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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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Volunteer Retention

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Book Bites December: The Volunteer Shelf Life: A No Fault Look at Volunteer Retention and the Reasons Volunteers Leave

This Month's Selection: The Volunteer Shelf Life: A No Fault Look at Volunteer Retention and the Reasons Volunteers Leave By Meridian Swift Why This...

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Volunteer Retention: How to Foster Long-Term Loyalty

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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Book Bites July 2025: Raving Fans – A Revolutionary Approach to Customer Service

This Month's Selection: Raving Fans – A Revolutionary Approach to Customer Service By Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles The twenty-sixth in a series...

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When No is the Right Answer: Declining a Volunteer

One of the most frequent questions we hear from leaders of volunteers is how to decline a volunteer professionally and with kindness and we are...

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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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BETTER IMPACT BOOK BITES: The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace

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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