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Providing your nonprofit’s volunteers with the same recruitment, training, mentoring, and appreciation as your employees can reduce turnover and create a better overall volunteer experience.

The stronger your volunteer program, the stronger your nonprofit will be in fulfilling its mission.

As nonprofit leaders, we know that volunteers are the backbone of our work. We know that they contribute countless hours of time and commitment to our organization, making projects possible that our budgets otherwise simply can’t afford.

Currently, the national average value of one volunteer hour is $25.63 (more than three times the $7.25 federal minimum wage and about comparable to the average $29.80 of a nonprofit employee).

Nonprofits everywhere are desperate to find volunteers, and it’s easy to see the tremendous economic benefit your volunteers bring to your organization. Yet so often, especially in small to midsize nonprofits, we are unsure about effective ways to find and manage quality volunteer cohorts. And given the post-pandemic decrease in volunteering nationwide, it’s crucial for us to keep those volunteers that we already have.

We tend to shy away from this key concept: A volunteer is really like an employee, just unpaid. For years, effective for-profit companies have numerous, specific processes to recruit, train, onboard, mentor, develop, and appreciate their employees. While the nonprofit sector has also been getting onboard with the importance of training its employees, the reality is that we should do no less for our volunteers.

To recruit, train, mentor, and appreciate our volunteers, we need standardized processes that can be repeated, iterated, and scaled. Why? Because no one wants to reinvent the wheel every time they need a new volunteer.

Think of it as part of your succession plan: someday you may step down from your nonprofit (yes, truly), and your successor needs a clear roadmap on how to get (and keep!) volunteers. If you have to suddenly fly to the moon, how will your colleagues know how to recruit and manage volunteers?

Standardized, documented processes also enable you to consistently focus on your cause rather than constantly reinvent logistics. They show volunteers (and donors) that you are maximizing time and talent through an organized system.

Consider the following as a way to kickstart your process-driven guide to a best practices volunteer program. Feel free to comment below with any tactics you’ve found successful!

Consider how you find volunteers. Here are a few strategies you might already be using:

Advertising — Advertising is good, and free advertising is better. Create a short post about your need for volunteers with an email and phone number for their reply. Be specific, answering the following questions:

Neighborhood Sites — You and your board members can post in your own neighborhood sites (like NextDoor).

Social Media — Set up and link your nonprofit’s Facebook and LinkedIn pages.[1] You, your board members, and your staff can also post on personal social pages (as long as everyone is comfortable with this — do NOT pressure your staff to recruit volunteers).

Volunteer Matching Sites — These sites (like VolunteerMatch and All for Good) link prospective volunteers with opportunities.

Write down every step that you do to recruit your volunteers — in detail, like your high school English teacher taught you. Imagine that you fly off to the moon one day and another staff member has to step into your role. What do they need to know so that they can recruit capable and committed volunteers?

Give this document a title (like “Volunteer Recruiting Process”) so it’s easy to find in your online files.

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Visually Impaired Preschool Services (VIPS) announced a $5000 grant from the Elsa Heisel Sule Foundation for the Early Childhood Intervention Program, which provides early intervention services to children, birth through age 5, who are blind or visually impaired in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties.

Queen City Book Bank in our new building, 200 Little Free Libraries placed in neighborhoods throughout Greater Cincinnati and over 200,000 free books distributed.

The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation has awarded Big Brothers Big Sisters of Butler County $15,000 to help the agency recruit Big Brothers and Big Sisters, as well as for professional development for the staff. BBBS of Butler County is thrilled to receive this award in the pursuit of helping every child in Butler County reach their full potential.

Last Mile Food Rescue is deeply grateful for being chosen as the beneficiary of a $40,000 grant from Milstone Fund.

WordPlay Cincy is proud to have received a grant from the Benevolence Campaign of The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC). NBJC supports LGBTQ+ children, youth and young adults. The grant recognizes WordPlay Cincy's work with teens in Cincinnati to create spaces for young people to fulfill their potential by discovering, honoring and sharing their stories.

Millstone Fund supports the greater Cincinnati community in the areas of Health, Education and Arts. With a strong focus on supporting the mental health of our community and increasing access to educational and art opportunities for all people, Millstone Fund is currently accepting LOI’s until October 1^st for their next round of funding. To learn more about Millstone Fund’s priority areas, grant types, eligibility requirements and application process, visit their website.

The Power of Music (POM®) seeks to improve the lives of people who are isolated or detached from the broader community – e.g., people seeking food, shelter or medical care and people in group homes or senior and transitional living facilities – by connecting with them and bringing them the warmth and proven health benefits of live, in-person music performed by high school students. Interested in bringing the joy of music to your clients? Learn more and/or request a free performance here.

