January 8, 2009


Volunteers and Boards 2008

As the economic crisis continues, the nonprofit sector is managing the twin challenges of rising demand and dwindling resources. This special report looks at the role of volunteers and boards in navigating the crisis.

Volunteers and boards: Coping with the downturn

Nonprofits urged to tap volunteer options
Volunteers represent a huge resource for nonprofits, but their potential and value often are untapped, underused and underappreciated.

Role of boards critical during crisis
While the job description for a nonprofit board member remains the same during good times and bad, experts say, there are key priorities for managing through a crisis.

Soaring gas prices curb Meals on Wheels
Feeling the pain of soaring fuel costs, many volunteers are leaving Meals on Wheels just as the organization struggles to address greater needs.

Virtual volunteering widens opportunity
As economic pressures force would-be volunteers to save on gas money and take part-time jobs, virtual volunteering provides a convenient way to give back to the community.

Volunteers and boards: Opinion

Volunteerism critical in tough times
As corporate America navigates uncharted waters toward recovery, the challenges for nonprofits need to be charted as opportunities.

Volunteers and boards: Sponsored content

Leveraging key volunteers
With a board-management system, the American Heart Association knows its most important asset – its board - is being developed and leveraged to a higher degree of success.

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