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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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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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Karen Knight: Jul 9, 2025 9:00:00 AM
When leading a volunteer program, one of the most important tasks is presenting key information to the organization's Board of Directors. These...
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Houston Goodwin: Jun 30, 2025 9:00:00 AM
This month, I had the opportunity to speak at the MAVA Conference on a topic that’s been at the center of my work with Better Impact: how leaders of...
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Nicole R. Smith: Jun 26, 2025 9:00:00 AM
This Month's Selection: No More Status Quo – A Proven Framework to Change the Way We Change the World By Heather Hiscox The twenty-fifth in a series...
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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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Tim Suda, CVA: Jun 4, 2025 9:00:00 AM
Looking back on my time…
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Houston Goodwin: May 1, 2025 9:00:00 AM
In the world of volunteerism, we often lead with heart. And rightly so — this work is deeply human. It’s fueled by compassion, generosity, and a...
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Beth Steinhorn, President, VQ Volunteer Strategies: Apr 16, 2025 9:00:00 AM
A few years ago, I was interviewing dozens of staff and volunteers of a wildlife rehabilitation organization as part of a volunteer engagement...
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Houston Goodwin: Apr 6, 2025 12:10:11 PM
A note from Houston Goodwin, CEO of Better Impact
