VQ Strategies

JANUARY 24, 2022

When I read these words recently, written by my colleague Barbara Palmer (founder of Broad Perspective Consulting ), they captured the nuance of an issue that had come up in coaching calls with volunteer engagement professionals that same week. If anyone and everyone is accepted, is it clear that the volunteers are even part of a community?

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 4, 2022

Offering micro-volunteer opportunities can help an organization reach more volunteers and leverage new skills. Here is what micro-volunteering is, what it is not, and how nonprofits can best utilize it. So, how can a volunteer program recruit, engage, and manage volunteer prospects who have limited time?

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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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VQ Strategies

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Attentional all leaders of volunteers: We are pleased to help promote the annual 2024 Volunteer Management Progress Report, VolunteerPro’s ninth annual survey! Your valuable input is crucial to discovering the most current trends in volunteer engagement. Why Participate? Take the Survey now but clicking her e.

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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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Non Profit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Not all leaders think that way, but organizations that value equity of access must consider the plights of those who might be systematically excluded from engagement efforts. We wanted to know how technology use has changed in volunteer management, especially through the pandemic. Talking with Volunteer Administrators.

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VQ Strategies

APRIL 12, 2022

Volunteers have served virtually for decades , but now, the need for engaging volunteers to serve remotely is greater than ever, and the technology to support such engagement is more accessible and accepted than ever. The post New eToolkit: Engaging Virtual Volunteers first appeared on VQ Strategies.

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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

JANUARY 4, 2022

The national average for volunteer retention is only 65%. How does your organization plan to retain volunteers in 2022? Here are 4 volunteer retention tips that can help. Focusing on volunteer retention is an important step your organization can take to fill opportunities in 2022. Tip #1: Make Registration Easy.

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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

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Social media is a powerful, yet affordable, way to inform, engage, and recruit volunteers. Did you know that 47% of nonprofit leaders say recruiting sufficient volunteers is a big problem for their organization? If you’re wondering if social media can be an effective tool to recruit volunteers, the answer is yes.

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DonorPerfect

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Accessibility compliance means doing the right thing for your donors, volunteers, and nonprofit website visitors. The post Tips to Make Your Donation Form Accessible to People with Disabilities appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs.

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Charity Village

JUNE 23, 2023

Volunteer Alberta invites nonprofits and charities to access the Volunteer Screening Program (NOTE: You do not need to be a member of Volunteer Alberta to use the resources and funding available through the Volunteer Screening Program).

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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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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Volunteers are integral to nonprofit organizations’ day-to-day operations. However, successful volunteer recruitment, engagement, and retention are no easy feat. That’s where volunteer management software comes in. Your volunteer management system can facilitate more streamlined volunteer engagement and communication.

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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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sgEngage

JUNE 23, 2022

But, did you truly factor in all supporters— especially regarding the accessibility of your site? If you didn’t prioritize accessibility best practices when creating your nonprofit’s website, you could be excluding a significant portion of your nonprofit’s supporters from engaging with it. Let’s get started.

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Volunteer Hub

JULY 13, 2021

an hour), the need for strategic volunteer management is becoming increasingly crucial. Here is why volunteer management is important in 2021. Volunteers provide nonprofits with their time in exchange for the opportunity to make a difference within their community. Saving Time Creates Value.

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Charity Village

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The Government of Canada invites organizations to apply for funding to help empower youth in Canada through volunteer opportunities. Successful organizations will receive funding to create, promote, and facilitate access to volunteer opportunities for youth aged 12-30.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Understanding the challenges BIPOC leadership face in the nonprofit sector One of the primary challenges BIPOC leaders face is limited access to funding.As The best schools drive home the need to access the wisdom and economic opportunities of those who have already carved out a successful career.

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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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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 25, 2023

3 Creative Volunteer Recruitment Strategies for Nonprofits Volunteers recruitment is crucial to many aspects of your nonprofit’s operations. Volunteers run your fundraising events. Tap Into Existing Supporters Maybe the volunteers you’re looking for have been right under your nose the whole time.

