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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 brightly colored earthworms in cheerful rainbow hues holding balloons. “Teamwork makes the dream work,”...
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I recently watched the 1990’s classic action sci-fi film, ‘The Matrix’, again after many years. I was always fascinated with Keanu Reeves’ character...
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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...
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Team Better Impact: Feb 28, 2024 9:00:00 AM
People in the United States spend an average of 52 hours per year volunteering. Their reasons for giving their time vary, with research suggesting...
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Nicole R. Smith: Feb 21, 2024 9:00:00 AM
This Month's Selection The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People, by Gary Chapman and Paul...
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As leaders of volunteers, we encounter ethical questions regularly. The Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA), which...
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Rob Jackson: Feb 7, 2024 8:00:00 AM
Introduction Nonprofit organisations frequently rely on the dedication and contribution of volunteers. We’ve all heard the gushing praise and warm...
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Beth Steinhorn, President, VQ Volunteer Strategies: Jan 24, 2024 9:00:00 AM
Recently, I was working with a statewide grassroots organization dedicated to developing leaders and encouraging civic engagement locally. In our...
