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Volunteer Management Best Practices

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What Boards and Leaders Want to See in Volunteer Program Reports

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Ciana Lancaster, Marketing & Outreach Manager, Nonprofit Learning Lab: Feb 9, 2026 9:00:04 AM

Volunteer Reporting for Leadership Turning Volunteer Data Into Leadership Insight Volunteer engagement is a strategic asset at mission-driven...

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Mastering Volunteer Management: The Ultimate Guide

Timothy Sarazen: Jan 19, 2026 12:00:00 AM

Effective volunteer management is essential for any organization that relies on volunteer support. When done well, it benefits both your program and...

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Showing the Money: Using Volunteer Grants to Communicate Impact

Double the Donation Team: Nov 27, 2025 9:00:02 AM

Volunteers are often the unsung backbone of nonprofit operations, doing essential work behind the scenes. But how do you bring that value to the...

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The dreaded “L Word” – managing liability in a volunteer-based organization

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William Henry, Vice President, Volunteers Insurance Service Association, Inc.: Nov 26, 2025 9:00:02 AM

Does this sound familiar? Someone in your organization has an idea for a great new program – something that can enhance the mission and meet a real...

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Book Bites November 2025: Leadership and Self-Deception: The Secret to Transforming Relationships and Unleashing Results

Nicole R. Smith: Nov 19, 2025 9:00:00 AM

This Month's Selection: Leadership and Self-Deception: The Secret to Transforming Relationships and Unleashing Results By The Arbinger Institute The...

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Church Volunteer Management Strategies to Fuel Your Ministry

Timothy Sarazen: Nov 6, 2025 1:58:38 PM

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

Timothy Sarazen: Nov 6, 2025 12:05:38 PM

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

Rob Jackson: Nov 5, 2025 9:00:02 AM

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

Nicole R. Smith: Oct 28, 2025 9:00:03 AM

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

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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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