Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 24, 2022

There are many benefits of implementing an online volunteer training program. The importance of effective volunteer training cannot be overstated. Over the last few years, online volunteer training (e-learning) has grown in popularity, and for good reason. Online training is consistent. Consistency.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

And among nonprofits, it’s also no secret that volunteering has declined substantially over the years. That makes volunteers more valuable than ever before. Many nonprofits see an alarming rate of volunteer turnover for a number of reasons , from lack of time, to insufficient recognition to burno ut and more. Where do you start?

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

More importantly, are your staff and volunteers ready and trained to perform productively in their roles? Then there’s your workforce—both paid and volunteer. Step 3: Make a training plan. Today is the day you’re going to shed the “vacation” mentality of training your nonprofit staff and volunteers.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 28, 2023

The post Volunteer Training for Nonprofits: How to Build Your Dream Team! appeared first on WildApricot.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 12, 2023

Does your association count on the hard work of member volunteers? R ead our blog to discover how PEAK Grantmaking empowered its member volunteers and strengthened its volunteer program. Like many associations, PEAK Grantmaking benefits from the work of member volunteers. Offer volunteer benefits.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Need an easy way to re-engage inactive volunteers? Research suggests that re-engaging existing volunteers can be more efficient and cost-effective than recruiting new ones because you’re able to: Maintain existing relationships: Re-engaging volunteers often means tapping into existing relationships and networks.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

To improve the experience for volunteers, nonprofits should focus on providing a supportive environment, clear communication, flexible opportunities for involvement, and a chance for personal growth. Volunteering is an essential component of many nonprofit organizations, and it plays a crucial role in achieving their missions.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 1, 2024

Celebrate Service: Shining a Light on Volunteer Week 2024! From April 21st to 27th, 2024, we celebrate National Volunteer Week – a dedicated time to recognize the incredible impact volunteers have on our communities. Think of volunteers as the heart of any non-profit organization. It’s that time of year again!

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

How will you measure volunteer impact in 2024? As we close out 2023, you probably have some view into the impact your volunteers made, including how much time they worked and other basic information to share with others in your organization. But do you really know the true impact of your volunteers? Is it the type of activity?

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Volunteer Hub

APRIL 1, 2023

Listen to the full audio recording In this interview, we cover the most frequently asked questions about VolunteerHub implementation and training, as well as provide insights into what new clients can expect during the process. These questions have been answered by Matthew Murphy, our Implementation and Training Manager.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 4, 2023

Volunteers are the backbone of every nonprofit’s workforce, and having a good volunteer staff helps your organization accomplish more for your cause. To keep your volunteers as effective as possible, develop a volunteer management process that helps you recruit, train, and steward volunteers for your organization.

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Volunteer Hub

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

When selecting a volunteer management solution, organizations often prioritize features, functionalities, and pricing. Choosing the best volunteer management software extends beyond functionalities and features; it’s also about the people and processes that come with it. Here is a breakdown of our sales process at VolunteerHub.

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Effective supervision can empower your volunteers to reach goals and do their best work. Here are 5 tips that can help supervisors manage, lead, and engage volunteer constituents. Supervising volunteers can be a challenging task. Here are 5 tips that can help supervisors manage, lead, and engage volunteer constituents.

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Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Exceeding volunteer expectations is the best way to retain them. What are your volunteers hoping to gain? Here are 5 ways to manage volunteer expectations. Establishing your expectations for volunteers and understanding their expectations for your program early is key. What does a good experience look like to them?

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 9, 2021

Volunteers are the lifeblood of nonprofit organizations. With shoestring budgets and big missions, many nonprofits rely heavily on committed volunteers to help carry out their work. Luckily, people are ready and willing to help. Around 30 per cent.

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Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 18, 2022

Boosting volunteer morale can lead to a more engaged volunteer workforce, and an engaged volunteer workforce can achieve program goals. Here are 9 cost-efficient ways to boost volunteer morale. The same principal applies to the volunteer workforce that your organization utilizes to reach its mission.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 18, 2022

One simple method to ensure you avoid common DEI mistakes at your association is to create a volunteer group for DEI initiatives. Empowering your volunteers to take the lead will provide an authentic connection to the DEI initiatives, ensuring all are focused and sustainable. Create your DEI initiatives volunteer group.

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Volunteer Hub

DECEMBER 23, 2022

As a volunteer manager, it is your job to ensure that all of the volunteers you oversee are adequately trained, engaged, and contributing. Supervising your volunteers is essential to creating a successful team and achieving the goals of your organization. Establishing Boundaries & Expectations. Recognize Good Work.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

If so, you may be interested in starting a volunteer program. Volunteers provide nonprofits with the on-the-ground support they need to further their missions, whether that means helping to build homes, providing meals for food-insecure families, mentoring local youths, or cleaning up trash at local parks. Define your volunteer roles.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 18, 2023

Volunteer engagement surveys are an invaluable tool for nonprofits. Explore how these surveys can provide crucial insights, elevate the experience for volunteers, and optimize processes, to help nonprofits better achieve their mission. Consider asking questions like: What inspired you to volunteer with our organization?

