Nimble AMS

JULY 12, 2023

Does your association count on the hard work of member volunteers? If so, you’re well aware that v olunteers are an invaluable resource , helping to advance your mission and drive success across your organization. R ead our blog to discover how PEAK Grantmaking empowered its member volunteers and strengthened its volunteer program.

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Wild Apricot

JULY 16, 2021

Do you have a group of new volunteers starting at your organization? If so, you only have one chance to make a good first impression and welcome them into your community — it all starts with a great volunteer onboarding process. Read on to find.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 10, 2019

Want to help your organization see just how valuable your volunteers are? Elisa Kosarin, CVA, explains how to prepare a volunteer report that will prove their value.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 12, 2016

million people volunteering in the US and 12.7 million in Canada, there’s certainly not a shortage volunteers. So, how do you organize your volunteers in a way that maximizes their impact with your organization, and, you know… makes them want to stick it out in the long run? With over 62.5

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 12, 2016

million people volunteering in the US and 12.7 million in Canada, there’s certainly not a shortage volunteers. So, how do you organize your volunteers in a way that maximizes their impact with your organization, and, you know… makes them want to stick it out in the long run? With over 62.5

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Higher Logic

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

“I would love to volunteer…but I just don’t have the time!” In a perfect world, we would all have the time and energy to volunteer our help to the causes in our community that we care most about (be it animal care, homelessness, continuing education, you name it). Read on and consider volunteering! Sound familiar? Loneliness?

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 23, 2021

Are you looking to recruit volunteers for an event or to take on a few regular tasks to help your organization? Whether you need in-person or remote volunteers, a great place to start is by sending an email to your existing contacts. You never know.

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Wild Apricot

JULY 24, 2020

Regardless of how many volunteers you have or what kind of work your organization does, here's why it's crucial to have a volunteer management plan, as well as how to create one.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 9, 2021

Volunteers are the lifeblood of nonprofit organizations. With shoestring budgets and big missions, many nonprofits rely heavily on committed volunteers to help carry out their work. Luckily, people are ready and willing to help. Around 30 per cent.

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Elevating Engagement

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

“Many of our volunteers are older professionals. How do we get more early-career volunteers?” Doug asks the question that is on the minds of most association professionals and volunteer leaders. Some leaders tell me that their current volunteers are burning out. Speaking is volunteering. Thanks for asking, Doug!

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

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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Associations Now

JANUARY 29, 2024

Last year, the National Association for Gifted Children designed a satisfaction survey for its member volunteers to get a better sense of how volunteers felt about their committee experience. Here’s how NAGC used data to launch a subsequent volunteer orientation that brought greater clarity, structure, and support to member volunteers.

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Elevating Engagement

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Their clocks must have been slow because while I was on that board, most of us were logging 20-ish hours per week, so I have a lot of empathy for this week’s question (empathy for staff and volunteers.) During the last Member Engagement Lab , Barbette asked: People are afraid to volunteer because they get stuck in that role.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 15, 2017

Whether they’re in your office or working remotely, your association probably has volunteers contributing to projects every day. Here are five things you can do that that go above and beyond what your volunteers are expecting. Publicly Thank Your Volunteers. Give your volunteers a call instead. Want to do even better?

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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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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

New research reveals a disconnect between what association volunteers do and the value they deliver. And though it’s not talked about as much, they also run their association’s volunteer model. According to the report, 40 percent of association staffs have no formal volunteer assessment in place.

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Association Leaders

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

For some time, association professionals have been struggling with a major issue: the concept of volunteering and people who volunteer (the lifeblood to every association) are changing. Fewer volunteers and associations struggling to determine who their next generation of leaders will be. The result?

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Multiview

MARCH 7, 2024

Associations rely heavily on volunteer committees to get work done. of associations said that volunteer committees allow the organization to provide services or levels of services it. However, the effectiveness of committees can be hindered when there are either too few or too many volunteers involved.

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Higher Logic

APRIL 25, 2017

What if the way to motivate your volunteers to come back again and again is to forget for a moment they’re volunteers? What if, instead, the key is to recruit and treat your volunteers like employees? Many volunteer programs struggle with the same problem - getting a core group to return regularly.

