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Recognition and the Power of Connecting

Recognition and the Power of Connecting

Earlier this month, I left the office to attend an in-person “Network and Share” event hosted by DOVIA Colorado. The topic was Recognition, wisely timed to inspire new ideas in advance of the upcoming spring National Volunteer Week. While I have presented countless...

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Chart the Future of Volunteer Management

Chart the Future of Volunteer Management

Attention all leaders of volunteers: We are pleased to help promote the annual 2024 Volunteer Management Progress Report, VolunteerPro's ninth annual survey!  As we navigate the dynamic landscape of our sector, everyone is eager to gain a comprehensive...

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Mythbusting 101: Day 5

Mythbusting 101: Day 5

Every day, volunteers help organizations achieve their mission – delivering meals, entering data, providing pro bono consulting, mentoring youth – and more. While organizational leaders usually recognize that volunteers provide valuable support and services, many...

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Mythbusting 101: Day 4

Mythbusting 101: Day 4

Every day, volunteers help organizations achieve their mission – delivering meals, entering data, providing pro bono consulting, mentoring youth – and more. While organizational leaders usually recognize that volunteers provide valuable support and services, many...

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Mythbusting 101: Day 3

Mythbusting 101: Day 3

Every day, volunteers help organizations achieve their mission – delivering meals, entering data, providing pro bono consulting, mentoring youth – and more. While organizational leaders usually recognize that volunteers provide valuable support and services, many...

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Mythbusting 101: Day 2

Mythbusting 101: Day 2

Every day, volunteers help organizations achieve their mission – delivering meals, entering data, providing pro bono consulting, mentoring youth – and more. While organizational leaders usually recognize that volunteers provide valuable support and services, many...

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Mythbusting 101: Day 1

Mythbusting 101: Day 1

Every day, volunteers help organizations achieve their mission – delivering meals, entering data, providing pro bono consulting, mentoring youth – and more. While organizational leaders usually recognize that volunteers provide valuable support and services, many...

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Memorable Moments: Points of Light 2023

Memorable Moments: Points of Light 2023

Engagement professionals invest a lot of time and resources in training volunteers, developing volunteer leaders, and coaching colleagues in how to work effectively with volunteers. If only we invested as much time, energy, and resources into developing ourselves as...

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