School Fundraising Volunteers: Building and Managing Your Team

Great volunteers are the backbone of successful fundraisers. Here's how to build a team that delivers.

The key? Make volunteering rewarding, not exhausting.

1. Recruitment Strategies: Finding the Right People

Effective volunteer recruitment targets specific skills and interests:

  • Match volunteer skills to specific needs
  • Offer flexible time commitments
  • Provide clear role descriptions
  • Create social and networking opportunities

2. Retention Tactics: Keeping Volunteers Engaged

Happy volunteers come back year after year:

  • Recognize contributions publicly
  • Provide training and skill development
  • Create social connections and friendships
  • Show the impact of their work

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  • Match volunteer skills to specific needs automatically
  • Send targeted reminders and updates
  • Track volunteer hours and contributions
  • Build stronger school-community relationships
  • Reduce administrative overhead by 70%

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