The Warren County Foundation is accepting applications for grant programs this fall including Impact Grants, Women's Fund, Mary Ann Klingling Trust, Discretionary Grants and the Warren County Environmental Forum. Grant Information: Warren County Foundation

The Reimagining Communities Match Program doubles donations for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) residents or BIPOC-led groups who crowdfund for projects that reimagine public spaces and infrastructure. This match program supports BIPOC residents and BIPOC-led unincorporated groups or small nonprofits (with budgets under $250,000) to crowdfund for projects that will radically reimagine public space or support the implementation of public infrastructure investment in their communities. More information and details on eligibility requirements can be found here.      

A competitive grant from the Department of Energy promoting energy efficiency in nonprofit facilities was recently announced. Faith communities may qualify for funding for energy efficiency improvements to their house of worship building, provided they own their building. Find more details about Faith Communities Go Green here. 

2023 Southwest Ohio GiveCamp non-profit applications are now open. GiveCamp is a weekend-long event where software developers, designers, database administrators, project managers and creative professionals donate their time to create software and web-based applications for non-profit organizations. The first step is to fill out an Interest Form. Projects that are within the mission and scope of GiveCamp will receive a more detailed application.

The Warren County Environmental Forum, in collaboration with the Warren County Foundation, is focused on developing and growing conservation funding support for individuals and businesses. Grant proposals are being accepted by the Warren County Foundation that demonstrate a positive environmental change or a conservation minded practice.

Interact for Health opened its first-round of 2023 grant applications. The $2.6M in funding are directly tied to the foundation’s new strategic plan, which will prioritize mental health and well-being with a strong focus on youth mental health, investments in policy and systems change, and building community power. For more information about funding opportunities and Interact for Health’s new strategic plan, visit their website.

Bethany Legacy Foundation grant application portal is launched and ready to receive applications. Non-profit organizations who serve youth, adults, and seniors in need are encouraged to develop initiatives and to apply for grants that fall within their funding priorities. Information can be found on their website or email bethany@bethanylegacy.org.

PreventionFIRST!'s annual behavioral health prevention conference will be on Tuesday, October 31 at Great Wolf Lodge in Mason, OH. This year's theme is "Tackling Threats to Prevention." Keynote address will be delivered by Albert Gay, a master trainer for SheRay's & Associates and TTJ Group, LLC.  A total of 10 workshops will be provided during this one day event. Prevention, CHES, social work, and nursing CEUs will be applied for. Registration is $60 breakfast and lunch included. For more information, contact Amanda Conn Starner at 513-751-8000 ext. 13 or aconnstarner@prevention-first.org.

Join the Instrumentl team October 11 at 1pm EST for an inspiring and informative webinar, "How to Organize Your Team to Win More Grants Together," where we’ll reveal the secrets to achieving grant success through effective teamwork. Click here for more information and to register.

Autumn is a key planting season for the Common Orchard Project, and we have several orchard installations already on the books with more to come. Which means we need volunteers! Visit the link here to see our current list of scheduled plantings. If none fit your calendar right now, check back soon as we continue to add more through the fall and early winter.

St. Francis-St. Joseph Catholic Worker House – Square Meal Circle- Like to cook? We like to eat! Every night, we house up to 16 hungry men who are in need of a good old’ home-cooked meal. Cook in our large kitchen, or in your own. You supply the ingredients. Flexible schedule. Contact staff@catholicworkercincinnati.org.

Harvard-trained expert shares 'how to move fast and fix things' Learn this 5-step plan you can use to fix problems in your workplace.

Executive sessions for nonprofit boards Many nonprofit boards include executive sessions in their board meeting agendas, and you may be wondering, “what exactly is an executive session?

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Director of Youth Housing Opportunities, Lighthouse Youth & Family Services (Posted 9/28/2023) This position is responsible for the effective and safe operations of the program. Through Lighthouse Youth Housing Opportunities, young adults master essential life skills while living in safe, furnished apartments. Lighthouse provides each young adult with a furnished apartment and basic household supplies. There is a range of housing options, including supervised living in agency owned buildings and scattered site apartments. Learn more…

Team Coordinator/Senior Administrative Assistant, United Way of Greater Cincinnati (Posted 9/28/2023) We have an immediate opening for a Team Coordinator / Senior Administrative Assistant to perform a wide range of administrative duties. Administers programs, projects and/or processes when initiative and judgment are often required in absence of specific directions. Learn more...

