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Better Impact Blog

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 (3)

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The 5 Aspects of a Strong Volunteer Program

Building a volunteer program isn’t easy, but it may be simpler than you might think. There are five key aspects of a strong volunteer program:...

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Top Certifications & Certificates for Volunteer Management Professionals

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's best list of networking communities for volunteer engagement professionals around the world

Introduction In the world of volunteer engagement, dedicated individuals work tirelessly to develop impactful volunteer programs in support of their...

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Mythbusting 101: Toppling the Top 5 Volunteer Engagement Myths

Around the globe, volunteers help organizations achieve their mission. And yet, volunteer engagement is often complicated by widely held myths. As...

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Better Impact's best list of podcasts for volunteer management professionals

The life of a volunteer management professional can be a busy one, as we recruit, train, schedule, engage, report on, recognize and retain...

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Better Impact's best list of Associations for volunteer management professionals around the world

Introduction Leading and supporting volunteer effort is all-too-often a lonely and largely unsupported role in many agencies, where funding may be...

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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CHOOSING VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

INTRODUCTION If you view spreadsheets as the superior way to manage your volunteer program or aren’t ready to consider a change, please stop reading...

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How to build your business case to get volunteer management software

There is no doubt that volunteer management software (VMS) can be a huge help for not-for-profit and charity organizations. When it comes to...

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Blonde woman sitting at her desk frustrated while using spreadsheets

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9 reasons to replace your spreadsheets with dedicated software

I am a big user of Excel, and I love it. But that doesn’t mean that it’s the right choice for everything, especially as the data repository in the...

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Monkeys in a cage as a metaphor for how we can be programmed to accept the unnatural

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A Cage Full of Monkeys

One of the many things I’ve enjoyed when training a new member on our Volunteer Impact software is the way some of them look at a new system...

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