UWBC Volunteer Management Workshop Series: Rethinking Retention

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 - 10am-11am

UWBC Volunteer Management Workshop Series: Rethinking Retention with Jeniffer Bennett

Building relationships with volunteers - just like with friends or partners - takes work, it doesn't just happen. In this session we'll discuss the importance of thinking of volunteers as partners, determining ways to invite them into your organization, and building a strong two-way relationship with volunteers.

We'll explore the critical aspects of creating and maintaining strong relationships with volunteers. We'll discuss how volunteer retention is not just about keeping volunteers "happy," but about involving them meaningfully in your organization's mission. Attendees will learn strategies for developing two-way communication channels, recognizing volunteers' contributions, and creating a culture of authentic volunteer engagement.

PRESENTER BIO - Jennifer R. Bennett, CVA

Jennifer brought her years of work leading VolunteerMatch's Learning Center to Idealist.org in February 2025. She continues her work designing tools, trainings, and resources to help VolunteerMatch and Idealist.org's combined community of nonprofits better recruit and engage volunteers. She shares her knowledge with leaders of volunteers through the trainings in the Learning Center, through the LOVs Newsletter and blog articles, and at conferences around the country.

She serves as the Director of Knowledge on the Board of the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration. She is the current Co-Editor and a contributing author for the 4th Edition of Volunteer Administration: Professional Practice, published by LexisNexis Canada in January 2021.

Meeting Registration - Zoom