Nicole R. Smith, CVAEffective Capacity Building With InternsInterns can bring immeasurable value and build substantial capacity for an organization. Additionally, if you design a program well…Aug 21Aug 21
Nicole R. Smith, CVAFeedback Is My Favorite “F” WordIn the day and age of trying to improve programs, feedback can be the new “F” word. It can be uncomfortable, even hurtful, but it is the…Jun 28Jun 28
Nicole R. Smith, CVAIf Asked, Would Your Team Say You Are a “Good” Manager?4 Tips for Navigating FeedbackJun 23Jun 23
Nicole R. Smith, CVAThe Plight of Transferable SkillsAs much as I love nonprofit, with the fierce competition for employment and volunteer engagment roles few and far in-between, I am having…May 19May 19
Nicole R. Smith, CVAMonetize the Crap Out of Your Volunteer Program: Your Job May Depend On It.Since I have been laid off, I have had a lot of time to reflect. We in the profession of Volunteer Engagement understand that when things…Feb 291Feb 291
Nicole R. Smith, CVAHidden In Plain SightNational Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 21st — April 27th. Volunteers are EVERYWHERE, yet often unseen. I challenge you to be on the…Feb 27Feb 27
Nicole R. Smith, CVALife After LayoffSeason’s change. It has been just a little over a month and due to organizational restructuring, my position has been eliminated. I have to…Feb 25Feb 25
Nicole R. Smith, CVA25 Roles You Had No Idea Make Up the Job of a Volunteer Engagement LeaderIt’s no secret that those who work in the nonprofit sector often wear many hats. Those who lead volunteers are a bit more unique because…Oct 18, 2023Oct 18, 2023
Nicole R. Smith, CVAOne of the Most Difficult Jobs in the World: Volunteer EngagementLeaders of volunteers, volunteer engagement managers, volunteer coordinators….they go by many names and many titles, but are all critical…Oct 12, 2023Oct 12, 2023
Nicole R. Smith, CVANational Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 16th — April 22nd.There are of course the obvious ones whose generosity stands out such as those who run the single mom or children’s ministry at your…Mar 22, 2023Mar 22, 2023
