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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 Leadership

A Volunteer Leader stand behind her desk

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Job, Career or Calling – Signs You Should Pursue Volunteer Engagement

Let’s center on these words and how there are so many diverse perspectives about being in our profession. Where do you see yourself? jobnoun — a...

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From Volunteer Manager to Volunteer Leader: Webinar Recording and Key Takeaways

Most people don't set out to become volunteer leaders. They inherit a spreadsheet, a binder, and a long list of responsibilities, then figure it out...

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Hands connecting colourful puzzle pieces on a blue background.

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Terminating Volunteers When There’s Just No Other Option

You’ve mentioned your concern to them. You’ve emailed them friendly reminders. You’ve sat down with them to work out a plan for improvement. And they...

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Creativity for Leaders of Volunteers

Have you ever been faced with a challenging and recurring problem? You know you need to “think outside the box” in order to solve it but the...

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From “Yes, If…” to Impact at Scale: My Journey to Becoming Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA)

In this article 10 sections 01Finding my way into volunteer engagement 02A decade of growth — and impact 03Taking the leap: from practitioner to...

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Before You Recruit a Volunteer, Build This First

Too many new volunteer leaders make the same mistake. They inherit a program, get handed a login and a list of shifts in need of a volunteer, and...

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Designing Two-Hour Volunteer Opportunities That Matter

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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How to Build a Career in Volunteer Administration: From Volunteer to CVA

Table of Contents Where It All Started: A Twelve-Year-Old's Vision Stepping Into Volunteer Administration A New Chapter: Richmond Cares, Richmond...

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Leading Volunteers as a Volunteer: Tips for Effective Leadership

I didn't plan to become a volunteer leader. Like many others, it started with a raised hand at a parent meeting for my son's minor sports team....

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Surviving Your First 90 Days as a Volunteer Manager: A Practical Guide

On this page The Reality Check Start With Organization Productive Prioritization Technology Understand Your Role Build Your Resource Library The...

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