by Elisa Kosarin | Nov 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Are buy-in and inclusion two haves of the same whole? Right now I have a great project – I’m working with a museum client to create a Volunteer Engagement Strategic Plan. It’s a year long undertaking rather than the typical short-term one. That’s because the actual...
by Elisa Kosarin | Oct 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
If you want a fully engaged audience, spend time planning this part, too Have you experienced this? You’re leading an online orientation for prospective volunteers – or perhaps it’s a volunteer training – or even a staff meeting – and the energy in the room never...
by Elisa Kosarin | Sep 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
Or, why it’s better to invest in what you need than improvise with props When the pandemic first hit, my stepdaughter, Ali, had to make a video. As a veterinary resident, part of her job involved teaching, and that responsibility did not end with the shut-in. Ali was...
by Elisa Kosarin | Sep 9, 2020 | Museums - Featured
Has your museum debated the merits of paid staff over volunteers? And if the answer is yes, are you basing your decision on the presumption that a paid position is the better option, depending on the budget? If you have had this conversation in one variation or...
by Elisa Kosarin | Aug 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
Why I love this practice and know it’s worth the commitment Of all of the trainings that I have offered since starting Twenty Hats, I am proudest of the two Volunteer Manager Leadership Circles that I initiated. A Leadership Circle is a common practice for business...
