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Nonprofit Volunteer Management: Three Tips to Increase and Maintain Engagement

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Volunteers are a lifeline for many nonprofits. million volunteers are currently needed to support nonprofits (VolunteerMatch). And the current estimated national value of each volunteer hour is $29.95 (Independent Sector). Volunteers can have an enormous impact on reaching your goals. The keyword is Volunteer Management.

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Weaving Empathy into Action: The Crucial Role of Storytelling for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Your organization’s brand story holds immense power, especially for nonprofits striving to engage donors, volunteers, and partners. By sharing real stories of the real people or communities you serve, you can appeal to the hearts of potential donors, volunteers, and partners.

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5 Tips for Writing Better Volunteer Role Descriptions

Achieve

You wouldn’t apply for a job without knowing everything about the role, right? The same goes for your volunteers — they want to know exactly what they’re getting into before signing up for one of your volunteer opportunities. That’s where your role descriptions come into play. Level up your volunteer recruitment tactics.

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The Volunteer Coordinator Role on the Nonprofit Event Committee

Greater Giving

The Volunteer Coordinator of the Event Committee A Vital and Often Overlooked Role Behind every successful nonprofit event, there is a dedicated team of volunteers working tirelessly to make it happen. However, organizing and managing a diverse group of volunteers is no easy feat.

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Empower association volunteers to boost member engagement

Nimble AMS

But did you know that you can also empower your association volunteers to boost member engagement? Here’s how to start transforming your member engagement strategy by mobilizing your volunteers. . Five ways to increase member engagement with volunteers. Online community. Your members want to connect!

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When props don’t cut it – advocating for your virtual volunteer roles

Twenty Hats

I was reminded of Ali’s video last week when I led a class for volunteer managers on creating virtual volunteer roles. One of the participants had to take an onsite museum role, where volunteers staff educational carts and engage with visitors, and transform it info a remote position.

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How to Create a Volunteer Handbook Your Volunteers Will Use

Get Fully Funded

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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