About Sue Carter Kahl
Sue is the President of Sue Carter Kahl Consulting and has 25 years of experience in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. Her work is infused with lessons learned as a volunteer center executive, state service commissioner, nonprofit board member, staff member, volunteer, and researcher. Her current projects include teaching volunteer engagement and translating her research on the value that volunteers bring to organizations into practitioner-friendly resources. Sue has a PhD in Leadership Studies and is committed to bridging practice and theory in the volunteer field.
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Power, Privilege, and Volunteerism
Volunteerism can reinforce negative patterns of power and privilege if we are not thoughtful about its design.
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Robby Bethel
Community Liaison/Secretary, West End Council of Neighborhood Associations, Inc.
Lori Jean Mantooth
Director, Volunteer Program Operations, ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Loo Caudle
Title VI/Special Activity/Volunteer Coordinator, Clarksville 50+ Activity Center (Ajax Turner Senior Center)
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Thanks for the comment, Susan. I know a lot of us have been in the same boat. It's a frustrating experience.
Here are a couple ideas for those who might be exploring options to reduce this...
Hi Brooke, yes, you are welcome to publish it. I appreciate you asking and sharing it. If you'd like a copy in Word, feel free to email me: suecarterkahl at gmail.com.
I'm glad it resonated and that you'll be able to put it to use, Maggie. We'd love to hear how the conversations go.
Well said, Chris.
I agree, Monica. It is a gift to do work that feels like a calling.
Thanks for your kind words, Lisa.
You are welcome, Sue. Thanks for all you do for the community!
Thanks for sharing this report! I often cite it to help folks understand that the volunteer engagement function tends to be under-resourced and overlooked.