Information or Volunteer Recruitment Fair Guide -
http://www.volunteermanitoba.ca/newsite/organize_fair_in_your_community.htm - Organize an information day or a volunteer recruitment fair in your community using these tips, checklists, sample forms, and sample promotional tools.

Volunteer Referrals -
http://www.volunteermanitoba.ca/newsite/be_a_volunteer.htm -
Our volunteer counsellor is available to help you or someone you know find the right volunteer opportunity that fits your goals and time.

Volunteer Recognition Ideas -
http://www.volunteermanitoba.ca/newsite/recognition_ideas.htm -
a massive list of recognition ideas generated by Volunteer Manitoba’s “Volunteer Management Introduction course” students. Ideas are categorized by budget, volunteer age, and volunteer motivation.

Monthly E-bulletin -
http://www.volunteermanitoba.ca/newsite/monthly_ebulletin.htm -
Stay on top of what’s happening at Volunteer Manitoba and in the sector. Full of quick, practical ideas, tips, and resources. To receive your issue, email vmtraining@mts.net

Resource Library -
http://www.volunteermanitoba.ca/newsite/recent_acquisitions.htm -
New resources are added regularly to our library and you can view the list of latest acquisitions on our website. People from across Manitoba can borrow books for a small yearly membership fee.

** Proposal Review Service –
http://www.volunteermanitoba.ca/newsite/consultation_services.htm -
Getty Stewart, who teaches Volunteer Manitoba’s Effective Proposal Writing course, will provide a review and critique of your proposal before it is sent to the funder.

** Strategic Planning Sessions – We have many experienced facilitators who can help guide your group through your strategic planning session. To find out more contact vmtraining@mts.net

** Custom Training –
http://www.volunteermanitoba.ca/newsite/contract_training.htm -
Any of the workshops you see offered in our training calendar can be brought to your organization at a time and place convenient to you with content fine-tuned to address your unique training needs.

** Please note: There is a fee associated with these services

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RELATED RESOURCES

Getting it Together Online

Resources from Volunteer Manitoba's Resource Library:

(to borrow any of these resources contact our Resource Coordinator, 477-5180, vmresource@mts.net)

101 Ways to Promote Your Web Site (Susan Sweeney) – A comprehensive, hands-on, step-by-step guide for increasing Web traffic. Written for people with different skill levels with lots of additional websites for further learning.
The Accidental Webmaster (Julie M. Still) – For those who have not been trained as a Webmaster. Full of tips and techniques on getting started, designing home pages, selecting content, on-line fundraising, and much more.
Moving Your Group Online – A guide to help volunteer organizations share information and expertise through the use of technology.
Working Together Online (Maureen James & Liz Rykert) – A useful book to anyone thinking about working with a group electronically.

Websites:

www.fundraising123.org - Click on “Web Site 101” for articles and tips to improve your website design and get more traffic, donations, and volunteers.

http://creativecommunity.flexiblelearning.net.au/activities/sharing.htm - website listing and explaining different e-learning tools.

www.gotomeeting.com – Inexpensive service that arranges on-line meetings with or without teleconferencing. If you want to hold meetings or provide training to more than 15 people, use their “gotowebinar” services.

www.eyejot.com - this website allows you to create a short video and send it to people through email or post it on your website. A great way to stay connected with long-distance volunteers or to engage potential volunteers and donors.

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TIPS & TOOLS

Keep ‘Em Coming Back To Your Website
Excerpts from the book “101 Ways to Promote Your Web Site” by Susan Sweeney

There are many little things that will spice up your website:
1. Attractive web site content
2. Have your own “What’s New Page,” “Tip of the Day”
3. Employment (and volunteer) opportunities
4. Ensure you are book marked
5. Contests and trivia
6. Calendar of events and reminders
7. Interesting bulletin boards
8. Online chat sessions and discussion groups
9. Special guests or celebrity appearances
10. Surveys
11. Offline tactics for promotion

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Executive Director Leadership Group – Registration Starting

Volunteer Manitoba provides senior leaders the opportunity to participate in an Executive Director Leadership Group. The group meets 4 times over the course of 2 months beginning in March. The 2009 schedule and registration forms are now available: click here...

Preparing for the Annual Audit

Thursday, January 22, 2009 Volunteer Manitoba Training Room 12:00pm – 1:00pm Having audited financial statements is key to showing accountability to your funders, clients, and the public. It’s a large and necessary expense but one that can be controlled with some preparation before the auditor arrives. Learn what steps you can take to shorten the time your auditor spends on your books. To download the registration form – click here…

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Farewell to Tracy Douglass, our Community Outreach Coordinator

It is with sadness that we announce Tracy Douglass will be leaving Volunteer Manitoba on December 3. After nearly four years of service to the Training Department, she will be moving on to MB Public Insurance as an Instructional Systems Design Consultant, continuing in the education field by designing their staff training. It has been an absolute pleasure having Tracy here. Through her work on various projects and programs, and the tremendous partnerships she has cultivated, she has been a large factor in the growth of Volunteer Manitoba. Tracy established new offerings such as our annual Funders Forum and the Executive Director Leadership Group, as well as being the faithful editor to our useful monthly ebulletin. Her tireless efforts have always been with an eye to meeting the needs of Manitoba communities and community agencies. We wish her success in her new venture.

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