As the last quarter of 2023 approaches, there can be a lot to think about: holidays, end of year reports, preparation for next year’s events, and more. Our goal at Volgistics is to make managing your volunteer data more efficient, but it’s easy to get lost in all the changes and updates we make to
Tips for Avoiding Volunteer Burnout
Every volunteer organization should prioritize the well-being and happiness of their volunteers. Healthy, joyful people are more productive, better at problem-solving, and more enjoyable to be around. Learning more about volunteer burnout can help your organization combat overly stressed and exhausted team members for better overall performance. We are sharing tips and tricks for keeping
Marketing Your Volunteer Opportunities
Since volunteer rates have declined over the years, marketing your volunteer opportunities is more important than ever. Through marketing, you’ll expand your reach and increase the chances you’ll find suitable volunteers quickly. Do you have to be an expert marketer to promote your organization and draw volunteers? Nope. Not at all. With a few basics
Volunteer Screening and Background Checks: What You Should Know
Volunteer screening is integral to the onboarding process across various types of organizations. Background checks and screening policies help you maintain a safe working environment and retain your brand’s reputation. The challenge is that background checks involve a lot of paperwork and processes, which can lead to human errors. It’s crucial to eliminate report inaccuracies
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What Is This Portal Thing Anyway?
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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