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What You Need to Consider During Background Checks for Nonprofit Volunteers

NonProfit PRO

At many nonprofits, volunteers play critical roles, from staffing special events and keeping programs running to serving as directors on boards. They are often the most effective community ambassadors, but, increasingly, nonprofits must consider the risks associated with failing to vet potential volunteers.

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Should Nonprofit Staff Volunteer Alongside Volunteers?

NonProfit PRO

I had spent much of my time on Saturday as a staff member, volunteering to collaborate with volunteers on a special project. Needless to say, I was tired as I authored this article on Sunday. .

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Bloomerang Acquires InitLive to Strengthen Volunteer Management Programs

NonProfit PRO

Bloomerang has acquired InitLive, a volunteer management platform for nonprofits. This addition will enable nonprofits access to richer, more intuitive capabilities to help build a thriving community of donors and volunteers.

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Volunteers Are a Precious Nonprofit Resource

NonProfit PRO

Volunteers are a tremendous resource for charitable nonprofits. Without volunteers, nonprofits would struggle to provide programs, community services and more. Volunteerism in the United States peaked between 2003 and 2005, when approximately 29% of all Americans reported their volunteerism.

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Volunteer Handbook Templates

NonProfit PRO

A Sample Handbook to Keep Your Volunteers Engaged and Informed

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Nonprofit Volunteer Management: Three Tips to Increase and Maintain Engagement

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Volunteers are a lifeline for many nonprofits. million volunteers are currently needed to support nonprofits (VolunteerMatch). And the current estimated national value of each volunteer hour is $29.95 (Independent Sector). Volunteers can have an enormous impact on reaching your goals. The keyword is Volunteer Management.

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How To Involve Volunteers in Your Virtual Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

Virtual volunteering is on the rise this year. Since your volunteers are integral to your nonprofit’s success, they can also be part of your virtual fundraising efforts. Here are three fundraising areas where you can include volunteers.

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Volunteer Orientation and Training Tips

Volunteer Hub

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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How to Recruit Remote Volunteers During COVID-19 Using RemoteHub

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Julia Boyun , Marketing Manager at RemoteHub – a job and volunteer marketplace and community that connects and matches companies and nonprofit organizations with remote professionals. The crucial role of volunteers in nonprofit organizations can’t possibly be understated. Step Two: Post volunteer projects.

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Using Social Media to Engage and Recruit Volunteers

Volunteer Hub

Social media is a powerful, yet affordable, way to inform, engage, and recruit volunteers. Did you know that 47% of nonprofit leaders say recruiting sufficient volunteers is a big problem for their organization? If you’re wondering if social media can be an effective tool to recruit volunteers, the answer is yes.

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AmeriCorps Announces 2023 Volunteer Generation Fund Grants Competition

NonProfit PRO

The Volunteer Generation Fund focuses on investments in volunteer management practices that increase both volunteer recruitment and retention. The 2023 grant competition will fund programs that address the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on students.

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4 Tips for Recruiting and Engaging Virtual Volunteers in 2021 and Beyond

NonProfit PRO

The value of virtual volunteers has been escalated for many nonprofits in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If your organization is looking for new ways to recruit and engage virtual volunteers, here are four tips that can help create a smooth process for both your organization and volunteers transitioning to a remote setting.

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Volunteer-Management Tool Mobilizes 20,000 Volunteers for Week of Service in LA

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofits often have to mobilize a large number of volunteers quickly and efficiently to make an event run smoothly and keep expenses down so money raised can go directly toward the cause.

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Volunteer Fundraisers Could Be Twice as Persuasive as They Think

NonProfit PRO

One of the hurdles that organizations that depend on volunteer fundraisers must overcome is people’s aversion to asking others for money on the organization’s behalf. It isn’t just money by the way.

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Volunteer Matching: Recruiting the Best Volunteer for Each Role

Volunteer Hub

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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The Buyers Guide to Volunteer Management Software

Bloomerang

The post The Buyers Guide to Volunteer Management Software appeared first on Bloomerang.

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5 Ways to Manage Volunteer Expectations

Volunteer Hub

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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Survey Finds Americans Want Broader Background Checks and Training for Volunteers

NonProfit PRO

In its new Risk Radar Report, "State of Volunteerism in America," Church Mutual Insurance Company found that Americans have high expectations when it comes to volunteer background checks and training.

