volunteer recruitment

Volunteer Recruitment That Rocks | Grassroots Campaigns

by Joe Fuld (He/Him)

Volunteer recruitment is never easy - but when done right, volunteer recruitment can build on itself. Here are 16 rock solid volunteer recruitment tips to get your grassroots campaign started:

Grassroots campaign volunteers having a meeting over a video call

Grassroots Campaign - Mitigating Virtual Volunteer Flake Rate

by Ben Holse (He/Him)

Even before the pandemic, running a grassroots campaign was hard. And in the age of COVID-19, running a successful grassroots campaign with a network of engaged volunteers can feel nearly impossible. There are always going to be volunteers who sign up for shifts and do not show up. While it may seem easier to get people to log onto a Zoom volunteer shift than it would be to get them to drive all the way to your office to volunteer in person, when folks are at home there are a lot of potential distractions that can keep them from logging on.

how to be an awesome grassroots organizer

How to Be an Awesome Grassroots Organizer | Grassroots Organizing

by The Campaign Workshop

The 2018 election cycle is here! Everyone has a renewed spirit of social justice and resistance. Lots of activists are looking for ways to get involved in the new wave of change. Are you thinking about becoming a grassroots organizer?

Engaging your supporter list

Engaging Your Campaign Supporter List

by Ben Holse (He/Him)

Your organization has developed a strong campaign supporter list. That’s great news! Now let’s make sure we keep your campaign supporters involved with your campaign or cause. Email is undoubtedly one effective method of communicating with your campaign supporters. There are, however, a variety of other ways to engage with your campaign supporter list as well. Here are a few suggestions:

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Tips to Mitigate Volunteer Flake Rate in Your Grassroots Campaign

by Ben Holse (He/Him)

Running a grassroots campaign is hard. There are always going to be grassroots volunteers who sign up for shifts and do not show up. That’s why when organizing an event, you can generally assume a 50% flake rate (percentage of grassroots volunteers who do not show up for their shift). More often than not, however, with the right coaxing, you can get a volunteer, who would have otherwise failed, to turn out for their shift. Below are a few suggestions to help you to mitigate your flake rate.