The volunteer/outreach committee member helps the organization implement recruitment and retention programs aimed at increasing the number of volunteers and others engaged in the organization.

The board member responsible for volunteers and outreach is as important to the organization as its fundraising board leadership and personnel. This board member will advocate for the volunteer, and will help create policies and procedures that help engage volunteers to their highest levels of contribution.

Conversation with an experienced person about designing a program to meet your organization’s goals and mission

Conversation with an experienced person to develop a strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between your organization and your audience in areas including a PR calendar, media relations, news releases, speeches, press kits, etc

Conversation with an experienced person to reach and engage your audience with multimedia (such as photos, videos, sound, music, etc) to be used for events, fundraising, social media outreach, website, etc

Conversation with an experienced person about planning and implementing a fundraising event including coordinating volunteers and staff, event logistics, alternate plans, communications, press releases, etc

Conversation with an experienced person about how to use social media like facebook and twitter with your branding to have a social presence, engage volunteers, and succeed in your mission