Better Impact Blog

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Exiting Volunteers The Right Way

Margaret McLachlan - Communications Manager, Volunteering New Zealand: Jul 3, 2024 9:27:00 AM

Volunteering New Zealand is the New Zealand peak body for volunteers and volunteering. With a wide-ranging membership of national organisations, it...

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Celebrating 40 Years of Volunteer Spirit: Balancing Structure and Flexibility in Volunteer Management

Ruth Leonard - Chair, Association of Volunteer Managers: Jun 5, 2024 9:30:00 AM

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BETTER IMPACT BOOK BITES: 5 Apology Languages

Nicole R. Smith: May 15, 2024 9:30:00 AM

This Month's Selection 5 Apology Languages, by Gary Chapman and Jennifer Thomas The fifteenth in a series of Better Impact Book Bites A taste of...

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The 5-Minute Mini – Coaching Colleagues

Beth Steinhorn, President, VQ Volunteer Strategies: Apr 24, 2024 9:15:00 AM

“How can I help my colleagues feel more comfortable providing feedback to volunteers?”

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"NEED-TO-HAVE” AND “NICE-TO-HAVE” INSURANCE FOR NONPROFITS

William Henry, Vice President, Volunteers Insurance Service Association, Inc.: Mar 13, 2024 8:30:00 AM

Insurance isn't just a financial safeguard for nonprofit organizations; it's a strategic imperative. From protecting assets to mitigating unforeseen...

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MANAGING VOLUNTEER RISKS – WHERE ARE YOU NOW?

William Henry, Vice President, Volunteers Insurance Service Association, Inc.: Mar 6, 2024 9:00:00 AM

As pillars of compassion and change, non-profits heavily rely on the dedication of volunteers. However, the responsibility to ensure a safe...

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Bringing Ethical Values to Life as a Volunteer Manager

Sammy Feilchenfeld CVA of the Voluntary Administration Certification Board: Feb 14, 2024 9:32:00 AM

As leaders of volunteers, we encounter ethical questions regularly. The Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA), which...

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Top Certifications & Certificates for Volunteer Management Professionals

Brandi Zoskey, Better Impact (Canada Office): Dec 6, 2023 9:00:00 AM

Introduction In today's rapidly evolving world, volunteer engagement has become more critical than ever. Nonprofits and organizations rely on...

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BETTER IMPACT BOOK BITES: I Said What I Said: An Anthology of Black Women in Nonprofit

Nicole R. Smith: Nov 22, 2023 8:00:00 AM

This Month's Selection I Said What I Said: An Anthology of Black Women in Nonprofit Authored by: Errika Y. Flood-Moultrie The eleventh in a series of...

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Volunteer statistical fun facts from around the world

Dan Fairclough: Aug 30, 2023 8:00:00 AM

Although most of the research published does not lend itself to country-to-country comparisons, here's a compilation of stats from a variety of...