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Chantelle Lowes on behalf of VMPC: Dec 3, 2025 9:00:03 AM
Entering Volunteer Management I’ve been managing volunteers for over 10 years—a job I fell into (like many of us volunteer coordinators). It was a “learn as you go,” “fake it until you make it,” “trial and error” career journey. I began to attend...
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Double the Donation Team: Nov 27, 2025 9:00:02 AM
Volunteers are often the unsung backbone of nonprofit operations, doing essential work behind the scenes. But how do you bring that value to the...
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William Henry, Vice President, Volunteers Insurance Service Association, Inc.: Nov 26, 2025 9:00:02 AM
Does this sound familiar? Someone in your organization has an idea for a great new program – something that can enhance the mission and meet a real...
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Nicole R. Smith: Nov 19, 2025 9:00:00 AM
This Month's Selection: Leadership and Self-Deception: The Secret to Transforming Relationships and Unleashing Results By The Arbinger Institute The...
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Kari Astles, Vice-President of Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada (VMPC): Nov 12, 2025 9:00:01 AM
If you’ve ever been part of a professional association, you know how valuable they can be. Local Volunteer Associations (AVAs) are the heartbeat of...
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Timothy Sarazen: Nov 6, 2025 1:58:38 PM
Your church’s volunteers provide critical support for its ministry, which congregants are increasingly realizing as they seek ways to deepen their...
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Timothy Sarazen: Nov 6, 2025 12:05:38 PM
It’s no secret that volunteers provide immense value to your organization through their contributions of time and talent. In fact, the average...
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Lisa Joyslin, consultant with the Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer Advancement (MAVA): Nov 5, 2025 9:00:03 AM
Event-based volunteering has long been part of the volunteerism landscape. People are increasingly busy and, therefore, interested in volunteering on...
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Rob Jackson: Nov 5, 2025 9:00:02 AM
You know that sinking feeling when another volunteering initiative gets shelved because "it's not a strategic priority"? Or when your board questions...
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Margaret McLachlan - Communications Manager, Volunteering New Zealand: Oct 29, 2025 9:00:01 AM
In the world of volunteering, recognition matters. Not just in grand gestures or formal awards, but in ways that speak personally to the individual...
