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The world of the nonprofit sector is constantly changing. Better Impact presents some thought leadership on a variety of topics in volunteer management and donor relations, and invites you to be a part of the conversation.

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The title of the post: “Volunteer Scheduling Software: FAQ + Top Providers.”

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Volunteer Scheduling Software: FAQ + Top 10 Providers

If your organization has a well-established volunteer program, you likely already have a strong community of supporters who are eager to give their time and energy to your cause. Now, it’s just about equipping your team with the best tools to make...

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The title of the post: “Top 10 Volunteer Recruitment Platforms for Your Organization.”

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Top 10 Volunteer Recruitment Platforms for Your Organization

It’s no secret that recruiting dedicated volunteers is essential for growing any successful volunteer program. However, one in four volunteer...

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Beyond Hours: Communicating Volunteer Value to Your Board

Here's an irony: Board members are volunteers themselves. Yet, volunteer engagement strategy and impact often receive surprisingly little attention...

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Volunteers and Fundraising: Doing It Well

Have you thought about volunteer strategy as a way to boost fundraising? Or has it been hiding in plain sight? Or maybe you've been hesitant to ask...

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Creativity for Leaders of Volunteers

Have you ever been faced with a challenging and recurring problem? You know you need to “think outside the box” in order to solve it but the...

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From “Yes, If…” to Impact at Scale: My Journey to Becoming Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA)

In this article 10 sections 01Finding my way into volunteer engagement 02A decade of growth — and impact 03Taking the leap: from practitioner to...

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What does a year actually look like inside a volunteer program?

Our first report asked whether volunteer programs are growing. The answer was yes, 86.9% of the cohort grew or held steady. This report asks the next...

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Better Impact vs Volgistics: A Head-to-Head Comparison

Better Impact and Volgistics are two names that frequently come up when organizations start evaluating volunteer management software.

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15 Best CSR Software Platforms to Scale Your Impact in 2026

Proving the ROI of your corporate social responsibility (CSR) program to leadership becomes nearly impossible when volunteer hours live in one...

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The “Almost Volunteer”

Has this ever happened to you? A social media post about a volunteer opportunity receives lots of likes and shares. Your recruitment table at a...

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