by Megan Thorn | Aug 11, 2016 | All blog posts, Volunteering
Last updated August 11, 2016 Over the years I have had countless conversations with people who are happy to help out, but don’t have the time or energy to commit to the traditional models of volunteering. They don’t want to be on a committee, they don’t want to have a...
by Megan Thorn | Apr 11, 2016 | All blog posts, Fundraising, Marketing and Communication, Non-Profit Management, Volunteering
Last updated April 11, 2016 Over the last few years it has become obvious that small organisations need to work more collaboratively if they want to survive in the changing marketplace. There is constant chatter about collaboration rather than competition, and even...
by Megan Thorn | Sep 8, 2015 | All blog posts, Non-Profit Management, Volunteering
Constantly having staff and volunteers move on can be a nightmare for your organisation. Not only are there the tangible expenses of finding new people, there are also more subtle costs such as lost relationships with donors and sponsors. In some cases there is little...
by Megan Thorn | Mar 6, 2015 | All blog posts, Non-Profit Management, Volunteering
Last updated March 6, 2015 Gen Y volunteers have so much to offer non-profit organisations, but if you want to attract them (and keep them!), you need to understand what makes them tick. Check out these key characteristics of Gen Y’ers and what that means for...
by Megan Thorn | Mar 3, 2015 | All blog posts, Non-Profit Management, Self-Care, Volunteering
Last updated March 3, 2015 Self-care is important for everyone, but when you work in the non-profit sector it’s even more essential. Whether you’re on the front lines or working behind the scenes, the non-profit sector is all about give, give, give. You...
by Megan Thorn | Oct 17, 2014 | All blog posts, Governance, Non-Profit Management, Volunteering
Last updated October 17, 2014 Diversity is important in any team, but especially in your governing body. Instead of tolerating the differences, make a real effort to celebrate diversity for what it brings to your organisation. Here are some simple ideas to get you...
