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Karin Henderson: Mar 17, 2026 9:00:02 AM
Not long ago, I had one of my most embarrassing moments as a leader of volunteers.
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Beth Steinhorn, President, VQ Volunteer Strategies: Mar 9, 2026 9:00:02 AM
Brief volunteer opportunities are on the rise—and even activities as short as two hours are everywhere: afternoon service projects, corporate...
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Roxci Bevis, CVA: Feb 18, 2026 10:52:11 AM
If you lead volunteers, you already work with data. Even though it might not feel that way.
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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...
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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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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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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...
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Beth Steinhorn, President, VQ Volunteer Strategies: Oct 22, 2025 9:00:00 AM
Engaging volunteers is one of the most powerful strategies nonprofits can leverage to advance their missions. Yet too often, volunteer involvement is...