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18 Ways of Thanking Volunteers So They’ll Feel Appreciated and Stick Around Forever

Get Fully Funded

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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Micro-Volunteering: What is It? How Can Volunteer Programs Benefit from It?

Volunteer Hub

Offering micro-volunteer opportunities can help an organization reach more volunteers and leverage new skills. Here is what micro-volunteering is, what it is not, and how nonprofits can best utilize it. So, how can a volunteer program recruit, engage, and manage volunteer prospects who have limited time?

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Empower association volunteers to boost member engagement

Nimble AMS

Here’s how to start transforming your member engagement strategy by mobilizing your volunteers. . Five ways to increase member engagement with volunteers. Begin planning your member engagement strategy by hitting on these five vital areas with your volunteers : 1. You’re not alone! Online community.

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Volunteer Retention Tips: How to Retain Volunteers in 2022

Volunteer Hub

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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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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Supervising Volunteers: 5 Tips to Manage, Lead, and Engage

Volunteer Hub

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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Recruit Volunteers Online: 5 Engaging Techniques for 2022

Volunteer Hub

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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How to Create a Volunteer Handbook Your Volunteers Will Use

Get Fully Funded

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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9 Ways to Boost Volunteer Morale

Volunteer Hub

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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Intro to Volunteer Communication: Best Practices for Building Meaningful Relationships with Your Volunteers

Bloomerang

The post Intro to Volunteer Communication: Best Practices for Building Meaningful Relationships with Your Volunteers appeared first on Bloomerang.

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Is Your Volunteer Program Missing Opportunities?

Volunteer Hub

Your volunteer program should create value for your organization and volunteers at the same time. Creating the most impactful volunteer program is all about fitting to the needs of your organization. But how do you make sure that your volunteer program isn’t accidentally missing great opportunities to engage your volunteers?

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Intro to Volunteer Communication: Best Practices for Building Meaningful Relationships with Your Volunteers

Bloomerang

The post Intro to Volunteer Communication: Best Practices for Building Meaningful Relationships with Your Volunteers appeared first on Bloomerang.

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5 Tips for Drafting the Perfect Volunteer Opportunity Description

Volunteer Hub

The perfect volunteer opportunity description will set expectations, provide a detailed overview, communicate mission, and entice qualified constituents to register. Regardless of the volunteer management software your organization uses, creating an engaging and detailed volunteer opportunity description is crucial to recruitment.

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The Complete Guide to Volunteer Engagement and Communication

Bloomerang

The post The Complete Guide to Volunteer Engagement and Communication appeared first on Bloomerang.

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10 Creative Ways for Nonprofits to Recruit Volunteers

Whole Whale

The need for volunteer recruitment at nonprofits is ongoing because it is impossible to retain 100% of volunteers. The ebb and flow of volunteers is natural, but that doesn’t mean nonprofits should give up on recruitment. Here are ten creative ways that nonprofits can start recruiting volunteers: 1.

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Recognizing Volunteers: 5 Creative Tips

Volunteer Hub

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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10 Volunteer Training Ideas for Onboarding All Types of Volunteers

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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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The Best Volunteer Management Software – Our Top 10 Picks

Donorbox

Many nonprofits are volunteer-led, and even more, they require volunteers to complete their work. Hence, volunteers are necessary, but managing volunteers can be difficult if you’re unprepared. Volunteer management software is an efficient tool that nonprofits should consider.

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Calling for Volunteers? Here Are 8 Volunteer Recruitment Strategies [2022]

CauseVox

Volunteers are essential for nonprofits. In a sector where we usually have more work to do than we have staff to do it, volunteers boost our power, lighten the load, and exponentially increase our impact. While volunteerism has declined over the years, 63 million Americans report volunteering their time. Let’s dive in!

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VolunteerHub is a Must-Have for New Volunteer Coordinators

Volunteer Hub

Looking for a way to support your new volunteer coordinator? VolunteerHub is must-have volunteer management software that can optimize every facet of their role. Lets face it, volunteer coordinators handle a lot when it comes to running an effective volunteer program. Training new volunteers.

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Open vs. Welcoming Volunteer Engagement

VQ Strategies

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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5 Ways to Engage Generation Z Volunteers

Volunteer Hub

Generation Z volunteers are a vital contributor to the nonprofit world. With a passion for positive impact, this segment of volunteers can help your nonprofit reach its mission. In fact, 10% want to start their own nonprofit making them an ideal volunteer prospect for your organization. Engaging Generation Z Volunteers.