Traits of Planned Giving Volunteers

Friday, August 14th, 2009

When you commit time in serving a special interest group or a nonprofit organization as a volunteer of planned giving, you’ll need a dedication like no other.  The difference is the essence of a gift - it reflects the history of the donor: the success, drive, and individual passion created in the particular situation.  Therefore, if you have a nonprofit organization, the first step to make it work is to find and retain planned giving volunteers.

Here are some key traits most common among successful volunteers:

1. *Competency - they know that being a volunteer in a nonprofit organization is a difficult task.  However, when they carry it out properly, they can provide long-term gratification to the institution and the donor.  If they have the experience and skill to make these connections, they would be glad to put their knowledge to good use.
2. *Time - since there’s not enough time to do all things that need to be done, they make choices to do only the things that have value.
3. *Relationships - establishing a legacy, giving back to the community, and meeting wonderful people are the respect and pride that they get.
4. *Self-satisfaction - the work allows them to extend themselves to a worthy cause beyond their everyday occupation.

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Planned Giveaway of Free Clothing

Monday, June 29th, 2009

On July 11, local residents of Olean, New York, are hosting a large giveaway of food, appliances, and clothing.  This event will be held at 647 S. Union St. South Side Chapel from 9am-1pm.

David Herne, the chapel’s current pastor, established this ministry in 1991.  South Side Chapel is currently under the umbrella of Heritage Aflame ministries.  Paula Ayers, the ministry coordinator, said that they have been shelving clothes since mid-1990s.  She said, “We had property in Bolivar (Main Street) in 1994.  One side of that property was turned into a coffee shop while the other side was converted into a youth game room.  Then, we saw a need for burned out people who need clothing, or for women thrown out by their husbands.”

So they got the property across the street and opened a donation clothing store.  Volunteers sell clothes at quarter and dime prices, “for people who don’t have much money, being able to buy clothing for their kids gave them pride.  But for fire victims or people who truly can’t afford to pay, the clothes have always been given for free,” Ayers concluded.

Rose Levia, a volunteer and member of South Side Union Chapel says, “More volunteers are welcome.  All donations from anyone will also be accepted.”

Tags: Bolivar, clothes, donation clothing store, giveaway, Heritage Aflame ministries, Main Street, New York, Olean, Paula Ayers, Planned Giving, property, Rose Levia, South Side Chapel, volunteers
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