Better Impact Blog

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Improving the Volunteer Recruitment Journey

Christine Stankowski, CVA: Jul 31, 2024 10:40:00 AM

In recent years volunteer involving organisations have continued to struggle with volunteer shortages. This trend is unlikely to end any time soon...

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When No is the Right Answer: Declining a Volunteer

Beth Steinhorn, President, VQ Volunteer Strategies: Jul 24, 2024 8:05:00 AM

One of the most frequent questions we hear from leaders of volunteers is how to decline a volunteer professionally and with kindness and we are...

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Exiting Volunteers The Right Way

Margaret McLachlan - Communications Manager, Volunteering New Zealand: Jul 3, 2024 9:27:00 AM

Volunteering New Zealand is the New Zealand peak body for volunteers and volunteering. With a wide-ranging membership of national organisations, it...

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Leveraging Volunteer Help at Nonprofit Events: 5 Strategies

Swaim Strategies: Jun 26, 2024 9:30:00 AM

Chances are, your nonprofit already recruits volunteers to help run your events, but have you ever thought about how you’re allocating their time?

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Embracing Change: Integrating Virtual Volunteering into Your Volunteer Program

Team Better Impact: Jun 11, 2024 8:30:00 AM

In today's rapidly evolving landscape, volunteer managers face the challenge of adapting their programs to meet the needs and preferences of...

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Hot Take: Volunteer Burnout Burns Out Volunteer Engagement Professionals

Mackenzie Albrecht - Greater Minnesota Program Manager, MAVA: Jun 7, 2024 8:30:00 AM

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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Celebrating 40 Years of Volunteer Spirit: Balancing Structure and Flexibility in Volunteer Management

Ruth Leonard - Chair, Association of Volunteer Managers: Jun 5, 2024 9:30:00 AM

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Volunteer Centre Innovation - Screening & Centralization

Amanda Jensen - Executive Director, Volunteer Lethbridge: Jun 3, 2024 10:00:00 AM

Volunteer Centres perform many functions within a community. With respect to how Centres interact with volunteers, while some do volunteer advising,...

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The Power of Collaboration

Laurie Gillman, DOVIA Colorado Board Member: Apr 3, 2024 11:14:00 AM

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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MANAGING VOLUNTEER RISKS – WHERE ARE YOU NOW?

William Henry, Vice President, Volunteers Insurance Service Association, Inc.: Mar 6, 2024 9:00:00 AM

As pillars of compassion and change, non-profits heavily rely on the dedication of volunteers. However, the responsibility to ensure a safe...