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Christine Spiers, CVA: Oct 29, 2026, 11:14:22 AM
Most organizations I work with know something needs to change, but they usually bring me only the problem they can see. The program is harder to run than it was three years ago. The same issues keep returning. One coordinator is carrying too much. A...
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Jonathan Taylor: Oct 21, 2026, 1:41:51 PM
You've done the hard part: someone is interested in volunteering with you. Now the sign-up process, the reminders, and the back-and-forth emails all...
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Better Impact: Oct 21, 2026, 10:19:29 AM
VMHC 2026 brought together more than 2,300 volunteer leaders from 45 states and 8 Canadian provinces. The clearest lesson of the day: the biggest...
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Adam Janes, Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada: Oct 7, 2026, 11:41:51 AM
Let’s center on these words and how there are so many diverse perspectives about being in our profession. Where do you see yourself? jobnoun — a...
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Karin Henderson: Oct 5, 2026, 1:01:07 PM
Most people don't set out to become volunteer leaders. They inherit a spreadsheet, a binder, and a long list of responsibilities, then figure it out...
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Karen Knight: Sep 18, 2026, 12:12:57 PM
You’ve mentioned your concern to them. You’ve emailed them friendly reminders. You’ve sat down with them to work out a plan for improvement. And they...
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Timothy Sarazen: Aug 25, 2026, 5:53:10 PM
Corporate volunteerism is having a moment: nearly 60% of companies now offer paid volunteer time, 77% of companies report an increase in employee...
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Timothy Sarazen: Aug 19, 2026, 4:41:26 PM
If your organization has a well-established volunteer program, you likely already have a strong community of supporters who are eager to give their...
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Timothy Sarazen: Aug 19, 2026, 4:01:54 PM
It’s no secret that recruiting dedicated volunteers is essential for growing any successful volunteer program. However, one in four volunteer...
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Beth Steinhorn, President, VQ Volunteer Strategies: Aug 10, 2026, 9:00:03 AM
Here's an irony: Board members are volunteers themselves. Yet, volunteer engagement strategy and impact often receive surprisingly little attention...
