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Recognition and the Power of Connecting

VQ Strategies

thank you notes or comments written by fellow volunteers, staff, visitors or program participants, or the public) Yard Signs (this was something I had seen another local county provide at the height of COVID lock down, to provide a thank you to volunteers even when they could not be on site) MOTIVATIONAL Digital badges (i.e.,

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Open Badges – What you need to know

Gyrus

Open Badges – What you need to know. Regardless of how you slice it, a very important aspect of the gamified mix is badging. Though there are many beliefs as to the best way to establish a badging program, it is hard to argue the fundamental benefits of OpenBadges.org and the flexibility that an open standards system provides.

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5 Essential Free Online Courses for Nonprofit Professionals

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Too often, nonprofit professionals don’t receive the training they need. We all know the typical explanations – funders don’t allocate enough dollars to professional development, learners can’t give up the time for in-person training, and relevant classes aren’t offered in every area.

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Five tech solutions to prepare your software environment for 2023

Nimble AMS

Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Research reports that 47% of members value certifications and credentials, and 44% value training opportunities. Provide member benefits like socialization, networking, and personalized, valuable content when you choose an innovative solution to integrate with the rest of your software environment.

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Make your online community friendly to early careerists and keep your organization thriving

Nimble AMS

Those early in their careers place training, industry information, raising awareness, networking, and job opportunities as their top five priorities. Giving members access to valuable content they can’t easily get anywhere else makes them feel part of a group and benefits them professionally for years to come. Get feedback.

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Is your organization getting the most out of Salesforce’s Trailhead?

fusionSpan

Trailhead’s training is broken down into 4 different main options: . You will earn Trailhead badges as you complete your modules, projects, and trails. These ranks show how many badges you have completed as you work your way up to Trailblazer’s highest badge, the Ranger Badge! . How do I keep track of my progress?

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Delivering a Better Volunteer Experience: 5 Tips for Nonprofits

Volunteer Hub

A well-designed volunteer program not only benefits the nonprofit, but also the volunteers themselves. Volunteers who receive in-depth training are more likely to report satisfaction with their volunteer experience. Best Practices for Training Volunteers Develop a clear training plan. Use a variety of training methods.