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05 Jun 2024
05 Jun 2024

Volunteer Recruitment - Beyond Board Recruitment

Noon to 1 pm
1523 Foundation Way NE, Corydon, IN 47112

  • Price: FREE

Dive into the realm of volunteer recruitment beyond board recruitment with an engaging Fundraisers Group scheduled for June 5, 2024, running from Noon to 1 pm. Hosted by an expert in the field, this session will tackle essential topics such as assessing the necessity of volunteers and weighing the pros and cons, identifying the ideal volunteer profile before initiating recruitment efforts, and exploring effective recruitment strategies tailored for small and rural communities. Participants can look forward to an interactive session that encourages open discussions, sharing insights, and engaging in a Q&A session to enhance their understanding of volunteer recruitment tactics and best practices.

About Fundraisers Group
Fundraisers Group is a collective of dedicated and passionate individuals representing various nonprofits serving Harrison County, whether staff, board members, or volunteer fundraisers. The primary goal of this group is to explore creative ways to raise funds for the mission of their organizations. The group meets for a brown bag lunch every other month, providing a free and open space for attendees to come together, learn more and discuss their fundraising ideas.

Presented by Ed Cortas
Ed joined the Center for Nonprofit Excellence in 2013. He comes to CNPE with over 25 years of development, operational, and management experience in the nonprofit sector, and has served on various local and regional boards during that time. Before that, Ed worked in information systems analysis and development with the General Electric Company and is a graduate of its management program. He holds a Master of Nonprofit Administration degree from the University of Notre Dame. Ed’s experience has taught him that sound, strategic systems of governance, management, and administration do not merely support nonprofit missions—they drive them. His passion is helping nonprofits evaluate, develop, and maintain those systems.