The Volunteer Hub

MAY 13, 2022

Clearly, many Generation Z volunteers see the value that active volunteerism can have on their own life and career ambitions, outside of community impact. Because of this, it is critical that your organization provides them with an easy, online, experience for recruitment, registration, and communication. Time management.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 22, 2024

Their stories not only highlight their profound missions but also showcase how the Bloomerang Volunteer Management solution has amplified their impact. Their expansion highlighted the typical growing pains of scaling operations—especially with volunteer coordination across cities and managing a growing donor base.

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The Volunteer Hub

APRIL 12, 2022

To reduce the risk of burnout, it is crucial that you consider a volunteer’s motivation for giving, their allotted time for volunteerism, and their skill-set. Volunteerism is not a one-way street…your organization must provide volunteers with value in exchange for their time. Communicate Volunteer Impact Continuously.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Time for Good offers a replicable model to help nonprofits fully leverage volunteers’ skills, expertise and experience while also making the case for funders to financially support strategic volunteerism through their grantmaking. In 2023 alone, the $1.7

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The Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Skill-based volunteerism. The good news is, businesses are recognizing the value of corporate volunteer initiatives, and more than 50% of corporate volunteer programs include skill-based volunteerism. We wrote an entire article on the benefits of skill-based volunteerism and how organizations, like yours, can utilize it.

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The Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 1, 2021

MANNA would not be MANNA without the ongoing support of volunteers,” said JodyAnn Mcintosh, Manager of Community Engagement & Volunteer Services , Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance. MANNA was founded by volunteers so volunteerism is one of the foundations that makes our organization what it is today.”.

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The Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

Even though the value of volunteerism is known, creating a positive and fulfilling volunteer experience can be challenging for nonprofits. Depending on the roles that an organization is recruiting volunteers for, this training plan may vary by volunteer opportunity. Use a variety of training methods. Leverage multimedia.

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Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 2, 2022

As a nonprofit professional, you understand the challenges of managing a robust volunteer program. Hurdles like volunteer recruitment , volunteer burnout, and disorganized training can make your program less effective. Invest in volunteer management software. Invest in volunteer management software.

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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. In a normal year, my core focus is on day-of-event volunteer recruitment for the National MS Society. In a normal year, my core focus is on day-of-event volunteer recruitment for the National MS Society.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Once you’ve recruited a solid group of volunteers and have boots on the ground to make things happen, you need to develop relationships with them in order to treat them as an extension of your staff. We’ve got a couple of tips on how to manage your volunteers in hopes of retaining them for the future. Implement a training program.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 16, 2014

As nonprofits we’re often focused on the difficulties we face on our end—logistics, recruiting, finding jobs suited for each volunteer’s unique set of skills, etc. In understanding what aspects of volunteerism frustrate them the most, perhaps you’ll have better luck at finding them. Featured Volunteer Management Volunteer Recruiting'

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EveryAction

AUGUST 17, 2016

How CRM + donor management software can help your teams work better together. Your donor management platform should be able to show you the “journey” that Oscar took before his last donation. A robust event management functionality should be highly-customizable, and make saying, “I’ll be there!” FYI - this is a long read.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 20, 2014

Possible roles: Managing social media interactions. Online volunteer recruitment. Place an increased emphasis on volunteer management and retention. Turn this idea over in your mind: On-Call Volunteerism. Featured Volunteer Management Volunteer Recruiting Volunteer Recruitment Volunteer Tips'

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 16, 2014

As nonprofits we’re often focused on the difficulties we face on our end—logistics, recruiting, finding jobs suited for each volunteer’s unique set of skills, etc. In understanding what aspects of volunteerism frustrate them the most, perhaps you’ll have better luck at finding them. Featured Volunteer Management Volunteer Recruiting'

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 14, 2017

The impact of volunteerism can be felt in communities of all shapes and sizes. No matter the size of the community, though, the impact of volunteerism is always huge. But volunteerism’s best-kept secret is this: it’s good for you, too. If you haven’t gotten your start in volunteerism, there’s no time like the present.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 14, 2021

It’s a blessing—yet it’s often a poorly managed one. . When you recruit new volunteers , how often is the person’s skills examined in such careful detail? As your volunteer serves your nonprofit, it is also the nonprofit’s duty to not just manage their volunteers , but serve them too.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

If your organization works with children, you can recruit children to draw pictures for your cards. I saw a beautiful hand-made card recently with a wonderful quotation about volunteerism: “Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve,” Martin Luther King, Jr.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 31, 2014

Every nonprofit can benefit from the help of volunteers, but recruiting and retaining new volunteers is easier said than done. A website that is user-friendly and communicates clearly is essential to recruiting volunteers. Once a volunteer has been recruited, over-communication is almost impossible.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 31, 2014

Every nonprofit can benefit from the help of volunteers, but recruiting and retaining new volunteers is easier said than done. A website that is user-friendly and communicates clearly is essential to recruiting volunteers. Once a volunteer has been recruited, over-communication is almost impossible.

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Recruitment Volunteerism Volunteerism Public and Nonprofit Management 61

EveryAction

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Your donor management platform should be able to show you the “journey” that Oscar took before his last donation. Once you’ve gotten the 411 from your prospecting efforts, your donor management platform should be able to help you use that information more strategically. Donor management software can help you make the right ask.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

People get involved in volunteerism to feel a sense of purpose. Trying to create multiple Advisory Boards at the same time would create too many moving parts to effectively manage. Be specific here so you can use the details in your recruitment and orientation. No one likes to feel like they are not needed or valued.

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The Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Here are 5 ways to manage volunteer expectations. Many organizations focus on what they need but do not consider the goals that volunteers want to achieve through volunteerism. So, how can your organization manage expectations and create a meaningful experience for volunteers? What are your volunteers hoping to gain? Motivation.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 19, 2016

We’ve come up with a handful of tips for helping your supporters take the first plunge into volunteerism. That being said, it can be tough to figure out the first step for turning advocates into volunteers. Recognize Supporters. Be sure to take the time to make your advocates feel recognized.

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