Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

There are a lot of myths when it comes to fundraising with volunteers: Myth #1 : “Volunteers are already giving us their time so we shouldn’t also ask them for money.” 85% of volunteers donate to the nonprofits they volunteer for. Clearly they prefer to just volunteer.” So, what’s the key lesson here?

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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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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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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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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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Greater Giving

JULY 5, 2023

Key Findings on Board and Volunteer Engagement from the Greater Giving Q2 Survey of Nonprofits Download the PDF The success of nonprofit organizations heavily relies on the engagement and commitment of their board of directors and volunteers. The survey revealed fascinating insights into their engagement and contributions.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

Thanking volunteers for all they do is crucial to keeping your volunteers coming back again and again. Volunteers pour their heart into your nonprofit’s work. Volunteers can Save you money by providing labor so you don’t have to hire staff. which makes volunteer hours add up fast! And that’s a shame.

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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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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2021

These organizations are structured to grant the power of governance to the board of directors and power of Executive Director management. We will outline the top five responsibilities that governing bodies assume for the Executive Director (ED). The Board’s Top 5 Responsibilities For Executive Director Management: 1.

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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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Cloud 4 Good

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Graham nelson, director, managed services. Graham has also served as a volunteer to a number of nonprofits in the past, including Big Brothers & Big Sisters. The post Graham Nelson, Director of Managed Services appeared first on Cloud for Good. The Cloud Team. Vicotria, British Columbia.

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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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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

A director who can’t read your balance sheet, can’t be a great leader. But for the rest of us, ensuring that volunteer leaders are up to speed on the numbers is a significant responsibility. When directors understand their role in stewarding and growing resources, keeping track of that progress becomes a lot more interesting.

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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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Neon CRM

JUNE 22, 2023

Managing volunteers can be one of those tasks that’s easy to forget about until it’s too late to catch potentially costly mistakes. The best volunteer management strategies start early. Consider these best practices for building successful relationships with your volunteers.

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sgEngage

APRIL 28, 2022

Are you looking for ways to manage your volunteers more effectively? To conclude National Volunteer Month, we’ve gathered the best volunteer management tips and tricks from Blackbaud Champions. . Keep reading for ways to volunteer smarter, not harder! . Involve Volunteers in Strategic Planning .

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Greater Giving

APRIL 25, 2023

The board of directors plays a critical role in fundraising to support a nonprofit’s mission and operations Many board members may feel uncertain about how they can effectively contribute to fundraising efforts. The post Maximizing the Role of Nonprofit Board of Directors in Fundraising appeared first on Greater Giving Blog.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

It’s not surprising if volunteers are reluctant to scrutinize themselves in the mirror. That’s probably why more organizations don’t have a process for evaluating the board of directors, or if they do, that assessment is not continuous. For executive directors, this may be a sensitive topic to introduce.

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Volunteer Hub

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Paul’s Place is using VolunteerHub to create a streamlined, efficient, and optimized volunteer program, focused around building relationships. Founded in 1982 by two volunteers from St. In order to reach mission, Paul’s Place utilizes the support of thousands of volunteers per year, assisting across all programs and services.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In the first blog post of this series, we discussed the basics that need to occur to onboard any volunteer at any level. We took the process from greeting the fundraising volunteer at your door all the way to helping them connect with your mission, and quite a lot between. Your Program Volunteers.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

They had one full-time development director on staff, but everyone – including the staff, the board, the volunteers, even the donors – was constantly worried about fundraising. If the donation is over $1,000 the Executive Director will sign the letter. Otherwise, the Development Director will sign the letter. Every week?

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Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

VolunteerHub’s integration with Salesforce is the icing on the cake for Habitat NOVA and is bridging the gap between volunteers and donors. In order to reach its mission, Habitat NOVA relies on both volunteers and financial donors for support. On average, the organization utilizes the assistance of 3500 volunteers per year.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 5, 2021

By: Bose’ Akadiri , Program Manager, Employee Volunteerism at Salesforce, and Cécile Poyet, Director, Product Marketing, Philanthropy Cloud at Salesforce.org. Each April, hundreds of thousands of companies and nonprofits celebrate National Volunteer Month in the United States — and millions more throughout the year celebrate across the world.

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Twenty Hats

JANUARY 12, 2021

A first-hand account from a CVA who succeeded in sustaining the connection to volunteers sidelined by the pandemic. While my primary focus was to oversee these remote volunteers, I didn’t want to lose sight of the 100+ of pre-pandemic volunteers who were not assisting remotely. Jenna is re-thinking the practice for next year.

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VQ Strategies

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

After years of meetings, dialogue, presentations, advocacy, (and yes, maybe even some proverbial hair-pulling in frustration), today was the launch of the Initiative for Strategic Volunteer Engagement and the release of landmark research about how organizational leaders and funders view and prioritize volunteer engagement.

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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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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Beyond personal enthusiasm and professional recognition, volunteer leaders don’t have many concrete incentives to excel. The categories that are represented should reflect qualities that directors bring to the board as well as characteristics that will enhance the organization’s growth and development. Celebrate Success.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Finding the bandwidth and funding to provide professional guidance for staff and volunteers may be a stumbling block. Low commitment from senior leadership and volunteers. Offer opportunities for learning to new staff, leaders, and volunteers and ongoing refreshers for current employees. Initiatives that seem more urgent.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead Working with volunteers and including them in your nonprofit’s strategy can be meaningful, challenging, and rewarding, all at the same time. Hear it from a volunteer!

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Blue Avocado

MAY 15, 2022

The post Passion Meets Professionalism: Transitioning from Volunteer Leaders to Paid Staff appeared first on Blue Avocado. By leveraging their buying power, they can change the industry. They decide to be the founding members of a 501(c)(3) and set off to put their passion into […].

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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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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Frame the Issues Risk isn’t on most directors’ list of favorite topics for discussion. Or that the director who is championing a lucrative collaboration with a corporate partner is also on that organization’s board. Both directors and employees should know which policies the organization has in place and how they are enforced.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Giving Tuesday is just around the corner , and a great way to make the most of it is to encourage volunteers to raise money for you from their friends on Facebook that day! Here are some Giving Tuesday ideas and tips for how you can recruit and encourage volunteers to use Facebook to get more dollars to your nonprofit. Provide a plan.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 9, 2018

One of the most difficult decisions to make as a new or existing nonprofit is whether to hire an executive director. If you and your staff find yourselves doing too many things at once without any clear direction, it might be time to hire an executive director. An often underplayed job duty of the executive director is writing—a lot.

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 26, 2021

VolunteerHub can help your center engage, recruit, and manage volunteers. Here are 4 reasons you should consider VolunteerHub when vetting volunteer management software. Your volunteer center relies on the support of volunteers and community partners to reach goals and obtain its mission.

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Twenty Hats

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Volunteer engagement is endlessly bloggable because our profession is about people, building community, and transforming this world for the better. There is always something new to share – a different perspective, an emerging trend, or a real-life example of a volunteer manager with a brilliant idea that deserves attention.

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Twenty Hats

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

For CVA Krista Gilmore, the point of volunteer management is to cultivate volunteer leaders. That was the advice I received 25 years ago from an experienced volunteer director. I was new to a children’s ministry position and had little experience managing volunteers. Give away the good stuff.

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