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Better Impact Blog

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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Defining Volunteer and Employee Relationships: Why It Matters and How to Mitigate Legal Risks

In many nonprofit and community-focused organisations, volunteers play a key role in supporting operations and delivering services. Their contributions are often essential, with volunteers giving their time, energy, and skills to benefit the...

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Creating Connections That Unlock the Power of Volunteering

“Volunteers are taking our jobs.” A chastening remark, I’m sure you’ll agree. It was one we found in the below-the-line comments of a blog on a major...

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Understanding Volunteer Grants and VTO: What to Know

In the realm of volunteer management, programs like volunteer grants and Volunteer Time Off (VTO) are becoming increasingly significant. These...

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Book Bites August 2025: Don't Make Me Fundraise!: A Guide for Reluctant Fundraising Volunteers

This Month's Selection: I’ll Do Anything, Just…Don’t Make Me Fundraise: A Guide for Reluctant Fundraising Volunteers By Eloise Brice The...

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What You Don't Know Is Holding You Back

Are you where you want to be in your career? Do you have the position you would like at your current organization? Does your volunteer strategy look...

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Book Bites July 2025: Raving Fans – A Revolutionary Approach to Customer Service

This Month's Selection: Raving Fans – A Revolutionary Approach to Customer Service By Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles The twenty-sixth in a series...

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Starting the Conversation about Investing in Volunteer Engagement

There’s a widespread myth that, in my experience, is the root of many of our sector’s biggest challenges. Far too many people (including leaders of...

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Winning Board Support for Your Volunteer Program

When leading a volunteer program, one of the most important tasks is presenting key information to the organization's Board of Directors. These...

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From Management to Momentum: Rethinking Volunteer Leadership

This month, I had the opportunity to speak at the MAVA Conference on a topic that’s been at the center of my work with Better Impact: how leaders of...

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Book Bites June 2025: No More Status Quo

This Month's Selection: No More Status Quo – A Proven Framework to Change the Way We Change the World By Heather Hiscox The twenty-fifth in a series...

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