Just one week before legacy VicTouch retirement

Tip of the Week January 09, 2023 Next week, on January 17th, we’ll be finally retiring the legacy version of VicTouch. If you haven’t already, now is the time to make the switch! If you’re not sure which version you’re using now, take a look at your sign-in stations. If you see blue numbers and

How to Tell if a Volunteer Is Right for Your Organization

Volgistics Volunteer Logistics

Volunteers are vital because they provide time and skills to advance your organization’s goals. Though employees have similar roles, the key difference between employees and volunteers is that employees are paid while volunteers work without receiving compensation. Although the employee and volunteer hiring processes differ, you need to find volunteers who share your organization’s values.

How to Make Volunteers Feel Like They Make a Difference

Volunteers contribute to the health and safety of communities worldwide. By donating their time, millions of volunteers make a difference in others’ lives daily. From cleaning up litter to tutoring young students to answering crisis lines, these actions show compassion and care for those around us. It’s crucial to remind your volunteers of their importance.

Should You Buy Your Volunteers Appreciation Gifts?

Should you buy your volunteers appreciation gifts?

With the holiday season right around the corner, you may be looking for ways to express gratitude for your volunteers. After all, giving volunteers a small token of your appreciation might seem like the least you could do, considering all they do to help you work toward your mission. As a nonprofit organization, you have

New Application Forms Leaving Beta

The new version of Volgistics’ application forms are leaving the beta period, and are ready for everyone to use! This includes a whole host of improvements like custom theming, drag-and-drop field reordering, and a new mobile responsive design. But this also means the legacy application forms you might be using now will be going away.

Why Volunteer Management Is Important

Why volunteer management is important

There are more than 77 million volunteers in America and many more people who are interested in getting involved in their local communities. However, managing volunteers and assignments can be daunting. Between the responsibilities like recruiting, scheduling, sending emails, tracking hours, and creating reports, many people may feel under-prepared to take on the challenge. Effective

What Are the 20 Best Volunteer Traits to Look for?

What are the 20 best volunteer traits to look for?

Your volunteer organization works hard to make a difference in your community and beyond. You and many others dedicate time, energy, and resources toward your organization’s mission. When you look for volunteers to partner with your mission, you want to find people who will work toward those goals with as much dedication as you do.

How to Build a Team With Hybrid, In-Person, and Remote Volunteers

How to build a team with hybrid, in-person, and remote volunteers

Over the last few years, millions of people have shifted to a virtual environment for school, work, and health appointments. This shift is no different in the nonprofit sector, as many volunteers search for ways to engage with their favorite organizations through an online presence. While this method of volunteer engagement may seem difficult to

Guide to Volunteer Management

Volunteer management can be a juggling act with many moving parts. People are always looking for ways to improve and refine their management style to accomplish their team’s goals. Since about 80% of nonprofit organizations rely on volunteers to keep operations running, it is important for managers to understand how to handle and oversee their