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

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Exceeding volunteer expectations is the best way to retain them. What are your volunteers hoping to gain? Here are 5 ways to manage volunteer expectations. Establishing your expectations for volunteers and understanding their expectations for your program early is key. What does a good experience look like to them?

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 4, 2022

The national average for volunteer retention is only 65%. How does your organization plan to retain volunteers in 2022? Here are 4 volunteer retention tips that can help. Focusing on volunteer retention is an important step your organization can take to fill opportunities in 2022. Tip #1: Make Registration Easy.

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Volunteer Hub

JULY 8, 2022

Creating and implementing a volunteer time off policy can provide much-needed support to the community, help develop skills for employees, and boost morale. According to an Employee Benefits Survey , conducted by Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), only 26% of employers allow employees to take paid time off to volunteer.

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Volunteer Hub

JUNE 2, 2021

Volunteering has the power to positively impact the community and provide you with life-changing benefits at the same time. For most people who volunteer, the motivation is to make a difference and give something back to society. Here are four ways that volunteering your time for others can enrich your own life too.

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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

OCTOBER 4, 2021

According to research, only 27% of nonprofits have a diversity and inclusion plan for volunteers. Here are 4 reasons diversity and inclusion (D&I) are important for any volunteer program. Now more than at any other point in history, volunteer programs are becoming increasingly diverse. Diversity and Inclusion: The Basics.

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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. They contribute their time, skills, and passion to support the cause, all without expecting anything in return. What skill sets are required for these tasks?

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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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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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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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NTEN

APRIL 6, 2021

An excellent place to start promoting inclusivity is your organization’s volunteer programs. Evaluating and determining what barriers your organization’s volunteer programs have and then working to break them down is a solid first step in attracting and retaining a more diverse and welcoming volunteer workforce.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Many of the characteristics we identified are the same skills that entrepreneurs use to grow start-up ventures. Leaders must be able to communicate each of those points to both staff and volunteers and to present risk within a cognitive framework.” The CEO is the person with the power to create an environment that welcomes change.

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Achieve

MAY 11, 2022

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. Your volunteer role descriptions let potential volunteers know about the skills required for the role, the tasks they’ll be completing, and other important logistical details.

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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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Greater Giving

APRIL 17, 2023

Nonprofit organizations rely heavily on the support and dedication of volunteers to achieve their goals. Recruiting and retaining nonprofit volunteers can be a challenge, especially in today’s busy and competitive world. In this article, we’ll explore some best practices for recruiting and retaining nonprofit volunteers.

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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

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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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

More importantly, are your staff and volunteers ready and trained to perform productively in their roles? Your first step is defining what your mission and programs will look like in an adjusted environment. Then there’s your workforce—both paid and volunteer. Instead, it’s creating a new normal entirely. But are you ready?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2022

Thus, if nonprofits want to hire and retain skilled employees in an economy with record low unemployment, then they will need to continue to evolve their operations beyond the traditional office environment. Idealist connect Idealists—people who want to do good—with employment and volunteer opportunities for action all over the world.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 19, 2024

Leading a nonprofit requires a unique set of skills that go beyond traditional management styles. Effective nonprofit leaders are purpose-driven, fostering a positive environment where staff, volunteers, and donors feel valued and empowered. Fostering Collaboration Great nonprofit leaders cultivate a collaborative environment.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Beyond personal enthusiasm and professional recognition, volunteer leaders don’t have many concrete incentives to excel. So how do you maintain the high level of board performance required to succeed in a disruptive business environment? Volunteers join the board because they are inspired by your mission.

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

Defining ‘community service’ broadly Based on surveys and focus groups, Leveraging the Potential of Youth Service found that young people ages 18 to 25 defined “community service” broadly, beyond volunteering with a nonprofit organization. The students also emphasized that service increased their sense of agency.

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VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 10, 2021

November 20, 2021 is Family Volunteer Day – a global day of service that celebrates the power of families who work together to support their communities and neighborhoods. And though volunteering may look different, there are still so many ways to give back.”. What does your team value about families and volunteers?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

Another example includes using AI to optimize volunteer engagement by aligning opportunities with individual skills and interests. She pointed out there was a wide range of use cases for staff as well as volunteers. In other words, use all your critical thinking skills.

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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. What’s the strategy?

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 9, 2020

But there have also always been people who want to engage and contribute but who can’t, for various reasons, volunteer in traditional ways. This episode is about understanding and expanding virtual volunteer programs. Topics Discussed in This Episode: The types of virtual volunteer activities that are available.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

They attend your fundraising events and sign up for volunteer opportunities. Brainstorm ways to get donors actively involved with your organization through events, surveys, and volunteer opportunities. Follow these tips to connect with donors and gain the confidence to fundraise in today’s environment. Engagement.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 7, 2018

CSR trends point to the rise of skills-based volunteerism. The 2017 CECP Giving in Numbers reports that more than 50% of companies have developed skills-based volunteer programs to support community and business goals. Skills-based volunteerism is a powerful resource because its value is far greater than the sum of its parts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are new technologies that allow users to interact with a virtual environment. The difference is that with VR, the user is immersed within the virtual environment, while with AR, the virtual aspects are overlayed onto real-world places. Augmented and Virtual Reality.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

By posting descriptions that accurately describe a position’s duties and responsibilities, your candidates will be able to tell whether their skills and interests will align and if the position is ultimately a good fit for both them and your organization. Preferred skills. Necessary experience. Associated responsibilities.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

By posting descriptions that accurately describe a position’s duties and responsibilities, your candidates will be able to tell whether their skills and interests will align and if the position is ultimately a good fit for both them and your organization. Preferred skills. Necessary experience. Associated responsibilities.

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Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 30, 2021

Over the course of 25 years, VolunteerHub has helped thousands of nonprofits recruit, engage, and manage volunteers. It feels great providing our clients the tools to accelerate their volunteer programs, and transform how they serve their communities,” said Gene Walsh, Sales Representative for VolunteerHub.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

One of the greatest challenges facing nonprofit organizations is garnering volunteers and, more importantly, the right kind of individuals. The ideal volunteer brings more than a bagged lunch – he or she provides innovative ideas, fresh enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in a volunteer setting. Offer titles within organization.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 4, 2018

posted by Carletha Sterling Summer 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management Volunteer Board Member Wings for Women, Tucson, Arizona. During my Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management (MNLM) studies, I gained an appreciation for volunteers and an interest in how volunteers can engage in advocacy.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

Especially its ability to promote the development of social skills, imagination, communication, cooperation, creativity, reasoning, memory, and more among children. More funds mean your nonprofit can bring on skilled staff and provide better training and experiences to volunteers. Involve volunteers.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 1, 2023

Volunteerism and Skills-Based Support: Volunteering time and expertise can be invaluable to LGBTQIA+ nonprofits. Whether it’s providing mentorship, legal aid, event planning, or IT support your technical or professional skills can be put to good use.

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