Ready for Volunteers at Your Nonprofit? Recruitment and Preparation Checklist

Get organized now to best utilize this valuable human resource.

Where Can Nonprofits Get Matched With Volunteers Online?

Click here for a handy rundown of online volunteer matching organizations.

What to Ask When Checking Prospective Volunteers’ References

Important screening questions.

Nonprofit Volunteers: Top Five Tips to Keep Them Coming

Learn the tricks to creating a loyal volunteer corps.

Working With Young Volunteers at Your Nonprofit: Legal and Practical Issues

What to consider before you involve young people in volunteer service for your charitable organization.

Are there child labor issues with having children sell goods for nonprofit fundraising?

Fundraising activities are usually not considered to violate child labor statutes.

Where can I get a parental consent form to have young people volunteer with our nonprofit?

A consent form is important enough to hire an attorney for help with.

Why It's Worth Finding Nonprofit Board Members Who Aren't Friends or Family

Friends or family members might be the most willing board members while the nonprofit is in its initial growth stages. But they also might, due to social dynamics or for other reasons, be reluctant to offer ideas or suggestions that are counter to other board members.

How to Find and Screen Prospective Nonprofit Board Members

Finding board members who will add value to an organization can be challenging. If you are starting a nonprofit, or filling a board vacancy, your organization should undertake the due diligence necessary to meet its mission by adding competent board members.

Should Our Nonprofit Sign a Contract With Board Members?

It might feel awkward at first, but creating a contract laying out board member rights and responsibilities helps prevent misunderstandings on both sides.

The Volunteers' Guide to Fundraising: Raise Money for Your School, Team, Library or Community Group

This book not only volunteer nonprofit fundraisers learn the ropes, but offers extensive information on how to screen, train, and keep volunteers happy.