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Retaining Your Members (Part 2) 2560 1802 Jill Pioter

Retaining Your Members (Part 2)

Involve your regular donors. Regular donors are equal partners in the Society. We are a union of willing hands (Active Members), caring hearts and helping hands (Associate Members) and generous almsgivers (regular donors). Each is separate but equal.Many people are afraid to participate, afraid to meet the poor. They choose to discharge their responsibility to help…

07-06-23 Questions and Answers 1200 628 Jill Pioter

07-06-23 Questions and Answers

Q: Is there is a policy or recommendation or guideline that “home” Conferences/Councils are supposed to pay costs of participation of their representatives in national-level meetings?  A: The Rule, Part III, Statute 28 states: Vincentians entrusted to undertake previously and duly authorized offices, missions, or tasks for the Society are entitled to the refund of…

06-29-2023 Questions and Answers 1200 628 Jill Pioter

06-29-2023 Questions and Answers

Q: Are there any general guidelines on interviewing our friends in need? Is there a guide for interviewers on Do’s or questions not to ask? A:  Guidance for Home Visits and interviews can be found in two new books on the national website: Vincentian Life: Conference and Vincentian Life: Member.  These files may be found…

10 Reasons To Love High-Performing Nonprofit Boards 1200 628 Jill Pioter

10 Reasons To Love High-Performing Nonprofit Boards

By: Alyce Lee Stansbury/Notes on Nonprofits This description of nonprofits from the National Council of Nonprofits is one of my favorites: “Nonprofits are not just organizations; they are the face of our communities. They protect, feed, heal, shelter, educate, and nurture our bodies and spirits. Nonprofits give shape to our boldest dreams, highest ideals and…

06-22-2023 Questions and Answers 1200 628 Jill Pioter

06-22-2023 Questions and Answers

Q: Our parish Social Outreach Director received a $3,000 anonymous donation. The donor stipulated that it be used by the SVdP Conference to help the needy. The Outreach Director wants our Conference members to contact him individually for the amount of money needed after visiting a neighbor in need. Is this the proper way to…

06-15-2023 Questions and Answers 1200 628 Jill Pioter

06-15-2023 Questions and Answers

Q: How important is it to get a receipt? We always have an electronic copy of the check from our bank but is that enough? Prior to COVID we would drop off checks to management companies or landlords in person and receive a receipt immediately. During COVID we generally would mail a check along with…

06-08-2023 Questions and Answers 1200 628 Jill Pioter

06-08-2023 Questions and Answers

Q: One of our Vincentians has asked if our Conference can spend funds to improve the poor boxes in our parish church. We receive the contents of the boxes each week. They’ve gotten a little shabby, and our pastor has been working on improving the church’s environment with new pews, new stations, etc.  A: Since…

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Bylaws — What They Are and Why They Matter 1200 628 Jill Pioter

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Bylaws — What They Are and Why They Matter

The original Bylaws presentation was developed and presented by John Berry, SVdP National President-Elect. This article was written by Mike Syslo. The Boring Stuff What are Bylaws: Bylaws are a nonprofit’s operating manual. Bylaws (or Bylaws and Articles of Organization) are the main governing document for a nonprofit organization. They are the main official documents of…

06-01-2023 Questions and Answers 1200 628 Jill Pioter

06-01-2023 Questions and Answers

Q: Why is the maximum term for Council/Conference Presidents two three-year terms or six consecutive years total?  How and who decided on that number of years? If, for example, a Conference President is doing a good job and wants to have the position for another term beyond the two served, especially if all members agree…

05-25-2023 Questions and Answers 1200 628 Jill Pioter

05-25-2023 Questions and Answers

Q: A police officer with young children died from an illness and his funeral was held at our parish. His obituary read “Due to the family’s unexpected loss, the family requests assistance in covering funeral costs and the education and future for their children. Donations may be made directly to the family,” at a website…

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