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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

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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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Creating Connections That Unlock the Power of Volunteering

“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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Understanding Volunteer Grants and VTO: What to Know

In the realm of volunteer management, programs like volunteer grants and Volunteer Time Off (VTO) are becoming increasingly significant. These...

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Book Bites August 2025: Don't Make Me Fundraise!: A Guide for Reluctant Fundraising Volunteers

This Month's Selection: I’ll Do Anything, Just…Don’t Make Me Fundraise: A Guide for Reluctant Fundraising Volunteers By Eloise Brice The...

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What You Don't Know Is Holding You Back

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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Book Bites July 2025: Raving Fans – A Revolutionary Approach to Customer Service

This Month's Selection: Raving Fans – A Revolutionary Approach to Customer Service By Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles The twenty-sixth in a series...

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Winning Board Support for Your Volunteer Program

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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