Tip of the Week August 21, 2023 There’s been a lot of talk recently about the VicNet volunteer portal, but what is it and what does it do? And why take the time to setup something new? Well, VicNet isn’t just something extra for when you’ve got time to spare—it’s a great time-saver for both
What Is Volunteer Time Off?
Over the last decade, the number of companies offering volunteer time off (VTO) has risen significantly. According to a 2020 Corporate Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP) report, 89% of companies offer VTO. It is clear that VTO is trending, but why? Discover the benefits of VTO and learn how to implement it in your business
Virtual Volunteering: How Does It Work?
People who volunteer are often looking to contribute their time and energy to a cause that they believe in. In doing so, they can selflessly devote their efforts to various missions in the hopes of helping others. Unfortunately, having the free time to volunteer in person isn’t an option that everyone has. Between work and
New VicNet App Available Now!
It’s finally here! The new VicNet app for Apple and Android devices will make it easier than ever for your volunteers to manage their schedules, update their profile information, and receive important information from you. We’re really excited about the app, but there are several things you need to know about the rollout, which we
The Ultimate Guide to Volunteer Recruitment
Volunteer recruitment is essential to an organization’s operations, especially for nonprofits. It allows you to assemble a team of talented people who believe in your mission. When done correctly, volunteer recruitment drives progress and innovation. However, a flawed recruitment strategy can make the process more difficult than necessary. Understanding your organization’s overall goals and following recruitment
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Use the Find Fields, and the Advanced Options, to Locate Volunteer Records
Tip of the Week July 17, 2023 When you’re searching for specific groups of volunteer records, the Basic options on the Volunteers page provide a powerful search tool. For example, to locate just Active Adult volunteers, select Active from the Status dropdown and Adult from the Type dropdown, and then click the All link. However,
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Import and Print Schedule in Excel
Tip of the Week June 12, 2023 Volgistics’ Schedule Reports are available in PDF format. However, there may be times you want to have the schedule in Excel format. There is not a report within Volgistics that is able to do this, but you can use the features in Excel to get the schedule information
Strategic Fundraising For Volunteer Orgs
It’s a tale as old as time: Nonprofits fundraising from private, individual donors to conduct operations, host events, stabilize operations, and grow. There are more registered nonprofits today than any other point in history. The vast majority of these organizations name funding as a top challenge, as they seek to grow donor pools and fundraised
Customize VicTouch Access and Exit Codes
Tip of the Week May 22, 2023 If your organization uses the VicTouch module, there are several options for launching it. If you set up a desktop shortcut, you can use kiosk mode so the display fills the entire screen and hides browser controls to make access more secure. You can find information on starting
Importance of Culture in Volunteer Organizations
When it comes to attracting volunteers, many nonprofits laser-focus on their volunteer recruitment and retention programs themselves, fine-tuning these operations until they run like clockwork. Yet what if the secret to stronger volunteerism was something larger? Zoom out the camera, and your broader organizational culture could have that make-or-break effect on creating unparalleled volunteer experiences
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