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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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coronavirus impacting the economy

4 min read

Volunteer management in a post-pandemic world

As we all know, the dynamics and parameters of what we consider normal have drastically changed with COVID-19. After more than a year battling this pandemic, it is clear that things will not go back entirely to the way they were, even after the...

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14 min read

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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New perspectives in data collection and retention

When was the last time you did an inventory of what data you collect about your volunteers and/or donors, how you use it, how you store it and when...

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4 min read

Coping for success

The more I have the opportunity to meet with Volunteer Program Managers from a wide range of settings and backgrounds, the more I appreciate just how...

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Digging a little deeper

“Always seek to know why you believe what you believe”

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data security

4 min read

7 things to consider when looking for volunteer engagement software

I am sometimes asked for my views on volunteer management software. Which products are best? What should the software do? What are important features...

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3 min read

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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2 min read

Bug or Butterfly?

Have you ever considered the lifecycle of the average volunteer program manager?

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4 min read

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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