Better Impact Blog

The world of the nonprofit sector is constantly changing. Better Impact presents some thought leadership on a variety of topics in volunteer management and donor relations, and invites you to be a part of the conversation.

Get the latest nonprofit & volunteer insights

3 min read

Before You Recruit a Volunteer, Build This First

Too many new volunteer leaders make the same mistake. They inherit a program, get handed a login and a list of shifts in need of a volunteer, and immediately start thinking about numbers. How many volunteers are needed? Where will they be found? How...

Read More

3 min read

Designing Two-Hour Volunteer Opportunities That Matter

Brief volunteer opportunities are on the rise—and even activities as short as two hours are everywhere: afternoon service projects, corporate...

Read More

2 min read

Introducing Our Integration with Double the Donation

At Better Impact, our mission has always been to help nonprofits, municipalities, and mission-driven organizations get the most out of their...

Read More

2 min read

Making Data Work for the People Who Make Volunteerism Work

If you lead volunteers, you already work with data. Even though it might not feel that way.

Read More

4 min read

How to Build a Career in Volunteer Administration: From Volunteer to CVA

Table of Contents Where It All Started: A Twelve-Year-Old's Vision Stepping Into Volunteer Administration A New Chapter: Richmond Cares, Richmond...

Read More

7 min read

6 Best Corporate Volunteering Software [2026 Comparison]

Managing corporate volunteer programs through spreadsheets and email chains often results in missed opportunities, lost volunteer hours, and...

Read More

3 min read

What Boards and Leaders Want to See in Volunteer Program Reports

Volunteer Reporting for Leadership Turning Volunteer Data Into Leadership Insight Volunteer engagement is a strategic asset at mission-driven...

Read More

2 min read

Leading Volunteers as a Volunteer: Tips for Effective Leadership

I didn't plan to become a volunteer leader. Like many others, it started with a raised hand at a parent meeting for my son's minor sports team....

Read More

12 min read

How Parks Save Thousands of Hours with Volunteer Management Software

Volunteer management software for state and national parks is a digital system that helps park managers recruit, schedule, communicate with, and...

Read More