Better Impact Blog

The world of the nonprofit sector is constantly changing. Better Impact presents some thought leadership on a variety of topics in volunteer management and donor relations, and invites you to be a part of the conversation.

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How to Manage Compliance for Healthcare Volunteer Programs

Volunteers bring much-needed assistance to many hospitals and clinics. They greet families, check in patients, stock supply rooms, and free up staff time. They also work near protected health information, restricted units, and patients who are often...

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For Profit with a Purpose: Honouring the Risk-Takers Who Helped Build Our Field

The theme for International Volunteer Manager’s Day (IVMDay) 2026, celebrated on November 5th is “Legacy and Leadership: Honouring the past, present...

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SEEK Volunteer + Better Impact Integration | Live Demo

If you advertise roles on SEEK Volunteer and manage your volunteers in Better Impact, you know the drill. Someone applies on SEEK Volunteer, you get...

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Three Questions to Ask Your Volunteer Program Before You Fix Anything

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...

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Activating Volunteers: How Volunteer Leaders are Boosting Engagement with Better Impact

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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Built to Last: 5 Lessons on Resilience from VMHC 2026

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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A Volunteer Leader stand behind her desk

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Job, Career or Calling – Signs You Should Pursue Volunteer Engagement

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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From Volunteer Manager to Volunteer Leader: Webinar Recording and Key Takeaways

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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Terminating Volunteers When There’s Just No Other Option

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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The Strategic Role of Volunteer Centers in Corporate Social Responsibility

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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