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Mackenzie Albrecht - Greater Minnesota Program Manager, MAVA: Jun 7, 2024 8:30:00 AM
We talk a lot about burnout in the nonprofit sector, and burnout is especially common among volunteer engagement professionals. According to a 2017 Job Equity Study, volunteer engagement professionals, even more so than their coworkers in other...
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Amanda Jensen - Executive Director, Volunteer Lethbridge: Jun 3, 2024 10:00:00 AM
Volunteer Centres perform many functions within a community. With respect to how Centres interact with volunteers, while some do volunteer advising,...
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Team Better Impact: May 22, 2024 9:00:00 AM
Your nonprofit has a lot on its plate. You have donors to steward, events to plan, and programs to run. Fortunately, your volunteers readily commit...
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Nicole R. Smith: May 15, 2024 9:30:00 AM
This Month's Selection 5 Apology Languages, by Gary Chapman and Jennifer Thomas The fifteenth in a series of Better Impact Book Bites A taste of...
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Nicole R. Smith: Apr 17, 2024 9:00:00 AM
This Month's Selection I Will Teach You To Be Rich, by Ramit Sethi The fourteenth in a series of Better Impact Book Bites A taste of great books...
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Karen Knight: Apr 10, 2024 9:14:00 AM
Leaders often find themselves faced with the challenge of motivating volunteers to take on unpopular tasks. As you know, every task plays a crucial...
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Laurie Gillman, DOVIA Colorado Board Member: Apr 3, 2024 11:14:00 AM
I used to mail a card to my volunteers with a handwritten message inside. The outer design was drawn by one of my coworkers and featured several...
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Nicole R. Smith: Mar 20, 2024 8:00:00 AM
This Month's Selection Never Split the Difference – Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It, by Chris Voss (Author), Tahl Raz (Author) The...
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William Henry, Vice President, Volunteers Insurance Service Association, Inc.: Mar 13, 2024 8:30:00 AM
Insurance isn't just a financial safeguard for nonprofit organizations; it's a strategic imperative. From protecting assets to mitigating unforeseen...
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William Henry, Vice President, Volunteers Insurance Service Association, Inc.: Mar 6, 2024 9:00:00 AM
As pillars of compassion and change, non-profits heavily rely on the dedication of volunteers. However, the responsibility to ensure a safe...
