Tip of the Week October 27, 2025 Volgistics reports can be configured to automatically run on a weekly or monthly basis. These reports can be delivered to your account’s In Box tab or be sent out by email. There may be times, however, when automatic reports have been setup for someone who is no longer
Use the Volgistics Store to Get Invoices and Receipts for Payments
Tip of the Week October 20, 2025 Each Volgistics account has a secure Volgistics Store where users can manage a variety of needs for their account such as arranging payments, creating invoices, and adjusting their service level. The Store can be accessed by System Operators with the Administrator user level and by anyone else who
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Implementing Volunteer Software: Lessons Learned From 4,000+ Organizations
Volunteer software implementation is a pivotal step for organizations wanting to streamline operations, boost engagement, and demonstrate measurable impact. Drawing on insights from almost 5,000 organizations, Volgistics shares proven strategies and lessons learned to help you navigate the process with confidence — whether you’re upgrading from spreadsheets or optimizing an existing system. Proven Strategies for
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Custom Theming for Volunteer Features
Tip of the Week October 6, 2025 The parts of Volgistics that are designed for volunteer access (VicNet, VicTouch, the Opportunity Directory, and application forms) all include custom theming options. These settings allow you to use your organization’s own colors, keeping your branding consistent with your own website. For example, you can review and update
Improving Email Delivery
Tip of the Week September 29, 2025 Like any service that sends email, there are a variety of reasons why email from Volgistics may not make it to your volunteers’ inbox, or why it might end up in their spam folder. If the message is rejected by the receiving system, and they give us a
The Evolution of Volunteer Management: From Paper Files to Cloud-Based Solutions
Volunteer management has transformed from stacks of paper, manual logs, and time-draining processes to streamlined, digital solutions that empower organizations to do more with less. Understanding this evolution is key for volunteer managers, program directors, and HR professionals to build efficient, engaging, and scalable volunteer programs. The Challenges of Paper-Based Volunteer Management Before the digital
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Include Volunteer Names on Child Records in Excel Reports
Tip of the Week September 22, 2025 In databases, a child record is a piece of information that relates back to one particular record. Because Excel Spreadsheet reports are designed to be able to contain a very large amount of detailed volunteer information such as service entries and checklist dates, it is necessary to create
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Track Assignments Automatically
Tip of the Week September 15, 2025 In Volgistics, a volunteer’s Role in an assignment shows their relationship to the assignment. For example, a Role of Assigned means that the volunteer is actively serving while a Role of Substitute might mean the volunteer is available to fill in for other volunteers in that assignment. The
What You Need to Know About Volunteer Data Security
Volunteer data is the backbone of any successful program, but with increased digitalization comes greater responsibility. As organizations collect, store, and manage sensitive volunteer information, the risks of data breaches and compliance failures grow. Understanding the essentials of volunteer data security is crucial for protecting your volunteers, maintaining trust, and safeguarding your organization’s long-term success.
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Use the Contacts Tab to Record Secondary Contacts for Group Records
Tip of the Week September 8, 2025 If your organization uses group records, you can record the main contact’s name, address, phone number, and email on the Core tab of the group record. However, there may be times when you need to record additional contacts. In this case, you can create a new contact Kind
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