DISCUSSION 1 :Retention- Recognition

DUE WEDNESDAY BY 9PM NEW YORK TIME 1 PAGE APA FORMAT WITH IN-TEXT CITATIONS AND REFERENCES TO UPLOADED RESOURCES AND LINK

Customizing recognition and appreciation strategies requires an understanding of board members’ and nongoverning volunteers’ motivations. Many volunteers find dedication to mission personally fulfilling and a powerful motivator. Positively reinforcing that dedication, as well as acknowledging skills, work, time, and personal commitment has been shown to increase the longevity of a volunteer’s commitment. Others enjoy taking part in recognition events, receiving a plaque, getting a certificate of appreciation, etc. Some volunteers find that a simple “thank you” note is enough to feel appreciated. Whether tangible or intangible, it is important to find meaningful ways to recognize and thank both board members and nongoverning volunteers for the important work they perform.

To prepare for this Discussion:

• Review the course media, “Retention,” with Simone Joyaux, and consider how retention of board members and nongoverning volunteers can be fostered through appreciation and recognition strategies.
• Consider ways to recognize and reward volunteers, and how this can improve volunteer retention.
• Consider what recognition and appreciation strategies would allow you to affirm and acknowledge the work and dedication of board members and nongoverning volunteers in your the organization.

THE ASSIGNMENT With these thoughts in mind:
Post by Wednesday 1-2 page APA with BE SURE TO ADD IN_TEXT CITATIONS AND REFERENCES TO UPLOADED RESOURCES AND OTHERS THAT MAY BE USED IN DEVELOPMENT:  9 pm New York Time an explanation of the importance of recognition and appreciation in the retention of board members and nongoverning volunteers. Describe at least one recognition and one appreciation strategy that you might use with a board member and/or nongoverning volunteer in your real or Hypothetical organization.

Readings

• Article: Nice, R. (1994). Blue ribbon tips for volunteer recognition. Credit Union Management, 17(10), 12.
  Use the ProQuest database, and search using the article’s title.

Note: This article is about motivation and recognition strategies for credit unions, but can be applied to nonprofit organizations.

• Article: Ross, D. (1992). Managing volunteers—When the carrot is not a paycheque. CMA, 66(9), 30.
  Use the ProQuest database, and search using the article’s title.

Media

Video: Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2009). Board governance and volunteer management: Retention. Baltimore: Author. https://youtu.be/1-1Y9IVCqik