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Volunteer Management Best Practices (4)

Volunteer Burnout

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Hot Take: Volunteer Burnout Burns Out Volunteer Engagement Professionals

We talk a lot about burnout in the nonprofit sector, and burnout is especially common among volunteer engagement professionals. According to a 2017...

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Bridging the Digital Gap: Volunteers Connecting Communities

In this article, I will briefly explore the transformative power of volunteerism in addressing digital exclusion. In volunteer engagement, we often...

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BETTER IMPACT BOOK BITES: I Will Teach You To Be Rich, by Ramit Sethi

This Month's Selection I Will Teach You To Be Rich, by Ramit Sethi The fourteenth in a series of Better Impact Book Bites A taste of great books...

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8 Tips for Tackling Unpopular Tasks

Leaders often find themselves faced with the challenge of motivating volunteers to take on unpopular tasks. As you know, every task plays a crucial...

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The Power of Collaboration

I used to mail a card to my volunteers with a handwritten message inside. The outer design was drawn by one of my coworkers and featured several...

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The Value of Experiences for Professional Growth

I recently watched the 1990’s classic action sci-fi film, ‘The Matrix’, again after many years. I was always fascinated with Keanu Reeves’ character...

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Transforming Your Volunteers into Advocates: 4 Takeaways

People in the United States spend an average of 52 hours per year volunteering. Their reasons for giving their time vary, with research suggesting...

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Unlocking Volunteer Superpowers: A quick guide to a transformative volunteer engagement strategy

Introduction Nonprofit organisations frequently rely on the dedication and contribution of volunteers. We’ve all heard the gushing praise and warm...

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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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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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