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Beth Steinhorn, President, VQ Volunteer Strategies: Apr 16, 2025, 9:00:00 AM
A few years ago, I was interviewing dozens of staff and volunteers of a wildlife rehabilitation organization as part of a volunteer engagement...
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Timothy Sarazen: Mar 26, 2025, 5:29:29 PM
Volunteers are critical to many organizations’ ability to further their missions, but attracting dedicated volunteers can be tricky. Although more...
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Nicole R. Smith: Mar 26, 2025, 9:00:00 AM
This Month's Selection: Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results by James Clear The twenty-second in a series of Better Impact Book Bites A...
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Jessica Barker, M.A, CPXP: Feb 18, 2025, 2:19:18 PM
In a world where volunteerism continues to shape healthcare communities, professional certifications in volunteer management are becoming a key asset...
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Nicole R. Smith: Dec 18, 2024, 4:22:09 PM
Why This Book: During my job search, many postings listed “has an entrepreneurial spirit” as a skill. Funny enough, when out at dinner with a group...
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Tracy Vlnicka, DOVIA Colorado Board Member: Nov 27, 2024, 9:30:00 AM
As the winter months settle in and activities slow down, transitioning into preparation for the year ahead, it may be the ideal time for those...
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Nicole R. Smith: Nov 22, 2024, 5:39:38 PM
This Month's Selection: Extreme Trust: Honesty as a Competitive Advantage, by Don Peppers and Martha Rogers, Ph.D. The twentieth in a series of...
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Rob Jackson: Nov 6, 2024, 9:00:00 AM
Being a Volunteer Engagement Professional can be demanding. We are constantly balancing the needs of our volunteers, our colleagues, our bosses, our...
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Nicole R. Smith: Oct 16, 2024, 9:30:00 AM
This Month's Selection: How to Lead When You're Not in Charge: Leveraging Influence When You Lack Authority, by Clay Scroggins (Author), Andy Stanley...
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Nicole R. Smith: Sep 18, 2024, 9:00:00 AM
This Month's Selection: Start With Why – How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action , by Simon Sinek The nineteenth in a series of Better...
