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How to Build a Career in Volunteer Administration: From Volunteer to CVA

Picture of Jennifer DeWolff, CVA Jennifer DeWolff, CVA: Feb 16, 2026 9:00:00 AM

Table of Contents Where It All Started: A Twelve-Year-Old's Vision Stepping Into Volunteer Administration A New Chapter: Richmond Cares, Richmond...

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Understanding and Addressing Founders Syndrome in Non-Profits

Picture of Karen Knight Karen Knight: Jan 7, 2026 9:00:01 AM

The magic and the risk of founding energy There’s a special kind of magic that happens when someone is involved with an organisation from the...

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Starting the Conversation about Investing in Volunteer Engagement

Picture of Beth Steinhorn, President, VQ Volunteer Strategies Beth Steinhorn, President, VQ Volunteer Strategies: Jul 23, 2025 9:00:00 AM

There’s a widespread myth that, in my experience, is the root of many of our sector’s biggest challenges. Far too many people (including leaders of...

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