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Reflections on volunteering at AVM
With 2024 drawing to a close, it feels like an opportune time to reflect and take stock, yet it doesn’t easily happen. Life quickly gets in the way...
Recognition of Volunteers
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Nurturing Volunteer Wellbeing in a Post-Pandemic World: Tips and Resources for Leaders of Volunteers
Stuart Garland, Learning and Capacity Building Manager, Volunteer Ireland: Nov 18, 2024 10:00:42 AM
The pandemic has reshaped the landscape of volunteering, posing unique challenges and opportunities for both volunteers and Leaders of Volunteers. A...
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How to thank Volunteers in the Digital Age: 6 Top Ideas
Team Better Impact: May 22, 2024 9:00:00 AM
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: The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace
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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Unlocking Volunteer Superpowers: A quick guide to a transformative volunteer engagement strategy
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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The 5 Aspects of a Strong Volunteer Program
Karen Knight: Jan 10, 2024 9:00:00 AM
Building a volunteer program isn’t easy, but it may be simpler than you might think. There are five key aspects of a strong volunteer program:...
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Tis the Season for Thanking Volunteers
Beth Steinhorn, President, VQ Volunteer Strategies: Nov 15, 2023 8:00:00 AM
‘Tis the season of holidays, gratitude, celebration, and, yes, a bit of stress, too. The last six weeks of the year are always busy times. Whether...
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The Big Shout-Out
Margaret McLachlan - Communications Manager, Volunteering New Zealand: Nov 8, 2023 8:00:00 AM
The Big Shout-Out was a campaign conceived by Volunteering New Zealand to give a ‘shout-out of thanks’ to volunteers. It ran nationwide throughout...
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Donor Analytics: 3 Ways to Leverage Data at Your Nonprofit
Team Better Impact: Aug 23, 2023 8:00:00 AM
If your nonprofit is like most, you collect and store a lot of data. Data provides a foundation for many of your day-to-day activities, from...
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Better Impact's best list of awards for volunteer management professionals around the world
Pete Moody, Better Impact (UK Office): Jul 26, 2023 9:48:10 AM
Introduction There are some truly remarkable people in this world; you’ll probably know a few through your own personal and professional experiences....