Medical Case Manager - Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Caracole (Posted 9/28/2023) This is a hybrid position; in a 5 day workweek, the employee typically works 2 or 3 days in the office and 2 or 3 days remote from home. This position provides medical case management services for individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS. Learn more…

Common Good Store Director, OneSource Center for Nonprofit Excellence (Posted 9/21/2023) As the Common Good Store Director, you'll have the autonomy to make a meaningful difference in the nonprofit sector. Reporting directly to the CEO, this full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to manage and grow our existing operations, ensuring that OneSource Center continues to thrive and fulfill its mission. Learn more…

Medical-Legal Partnerships Legal Services Coordinator, Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati (Posted 9/21/2023) The Legal Aid Society seeks candidates interested in improving health outcomes and reducing health disparities by working closely with a team of attorneys and paralegal advocates at Legal Aid to help families resolve “social determinants of health.” The MLP Coordinator is responsible for interviewing clients referred through Legal Aid’s Health Law Partnerships, assigning cases in coordination with protocols, and communicating with health care partners to coordinate efficient services. Learn more…

Vice President of Development & External Relations, Gateway Community & Technical College (Posted 9/21/2023) Reporting directly to the President/CEO, this position provides Senior Leadership in all aspects of resource development, governmental and external affairs, and in conjunction with staff, overall strategic communications. Learn more…

Eviction Prevention Project Coordinator, Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati (Posted 9/21/2023) Legal Aid is hiring a full-time Eviction Prevention Project Coordinator who will work with Legal Aid attorneys and community partners such as United Way, Community Action Agency, Strategies to End Homelessness, and other nonprofit partners to help families prevent the loss of housing. The focus of the position is to coordinate Legal Aid’s services with a variety of program partners, and to help manage related grant reporting. Learn more…

Director of Administration and Client Services, Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati (Posted 9/21/2023) Legal Aid is seeking a Director of Administration and Client Services to manage general office operations, staff recruitment, client services access, and administrative support. This position offers a committed, hardworking professional the opportunity to apply skills and talents in an organization that helps over 10,000 families each year. Learn more…

Assistant Vice President of Development, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Miami University (Posted 9/21/2023) As an integral member of the Office of Development and Division of University Advancement, the Assistant Vice President of Development, Corporate and Foundation Relations will work closely with the Senior Associate Vice President of Development to provide vision, leadership and creativity in expanding a comprehensive and successful program that is focused on holistic, strategic external relationships and value added, transparent internal relationships. Learn more…

Outreach Specialist, IPM Food Pantry (Part-time) (Posted 9/21/2023) The role of the position is to collaborate with and support Program Director to grow current outreach programs that result in expansion of IPM’s reach in the communities it serves. Learn more…

Director of Development and Communications, Abilities First Foundation (Posted 9/21/2023) Position goals: To build community visibility so that Abilities First is “Well known” in the region and community stakeholders know who we are and what we do; To increase and maintain our donor base prioritizing monthly donors and “relationship givers”; To maximize fundraising opportunities for both income and exposure; Write grants that help. Learn more…

Guest Services Coordinator, Clifton Cultural Arts Center (Posted 9/21/2023) CCAC seeks a friendly, detail-oriented, reliable self-starter who is committed to community building and believes in the power of art and culture to bring people together. CCAC is hiring a Guest Services Coordinator - a role that combines tasks typical of a receptionist, volunteer coordinator, administrative assistant and office coordinator – and is crucial to the success of CCAC. Learn more…

Academic Coach, Activities Beyond the Classroom (Posted 9/21/2023) To support Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) students that are experiencing homelessness, the Academic Coach will initiate, facilitate, and maintain programs and strategies that will ensure the academic success of students attending 2 CPS high schools. Learn more…

Event Sales Manager, Clifton Cultural Arts Center (Posted 9/21/2023) The Clifton Cultural Arts Center seeks a dynamic, detail-oriented, experienced self-starter who is committed to the arts and community building, and would like to take a key role in our fun, fast-paced environment as the Event Sales Manager. This role will allow an entrepreneurial individual the opportunity to be involved in the growth of a rare and remarkable organization. Learn more…

Manager, Non-Profit Services, Ignite Philanthropy (Posted 9/14/2023 )The Manager is a pivotal role supporting Ignite Philanthropy’s Non-Profit Services Division and is responsible for managing fundraising for a portfolio of leading non-profits primarily located in the Cincinnati region. The Manager position is a unique opportunity to deepen your awareness and knowledge of the non-profit and philanthropic sectors while helping to make signature community projects happen. Learn more…

Executive Director, Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding and Horsemanship (Posted 9/14/2023) CTRH is seeking an Executive Director to lead the organization and help shape the future growth. This is a full-time salaried position reporting to the Board of Directors. The Executive Director will be responsible for overall operations, management, programs, and fundraising activities of CTRH. A passion for the mission of CTRH to serve the special needs community through equine-assisted activities is essential. Learn more…

