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Rob Jackson: Nov 6, 2024 9:00:00 AM
Being a Volunteer Engagement Professional can be demanding. We are constantly balancing the needs of our volunteers, our colleagues, our bosses, our funders etc. with the development work needed to keep our volunteer engagement efforts relevant to...
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Margaret McLachlan - Communications Manager, Volunteering New Zealand: Oct 30, 2024 9:00:00 AM
As we approach International Volunteer Manager’s Day on November 5, it’s essential to highlight the crucial role volunteer managers play in guiding...
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Beth Steinhorn, President, VQ Volunteer Strategies: Oct 23, 2024 9:00:00 AM
Food pantries, youth programs, senior centers, theaters, and many other agencies all involve families as key constituents. Families may be members,...
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Nicole R. Smith: Oct 16, 2024 9:30:00 AM
This Month's Selection: How to Lead When You're Not in Charge: Leveraging Influence When You Lack Authority, by Clay Scroggins (Author), Andy Stanley...
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Karen Knight: Oct 9, 2024 9:30:00 AM
“We have lost our ‘To what end?’ Yes, we are trying to solve this problem, but what comes after we solve the problem? And unless you define what...
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Tara Gilroy-Scott, President of VMPC: Sep 25, 2024 9:15:00 AM
As we prepare for the upcoming Hybrid Conference (Creating Influence in your Organization - Thinking Beyond a Seat at the Table) and International...
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Nicole R. Smith: Sep 18, 2024 9:00:00 AM
This Month's Selection: Start With Why – How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action , by Simon Sinek The nineteenth in a series of Better...
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Anne Morehouse she/her/hers: Sep 11, 2024 9:30:00 AM
As summer fades and a fresh school year begins, a sense of renewal fills the air—not just for students, but for everyone engaged in volunteering....
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Paula Avila, Better Impact (Canada Office): Sep 11, 2024 9:00:00 AM
Calculating the return on investment (ROI) for Volunteer Management Software (VMS) is crucial for demonstrating the value and efficiency gains for...
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Paula Avila, Better Impact (Canada Office): Sep 11, 2024 9:00:00 AM
At Better Impact, we’ve gained valuable insights recounting our clients’ remarkable stories through our Case Studies. Each case study is a deep dive...
