What Funders Get Wrong About Site Visits
Site visits play an important role in helping funders determine which organizations and causes to allocate resources to, but unfortunately these engagements are also ripe for exploitation. Staff in nonprofits often spend undue time preparing for and facilitating site visits from funders, much of it to the detriment of their programs. Nonprofit clients are sometimes […]
3 Models of Voluntourism: What You Need for an Ethical and Engaging Program
Lack of clarity around the role of the volunteer causes many organizations to struggle in matching offers of help with their critical needs. This article aims to help organizations and individuals identify the right volunteer model for their engagement. While almost every nonprofit relies on the support of volunteers, not all of them are using […]
VIDEO: In Defense of the Volunteer a as Learner
The “Volunteer as Learner” is one of the least explored roles in voluntourism. Hear Caliopy’s take on why we need to talk more openly about this role in our volunteer programs. View my article, 3 Models of Voluntourism: What You Need for an Ethical and Engaging Program here. View my Checklist here.
VIDEO: 3 Effective Ways To Utilize Program Staff on Donor Trips
Bring out the best in your program staff by utilizing their skills and talents in these three ways.
VIDEO: Avoid these 3 Donor Travel Mistakes with Program Staff
Don’t overburden your program staff with these three mistakes on your next donor trip. Check out part 2 in the series here.