Program Manager, Faith Communities Go Green (Posted 9/14/2023) FCGG has an opportunity for an Independent Contractor to assist FCGG with Energy Efficiency programs for faith community facilities in the Greater Cincinnati area. The focus will be on faith facilities in the underserved and minority neighborhoods plus other faith communities interested in upgrading their facility with energy efficiency. Relationship building and understanding what the congregations care about will be a key aspect of the role. Learn more…

Manager of Development, Cincinnati Animal CARE (Posted 9/14/2023) This critical leadership position is a pivotal opportunity for a results-driven, intellectually-curious, growth-minded leader. We are looking for a seasoned professional to become part of a vibrant team and lead our fundraising with strategic thinking and executional excellence - one who has the internal discipline to work effectively within the freedom and autonomy of a start-up entity to achieve extraordinary results. The successful candidate is a bold visionary who can rise above the day-to-day demands of the job to take a holistic approach to program development, using data to make decisions, forecast trends, anticipate challenges and execute a strategic response. Learn more…

Marketing & Community Engagement Associate Director, Cincinnati Animal CARE (Posted 9/14/2023) This critical leadership position is a pivotal opportunity for a results-driven, intellectually-curious, growth-minded leader. We are looking for a seasoned marketing and communications expert to become part of a vibrant team and lead the Marketing and Community Engagement Department with the objective of winning the hearts, minds and the hands of our community. This person will have the internal discipline to work effectively within the freedom and autonomy of a start-up entity to achieve extraordinary results. Learn more…

Community Support & Placement Associate Director, Cincinnati Animal CARE (Posted 9/14/2023) This critical leadership position is a pivotal opportunity for a results-driven, intellectually-curious, growth-minded leader. We are looking for a seasoned professional to become part of a vibrant team and lead the Community Support and Placement Department with strong strategic thinking and executional excellence - one who has the internal discipline to work effectively within the freedom and autonomy of a start-up entity to achieve extraordinary results. Learn more…

Associate Director, Cincinnati Animal CARE (Posted 9/14/2023) The Associate Director will be responsible for setting the short- and long-term strategy and identifying key performance measures of the collective Animal Care program. This person must be able to “build the plane while flying it”. Program oversight will include the logistics related to animal population, standards of care, length of stay, lifesaving and public safety. Learn more…

Medical Operations Manager, Cincinnati Animal CARE (Posted 9/14/2023) This critical leadership position is an opportunity for a results-driven, growth-minded leader. We are looking for a seasoned veterinary professional to become part of a vibrant team and lead a team of veterinary staff with strategic thinking and executional excellence. The successful candidate has fluency in contemporary, best-practice shelter medicine and understands the role shelter medicine plays in the larger shelter landscape. Learn more…

Chief Financial Officer, Greater Cincinnati Foundation (Posted 9/7/2023) Seeking an experienced and dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join this prestigious community foundation as a key member of the executive leadership team. As the CFO, you will play a critical role in overseeing all financial operations and providing strategic financial guidance to support the mission of making a positive impact on the communities we serve. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned financial professional who is passionate about social responsibility and committed to driving meaningful change through effective financial management. Learn more…

Payroll and Benefits Specialist, ArtWorks (Posted 9/7/2023) Seeking a person responsible for 1) overseeing and directing payroll procedures, ensuring compliance with laws and tax, 2) assisting employees with benefits enrollment and questions, verifies all insurance billing, maintains employee database and files, and ensures compliance with required benefit notices and 3) managing a small-scale safety program including training, policies and procedures. Learn more…

Executive Director, Indian Hill Foundation (Posted 8/31/2023) The Executive Director reports to the IHF Board of Directors and is responsible for execution of the IHF Mission. S/he is responsible for planning, directing and implementing philanthropic activities to support educational initiatives above and beyond those the Indian Hill School District can afford on its own to provide. The Executive Director will carry out the policies established by the Board and have overall responsibility for the selection, evaluation, implementation and expansion of programs. Learn more…

Grants Manager, Shelterhouse (Posted 8/31/2023) Seeking a Grants Manager to join a strong and collaborative team. This position requires a goal-oriented Grants Manager to lead a one-person department. This role’s focus will be to measure, meet and exceed organizational donation goals with a focus on developing relationships with individual donors and writing winning grants. Learn more…

Director of Legacy Gift Planning, ArtsWave (Posted 8/31/2023) With ArtsWave’s 100th anniversary on the horizon there is an exciting opportunity to further build upon the legacy that began in 1927 as the Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts. The development of a robust planned giving program to support ArtsWave’s endowment will help secure the future of the arts in Cincinnati. Learn more…

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