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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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Volunteers Saving Time Using Software

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Time-Saving Volunteer Supervision Hacks

Effective volunteer supervision is crucial for a successful volunteer program and thus greater impact. By leading volunteers well, you can ensure they feel valued, stay motivated, and provide the best service possible. Unfortunately, most of us...

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Enhancing Volunteer Recruitment Efficiency with Volunteer Impact

Recruiting volunteers is a challenging yet essential task for any volunteer-involving organization. As a volunteer manager, you understand the...

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Exiting Volunteers The Right Way

Volunteering New Zealand is the New Zealand peak body for volunteers and volunteering. With a wide-ranging membership of national organisations, it...

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Leveraging Volunteer Help at Nonprofit Events: 5 Strategies

Chances are, your nonprofit already recruits volunteers to help run your events, but have you ever thought about how you’re allocating their time?

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BETTER IMPACT BOOK BITES: Everyone Communicates Few Connect

This Month's Selection Everyone Communicates Few Connect, by John C. Maxwell The sixteenth in a series of Better Impact Book Bites A taste of great...

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Embracing Change: Integrating Virtual Volunteering into Your Volunteer Program

In today's rapidly evolving landscape, volunteer managers face the challenge of adapting their programs to meet the needs and preferences of...

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Volunteer Burnout

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Hot Take: Volunteer Burnout Burns Out Volunteer Engagement Professionals

We talk a lot about burnout in the nonprofit sector, and burnout is especially common among volunteer engagement professionals. According to a 2017...

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Inside the Community Volunteer Management Model (CVMM): Transforming Volunteer Screening & Placement

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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How to thank Volunteers in the Digital Age: 6 Top Ideas

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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BETTER IMPACT BOOK BITES: 5 Apology Languages

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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