Engaging Skilled Volunteers
Connect with the abundance of talent in your community.
Workshop Description
Explore practices that support the successful engagement of ‘Knowledge Philanthropists’, or skilled volunteers, and learn how to proactively plan for, attract, and engage them in your work. From project managers to human resources experts, from business analysts to information technology specialists, community members are eager to contribute their skills to your cause.
In this half-day workshop, you will gain concrete tools and templates to successfully plan for, recruit, and manage Knowledge Philanthropists.
By thinking “who?” before “how much?”, you can:
- Embrace an abundant mindset and achieve more with less
- Give talented people the opportunity to use their skills to support a cause they believe in
- Strengthen your connection to your community
Suggested Participants:
This workshop is ideal for all non-profit leaders
Learning Outcomes:
Come away from this workshop with the ability to:
- Describe the benefits of engaging skilled volunteers
- Apply a strategic lens to identify potential skilled volunteer roles
- Identify the issues that can support or hinder the work of skilled volunteers
- Describe best practices in engaging skilled volunteers