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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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What Boards and Leaders Want to See in Volunteer Program Reports

Volunteer Reporting for Leadership Turning Volunteer Data Into Leadership Insight Volunteer engagement is a strategic asset at mission-driven organizations. Yet too often, volunteer program data stays buried in spreadsheets or gets reduced to...

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Leading Volunteers as a Volunteer: Tips for Effective Leadership

I didn't plan to become a volunteer leader. Like many others, it started with a raised hand at a parent meeting for my son's minor sports team....

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How Parks Save Thousands of Hours with Volunteer Management Software

Volunteer management software for state and national parks is a digital system that helps park managers recruit, schedule, communicate with, and...

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Surviving Your First 90 Days as a Volunteer Manager: A Practical Guide

On this page The Reality Check Start With Organization Productive Prioritization Technology Understand Your Role Build Your Resource Library The...

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The title of the post: “18 Best Volunteer Management Software Tools for Your Program.”

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18 Best Volunteer Management Software Tools for Your Program

Volunteers are the lifeblood of many mission-driven organizations. Effectively managing these dedicated supporters ensures they have a positive...

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The title of the post: “Mastering Volunteer Management: The Ultimate Guide.”

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Mastering Volunteer Management: The Ultimate Guide

Effective volunteer management is essential for any organization that relies on volunteer support. When done well, it benefits both your program and...

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How Volunteer Management Software Transforms Churches and Ministries

Volunteer management software for churches and faith-based organizations is a centralized platform that helps church leaders coordinate volunteer...

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Understanding and Addressing Founders Syndrome in Non-Profits

The magic and the risk of founding energy There’s a special kind of magic that happens when someone is involved with an organisation from the...

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How Zoos Save Thousands of Hours with Volunteer Management Software

Volunteer management software centralizes recruitment, scheduling, training, communication, and reporting for zoo and aquarium volunteer programs in...

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The title of the post: “Volunteer Management Training: Top Resources to Build Skills.”

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Volunteer Management Training: Top Resources to Build Skills

If your organization relies on volunteers to further its mission, managing them effectively should be a top priority for your team. However, you may...

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