Volunteers created the nonprofit sector and, while much of the arena has become professionalized, volunteers remain fundamental to the success and sustainability of the entire sector. The investment of human capital fuels much of the infrastructure that allows nonprofit organizations to meet critical needs. Yet, finding support for effective engagement and deployment of volunteer resources remains challenging.
This guide from The Leighty Foundation is for funders, corporations, government, and other stakeholders to learn more about how and why investing in strategic volunteer engagement will increase the impact of the organizations they support.
The Leighty Foundation was an original funding partner of the Initiative for Strategic Volunteer Engagement (ISVE): a three-year partnership of visionary funders and national nonprofits aiming to transform the future of volunteerism. ISVE now lives within Independent Sector as IS’s Strategic Volunteer Engagement Program.
