Employee volunteer managers overestimate the value of recognition according to the latest study from LBG Associates and LBG Research Institute. Whereas the volunteer managers believe that personal recognition is a strong motivator, the employees themselves say it is not. In fact, out of the top 10 motivational factors, employees ranked it ninth. For the volunteer managers, it ranked fourth.

This is just one of many surprising findings in LBG’s new report, Motivating Volunteering in Tough Times. The report delves into what motivates employee volunteerism right now, and looks at what volunteer managers can do to increase participation rates and create more impact in their community. The survey, conducted during June and July 2009, covers more than 8,000 employees and 213 volunteer managers from 36 companies. For more information and to view the Executive Summary of the report, click

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COST: A PDF copy of Motivating Volunteering in Tough Times is available for $77. Members of San Diego Grantmakers can receive an additional 10% discount on the combined PDF/Webinar package by calling 203-325-3154.