Lessons from volunteer manager’s past


Managing Volunteers

Advice from nonprofit advisor Susie Haake on being a quality volunteer manager. Written by: Anna Spady, anna.spadydesign.com I should have brought a bowl of rice, incense or some sort of gift as I stared at Susie Haake. The days when pilgrims would bring offerings to the sage in exchange for wisdom wouldn’t shake out of my head. […]

May 27, 2014

‘Getting Corporate’ Involved


Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility program will help businesses and nonprofits make even larger impacts in their local communities. Written by: Brent Lager It’s no secret that to be successful, businesses need to build relationships with the people they serve, employ and represent. Thus, one of the foremost goals for any type of organization is to find […]

May 2, 2014

Exit Student Ministries at Hillcrest Platte Our friends over at…


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Exit Student Ministries at Hillcrest Platte Our friends over at The Call Kansas City had a great group of volunteers recently that we thought deserved a little more recognition. For a full rundown, check out the original blog post.Written by: Brent Lager The first thing I saw was a small, uncovered trailer jammed with lawn […]

April 22, 2014

National Volunteer Week: Why We Care


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There are certain moments in life that define who we are. Seldom are they easy to spot, and it’s usually not until later in life that we realize they occurred at all. They can affect many, or sometimes just one, and their true impact can vary for everyone. Yet, no matter the degree, these defining […]

April 7, 2014

Sharing is Caring


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Refer VolunteerMark and earn donations for your nonprofit MERRIAM, Kan. — One of the beautiful things about volunteering is that humans naturally love to do it together. With that in mind, VolunteerMark is launching its “Sharing is Caring” referral program. Refer five friends to create new volunteer accounts at www.VolunteerMark.com and the software company will […]

April 4, 2014