Critique of Volunteer Retention Strategies
A non-profit organization that relies on volunteers to staff its annual fundraising gala is struggling with last-minute cancellations. The organizing committee proposes two solutions:
Solution A: Implement a 'commitment deposit' of $50. Volunteers pay this upfront, and it's refunded after they complete their shift. If they cancel late or don't show up, they forfeit the deposit.
Solution B: Launch a recognition program that highlights the most reliable volunteers in the organization's newsletter, gives them a special thank-you gift, and enters them into a draw for a larger prize.
Critically evaluate these two proposed solutions. Which one is more likely to be effective in fostering long-term volunteer commitment, and why? Justify your answer by discussing the potential impact of each approach on the volunteers' underlying motivations.
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