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Blowing your own trumpet: Why it’s good to share what goes on behind the scenes

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Terri Thomason, Head of Business Development at Association of Volunteer Managers (AVM): Dec 10, 2025 9:00:04 AM

This autumn, the UK was gripped by the TV programme Celebrity Traitors – a bizarre, slightly morbid, yet fascinating series about three people murdering the rest of the group one by one. In the penultimate episode, one of the traitors said she felt...

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Combating Imposter Syndrome as a Leader of Volunteers

Chantelle Lowes on behalf of VMPC: Dec 3, 2025 9:00:03 AM

Entering Volunteer Management I’ve been managing volunteers for over 10 years—a job I fell into (like many of us volunteer coordinators). It was a...

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Showing the Money: Using Volunteer Grants to Communicate Impact

Double the Donation Team: Nov 27, 2025 9:00:02 AM

Volunteers are often the unsung backbone of nonprofit operations, doing essential work behind the scenes. But how do you bring that value to the...

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The dreaded “L Word” – managing liability in a volunteer-based organization

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William Henry, Vice President, Volunteers Insurance Service Association, Inc.: Nov 26, 2025 9:00:02 AM

Does this sound familiar? Someone in your organization has an idea for a great new program – something that can enhance the mission and meet a real...

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Book Bites November 2025: Leadership and Self-Deception: The Secret to Transforming Relationships and Unleashing Results

Nicole R. Smith: Nov 19, 2025 9:00:00 AM

This Month's Selection: Leadership and Self-Deception: The Secret to Transforming Relationships and Unleashing Results By The Arbinger Institute The...

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Why Leaders of Volunteers Should Join Local Associations

Kari Astles, Vice-President of Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada (VMPC): Nov 12, 2025 9:00:01 AM

If you’ve ever been part of a professional association, you know how valuable they can be. Local Volunteer Associations (AVAs) are the heartbeat of...

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Church Volunteer Management Strategies to Fuel Your Ministry

Timothy Sarazen: Nov 6, 2025 1:58:38 PM

Your church’s volunteers provide critical support for its ministry, which congregants are increasingly realizing as they seek ways to deepen their...

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Volunteer Retention: How to Foster Long-Term Loyalty

Timothy Sarazen: Nov 6, 2025 12:05:38 PM

It’s no secret that volunteers provide immense value to your organization through their contributions of time and talent. In fact, the average...

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The Continued Rise of Event-Based Volunteers: Trends and Strategies for the Future

Lisa Joyslin, consultant with the Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer Advancement (MAVA): Nov 5, 2025 9:00:03 AM

Event-based volunteering has long been part of the volunteerism landscape. People are increasingly busy and, therefore, interested in volunteering on...

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Yes, You Can: Build the Case for Strategic Volunteer Support

Rob Jackson: Nov 5, 2025 9:00:02 AM

You know that sinking feeling when another volunteering initiative gets shelved because "it's not a strategic priority"? Or when your board questions...

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