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YourMembership

APRIL 9, 2019

National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to celebrate volunteers and the impact they have on your organization. As a former volunteer director, I absolutely love national volunteer week. The post 3 Tips for a Successful National Volunteer Week appeared first on YourMembership.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 24, 2017

Many well-intentioned volunteer appreciation tactics actually end up demotivating people. This is one of the reasons why many organizations struggle with volunteer engagement. To help you, volunteer expert Barry Altland shows you the 4 key ways leaders can sustain volunteer engagement.

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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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Higher Logic

AUGUST 14, 2015

Your organization might have members lining up for volunteering opportunities, with event positions always overbooked for help and community discussions and blogs bursting at the seams. Let’s define the term “volunteer,” because it goes beyond charity walks and traditional association committees.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

How do boards balance their governance and operations roles in a volunteer-led organization? Non-profits membership Board'

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Association Leaders

MAY 21, 2019

Being a volunteer association leader can be very rewarding both professionally and personally. What makes them so different than other people that they are able to succeed in the job they get paid for, succeed in their family lives AND ALSO find time to help lead an organization of peers on a volunteer basis?

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Blue Sky eLearn

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Although your association might not be meeting in person right now, plenty of organizations are moving their meetings and events online and engaging members in the digital realm. First, you’ll need to create a planning committee to take charge of the organization and execution of your virtual day of service. Let’s jump in! .

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Associations Now

JUNE 12, 2023

During a website revamp in 2020, the American Society of Microbiology redesigned how it promoted and presented its volunteer opportunities. By taking a thoughtful approach that pulled everything into one webpage, ASM not only made the application process easier for members but also better showcased its volunteer opportunities.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 18, 2022

Many associations find it challenging to talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and take a stance at their organization. One simple method to ensure you avoid common DEI mistakes at your association is to create a volunteer group for DEI initiatives. Create your DEI initiatives volunteer group. Train your volunteers.

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Higher Logic

APRIL 18, 2017

Of the many ways to give back, volunteering is one of the most profound. Giving your time and knowledge is invaluable, which is one of the reasons organizations appreciate their volunteers so much. of the US population volunteered in 2014. They helped people in need, advanced causes, and furthered organizations.

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Higher Logic

APRIL 24, 2018

It’s made them some of the more creative and efficient organizations we’ve ever seen. But there’s still one piece of software you may not be using at full capacity: your volunteer management platform. Volunteer tools are standard for associations and nonprofits, and they can be used for much more than just standard volunteer tasks.

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Associations Now

JUNE 18, 2023

When PEAK Grantmaking empowered its members to self-organize, it found a way to strengthen bonds among volunteers. Associations understandably deal with a lot of stress when it comes to volunteers. So we got a cadre of volunteers—it ended up being 44—who met with our program and our membership teams.”

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Volunteers are critical for all types of organizations, from nonprofits to schools to membership organizations. They can help organizations fill staffing gaps, build excitement around an event, give hours toward supporting your mission, and so much more. Why is volunteer recruitment so important?

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Association Success

AUGUST 21, 2020

Volunteering brings the team together, puts a forward face to a brand within the community, and it also does wonders for employees on a personal level. A recent study published in the Journal of Happiness Studies, found that people who volunteer feel more satisfied with their lives and reported a positive impact on their health. .

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SBI

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Volunteer-led associations play a vital role in bringing like-minded individuals together and fostering a sense of community. However, managing a volunteer-driven organization comes with its own set of challenges. We’d love to connect with you.

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Mariner Management

MARCH 8, 2021

As National Volunteer Week approaches (April 18-24), let’s take some time to re-evaluate our volunteer training programs. We know that a comprehensive volunteer and chapter leadership development program consisting of multi-channel, asynchronous, and live delivery (virtual or face-to-face) training and resources is key to success.

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Higher Logic

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Volunteer work is critical to your association. Not only does it supplement your staff’s daily workload, it deepens member relations to the organization and offers the chance to build new skills. But how do you get members to start volunteering? The way a volunteer program is designed can impact whether people want to volunteer.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

I think a lot of associations have a love/hate relationship with their volunteers. And on top of that, we are membership organizations, so it’s the members who should really be driving things. But there is also the shadow side of volunteers. Yes, there is a culture for volunteers. These members ARE the association, right?

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