Nonprofits are able to target a diverse audience of volunteers through specific volunteer management strategies. Volunteers from a broad base of society bring fresh thoughts and growth to charity organizations. A culture that acts and thinks alike has less room for expansion and creativity. Diverse fundraising teams attract new donors and volunteers.

Recruiting volunteers gives pause for nonprofits to look at who they are targeting. People volunteer for various reasons:

• Some volunteers wish to give something back to their community and make a difference
• For others volunteering provides a chance to gain experience or skills in a new area of interest or for a job market
• Many people enjoy meeting new people or working as part of a team on volunteer projects

Opportunities and benefits for both volunteers and charity organizations are vast in the arena of volunteerism. Consider how to recruit new energy and faces and listen to your current volunteers.