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

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This GivingTuesday , no matter what your campaign or theme, you can’t go wrong spotlighting the stories of your volunteers. Showcasing your volunteers’ journeys not only celebrates their invaluable commitment, but also fosters trust and connection within the community, highlighting the human impact behind every effort.

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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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sgEngage

AUGUST 9, 2022

Also, most of the foundations I talked to found it difficult to collaborate with other foundations. From this learning, I was left with the question, “How can collaborations thrive when everyone feels that they are “unique”? The key, I’ve found, is approaching collaboration with empathy and testing your assumptions.

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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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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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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In the vast landscape of nonprofit operations, volunteers are the unsung heroes who fuel the engine of change and community service. Attracting and engaging volunteers is both an art and a science—a nuanced dance of understanding, inspiring, and retaining individuals driven by purpose rather than profit.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 17, 2023

The Guest Experience Committee Chair is the beacon guiding attendees through a memorable journey When it comes to hosting successful events that leave a lasting impact, there’s a crucial behind-the-scenes role that often goes unnoticed but plays a significant part in creating memorable experiences.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

In honor of Labor Day, this blog—the first in a two-part series—offers insights into the various roles that unions play within the social sector, based on data from available recent tax filings (2016 and on). . Keeping these criticisms in mind, the next blog post will discuss how unions collaborate with other social sector forces.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Initiatives are undermined by silos, turf wars, and poor collaboration. No matter how expertly executed, switching roles and responsibilities is disruptive. Managers were eliminated, and titles were replaced by roles, while departments were reorganized into circles.”. Clarify Roles. Remote work is challenging teams.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 15, 2021

rely on volunteers to provide their critical mission-focused services. So, what do these volunteers get out of serving? The answers stem from how volunteer management and key organizational leadership view volunteer retention - the ability to keep volunteers long-term. Volunteers feeling overloaded.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. Funder collaboration need not be burdensome, nor does it require perfect alignment. These informal collaborations usually consist of two to six foundations but can encompass a dozen or more.

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Classy

JUNE 10, 2021

This week, our 2021 virtual nonprofit conference, the Collaborative: Virtual Sessions , opened with a conversation around trading perfectionism for an opportunity to show up as our authentic selves. Register to Experience the Collaborative: Virtual Sessions. Unique Fundraising Tips From the Collaborative.

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Twenty Hats

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

This one would be directed towards nonprofits leaders rather than volunteer managers. Individuals who care about your cause and love your organization will want to support you in multiple ways: by volunteering, giving financially, and donating in-kind. That means they may volunteer for a while, then shift to giving.

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TechImpact

MARCH 4, 2014

And leading volunteers is often times the most difficult task of all. Volunteers are working for no reward, no payment. Participating and being hands on is often times the best and most direct way to motivate volunteers. Remember, your volunteers are there because they want to be. Find ways to play. ?Think Be flexible. ?If

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Social media’s role in Giving Tuesday success . Giving Tuesday hinges on the increased role social media plays in our daily lives, which means your nonprofit should make sure you’re set up for success by using these tools to your full advantage. . With that in mind, remember the power of hashtags! Encourage monthly donations.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 23, 2022

Effective pro bono volunteer programs — also known as skills-based volunteering — are built upon this idea. For volunteers, it enables skills development, and improves wellbeing by connecting their work with their purpose. So you might say that pro bono volunteering is a win-win-win.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Volunteers are the backbone of any nonprofit organization. Clearly, volunteers are essential to your nonprofit’s ability to move its mission forward. Clearly, volunteers are essential to your nonprofit’s ability to move its mission forward. But volunteers don’t just appear out of thin air.

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.orgSource

JULY 10, 2023

Set clear expectations and roles from the beginning. Establishing trust takes time but providing the right framework to lead staff and deliver on strategic objectives will ensure fruitful and positive volunteer/staff leadership relationships. Are you creating the best possible experience for volunteers? Be the disruption.

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VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 7, 2022

They go by many different names – volunteer councils, auxiliaries, “friends” groups, and more – but regardless of their varied titles, such groups share a great deal. Of course, there are auxiliaries that are adaptable, responsive, and truly collaborative. But there are also many that are, well, less so. Lessons from the Field.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

Most nonprofit board members volunteer because they want to support a worthy cause. While a board’s priority is always governance, its members may also be the organization’s best spokespeople, fundraisers, volunteers, and technical experts. Each of these roles has one thing in common – documents. 1) Demonstrate Transparency.

