I bet you've seen three or four or even more new moms and dads who've shown higher than average interest in your group and activities. Maybe they had good questions. Maybe they've attended a few events and thanked you after. Maybe they've already volunteered once or twice. You know who they are.
These are the folks who are most likely to move up to leadership roles in the next few years. The question for you is how can you actually make that happen?
The key is to proactively work at it. Don't count on them magically stepping up. Reach out to them and try to find some next-step roles this spring. Find out their schedules and interests and see whether you can tap into their enthusiasm or curiosity. Team them with some of your best veterans so they can see how things work well. (Note: Don't just give them some top job with no support unless you plan on losing them really quickly.)
Too many groups do their recruitment by putting a note in the newsletter. Then they're surprised when no one jumps up. A more organized, thoughtful approach is the key to developing your next generation of leaders.
We have several great resources to help with recruiting new leaders:
Good luck!
