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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Using video throughout the volunteer life cycle

There is no question that digital transformations have accelerated since the pandemic started. If there is one thing the past year has showed us is that video has been at the center of that transformation, not only for education, connections,...

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Monkeys in a cage as a metaphor for how we can be programmed to accept the unnatural

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A Cage Full of Monkeys

One of the many things I’ve enjoyed when training a new member on our Volunteer Impact software is the way some of them look at a new system...

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The Happiness Advantage

Assuming that we could all use a little boost of happiness these days, I want to share some thoughts from a great book with you. If you get something...

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two cats fighting

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Fight or flee – the choice is yours

How to handle difficult volunteering situations A colleague and I were recently faced with the following scenario that involved volunteers working in...

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woman at job interview

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10 questions every Volunteer Manager should ask a potential employer!

As Leaders of Volunteers one of our specialty areas is (or at least should be) the ability to properly interview someone To ask the right questions...

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How many volunteers are too many volunteers?

One of the most common questions I am asked is “How many volunteers should one Volunteer Manager be responsible for?” – or in other words, what might...

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Reviewing Data Reports

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Data gives you the wrong answer when you ask the wrong question

Why volunteer hours are NOT the Holy Grail If a nonprofit or charity truly values the time of their volunteer (and they all proclaim they do), why is...

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