As a volunteer, sometimes I catch myself in the middle of the chaos of the event I’m volunteering for, wondering why I signed up for this? It’s not until well after the event has ended, when I’m connecting with my fellow volunteers after the event, that I figure it out. Working together is part of…
We love helping make the world more awesome. Involved in various volunteerism, different charities, or even working for a company that prides itself on reaching out to the community is what the world needs to keep moving forward. Kid President makes a fantastic point that the world doesn’t change unless you do something to change…
Ever wonder where to begin? Need help getting an event started? Here’s a helpful checklist to get you started! If you have finished the list and are ready take your event live, go back to your Event Details tab and click the “Activate” button. Your event is now visible on your Home Page. You can send your…
Inspire your volunteers with video stories through e-mail options in your online volunteer management software. Keep them engaged to foster long term loyalty and support. You will not regret it. ivolunteer.com The best way to sign up your volunteers online
Working together brings families, neighbors, and the community together. Stories and videos inspire and engage your volunteers. Share videos on how volunteers impact the community and bring people together through your online volunteer management system. It is easy to do and will bring you great results. ivolunteer.com The best way to sign up your…
Non-profits are always watching the bottom line.Development Officers are always looking for donations whether monetary or inkind donations. Here is a chance to try out new avenue for collecting donations for FREE! Volunteer Managers can add this system to their volunteer requests through their online volunteer management software at no cost. Volunteers are more likely…
Points of Light captures the benefits of volunteering. People are aware how volunteering helps others, but it can help you too! Read this article from Points of Light. For years, volunteers nationwide have been telling Points of Light that they are happier, healthier people as a result of making a difference in the lives of…
Volunteer Managers do not have an easy task. When you are concerned you need to find volunteers to do a task that is not on the hot list, remember this story. Be creative with your online volunteer management software and make even the most mundane tasks fun. Imagine in this scenario sending a sign up…
Points of Light News Digest – March 25, 2016 Teri Kelsall was recognized by L’Oréal Paris and Points of Light as a 2015 Women of Worth honoree for her extraordinary efforts helping veteran entrepreneurs on their quest to become tomorrow’s high-impact business leaders. The mother of a fallen Navy SEAL, Teri understands the drive and…
Volunteer Recruitment is in itself a full time job for Volunteer Managers. Where can you find new volunteers? In earlier blogs, colleges was listed as a great resource. That is true but there are other places you can find “new” volunteers, the internet. All across the country there are websites devoted to posting volunteer opportunities…
Every event starts with one task. The tasks are where your signup sheets are located. You can have multiple tasks in an event, which help you break down and section off your event as needed. This can be helpful if you have a long event spanning several weeks or months. If you have several different…
Engaging your volunteers helps your organizations bottom line more than you think. The best way to engage your volunteers is to make them a part of the success stories. Utilize the e-mail features in your online volunteer management software to update them on how their time matters. Volunteers who are invested in an organization may…
Non-profits successful events often become quarterly, annual or a series of event. ivolunteer.com allows Volunteer Managers to reuse past events so you do not need to recreate the wheel. Reusing Past Events The best way to reuse a past event is to copy it. This creates a new event with the same sign up sheets…
Confirmation Emails There are two kinds of Confirmation Emails, Required Confirmation and Confirmation Notification. Required Confirmation The purpose of Required Confirmation emails is primarily to verify a volunteer’s email address. The volunteer is not confirmed for the slots they signed up for until they click on the link in the Required Confirmation email. Since ivolunteer.com…
Database groups can be used to organize the list of volunteers in your Database into easy-to-manage sections based on whatever you decide you need. You can have groups for different age ranges, skill sets, areas your organization covers, teachers, and much more. To create a group, go to the Database menu > Groups tab. This…
Volunteer Managers work hard. It is time for you to enjoy some laughs. How many of these shows seem real to you? Enjoy the article and the laugh! “Dancing with Program Officers” and 5 other nonprofit-themed reality TV shows we need ivolunteer.com The best way to sign up your volunteers online
Assessing needs is one of the fundamental roles of fundraisers. Fundraising is a term used for those who solicit donations to organizations so consider that Volunteer Managers are fundraisers too. Volunteer Managers provide funds to a non-profit through the in-kind donation of time. Volunteers are donors. What do they want and need from your organization? …
Diversity adds so much to an organizations reach within a community. How can a Volunteer Manager expand their reach with a static database? The answer is simple, you can’t. Online volunteer management software will allow Volunteer Managers to open their volunteer pool by creating online volunteer sign up’s that can be shared through e-mail, social…
Learn how to create an event on your online volunteer management software at your convenience. Take a look at our latest training video. Training video ivolunteer.com The best way to sign up your volunteers online. Sign up for a FREE trial today!
ivolunteer.com is here anytime you need us through our online training sessions. Volunteer Manager can visit our website and visit any number of helpful hints and instructions on how to perform different task. Brush up on how to send information to your volunteers. Sending Information to Volunteers During signups for your event, or during the…
