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The Journey from Program to Strategy: Organizationally and Professionally

Beth Steinhorn moderated this dynamic conversation with Sarah Sukhram and Wendy Johnson, who explored how volunteer engagement can be repositioned as a strategic asset. Drawing on their experiences, they highlighted the role of data, innovation, and professional growth in leading organizational change.

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From Volunteer Coordinator to Head of Engagement: Lessons Learned Along the Way

September 10, 2025
3:00pm - 4:00pm British Summer Time (BST) / 10:00am - 11:00am Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

Explore the career journey of an experienced volunteer leader and gain practical strategies to elevate your own programs. Ideal for anyone seeking inspiration, fresh ideas, and real-world solutions to common volunteer management challenges.
A recording of the session will be sent to all who register!

Presented by: Simon Tootell | Moderated by: Rob Jackson | REGISTER NOW

Become Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA)

September 17, 2025
1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) / 10:00am - 11:00am Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)

Join this info session to learn more about what it takes to become a CVA.

Presented by: Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA) | REGISTER NOW

Onboarding Volunteers the Right Way

October 15, 2025
11:00am - 12:00pm Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) / 1:00pm – 2:00pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

Discover how effective onboarding sets the tone for volunteer success. Learn practical strategies to avoid common pitfalls, strengthen screening and matching, and create a welcoming process that builds confidence, trust, and long-term volunteer commitment.<
A recording of the session will be sent to all who register!

Hosted by: Chris Livengood | Featuring: Josie Connell | Guest Speaker: Angela Williamson, CVA | REGISTER NOW

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From “Yes, If…” to Impact at Scale: My Journey to Becoming Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA)

Kayla Paulson, CVA: May 11, 2026

In this article 10 sections 01Finding my way into volunteer engagement 02A decade of growth — and impact 03Taking the...

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What does a year actually look like inside a volunteer program?

Houston Goodwin: May 6, 2026

Our first report asked whether volunteer programs are growing. The answer was yes, 86.9% of the cohort grew or held...

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Better Impact vs Volgistics: A Head-to-Head Comparison

Timothy Sarazen: Apr 14, 2026

Better Impact and Volgistics are two names that frequently come up when organizations start evaluating volunteer...

Dive Deeper Into Better Impact’s Platform

Curious about how Better Impact can simplify your volunteer management and improve the volunteer experience? From scheduling and communication to engagement and reporting, our platform is designed to support both your team and your volunteers.

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