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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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

How will you measure volunteer impact in 2024? As we close out 2023, you probably have some view into the impact your volunteers made, including how much time they worked and other basic information to share with others in your organization. But do you really know the true impact of your volunteers? Is it the type of activity?

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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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Association Analytics

APRIL 1, 2024

Step 2: Explore – In addition to reviewing the data in their dashboard, IAEE asked members in its annual member survey and in post webinar surveys about topics they’d like to learn more about. These webinars were repurposed from existing content, along with content from committee members volunteering as subject matter experts.

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Effective supervision can empower your volunteers to reach goals and do their best work. Here are 5 tips that can help supervisors manage, lead, and engage volunteer constituents. Supervising volunteers can be a challenging task. Here are 5 tips that can help supervisors manage, lead, and engage volunteer constituents.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 2, 2019

Nonprofit Tech for Good is very excited to announce that the 2019 Global NGO Technology Survey is now live. This year’s questions delve into web and email communications, online fundraising, social media, data management, and productivity software – and I must say, I think the design this year is awesome! Nonprofit Tech for Good.

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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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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

*This is Part II of a series focused on nonprofit volunteering and volunteer programs. They can also be a major undertaking where the need for volunteers to support the event is high. Data shows that 1 billion people volunteer around the world annually, and 64 million Americans take time to volunteer every year.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

I led a group of fellow volunteers who evaluated applications from diverse organizations. Over the years, we noticed that excellence in the sector was evolving, but our questions felt like they were behind the curve. The sector itself continued to change, but it was a challenge to effectively adapt questions to match those changes.

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Bloomerang

MAY 27, 2021

But as the Coronavirus appears on the backfoot, it’s a good moment to take stock of the damage it’s done and consider the financial opportunities of volunteer re-engagement and new funding currently available. The challenge of human resources: volunteer re-engagement.

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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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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Every interaction your volunteer has with your organization matters. From the moment they land on your website to sign up for an opportunity to when they check out of their shift, your volunteer’s experience can directly impact your organization’s ability to meet its goals. What is volunteer engagement?

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Volunteer Hub

JUNE 28, 2022

The best way to future-proof your volunteer program is by adapting to the needs and expectations of volunteers that provide their time. Creating a strategy and setting goals is one of the best ways that your organization can future-proof your volunteer program. Invest in Volunteer Management Software.

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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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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Finding ways to bring short-term volunteers into your nonprofit can be tough, especially if your organization relies heavily on training or extensive screening mechanisms to ensure long-term commitments. Some organizations have received legacy donations and major gifts as a result of a well-executed one-time volunteer event.

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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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Volunteer Hub

APRIL 12, 2021

Attracting and retaining volunteers is crucial to your organization’s mission. How do you get volunteers for a school event, charity, community service project, or another opportunity? And if they volunteer once, how do you get them to come back again? Let potential volunteers know why the activity is occurring.

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Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 2, 2022

There are many reasons why a volunteer may stop giving their time. 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. Here are the top 5 reasons why volunteers quit and how you can address each cause.

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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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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. . Communication roadblocks or inefficiencies. .

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

If so, you may be interested in starting a volunteer program. Volunteers provide nonprofits with the on-the-ground support they need to further their missions, whether that means helping to build homes, providing meals for food-insecure families, mentoring local youths, or cleaning up trash at local parks. Define your volunteer roles.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

That’s a question every association CEO should be able to answer. But for the rest of us, ensuring that volunteer leaders are up to speed on the numbers is a significant responsibility. Orientation is a good opportunity for the CFO to develop a rapport with incoming volunteers and an understanding of their individual capabilities.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

We had close to 2,000 fundraising friends sign up, and we kicked things off by surveying the audience about their year-end fundraising goals (which we defined to include Giving Tuesday ). The response was overwhelming and we received a ton of really great questions. Your burning end-of-year fundraising questions answered!

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 27, 2023

With Quora’s vast variety of topics, your nonprofit will have instant exposure on a platform with tons of users looking for answers to their questions. Answer Questions This is a question-first platform that rewards the best responses with a top position on the thread and on Google Search results.

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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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Achieve

MARCH 16, 2022

In particular, post-event surveys have become a powerful tool to continue engaging attendees after virtual events , collect valuable event data, and brainstorm strategies for improvement. If you’re searching for simple strategies to greatly improve virtual event success, post-event surveys are a strong place to start.

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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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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Volunteers are the backbone of your nonprofit. From running your programs on the ground to soliciting gifts for your online fundraising campaigns , your volunteers work around the clock to support your cause. Your remote volunteers move your mission forward, even when they’re miles away from where your nonprofit is located.

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TechImpact

MAY 19, 2014

The more people volunteer, the better off your nonprofit is. We all know the hours donated to your nonprofit by ardent volunteers contributes both directly and indirectly to helping your nonprofit complete its mission. According to several studies , volunteers are more likely to donate more than those who do not volunteer their time.

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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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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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DipJar

AUGUST 6, 2021

Volunteers have the unique capability to bolster your organization and generate excitement and engagement within your wider community. Volunteer work often contributes to greater long-term sustainability because it can provide a reliable source of support during challenging times. . Volunteer Recruitment. Volunteer Engagement.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2021

2) Seek out volunteers. Ask previous fundraising campaign volunteers if they can lend their creative talents and help out with the technology powering your event. Tell them about the ways they can assist your team and provide a link to your volunteer signup. For example: Hey Lend-a-Paw Volunteer!

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

It’s not surprising if volunteers are reluctant to scrutinize themselves in the mirror. A 2019 survey by the American Hospital Association found that 90% of healthcare boards conduct board self-assessments, but only 60% do so annually. As I’ve said before, without trust, you may have volunteers but you don’t have a team.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Volunteers are the backbone of any nonprofit organization. Clearly, volunteers are essential to your nonprofit’s ability to move its mission forward. Clearly, volunteers are essential to your nonprofit’s ability to move its mission forward. But volunteers don’t just appear out of thin air.

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Twenty Hats

MARCH 9, 2021

When the pandemic hit, this volunteer manager created volunteer roles that were a win-win for staff and volunteers. We are still living in the midst of a pandemic while trying to navigate engaging volunteers in a meaningful way. In addition, I made sure to ask staff about their expectations of a volunteer.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

After choosing a few donor segments that you’d like to focus on, you can take it a step further by sending out a survey to this group to gather even more information. Crafting A Survey Surveys are not always necessary, but they are incredibly helpful in gathering data and really deep diving into your different donor segments.

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