to add one more “R” to the not-for-profit trio of significant “R’s” – Recruitment, Retention, Recognition. Adding a column titled “Rejection” might offer significant insights as the fourth guidepost for planning purposes.
Curious as to why volunteers walk away from the status quo of organizations, I posted a simple statement on social media recently. It read, “I drop out as a volunteer when _____________.
Comments piled up quickly as former volunteers spoke their minds.
I’ve categorized their examples into four themes, which might give you some insight into the R&R&R + R world as experienced by formerly loyal folks. You can mine for gold in these comments. Don’t let assumptions and biases cloud over the clues.
Perhaps the basic question you and your colleagues might discuss is: “Do WE do this too?” >>Continue to article
Did you know your membership will now last a full 12 months regardless of when you renew!
You won't want to miss all the great things that are coming in 2020!
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