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Bloomerang

MAY 27, 2021

But as the Coronavirus appears on the backfoot, it’s a good moment to take stock of the damage it’s done and consider the financial opportunities of volunteer re-engagement and new funding currently available. The challenge of human resources: volunteer re-engagement.

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Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Investing in volunteer management software, like VolunteerHub, can reduce stress and inefficiency that often leads to turnover in the volunteer coordinator role. For volunteer coordinators, volunteer management software provides automation that can reduce workload, increase efficiency, and prevent burnout. Recruitment.

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Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 1, 2021

What steps is your nonprofit taking to retain volunteers in 2021? Deploying strategies to retain volunteers in 2021 is crucial to the success of your nonprofit. If your nonprofit is like many organizations in 2021, you rely heavily on volunteers to reach your mission and goals. Provide volunteers with challenging Opportunity.

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Volunteer Hub

DECEMBER 8, 2022

In the last 12 months the value of a volunteer hour increased to $29.95. How does your organization plan to retain more volunteers in 2023? Deploying strategies to retain volunteers is crucial to the success of your nonprofit. Based on this data, losing just one volunteer could result in a loss of over $1500 in value annually.

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 5, 2023

Many organizations are leveraging VolunteerHub to automate volunteer management. Here are 7 ways that VolunteerHub can help your organization eliminate constraints, improve efficiency, and create a better experience for volunteers. Do you want to allow volunteers to register to an event on-site? VolunteerHub offers that too.

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NTEN

APRIL 6, 2021

An excellent place to start promoting inclusivity is your organization’s volunteer programs. Evaluating and determining what barriers your organization’s volunteer programs have and then working to break them down is a solid first step in attracting and retaining a more diverse and welcoming volunteer workforce.

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Volunteer Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2021

What steps is your organization going to take to retain more volunteers in 2022? Deploying strategies to retain volunteers is crucial to the success of your nonprofit. If your nonprofit is like many organizations, you rely heavily on volunteers to reach your mission and goals. Provide volunteers with challenging Opportunity.

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Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Finding and recruiting virtual volunteers can help your organization grow amid COVID-19. Here are 5 tips for finding the right volunteers to give virtually. Any nonprofit or charity organization knows that finding volunteers who can donate time is as essential as receiving financial donations. Reach out to existing volunteers.

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M+R

APRIL 13, 2023

What are some strategies for giving nonprofit volunteers a great experience and building your program? Enter: Planned Parenthood’s National Volunteer Program (NVP)! From the summer to the end of the year in 2022, the program grew in size, scope, and influence—with lessons we can apply to nonprofit volunteer efforts of all kinds.

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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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VisionLink

MARCH 4, 2019

Thousands of volunteers have offered to assist in the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. We are honored that Visionlink, as a corporate partner, has been able to open access to the unaffiliated volunteer system to National VOAD and Volunteer Florida member organizations. This system provides several powerful functions: 1.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

To meet that need, the Benetech Volunteer Program is piloting a new initiative—and we’re inviting you to join us! When a Bookshare student member with a print disability needs a book for school that is not yet in the Bookshare collection, the member submits a request and Bookshare creates an accessible digital version of that book.

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 23, 2023

Looking for a way to support your new volunteer coordinator? VolunteerHub is must-have volunteer management software that can optimize every facet of their role. Lets face it, volunteer coordinators handle a lot when it comes to running an effective volunteer program. Training new volunteers.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Volunteers are the backbone of your nonprofit. From running your programs on the ground to soliciting gifts for your online fundraising campaigns , your volunteers work around the clock to support your cause. Your remote volunteers move your mission forward, even when they’re miles away from where your nonprofit is located.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Volunteers give expecting nothing in return. And it is quite literally what defines them as a volunteer. However, getting the most out of your volunteer force can be difficult, and finding ways to help them achieve more can be even more taxing. Give a volunteer too much to do, and they can quickly feel taken advantage of.

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