Hosting a non-profit or charity event is never easy. The work starts long before the event begins and requires significant effort and foresight. However, when the event goes off with minimal complications and is well-received by your attendees, it’s very rewarding. Many guests will have attended similar events. So how to ensure that yours stands […]
Choosing the right volunteer management software for your organization isn’t easy. There’s a lot of programs to chose from, and understanding all the features, benefits and tools as it applies to your needs can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created this handy blog to guide you through the most-asked questions we get at VolunteerMark. These […]
Sound business decisions require real-time data. It’s difficult to staff events, apply for grants or recruit volunteers if you don’t have a clear picture of your needs. VolunteerMark’s robust reporting tools provide nonprofit organizations the power to solve those challenges by providing organizational data about their volunteer engagement. Under the VolunteerMark Reporting Tools tab, you can […]
As little as five years ago, most volunteer coordinators were managing their volunteers and events with nothing more than a spreadsheet. Sadly, many nonprofits still struggle with outdated volunteer management systems. Spreadsheets are powerful tools for managing budgets, but when it comes to coordinating events, volunteer hours and information, those unwieldy cells and rows can […]
Kansas City, May 31st—VolunteerMark announced today that they’ve added several new features to its web-based volunteer management software program. These enhancements will provide users with even greater ability to coordinate, communicate and manage their volunteer base while improving the user experience. “One of the tools our clients have been asking for is the ability to […]
For book lovers, there’s no better time than summer. Lazy weekend afternoons on the beach, in the park or by the pool is made even better with a great book to escape into. And while there are hundreds of perfect “beach reads,” there are also just as many books that can improve our minds and […]
A conversation with SAFEHOME operations manager, Desiree Long “If he beats you, why don’t you just leave?” That’s the question, stated or implied, that plagues victims of domestic abuse. It can be difficult for people to understand why anyone would choose to stay with an abusive partner. Leslie Morgan Steiner, Harvard graduate, author of […]
Oh April. The month of buttery yellow daffodil heads peeking out of the snow, baby chicks wobbling around the farm and the collective sigh of millions of Americans as they prepare their tax returns. But while there’s no love lost for the IRS, they do offer a surprising number of deductions for volunteers. Here’s a […]
National Volunteer Week—April 15-21—is a little less than a month away. Established in 1974 by President Nixon, this week encourages Americans to volunteer for one of the many deserving nonprofit programs in our country. In addition, it’s a perfect opportunity for organizations to formally recognize the hard work and effort of their own volunteers. While […]
Millions of individuals in the United States choose to give their talent, time and skills to help causes they believe in, and most nonprofits’ ability to operate and grow depend on that free labor. But even when your labor comes from the heart, managing different personalities and schedules is challenging. Effective volunteer management is […]
