I Want to Give a Shout-out to … You! Volunteers are the heart of any not-for-profit association. Redstone recognizes the importance of celebrating volunteers, and we understand the pivotal role they play in ensuring that an association’s members are engaged and its objectives are met. One way to recruit and …
Volunteer Engagement: Eight Tips for Creating a Good Time Onsite
Originally featured on Corporate Meetings Network in September 2016. Working in the not-for-profit management world, we simply could not operate within the organizations we work with without volunteers. Giving your volunteers a great onsite experience by keeping them engaged and happy at your events is one way to recognize and …
Turning Challenges into Opportunities
Redstone had the pleasure of attending the Canadian Society for Association Executives (CSAE) Trillium Chapter’s PDX Event on Big Association Trends – From Identification to Innovation at the stunning BMO Institute for Learning. This interactive session was hosted by The Portage Group’s Jack Shand and Geoffrey Thacker. They led an …
Keeping the Discussion Strategic
Redstone recently attended the Canadian Society for Association Executives (CSAE) Trillium Chapter’s Keeping the Discussions Strategic PDX Event featuring a “Mock Board Meeting” to learn how to improve strategic thinking at the board level. Moderated by Meredith Low, and featuring a mock Board of Directors composed of seasoned association executives, …
‘Tis the Season of Giving…Back
For many, the holiday season is a time for giving – sharing gifts with friends and family, making those final charitable donations for 2016 or spending time with loved ones. Of all the ways to give, giving back by volunteering can often be the most rewarding. While the non-profit industry …
Celebrating Volunteers
For National Volunteer Week, Redstone is celebrating the hard work and passion of volunteers everywhere! We recognize that a lot of the work we do would not be possible without the dedication and time commitment of our volunteers, especially in the not-for-profit world. This week we are putting an emphasis …