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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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Inside the Community Volunteer Management Model (CVMM): Transforming Volunteer Screening & Placement

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...

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Transforming Your Volunteers into Advocates: 4 Takeaways

Team Better Impact: Feb 28, 2024 9:00:00 AM

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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The 5 Aspects of a Strong Volunteer Program

Karen Knight: Jan 10, 2024 9:00:00 AM

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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Tis the Season for Thanking Volunteers

Beth Steinhorn, President, VQ Volunteer Strategies: Nov 15, 2023 8:00:00 AM

‘Tis the season of holidays, gratitude, celebration, and, yes, a bit of stress, too. The last six weeks of the year are always busy times. Whether...

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The Big Shout-Out

Margaret McLachlan - Communications Manager, Volunteering New Zealand: Nov 8, 2023 8:00:00 AM

The Big Shout-Out was a campaign conceived by Volunteering New Zealand to give a ‘shout-out of thanks’ to volunteers. It ran nationwide throughout...

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Mastering Volunteer Management: Strategies for Success

Nicole Quinn, DOVIA Colorado: Nov 1, 2023 9:07:00 AM

Volunteer management is a crucial aspect of running successful and impactful programs for nonprofit organizations, community groups, events, and...