Recruiting volunteers.

RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS

Nonprofit organizations depend on volunteer support. Drumming up people willing to work for a cause--often for long hours and without tangible compensation--takes special skill. It's also important to develop a broad base of volunteers ahead of time. This way, when it's time to organize a special event or fund-raiser, you'll have a committed work force at your beck and call. Following are six techniques to help you become a better volunteer recruiter: 1. Talk about your activities with people in other organizations. This is an easy way to determine who is interested in learning more about participating in non-profit work. Share stories about your …