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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Volunteer Management Best Practices

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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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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 title of the post: “Volunteer Scheduling Software: FAQ + Top Providers.”

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Volunteer Scheduling Software: FAQ + Top 10 Providers

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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Volunteers and Fundraising: Doing It Well

Have you thought about volunteer strategy as a way to boost fundraising? Or has it been hiding in plain sight? Or maybe you've been hesitant to ask...

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Before You Recruit a Volunteer, Build This First

Too many new volunteer leaders make the same mistake. They inherit a program, get handed a login and a list of shifts in need of a volunteer, and...

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How to Build a Career in Volunteer Administration: From Volunteer to CVA

Table of Contents Where It All Started: A Twelve-Year-Old's Vision Stepping Into Volunteer Administration A New Chapter: Richmond Cares, Richmond...

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What Boards and Leaders Want to See in Volunteer Program Reports

Volunteer Reporting for Leadership Turning Volunteer Data Into Leadership Insight Volunteer engagement is a strategic asset at mission-driven...

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The title of the post: “Mastering Volunteer Management: The Ultimate Guide.”

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Mastering Volunteer Management: The Ultimate Guide

Effective volunteer management is essential for any organization that relies on volunteer support. When done well, it benefits both your program and...

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Showing the Money: Using Volunteer Grants to Communicate Impact

Volunteers are often the unsung backbone of nonprofit operations, doing essential work behind the scenes. But how do you bring that value to the...

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