Nonprofit swag items help recruit volunteers

Historic museum makes a memorable impression

By Cheryl Sina 

Talk about a historic effort! Nonprofit Strawbery Banke Museum opens in new window brings alive 350-plus years of history in a 10-acre waterfront Portsmouth, New Hampshire, neighborhood. Each year more than 100,000 visitors engage in the history through tours, field trips, special events and more. The work is powered by an estimated 400 volunteers who take on a variety of roles.

Volunteer recruitment is critical to keep the organization humming, so team members strategically frequent internship and volunteer fairs. A retractable banner helps attract attention, and nonprofit swag items, like pens and lip balm, give potential volunteers something to remember the museum by as they consider the opportunity. Indeed, Strawbery Banke Museum won’t be lost to history.