CFRE Exam: Volunteer Involvement

CFRE Exam: Volunteer Involvement What is a volunteer? - anyone who works for an organization or cause without compensation Why include volunteers in fundraising? - Staff can't do it all Peer to peer cultivation/solicitation is more effective Knowledge or connections staff doesn't have Shows support for the organization's mission What structures need to be in place before you recruit volunteers? - Structure for recruiting How to train them Job descriptions How to match volunteers with jobs How they will be recognized How to evaluate their job performance How to replace them What's the breakdown in responsibility between staff and volunteers? - Staff - implement policies set by board and manage day to day operations Volunteers - leadership and fundraising -ensure organization stays financially sound -set policies and make sure they're carried out represent the organization's stakeholders -aid and support fundraising Why do people volunteer? - Their employer encouraged them to do so. They have a desire to develop skills or expertise. They want to build personal relationships. They want to gain status by showing social involvement. They have a desire to make a difference. They were asked. What are the areas of a nonprofit where people can volunteer? - Governance, Program Support or Development. Why is it important to have volunteers involved in development planning? - Having volunteers involved in development increases the credibility of development efforts, and helps strengthen the organizations link to the community, by bringing outside input into the development process. Why do volunteers desire to be involved in fundraising and why is is essential? - They want to be involved They are close to the organization They are in the best position to ask others to give They have the respect of others Comfortable asking others to