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13+ Best Volunteer Management Software Tools

Whole Whale

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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The Complete Volunteer Scheduling Checklist for Nonprofits

Top Nonprofits

As any volunteer manager knows, volunteer scheduling is a fundamental part of the day-to-day operations of all nonprofit volunteer programs. Knowing how, when, and where to break down the system of responsibilities for your volunteers will determine the quality of their experience as well as the success of your events.

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4 Quick Tips to Remember When Planning an Advocacy Campaign

Top Nonprofits

Plan for when you’ll begin to contact volunteers, when you’ll reach out to the broader public, and when you want to accomplish your goal. If you recruited more volunteers than anticipated, you may choose to leverage that support to make a greater impact throughout the duration of your campaign. Rely on established relationships.

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Fundraising Strategies for an Election Year

Allegiance Group

For instance, governments tend to act less decisively in a presidential election year. If you send a message congratulating the winning candidate, you risk alienating all those donors and volunteers who supported the losing side. This blog is based on a recent episode of Fundraising Today and the Go Beyond Fundraising podcast.

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2023 Top Nonprofit Conferences

Whole Whale

SXSW EDU is more focused to educators, government and people working in the ed space. . National Conference of Volunteering and Service: Points of Light. Who attends : Volunteer coordinators, nonprofit communications teams, gov’t and social entrepreneurs and vendors. Audience size : 15,000 (SXSW EDU); 37,000 (SXSW). Create Good.

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Nonprofit Marketing: 3 Easy Ways To Grow Your Audience

Top Nonprofits

That way, you can keep current donors and volunteers excited about the mission, inspire new people to support your work, and invest more into other areas of your organization. It’ll allow you to develop a strong, reliable pipeline of volunteers and donors who are motivated to help your mission succeed.

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Smart Fundraisers are Prepared for Uncertainty

Top Nonprofits

Start with those closest to your organization – your loyal donors, board, staff, volunteers, and potentially recipients of service. Engage your entire team – fundraising staff, board, development committee, volunteers, executive leadership, and program staff – in both the audit and planning process to create a sense of ownership.