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Volunteer Engagement

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The Volunteer Engagement Leader’s Playbook: Building Influence, Credibility, and Impact

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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...

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Managing Pro Bono Volunteers

Karen Knight: Oct 15, 2025 9:00:02 AM

There comes a time in every program when you need volunteers who can do more than hand out food hampers or lead school groups through a museum. You...

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The Power of Showing Up: Why Volunteering Changes Lives (Including Yours)

Lindsey Schwartz: Oct 8, 2025 9:00:03 AM

Imagine waking up knowing that, because of you, someone has food on their table. A child feels safe. A family has hope again.

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Building New Communities: VMPC’s Path to Regional Engagement

Erin McLean, MA, CVA: Oct 1, 2025 9:00:00 AM

Borderless connections. Building a local community. Navigating regional nuances. These desires could be topical in any profession, and the reality is...

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Defining Volunteer and Employee Relationships: Why It Matters and How to Mitigate Legal Risks

Christine Spears, CVA: Sep 10, 2025 9:00:00 AM

In many nonprofit and community-focused organisations, volunteers play a key role in supporting operations and delivering services. Their...

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Creating Connections That Unlock the Power of Volunteering

Matthew Hick: Sep 3, 2025 9:00:00 AM

“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

Double the Donation Team: Aug 27, 2025 9:00:00 AM

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

Nicole R. Smith: Aug 6, 2025 9:00:00 AM

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

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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Resources That Help Volunteer Management Professionals Be Their Best

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Andy Fryar, Better Impact (Australia Office): Jun 18, 2025 9:00:00 AM

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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