Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Need an easy way to re-engage inactive volunteers? Research suggests that re-engaging existing volunteers can be more efficient and cost-effective than recruiting new ones because you’re able to: Maintain existing relationships: Re-engaging volunteers often means tapping into existing relationships and networks.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 11, 2024

Volunteers are an important part of your association! You likely leverage your association management software (AMS) to manage, recruit, retain, and engage your member volunteers. But have you considered leveraging your online member community to give your volunteer program a boost? Register now.

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sgEngage

MAY 2, 2022

Volunteer retention is crucial for nonprofits and other organizations that rely on volunteer support. It’s much more cost-effective to retain your current volunteers rather than constantly spend your marketing dollars on recruiting new supporters. . Volunteer burnout. . Let’s dive in! .

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

It’s easy to focus on fundraising success and forget about donor retention. GivingTuesday Donor Retention Makes Financial Sense… While you work on your plan to attract new donors on GivingTuesday, spend some time thinking about how you’ll retain them after the big day. It’s one of the most high-profile fundraising days of the year.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 23, 2024

Celebrate and Empower: Volunteer Orientation for Your Board and Committees during Volunteer Week This Volunteer Week, let’s not only celebrate the incredible impact volunteers have on our organizations, but also empower our Board members and event committee members to be champions for volunteer engagement.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 19, 2023

Happy National Volunteer Week 2023 ! Celebrate your volunteers this and every week by ensuring your member volunteers feel the love. Your member volunteers help move your mission forward, driving success across your organization. What are the benefi t s of volunteering? Stay in touch.

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Charity Village

APRIL 27, 2022

While we don’t have exact percentages on how many volunteer engagement (VE) professionals (often referred to as Managers or Coordinators of Volunteers) were laid off, we can only surmise that between the reduction in volunteer […].

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TechImpact

JUNE 4, 2014

Despite the efforts of social media networks like LinkedIn , many nonprofits still struggle engaging, gaining, and retaining volunteers. The good news is, a simple change in frame of mind when thinking about your volunteers could be all it takes to greatly improve retention and engagement. Better organization.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 1, 2024

Celebrate Service: Shining a Light on Volunteer Week 2024! From April 21st to 27th, 2024, we celebrate National Volunteer Week – a dedicated time to recognize the incredible impact volunteers have on our communities. Think of volunteers as the heart of any non-profit organization. We’d love to hear from you!

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Volunteer Hub

JULY 15, 2022

Strategically matching volunteers with assignments that allow them to excel can increase retention, improve engagement, and help your organization achieve its mission. It is amazing how well a volunteer program can perform when an organization leverages the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’s) of volunteers.

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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

DECEMBER 13, 2022

I’ve narrowed my giving down to organizations that issue informative and concise reports about what they are achieving with donors’ contributions. My giving decisions are based on news coverage and testimony from people I respect about the efficacy of not-for-profit organizations. . Long-term retention (5+ years) is now 10% or less. “

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Charity Village

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In our August 2023 CharityVillage Connects podcast episode, we spoke with volunteer engagement professionals from across the country to determine how organizations might address the volunteer shortage that is impacting programs and communities.

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Recognizing volunteers effectively can positively impact your retention rates. Check out these five ways to recognize volunteers today. Actively recognizing volunteers is one of the most important components of volunteer engagement and retention. Here are five creative tips for recognizing volunteers.

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 1, 2023

Your volunteer orientation and training program should foster a happy, prepared volunteer base. Here are 4 tips to help volunteers gain the most value from the experience. A good orientation and training program will provide volunteers with a positive experience and first impression of your organization.

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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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Qgiv

JANUARY 17, 2024

Now is the time to build and refine your donor retention strategies to ensure that these year-end donors remain engaged and committed to your cause. After all, organizations can raise up to 31% of online revenue in December , as reported by M+R Benchmarks. Donor retention is a core component of a responsive fundraising strategy.

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Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Investing in volunteer management software, like VolunteerHub, can reduce stress and inefficiency that often leads to turnover in the volunteer coordinator role. According to a recent retention report , published by the Work Institute, the voluntary turnover rate for nonprofits is around 27 percent. Recruitment.

