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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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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 volunteers can move from simply managing programs to strategically leading them. The session was...

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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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Resources That Help Volunteer Management Professionals Be Their Best

I’ve been working in volunteer leadership positions since 1989, and I can count on one hand the number of current colleagues who’ve also been leading...

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Beyond Volunteers’ Week: The Power of Small Acts of Appreciation

For the past 41 years the first week of June has seen the UK host Volunteers’ Week. This is an opportunity for organisations and communities to thank...

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Book Bites May 2025: Total Internship Management

This Month's Selection: Total Internship Management: The Employer’s Guide to Building and Sustaining the Ultimate Internship Program by Dr. Robert...

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Volunteer Best Practice Guidelines – in action!

In June 2023, Volunteering New Zealand launched the Volunteer Best Practice Guidelines. Since then, they’ve developed workshops and tools to support...

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Nurturing Volunteer Wellbeing in a Post-Pandemic World: Tips and Resources for Leaders of Volunteers

The pandemic has reshaped the landscape of volunteering, posing unique challenges and opportunities for both volunteers and Leaders of Volunteers. A...

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The title of the post: “Volunteer Training: How to Set Volunteers up for Success.”

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Volunteer Training: How to Set Volunteers up for Success

To make your organization’s volunteer program as effective as possible, you need to give volunteers everything they need to succeed. Besides knowing...

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Volunteering is Vital: Ushering in a New Era at Better Impact

A New Beginning: Why I Joined Better Impact When I first came across Better Impact, what stood out wasn’t just the software — it was what the...

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