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Volunteer Scrum
Volunteer Scrum

A scrum is the most intense, controlled focus of energy to be found in just about any sporting match; we took this moment from rugby and applied it to the most intense, controlled focus of energy on the development and growth of volunteer coordinators you've ever experienced. Continue Reading

Date posted02/27/2018


Workflow Management: How to Successfully Manage Volunteers and Projects
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Workflow Management: How to Successfully Manage Volunteers and Projects

Home repair nonprofits need to meet people where they are and tailor services to each family — services that will not only benefit them in the present but also the future. We are able to do this by developing processes and protocols. Continue Reading

Date posted02/27/2018


How Many Volunteers Does It Take To Repair a Home?
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How Many Volunteers Does It Take To Repair a Home?

We’ve been collecting data from ReFrame Association members about the numbers of volunteers and homes repaired for 4 years. Last year, we had 45 organizational members. Continue Reading

Postedby Becca Davis
Date posted01/29/2018


Bringing Passion Into Your Donor Conversations With Stories
Bringing Passion Into Your Donor Conversations With Stories

As grant funding becomes more difficult to obtain, nonprofit organizations need to embolden their efforts to strengthen relationships with funders. In this webinar, participants look at the nuts and bolts of telling a passionate and compelling story about their organization. Continue Reading

Date posted01/17/2018


P2P Fundraising: #Giving Tuesday Reflections
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P2P Fundraising: #Giving Tuesday Reflections

"Peer to Peer" (P2P) fundraising is the foundation of social giving. At the heart of P2P fundraising, one development truth remains: relationships are important. Regardless of technology, our relationships will remain the foundation of fundraising. Continue Reading

Postedby Melanie Campbell
Date posted12/15/2017


ISO Guest Bloggers
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ISO Guest Bloggers

ReFrame Association is seeking guest bloggers to write for our new blog. Entries will be published once or twice a month. Continue Reading

Postedby Becca Davis
Date posted12/14/2017


2017 Best Practice Award Winner: Innovative Home Repair Practices
2017 Best Practice Award Winner: Innovative Home Repair Practices

Rebuilding Together of the Triangle was the recipient. RTT begins by working with homeowners on a solution-based approach to assessment and often engaging an Occupational Therapist in the process. They focus on whole home performance which means they are ready to complete every type of repair.... Continue Reading

Date posted12/7/2017


2017 Best Practice Award Winner: Volunteer/Camper Hospitality
2017 Best Practice Award Winner: Volunteer/Camper Hospitality

Reach Mission Trips was the recipient. They received several nominations: a volunteer, a community partner, and a parent of a summer staff member all highly praised Reach's hospitality. They instill in volunteers and staff members a passionate desire for missions and service. They work hard to... Continue Reading

Date posted12/7/2017


2017 Best Practice Award Winner: Community Partnership
2017 Best Practice Award Winner: Community Partnership

Home Works of America was the recipient. HWA partners with the Help My House energy-efficiency program, an initiative from South Carolina's consumer-owned electric cooperatives. HWA repairs homes first (fixes roofs, builds wheelchair ramps, etc.) at no cost to the homeowner. Then, contractors... Continue Reading

Date posted12/7/2017


2017 Award Winner: Master Builder of the Year
2017 Award Winner: Master Builder of the Year

Bethlehem Farm was the recipient of this new award given to the member that helped recruit the most new association members. They recruited two new members. All organizations that recruit new members are part of the Master Builders Club. Other 2017 club members: Appalachia Service Project,... Continue Reading

Date posted12/7/2017


Growing Your Mission with Leadership & Passion
Growing Your Mission with Leadership & Passion

In the midst of all the challenges we face each year, how do we continue to grow our mission of repairing homes, creating healthy living environments for low-income people, and instilling a sense of hope with the people we serve? Continue Reading

Date posted11/9/2017


Diversity + Inclusion
Diversity + Inclusion

A panel discussion about diversity and inclusion in home repair nonprofits. Continue Reading

Date posted10/11/2017