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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Nimble AMS

APRIL 20, 2022

One of the simplest ways to boost volunteer engagement and retention at your association is to have leadership create meaningful connections with volunteers. When volunteers feel appreciated, they’re more likely to invest in your association, saving your staff precious time and resources. Volunteers donate.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Approximately 80% of volunteers state that they would like to be recognized or thanked by their organizations by hearing about how their work has made a difference. Your volunteers do a fantastic job in helping your nonprofit turn its dreams for a better community into reality. Let’s dive in to learn more!

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 19, 2024

When it comes to nonprofit web design, this principle is no different. In fact, 94% of first impressions of a website are design-related, meaning that the visual elements of your website can have a huge impact on whether site visitors stick around or navigate away from your website and organization altogether.

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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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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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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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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Whether you’re new to the fundraising world or a seasoned veteran, one thing is clear—volunteers are key to a nonprofit’s success. Without the help of volunteers’ donated time, many nonprofits simply couldn’t function. In fact, the value of volunteer hours is at an all-time high, according to a recent report by Independent Sector.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 20, 2022

You already know where to look to recruit volunteers , but once you have them, how do you manage them? There are tons of tools and softwares out there to help you register, schedule, and communicate with your network of volunteers, and it can be hard to find one that’s right for your nonprofit’s needs. Timecounts. Signup Genius.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 27, 2023

Explore the new Volunteer Rebrand Kit designed to elevate your volunteer management efforts. Bloomerang had acquired InitLive!

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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

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

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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Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Choosing the right online volunteer management system is an important decision. Is your nonprofit considering the leap to an online volunteer management system ? Make sure the volunteer management solution you choose does what you need. This transforms your smartphone or tablet into a volunteer kiosk. Updated: 2/14/2022.

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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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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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Kindful

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

As you’ve likely seen, volunteers can have a tremendous impact on the work you’re able to do. . There are “boots-on-the-ground” volunteers who show up in person to help out, vendors who donate supplies or make in-kind donations, those who help you fundraise, and more. Treat volunteers to a meal. Have an appreciation party.

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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

MARCH 30, 2021

The key to a successful volunteer program is follow through. Maybe you’ve been there: Someone contacts your organization eager to volunteer. You can’t believe this amazing volunteer just dropped out of the sky… …Until you never hear from that volunteer again. You’re thrilled! So, how do you create that?

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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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sgEngage

MARCH 30, 2022

But your website won’t get your organization very far if it’s poorly designed. Optimizing your site’s design will give your organization the best chance of engaging supporters online. . All you need is an easy-to-use website builder, or content management system (CMS), and an understanding of a few web design strategies.

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Qgiv

APRIL 4, 2023

If there’s an awareness month all nonprofits should have on their radar, it’s Global Volunteer Month! While you should be showing your volunteers love all year round, starting April 1st, Global Volunteer Month gives you the opportunity to shower your volunteers with a little bit of extra love. Studies show that 23.2

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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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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

If you use a premade design template, make sure you can customize it for your nonprofit. For instance, an animal shelter might use a picture of kittens up for adoption, or an environmental nonprofit could include a photo of volunteers cleaning up a beach. Branding also makes your catalog look more professional.

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DipJar

AUGUST 12, 2021

A strong design with a user-friendly interface can lead not only to more donors, but larger donations and recurring gifts. . Fortunately, all nonprofits can optimize their website to increase their fundraising potential, even those without a web design expert on staff. Make your donation button highly visible. Use engaging images.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 14, 2022

Through independent research here at TechSoup, we have learned that one of the biggest obstacles faced by nonprofits addressing food security is volunteer management. In our recent Public Good App House demo event, four app developers introduced their solutions designed to address this need.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Launching the Latest Nonprofit Trends Report: How We Designed a Global Study. Every time we have explored this area, we’ve found that nonprofits that score better on this Digital Maturity Index are significantly more likely to exceed their mission, fundraising, volunteering, and other goals. Many of the findings are surprising.

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

As a nonprofit, you should be using waivers to protect your organization during fundraising activities as well during volunteering opportunities. Let’s get started by exploring the reasons why your organization should start using online waivers as a piece of its volunteer management strategy. Why use online waivers?

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TechImpact

JUNE 6, 2014

Your volunteers, donors, and other constituents have all signed up for newsletters or updates from your blog, and you happily send it to them. If you’re unhappy with your email’s open rates, you might want to look at your design. So, why a responsive design? But are your emails being read? Image courtesy of litmus.

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Elevation

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

As a nonprofit professional or volunteer manager, you likely give plenty of thought to your website’s design and functionality. But, have you considered using your nonprofit website as an engagement tool to interact with your volunteer audience?

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 20, 2023

Givinga has announced a partnership with Double the Donation, a provider of matching gift and volunteer grant solutions for nonprofits. The partnership is designed to drive corporate accessibility and connectivity by providing matching capabilities to all partners.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 17, 2021

on Monday, January 18, volunteer or make the decision to volunteer in your community. The federal holiday was first observed 35 years ago and in 1994 Congress designated it as a National Day of Service, inspired by King’s words, “everybody can be great because anybody can serve.” Martin Luther King, Jr.

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VisionLink

APRIL 11, 2024

Our Disaster Case Management Platform (DCMP) and related disaster management tools are proven solutions that can support your organization, your staff and volunteers, and the clients you serve. If your answer is no, Visionlink is standing by to help you prepare for the next big storm. Want to learn more?

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 7, 2022

Volunteer programs often require fundraising campaigns to stay in operation. Depending on your organization’s activities, you may need fundraising to help fund your: Volunteer training opportunities. Volunteer thank-you gifts. In this guide, we’ll explore five ideas to help you raise more for your volunteer program: .

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Truth be told, unskilled and highly skilled volunteers are having a difficult time finding volunteer opportunities that are both challenging, engaging, and keeps them coming back for more. Sign-Up for Nonprofit Insights for Targeting Volunteers in 2015. How does your nonprofit keep its highly skilled volunteers engaged?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 7, 2013

And quality graphic design for your social networks that strengthens your online brand is also not free unless you are fortunate enough to have a staff person or volunteer skilled in Photoshop. Graphics Designed by Bureau for Good. Twitter Header (Color) :: 300 x 300 pixels. Google+ Banner :: 2120 x 1192 pixels.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Today’s volunteers are tech-savvy, and very busy. So why not engage volunteers where they spend most of their time–on their mobile phone. Check out these 5 tips from VolunteerMatch.com , on engaging volunteers and supporters via a mobile device: Text Reminders. Image courtesy of The Cause Project. Check-In at Events.

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