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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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Daniel Green, Better Impact (UK Office): Sep 6, 2023, 9:00:00 AM
Introduction In the world of volunteer engagement, dedicated individuals work tirelessly to develop impactful volunteer programs in support of their...
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Beth Steinhorn, President, VQ Volunteer Strategies: Jul 12, 2023, 6:00:00 AM
Around the globe, volunteers help organizations achieve their mission. And yet, volunteer engagement is often complicated by widely held myths. As...
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Micah Roberts, Better Impact (USA Office): Feb 24, 2023, 2:48:18 PM
The life of a volunteer management professional can be a busy one, as we recruit, train, schedule, engage, report on, recognize and retain...
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Andy Fryar, Better Impact (Australia Office): Feb 10, 2023, 10:04:45 AM
Introduction Leading and supporting volunteer effort is all-too-often a lonely and largely unsupported role in many agencies, where funding may be...
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Timothy Sarazen: Oct 27, 2022, 8:00:00 AM
Effective management is essential to a successful volunteer program, which is why volunteer coordinators need access to the best tools to streamline...
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Tony Goodrow, Better Impact (Canada Office): May 10, 2021, 3:35:48 PM
One of the many things I’ve enjoyed when training a new member on our Volunteer Impact software is the way some of them look at a new system...
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Tony Goodrow, Better Impact (Canada Office): Mar 29, 2021, 12:55:41 PM
Assuming that we could all use a little boost of happiness these days, I want to share some thoughts from a great book with you. If you get something...
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Andy Fryar, Better Impact (Australia Office): Mar 9, 2021, 8:29:28 PM
How to handle difficult volunteering situations A colleague and I were recently faced with the following scenario that involved volunteers working in...
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Andy Fryar, Better Impact (Australia Office): Mar 8, 2021, 3:06:16 PM
One of the most common questions I am asked is “How many volunteers should one Volunteer Manager be responsible for?” – or in other words, what might...