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Classy

JUNE 10, 2021

Our 2021 virtual nonprofit conference, the Collaborative: Virtual Sessions , opened with a conversation around trading perfectionism for an opportunity to show up as our authentic selves. Register to Experience the Collaborative: Virtual Sessions. Unique Fundraising Tips From the Collaborative. Grab Your Virtual Event Toolkit.

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Virtual Collaboration Professional Tips 52

Bloomerang

MAY 28, 2024

That means that there are many men and women in our profession who are beginning roles with new employers. They need a supportive culture of philanthropy flowing throughout the organization that actively engages other staff, board, volunteers, and current donors to strengthen discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 12, 2023

Your membership committee plays a vital role in your association—guiding conversations about key membership benefits, identifying potential member pain points , and strategizing solutions to better support your members. A membership committee is a volunteer-based group of members , serving to improve the member experience at an association.

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VQ Strategies

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

As workplaces struggle to hire and retain employees, nonprofits and other mission-driven organizations have parallel concerns regarding recruiting and retaining volunteers. Equipping staff to embrace their role as coaches and provide ongoing feedback to volunteers throughout the year is a beneficial practice.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 19, 2024

Effective nonprofit leaders are purpose-driven, fostering a positive environment where staff, volunteers, and donors feel valued and empowered. Transparency and ethical decision-making build trust with donors, volunteers, and the community, fostering a sense of shared purpose. 1 fundraising conference.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

The social media posts that get the most engagement often include strong examples of mission impact, surprising facts, spotlights on special groups like kids and volunteers, or useful tools and resources. However, those posts can go a long way in moving collaboration forward. Final Thoughts.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

To kickstart your research process, you can ask your well-connected board members, staff, or volunteers for recommendations. Outline a successful collaboration The most successful collaboration is one that mutually benefits both parties.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Collaborate with partners and influencers. Recognize their contributions and acknowledge their role in your mission’s success. This community can provide a steady stream of support, not just in terms of donations but also through advocacy, volunteering, and spreading the word. People trust people over logos.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The Power of Collaboration: Committees in Fundraising One of the standout findings from our survey is that a whopping 83% of schools rely on committees to plan and execute their fundraising initiatives. This highlights the importance of teamwork and collaboration within the educational community.

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Classy

AUGUST 4, 2021

There are many nonprofit roles that are responsible for fundraising. We’ll outline the role each area of a nonprofit’s organizational structure plays in a successful fundraising strategy and the value that each user from different areas of your nonprofit can gain by getting involved. Volunteering and Direct Services.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 1, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore the concept of LGBTQIA+ philanthropy, discuss the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals, and highlight the crucial role of philanthropy in addressing these issues. Volunteerism and Skills-Based Support: Volunteering time and expertise can be invaluable to LGBTQIA+ nonprofits.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 5, 2023

When you offer technical training, you’ll have better-skilled staff, who are more productive and confident in their roles. Deloitte reports that inclusive leaders are 17% more likely to have high-performing teams, and 29% more likely to have highly collaborative teams. Investing in training opportunities can also boost staff retention.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

We got the opportunity to sit down for an interview with Elizabeth Dove, the Director of Corporate Citizenship for Volunteer Canada. Hear how she sheds light on the nonprofits they serve, how they’ve shifted their strategies, how companies can support in innovative ways through volunteering, and more!

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Strategies for effective and collaborative idea generation How can you ensure that your ideas not only get heard, but also gain traction within a brainstorming group? Let’s begin with some practical strategies, including ground rules, defined roles, supplies, and tools. Define roles for each participant. Give everybody a turn.

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

How do young people today see their role in making the world a better place, and what are the implications for the social sector? As with previous research, the survey found that youth who volunteered reported gains in leadership skills (77%), career readiness (70%), and a sense of belonging (67%).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Team Unity: All staff and volunteers should understand and adhere to the same AI guidelines. Collaborative Learning: Fostering a culture of shared learning about AI is beneficial. Openness fosters trust and reassures your supporters about the handling of their data. Consistency is critical for the effective and ethical use of AI.

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