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Volunteer Management (4)

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Leveraging Volunteer Help at Nonprofit Events: 5 Strategies

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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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Creating a DEI-focused Volunteer Experience: Tips for Organizations

By combining the principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with the act of volunteering, we can foster a more inclusive society, break...

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How Meetings can Engage Rather than Enrage Volunteers

We engage in many different kinds of “meetings”—including, “meeting new people” and “meeting goals”—but traditional meetings often get a bad rap....

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