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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

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Here are some strategies your organization can consider for improving donor retention by building donor trust in your brand. Every interaction with donors communicates how your organization views them and their gifts. Many of these organizations have Codes of Ethics that their members adhere to as well.

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Volunteer Hub

DECEMBER 8, 2022

In the last 12 months the value of a volunteer hour increased to $29.95. How does your organization plan to retain more volunteers in 2023? Here are a few actionable strategies to help you create an effective retention plan. Deploying strategies to retain volunteers is crucial to the success of your nonprofit.

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Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 2, 2022

There are many reasons why a volunteer may stop giving their time. It is up to your organization to identify the cause and re-spark the passion. According to AmeriCorps, the national average volunteer retention rate is 65%. In other words, 1 out of 3 volunteers stop providing their time sooner than expected.

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Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 1, 2021

What steps is your nonprofit taking to retain volunteers in 2021? Here are 5 strategies to incorporate into your retention plan this year. Deploying strategies to retain volunteers in 2021 is crucial to the success of your nonprofit. Even amid COVID-19, people are actively searching for opportunities to volunteer their time.

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Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 18, 2022

Boosting volunteer morale can lead to a more engaged volunteer workforce, and an engaged volunteer workforce can achieve program goals. Here are 9 cost-efficient ways to boost volunteer morale. The same principal applies to the volunteer workforce that your organization utilizes to reach its mission.

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Volunteer Survey Retention Training 77

Volunteer Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2021

What steps is your organization going to take to retain more volunteers in 2022? Here are 5 strategies to incorporate into your retention plan going into the new year. Deploying strategies to retain volunteers is crucial to the success of your nonprofit. How many volunteers is your organization losing each year?

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The motivation that gets someone to take the first step to support an organization (donating or volunteering) is quite different from their motivation to continue to be engaged. We do not need any further proof of this than the lousy retention rates that nonprofit organizations suffer year after year.

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 3, 2022

Having a good training process is an important first interaction with volunteers. Is your volunteer training program exceeding expectations? Developing a training program that exceeds the expectations of volunteers will impact retention, engagement, and referral sources for your nonprofit. Hands On Training.

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Charity Village

AUGUST 25, 2023

Some organizations hesitate to hire volunteers for staff positions. I had someone ask me a question recently: […] The post Should you hire volunteers? This article was previously published by Karen Knight Consulting and is reprinted with permission. Or it doesn’t even occur to them!

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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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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This GivingTuesday , no matter what your campaign or theme, you can’t go wrong spotlighting the stories of your volunteers. Their dedication, passion, and contributions form the backbone of your organization, enriching your mission and amplifying the effect of every donation.

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VQ Strategies

MARCH 22, 2021

Volunteer engagement has been evolving for years, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations were forced to accelerate change at an unprecedented rate. With only a few exceptions, organizations either chose to adapt or temporarily shut down their volunteer efforts. Download it today!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 20, 2024

DonorDirect ] 48% of donors cite email as their preferred method of hearing updates and appeals from the organization. Double the Donation ] The current donor retention rate is 41.9%. Double the Donation ] The current donor retention rate is 41.9%. organizations. organizations. organizations. organizations.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 18, 2023

Volunteer engagement surveys are an invaluable tool for nonprofits. Explore how these surveys can provide crucial insights, elevate the experience for volunteers, and optimize processes, to help nonprofits better achieve their mission. Consider asking questions like: What inspired you to volunteer with our organization?

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 2, 2022

Is your organization struggling with online volunteer recruitment? If so, here are 5 engaging techniques for recruiting volunteers in the new year. Currently, it is estimated that a volunteer hour is worth $28.54. For most organizations, the pandemic has limited some traditional ways of recruiting volunteers.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

The longer a donor gives to your organization, the more time you have to build meaningful relationships that will reinforce their long-lasting support. . In contrast, an existing donor already has confidence in your organization. Personalize all appeals . Segment your audience . Ensure communication is a two-way street .

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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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Bloomerang

JUNE 21, 2023

The answer lies right within your very own volunteer base. We’ll explore a new solution to an existing problem by leveraging the power of your own volunteer base. Why focus on volunteers? Engaged volunteers that have hands-on involvement with a nonprofit develop a deep emotional connection. Are you ready?

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