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 21, 2023

Leveraging technology to manage volunteers in 2023 is essential. In this post, learn more about effective volunteer management and the value of volunteer management software. So, you’ve been tasked with running a volunteer program. Running a successful volunteer program means managing a lot of moving parts.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 19, 2023

Bloomerang recently acquired InitLive to make it easy for you to create a volunteer experience that inspires and maximizes the impact of your programs. This is a new series from Bloomerang called Why I Volunteered. The Volunteer: She is a woman in her thirties who completed her local CASA’s 36-hour volunteer training program.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 18, 2023

A tale of two volunteer programs Have you ever showed up early in the morning to volunteer on a cold Saturday morning having skipped coffee or breakfast, only to be asked to wait awkwardly with other strangers making small talk? The email includes some great candid photos of you with the other volunteers and staff working.

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Recognizing volunteers effectively can positively impact your retention rates. Check out these five ways to recognize volunteers today. Actively recognizing volunteers is one of the most important components of volunteer engagement and retention. Here are five creative tips for recognizing volunteers.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

If your organization relies on volunteers, even just a little, you need a volunteer handbook that spells out expectations, policies, and procedures. A volunteer handbook gives volunteers the information they need about the organization and its mission, and answers any common questions they may have.

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Volunteer Hub

APRIL 12, 2022

If you want volunteers to keep volunteering, your organization must support them. Here are 5 ways to better support your volunteers and drive the most value from them in 2022. One of the best ways to get the most value from your existing volunteers is by making sure that they are engaged, empowered, and supported.

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Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 2, 2022

There are many reasons why a volunteer may stop giving their time. According to AmeriCorps, the national average volunteer retention rate is 65%. In other words, 1 out of 3 volunteers stop providing their time sooner than expected. Here are the top 5 reasons why volunteers quit and how you can address each cause.

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Volunteer Hub

JUNE 16, 2023

Listen to the full audio recording VolunteerHub has helped Mercy Chefs automate volunteer management and create a streamlined, easy-to-use, system for volunteers. We had an opportunity to talk to Molly MacDonald, lead volunteer coordinator for Mercy Chefs and learn how her organization is leveraging VolunteerHub.

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Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The perfect volunteer opportunity description will set expectations, provide a detailed overview, communicate mission, and entice qualified constituents to register. Regardless of the volunteer management software your organization uses, creating an engaging and detailed volunteer opportunity description is crucial to recruitment.

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Donorbox

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Volunteer recruitment is just the first step in making sure your volunteers help your nonprofit fulfill its mission. Training and onboarding your volunteers may seem too time-consuming and unnecessary, but your nonprofit should take training volunteers as seriously as paid employees. This article […].

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 7, 2022

With the value of a volunteer hour approaching $29 in 2022, now is the time to focus on retention and better utilize your existing volunteer contacts. It’s no secret that a dedicated group of volunteers is an important cornerstone of many nonprofit organization. And what causes volunteers to leave?

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VQ Strategies

APRIL 23, 2021

While the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly accelerated the adoption of virtual training, online training is not the only way to equip volunteers and staff for success – though it is a valuable piece of effective training.

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Volunteer Hub

JULY 26, 2021

Holocaust Museum Houston needed a volunteer management solution to help them recruit, engage, and manage volunteers, following expansion. VolunteerHub provided the features the organization needed and helped increase active volunteers by 478%. Expansion led to an increased need for volunteers and software.

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Volunteer Hub

JUNE 28, 2022

The best way to future-proof your volunteer program is by adapting to the needs and expectations of volunteers that provide their time. Creating a strategy and setting goals is one of the best ways that your organization can future-proof your volunteer program. Invest in Volunteer Management Software.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Every interaction your volunteer has with your organization matters. From the moment they land on your website to sign up for an opportunity to when they check out of their shift, your volunteer’s experience can directly impact your organization’s ability to meet its goals. What is volunteer engagement?

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VQ Strategies

MAY 24, 2021

Volunteer leaders can build the capacity of staff throughout an organization, yet many professionals are reluctant to empower volunteer leaders because they are uncomfortable delegating responsibilities. Fear of being replaced by volunteers. Lack of trust in volunteers’ ability to be successful.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 2, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Beyond the Basics: Elevating Volunteer Engagement for Nonprofit Success Volunteers are the backbone of any nonprofit organization. What if there was a way to create meaningful volunteer opportunities that benefit both your organization and its volunteers?

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