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4 Steps to Volunteer Vetting/Onboarding

We recognize the tremendous value that volunteers bring to our organizations. They can contribute in many capacities including working events, fundraising, advocacy, program and service delivery, and board leadership.

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Operational Insights & Best Practices

Training Volunteers Across Locations: How to Standardize & Scale

Scaling volunteer training across multiple locations requires a balance of standardization, flexibility, and smart technology. Explore proven strategies to ensure consistent, high-quality training that empowers volunteers and strengthens your organization’s impact.

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Operational Insights & Best Practices

Want to Scale Your Mission? Trust Your Team

Trust is the foundation of effective nonprofit leadership, yet many leaders unknowingly stall progress by micromanaging capable team members. This article explores how empowering your staff through trust, clear expectations, and support not only boosts morale and ownership—but also drives greater mission impact.

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Volunteer Management & Engagement

5 Proven Strategies to Keep Volunteers Coming Back

Retaining volunteers is essential for building a strong, sustainable program, and it requires more than just gratitude—it demands intentional strategies. By focusing on meaningful experiences, thoughtful communication, tracking engagement, gathering feedback, and celebrating contributions, nonprofits can turn first-time volunteers into lifelong champions for their mission.

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How a Pro Bono Project Sparked the Creation of VolunteerMatters

VolunteerMatters was born from a passion to help nonprofits access better technology for managing their volunteers. What started as a modular software solution evolved into a purpose-built platform focused on empowering organizations to create extraordinary volunteer programs through best practices and smart automation.

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Fundraising Insights & Strategies

How to Accurately Track Volunteer Hours and Boost Engagement

Tracking volunteer hours is a powerful strategy that strengthens funding efforts, boosts volunteer engagement, and showcases program impact. Learn how accurate time tracking supports strategic goals, improves recognition, and drives smarter volunteer management decisions.

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Legal Compliance & Ethics

Why Volunteer Management Isn't the Same as Employee Management

Traditional HR practices often create unnecessary barriers in volunteer management, making it harder for nonprofits to attract and retain volunteers. Unlike employees, volunteers are mission-driven individuals who expect a streamlined, inclusive onboarding process.

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VolunteerMatters blog

4 Steps to Volunteer Vetting/Onboarding

Training Volunteers Across Locations: How to Standardize & Scale

Want to Scale Your Mission? Trust Your Team

5 Proven Strategies to Keep Volunteers Coming Back

How a Pro Bono Project Sparked the Creation of VolunteerMatters

How to Accurately Track Volunteer Hours and Boost Engagement

Why Volunteer Management Isn't the Same as Employee Management

Let your volunteer coordinators do their best work.