Volunteer Hub

MARCH 7, 2022

With the value of a volunteer hour approaching $29 in 2022, now is the time to focus on retention and better utilize your existing volunteer contacts. It’s no secret that a dedicated group of volunteers is an important cornerstone of many nonprofit organization. And what causes volunteers to leave?

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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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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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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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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Beyond personal enthusiasm and professional recognition, volunteer leaders don’t have many concrete incentives to excel. Is it even possible in organizations where the staff has little control over who fills those seats? Volunteers join the board because they are inspired by your mission. Set Expectations. This seems obvious.

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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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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. Train volunteers.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Most nonprofit organizations in the U.S. rely on volunteers to provide their critical mission-focused services. So, what do these volunteers get out of serving? The answers stem from how volunteer management and key organizational leadership view volunteer retention - the ability to keep volunteers long-term.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 22, 2020

The lifeline of all mission-driven organizations is the volunteer. According to the Independent Sector, a national advocate for the nonprofit sector, “A volunteer can impact the quality of services in charities and congregations while reducing costs.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

New Year's Resolutions for leaders : Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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VisionLink

APRIL 21, 2015

as Mentor of the Month for April 2015! is an educational organization dedicated to helping Denver Public School students. When he isn''t working, volunteering, mentoring, you can find him on his snowboard hitting the slopes. Denver Kids, Inc. It is an understatement to say it is a pleasure working with Jamie.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 5, 2021

Each April, hundreds of thousands of companies and nonprofits celebrate National Volunteer Month in the United States — and millions more throughout the year celebrate across the world. This year will be a bit different, as many employees are still working remotely and in-person volunteering is not always possible.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 13, 2022

When young professionals join your organization and meet their professional or personal goals, it maximizes member engagement, accelerating your own association goals. Be prepared to offer industry-specific certifications at your organization so early careerists can market themselves to potential employers. Volunteering.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

But for the rest of us, ensuring that volunteer leaders are up to speed on the numbers is a significant responsibility. Even when board members come to the job with some financial background, they may not be familiar with nonprofit accounting standards , their new leadership responsibilities, or your organization’s statements.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

She’s a creative content creator focusing on delivering information about the importance of volunteerism for nonprofit organizations. But without an effective volunteer recruitment strategy, finding participants for peer-to-peer fundraisers can be challenging. Cheer on your volunteers to help them reach their goals.

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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. For generations, parents and their children have responded to the needs of neighbors, organizations, and their community by rolling up their sleeves and working together.

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VQ Strategies

MARCH 2, 2023

I’m “crashing” a team meeting to try to inspire our team that works closely with volunteers and appreciate any direction you might have! She also asked about ideas to get colleagues on board with building relationships and setting volunteers up for success. Is everyone (volunteers included) clear on the expectations?

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VQ Strategies

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Every day, volunteers help organizations achieve their mission – delivering meals, entering data, providing pro bono consulting, mentoring youth – and more. You, however, are in a unique position to address these misconceptions so volunteer talents can be more effectively harnessed towards mission fulfillment.

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VQ Strategies

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Every day, volunteers help organizations achieve their mission – delivering meals, entering data, providing pro bono consulting, mentoring youth – and more. You, however, are in a unique position to address these misconceptions so volunteer talents can be more effectively harnessed towards mission fulfillment.

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VQ Strategies

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Every day, volunteers help organizations achieve their mission – delivering meals, entering data, providing pro bono consulting, mentoring youth – and more. You, however, are in a unique position to address these misconceptions so volunteer talents can be more effectively harnessed towards mission fulfillment.

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VQ Strategies

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Every day, volunteers help organizations achieve their mission – delivering meals, entering data, providing pro bono consulting, mentoring youth – and more. You, however, are in a unique position to address these misconceptions so volunteer talents can be more effectively harnessed towards mission fulfillment.

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VQ Strategies

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Every day, volunteers help organizations achieve their mission – delivering meals, entering data, providing pro bono consulting, mentoring youth – and more. You, however, are in a unique position to address these misconceptions so volunteer talents can be more effectively harnessed towards mission fulfillment.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 3, 2020

Many charitable nonprofits rely on the help of volunteers to fulfill their missions. Whether it be packing food boxes, mentoring youth, or assisting with general office work, volunteers contribute valuable time and energy to help organizations succeed. Develop an Integrated Volunteer Program.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Volunteers help nonprofits accomplish their mission. In most cases, without the hard work and dedication of volunteers, our nonprofits would not be able to function. Whether it’s planning events, fundraising, or even simply donating, volunteers are what makes the nonprofit organization world what it is today.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 13, 2022

Many nonprofits work in tandem with volunteers to move their mission forward and keep expenses down. Engaging volunteers helps get the word out about your mission, since most volunteers share their passion with their personal and professional networks. Recruit Like Your Mission Depends on It.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 22, 2014

And even if you didn’t have a specific mentor or group of people you could call upon, you probably wish that you did. You’ve heard about the perks of having a mentor before. But we’re here to tell you (as a nonprofit professional) why you should be out in the community mentoring others. The Perks of Being a Mentor.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

It’s not surprising if volunteers are reluctant to scrutinize themselves in the mirror. That’s probably why more organizations don’t have a process for evaluating the board of directors, or if they do, that assessment is not continuous. As I’ve said before, without trust, you may have volunteers but you don’t have a team.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The Community Brands Association Trends Study found that 90% of association professionals identify developing or improving engagement opportunities for their members as a top priority. To increase member connection and loyalty in your organization in 2023, you’ll want to p repar e your member engagement strategy today.

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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. My efforts were simple, but impactful for various members of my organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

By Annisa Wanat , an independent consultant who works to strengthen the capacity of mission-driven organizations to achieve their goals more strategically by providing customized solutions in leadership, management, and communications. Most nonprofit board members volunteer because they want to support a worthy cause. FULL BIO ].

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The organization may still be boxed into a structure that’s been the same for 20 years or more. In a flat organization, the distance between the CEO and junior employees is minimal. Zappos, Square Space, and the Morning Star Company are examples of larger organizations with a flat structure or holacracy. Understand the Options.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 16, 2021

Find a mentor. Similarly, Cendana’s advice to those interested in pursuing executive leadership roles is to find an executive director who is willing to mentor you. Mentors can make introductions for you and give you key insights that would take you years to learn on your own. And it’s true!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 13, 2023

It was updated for National Mentoring Month in January 2023. A Life-Changing Relationship I made a point to find mentors — other Black reporters and anchors I still call on for advice today. I had always been an informal mentor, but when I moved to Florida, I joined Big Brothers Big Sisters as a volunteer, a ‘Big Sister’.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Leading a group of passionate volunteers, doing deeds that help the community around you, and making a meaningful difference to an important cause are what make the job of a volunteer management leader worth it. All you need is a dedicated and effective way to recruit those volunteers. Keep your volunteers engaged.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 29, 2012

But, when considering helping young graduates transition to a career in nonprofit or even helping a mid-career professional make the leap from a for-profit vocation to one in the nonprofit sector, there are a few basics to keep in mind when mentoring a new nonprofit worker. Like this article? Like this article? Get another!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

Slack automatically organizes students into smaller course-group channels with industry mentors to help ensure their success. As courses progress, Slack is used as the central channel for all course communications, including peer collaboration, speaker announcements, industry news, and mentor feedback. In the 2020 U.S.

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