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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 Management Best Practices

The title of the post: “Church Volunteer Management Strategies to Fuel Your Ministry.”

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Church Volunteer Management Strategies to Fuel Your Ministry

Your church’s volunteers provide critical support for its ministry, which congregants are increasingly realizing as they seek ways to deepen their...

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Volunteer Retention: How to Foster Long-Term Loyalty

It’s no secret that volunteers provide immense value to your organization through their contributions of time and talent. In fact, the average...

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Yes, You Can: Build the Case for Strategic Volunteer Support

You know that sinking feeling when another volunteering initiative gets shelved because "it's not a strategic priority"? Or when your board questions...

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Book Bites October 2025: Crucial Accountability: Tools for Resolving Violated Expectations, Broken Commitments and Bad Behavior

This Month's Selection: Crucial Accountability: Tools for Resolving Violated Expectations, Broken Commitments and Bad Behavior By Kerry Patterson,...

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

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

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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Be BOLD. Make Change: Why International Volunteer Managers Day 2025 is Your Moment to Step Up

On November 5th, 2025 Volunteer Engagement Professionals across the globe will be marking International Volunteer Managers Day (IVMDay). And this...

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Building New Communities: VMPC’s Path to Regional Engagement

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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Book Bites September 2025: QBQ! The Question Behind the Question: Practicing Personal Accountability at Work and in Life

This Month's Selection: QBQ! The Question Behind the Question: Practicing Personal Accountability at Work and in Life By John G. Miller The...

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

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

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