Recruitment & Retention

Membership Strategies: Recruiting Future Chapter Leaders
In this highly engaging session participants will learn what it takes to attract and keep volunteers focused, inspired and involved. Taking volunteers from the stage of "no bodies" to "some bodies" is a learnable skill. You can make adjustments to what you do and how you do it that will result in a volunteer pool self-motivated to get their feet wet! One person at a time is how to change the world. Jump in and join in - Viva! The Volunteer.

Viva' the Volunteer!
1 to 2 hours
Keeping civic group members, alumni volunteers, other type of volunteers inspired to make a difference in light of the many other demands on their time is a challenge, it's also a skill. This session recognizes the volunteer and teaches them how to recognize what they do and why they do it. Team building and committee productivity can be included in this session. The latest research on what truly motivates is translated into practical tips for rewarding, motivating and recognizing volunteers.

We Want More! Recruitment and Retention for Student Groups
1 or 2 hours
Quality not quantity only goes so far. This highly active and engaging session will take a look at those things that attract members to your organization and those retention strategies that keep members dedicated and enjoying their experience. Have you ever considered why people join organizations? Has the notion of planning a year long recruitment campaign ever been "entertained?" Do you truly value and understand the members who do show up? This session will not only motivated YOU to think differently about recruitment and retention but it will provide you with the tools (and handouts) to attract more members and help them make their experience a meaningful one!

You Make a Difference
1 hour
When the words "thank you" don't seem to mean enough, what else can you say or do? There's plenty. Providing recognition is a valuable source of acknowledging one's contributions while inspiring future efforts. This program says "thank you" in a variety of ways and allows for the "personalization of gratitude." Special posters by the same title compliment this talk and leaves a lasting symbol of appreciation.