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Better Impact Blog

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 Engagement

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Creating Connections That Unlock the Power of Volunteering

“Volunteers are taking our jobs.” A chastening remark, I’m sure you’ll agree. It was one we found in the below-the-line comments of a blog on a major...

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Understanding Volunteer Grants and VTO: What to Know

In the realm of volunteer management, programs like volunteer grants and Volunteer Time Off (VTO) are becoming increasingly significant. These...

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What You Don't Know Is Holding You Back

Are you where you want to be in your career? Do you have the position you would like at your current organization? Does your volunteer strategy look...

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Starting the Conversation about Investing in Volunteer Engagement

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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Resources That Help Volunteer Management Professionals Be Their Best

I’ve been working in volunteer leadership positions since 1989, and I can count on one hand the number of current colleagues who’ve also been leading...

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Beyond Volunteers’ Week: The Power of Small Acts of Appreciation

For the past 41 years the first week of June has seen the UK host Volunteers’ Week. This is an opportunity for organisations and communities to thank...

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The title of the post: “Volunteer Training: How to Set Volunteers up for Success.”

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Volunteer Training: How to Set Volunteers up for Success

To make your organization’s volunteer program as effective as possible, you need to give volunteers everything they need to succeed. Besides knowing...

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Beyond the Screen: Balancing Technology and the Human Touch in Volunteering

In a world where technology is intertwined into almost every aspect of our lives, volunteering is no exception. Technology has drastically changed...

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Reimagining volunteering

I recently came across an excellent article by Milad Haghani, an Associate Professor of Urban Resilience and Safety at the University of Melbourne....

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