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“Whether we’re giving or receiving help, each one of us has something valuable to bring to this world. That’s one of the things that connects us as neighbors.”

- Fred Rogers

Start your year by strengthening the connections in your "neighborhood" with the valuable resources we’ve put together for you below. You’ll find helpful tips on industry-wide trends, increasing your program's return on investment, and engaging your corporate partners. 

Happy New Year and thanks for all you do in your community!

Eli 

Community Engagement

Galaxy Digital

Nonprofit Trends for 2020:
What to Expect in the Months Ahead

We’ve been working alongside nonprofits for over 10 years and we’re always on the lookout for emerging trends and changes in the world of volunteer management. Keep an eye on the trends that we’ve identified for this year and beyond. 

Investing in Your Volunteer Program

Our founder put together a guide on measuring and increasing the return on investment of your volunteer programs - it’s one of the most popular resources within our network. Download the guide and learn how to do more with the resources you have.

Leveraging Corporate Partnerships

According to our Nonprofit Trends research, we’re seeing major positive shifts in the growth of corporate giving and engagement. 2020 is the year to leverage both new and existing corporate partnerships to maximize your program’s impact. 

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Volunteer Management Insider

Is it just us, or did January fly by? We spent so much of last month reflecting on the past year and planning for the one ahead. Now we're ready to get to work on all those big plans. I bet you are too! 

To help you get started, we're sharing some of our best technical resources - along with specific steps your organization can take to make it easier to reach your most important goals.

Let’s do this! 

Eli 

Community Engagement

Galaxy Digital

Pop Quiz!
Is Your Volunteer Management Tech Up-to-Date?

We put together this insightful (and fun!) quiz to help you get a clear idea of how technology can help support your volunteer program.

Whether you're new to volunteer management software or an experienced system admin, you'll receive an individual "technology score" to match with actionable recommendations on how to make the most impact with the resources you have. 

Volunteers and Background Checks

Our partners at Sterling Volunteers surveyed over 7,000 volunteers to learn how they really felt about background checks in volunteer programs. 

8 Tips to Get More Event Volunteers

Do you have big events planned for the coming months? Getting enough volunteers can be tough, but we've put together a few tips to help you make sure you get the help you need. 

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It has been awe-inspiring to see how nonprofits across the world have mobilized in the wake of COVID-19. While we''re not in the clear yet, organizations are pressing forward and finding a new normal.

This month''s Volunteer Management Insider is filled with resources that may be especially relevant to you in the weeks ahead.

These resources will help you evaluate your community''s needs, communicate updates to your volunteers, and show appreciation for those contributing to your mission. 

Thanks for everything you are doing and will continue to do for your communities. We''re closely watching how this crisis unfolds and will provide more valuable content in June.

- Eli @ Get Connected

How to Reassess Community Needs
Following COVID-19 

Your community''s needs may have changed following the COVID-19 outbreak. As we shift into recovery mode, it''s important to locate the new gaps in community services and the available strengths and assets you can develop going forward. 

Read on to learn how to reassess your community''s needs and the best practices for
re-structuring your program around your assessment. 

A Step-By-Step Guide for Newsletter Engagement

Your organization''s voice is one of stability and trust in your community. Now more than ever, it''s important for your volunteers to receive regular updates from you. 

Whether you''ve never written a newsletter before or you''re dusting it off after a hiatus, we''ve created this all-inclusive newsletter guide to help you connect with your supporters.

A Guide to Thanking Your Volunteers

Every organization has faced a unique volunteer experience in recent months. Many programs have been forced to pause operations while others have had to expand. Either way, this is an important time to make sure your volunteers know they are valued. 

We're sharing our expertise on reinforcing your relationships with your volunteers and expressing your appreciation in meaningful ways.

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Volunteer Management Insider

Over the past few weeks, we''ve seen an incredible response to the evolving challenges of COVID-19. Local communities are coming together, government agencies are taking decisive action, and the organizations in our network have shown inspiring resiliency in the face of an unprecedented crisis. 

In this month''s Volunteer Management Insider we''re continuing to help you respond to COVID-19 now, while also looking towards the future. We''ve compiled expert tips on preparing for the eventual shift to recovery, profiled an organization''s successful response to this crisis, and put together clear steps on remaining mission-focused during an uncertain time.

Thank you for the important work you do and look for more valuable resources headed your way in May.

- Eli @ Get Connected

Looking Towards Recovery: How to Start Planning Now

Many community-based organizations are in the midst of responding to COVID-19, while others are still bracing for its peak. While we don't yet know the full extent of the virus' impact on our communities, and it''s difficult to imagine a return to "normalcy," it's never too early for Volunteer Managers and other Nonprofit Leaders to start planning ahead. 

We sat down with our in-house Disaster Management Expert again to put together clear steps on how you can begin preparing for the eventual shift from response to recovery.

How One Organization is Meeting the Challenge of COVID-19

While responding to this crisis has been uniquely challenging, in many ways its brought out the best in our communities and the organizations that serve them. The resiliency and quick actions of many service-focused organizations makes it clear how important your missions are.

As a ground-level example of this, we profiled the response of Willamalane Park and Recreation District, an organization in our network. Willamalane''s volunteer program quickly made important adjustments to continue engaging their volunteers and serving their community while responding to COVID-19. 

Maintaining Your Mission During a Crisis

Losing focus on your core mission can happen at anytime to any organization, but an unexpected crisis can make it even more likely.

It''s important to continue to respond to and plan for the recovery from COVID-19, but it''s also worth taking time to maintain focus on your foundational mission and services. After all, the role that nonprofits play in our communities is as critical as ever. We''ve put together 6 steps to help you stay mission-focused while meeting the challenge of the current crisis. 

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Volunteer Management Insider

Organizations everywhere, including ours, are responding to the COVID-19 crisis by changing the way they operate and focusing attention on the needs that are the most urgent and important. The response we''ve seen from our customers and the nonprofit industry as a whole has been truly inspiring.

With your current needs in mind, we're sharing a brand new resource from the head of our Disaster Management Team detailing actionable steps that Volunteer Managers can take in response to COVID-19. 

We've also included two Volunteer Management Insider resources that will help you maintain focus on your core mission, even during these challenging times. Because they speak to strengthening key relationships, we think they may be especially relevant right now. 

We''re grateful for you and the work that you do! Look forward to more great Volunteer Management Insider content in April.

- Eli @ Get Connected

How Volunteer Managers Can Respond to COVID-19

Knowing how to respond to any crisis can be difficult, but this one has created unique challenges that many of us have never experienced before. We spoke with our in-house Disaster Management expert to compile specific, actionable steps that Volunteer Managers can take as they respond to the COVID-19 outbreak.

From communicating with your volunteers to maintaining programs while supporting social distancing, we''re presenting ideas to help you continue providing the critical services that make up your mission.

An Easy Guide to Volunteer Surveys

Do you struggle with volunteer turn-over? Are you looking for ways to improve your volunteer experience or even your program as a whole? A well-crafted volunteer survey could provide all the answers you need. 

In this easy guide, you'll learn what type of survey will give you the answers you''re missing, the right questions to ask, how to ensure an exceptional response rate, and much more. We''ve even provided downloadable volunteer survey templates, each designed for a different use-case. 

5 Best Practices for Increasing Corporate Giving

Is your organization using the latest strategies for increasing corporate giving?

Our partners at Double the Donation are experts in this area so we asked them to share their knowledge with our Volunteer Management Insiders. In their article, you'll find a checklist that will help you determine whether you''re following current best practices for leveraging corporate philanthropy to the fullest. 

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