Volunteer Strategy 2027: How Leaders are Connecting Volunteerism to Their Organization’s Mission by Using Better Impact
Join Julian Eiers, Addie Whetro, and April Chiarello for a 2-part series for leaders of volunteers on connecting volunteerism to your organization’s mission.
Dates & Times
Part 1: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
1:00pm - 1:30pm EST
Part 2: Tuesday, December 8, 2026
1:00pm - 1:30pm EST
About the Presenter – Julian Eiers
Julian Eiers is a Senior Account Executive at Better Impact, where he works with organizations to find the right tools to support and grow their volunteer programs. He brings nearly nine years of experience in software, helping teams adopt technology that makes their work easier. Julian is also a longtime volunteer who has used Better Impact from the volunteer's side for years, giving him a firsthand view of what makes the experience work. His focus is on helping leaders of volunteers create onboarding, communication, and engagement that keep people coming back.
About the Presenter – Addie Whetro
Addie Whetro is the Leader of the Volunteer Tech Advisors team at Better Impact, where she helps organizations find the right technology for their volunteer programs. After a couple of years as a Volunteer Tech Advisor, she has talked with hundreds of volunteer leaders and learned what helps their programs succeed. She brings a background in aging-in-place technology, a deep care for seniors, and an archaeologist’s curiosity to every conversation. Today she leads a team that helps volunteer leaders spend less time on admin and more time on their mission.
About the Presenter – April Chiarello
April Chiarello is an Account Executive at Better Impact, where she helps nonprofit organizations find the right technology to strengthen and grow their volunteer programs. With nearly 10 years of experience working closely with nonprofits, April understands the unique challenges organizations face in managing resources, engaging supporters, and driving meaningful impact. She is passionate about building relationships, understanding each organization’s unique goals, and helping teams create volunteer experiences that foster long-term engagement and retention.
