Category Archives: Volunteer

Recruit Your Dream Board Members

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Hillary Beehler

If you are in search of inspiration for your club or association’s board during the ramp up to fall soccer, look no further than Gail Perry’s post on transforming your nonprofit board. Her simple advice? If you want to recruit … Continue reading →

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Your Board Members Can Raise Money Without Fundraising

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Hillary Beehler

Looking for ways that your board directors can raise money for your organization, without having to embark on a big fundraising drive? Take a look at Neil Edgington’s post at Social Velocity about 9 ways board members can raise money … Continue reading →

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Forbes Blog Post on Building the Best Volunteers

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Hillary Beehler

Does your club have a “superteam of ordinary (but motivated) volunteers” or are you struggling to find volunteers for the long-term? Read Ashoka’s Forbes blog post on building the new generation of volunteer – the innovative, entrepreneurial volunteer – and … Continue reading →

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New York Times’ Soccer Blog Shines Spotlight on Sounders Women

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Hillary Beehler

We happen to think the Great Northwest is the soccer capital of the United States (Cascadia, anyone?) and it seems the New York Times is joining our team. Goal, the New York Times soccer blog, posted a story about the … Continue reading →

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Introverts and Volunteerism: Are You Engaging All Potential Volunteers?

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Hillary Beehler

In preparation for National Volunteer Week (April 15-21, 2012), we’ll be focusing on volunteers this week at Set Plays. We hope that you’ll use our volunteer resources to celebrate your club and association volunteers during National Volunteer Week. Enjoy! -Hillary … Continue reading →

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Happy National Volunteer Week, April 15-21!

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Hillary Beehler

President Barack Obama officially proclaimed next week as National Volunteer Week and we’re pretty excited to celebrate all the volunteers who make Washington Youth Soccer the great organization that it is. This week at Set Plays, we’ll be sharing resources … Continue reading →

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What Can Your Board of Directors Do to Reduce Financial Risk?

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Hillary Beehler

If you’re a board member at a nonprofit, you have a fiduciary duty to the organization to make sure that the organization is run with care for the mission, programs, and finances (see our previous post on fiduciary duty). Perhaps … Continue reading →

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Track Volunteer Hours and Win Prizes with the Cabot Creamery Reward Volunteers App

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Hillary Beehler

We know how valuable volunteer time is – without it, Washington Youth Soccer wouldn’t exist! So, how can you help reward your nonprofit’s volunteers and how can your volunteers help reward you? Check out the free Cabot Creamery Reward Volunteers iPhone app and web app and start logging volunteer hours with your organization. Continue reading →

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Missed the 2012 US Youth Soccer Workshop? Check Out the Presentation Slides Online!

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Hillary Beehler

I was lucky enough to attend last year’s US Youth Soccer Workshop in Louisville, Kentucky, and even luckier to attend the workshop in Boston this February. It’s great to be able to meet peers from other State Associations and learn … Continue reading →

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Eight “Thank You” Videos Created by Nonprofits

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Hillary Beehler

Originally posted on Nonprofit Tech 2.0 Blog :: A Social Media Guide for Nonprofits:
With each passing day your supporters, donors, activists and sponsors are becoming overwhelmed by the barrage of tweets, status updates, text messages, and emails being thrown at them…

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