Join the You Make THE Difference Monthly Lunch and Learn Live Stream
March 27th
Volunteer Recruitment and Retention in a Changing Landscape
Thu 27th Mar 2025 at 12pm CT • stream opens at 11:50 am
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The landscape of volunteerism is shifting, and organizations must adapt to thrive. Today’s volunteers, especially Millennials and Gen Z, seek purpose, flexibility, and clear impact. They are no longer motivated by obligation alone—they want to see the difference they are making. This session will dive into the strategies needed to recruit and retain volunteers effectively, ensuring they feel valued, engaged, and connected to the mission.
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Volunteer Recruitment and Retention in a Changing Landscape
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You Make THE Difference National Grant powered by Fairs.com
You Make THE Difference National Grant’ is designed to empower fair boards with actionable strategies to overcome challenges and thrive in today’s dynamic environment.
- Address Volunteer Shortages: Discover proven methods to recruit, retain, and motivate dedicated volunteers to build a reliable team.
- Enhance Financial Sustainability: Learn innovative approaches to secure funding, boost financial resilience, and plan for long-term success.
- Combat Leadership Fatigue: Access tools and support to effectively manage responsibilities, prevent burnout, and create a collaborative, healthy board environment.
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How The Grant Works
Awarded state fair board associations will receive a comprehensive training program which includes:
In-Person Training:
The tour will travel through your state for up to six days and deliver tailored training for every fair board and volunteer in your state through a series of face-to-face events.
Follow-Up Support Learning Portal
After the face-to-face events, we take the learning online for 30 days to ensure your boards receive the comprehensive support they need to implement what they've learned. This learning portal will be available indefinitely to your state to train future leaders.
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$1,000 in Implementation Funding
To offset the cost of planning and logistics that the state board may incur to support bringing the National Tour to your state.
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