Events & Webinars

Region: United States

When: Thursday, October 6, 2022, 2:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM PT

In a culture of volunteer engagement, volunteer managers and directors do much more than “just” manage volunteers. They are strategic partners, change agents, content experts, administrative leaders, and champions. In other words, they serve as internal consultants and partners – supporting and inspiring staff throughout the organization to engage volunteers impactfully. Influencing without authority can be challenging, but internal partnerships can drive success.

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Region: United States

When: Wednesday, June 29, 2022, 2:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM PT

Is your volunteer screening compliance program prepared to handle the latest regulatory requirements? Making your way through the constantly shifting landscape of federal, state, and local regulatory compliance can be challenging. Sterling Volunteers is ready to help your organization build compliance controls into your volunteer background screening program.

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Region: United States

When: Thursday, May 5, 2022 - 2:00pm ET | 11:00am PT

For generations, engaging volunteers has been a vital strategy for communities to solve problems. Yet, the events since 2020 have disrupted how people work and volunteer. While disruption can be devastating, it can also be the impetus to release ourselves from “the way we’ve always done things.” If viewed as an opportunity, disruption invites us to revisit, rethink, and reinvent the way we achieve mission.

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Region: United States

When: Thursday, April 7, 2022 - 2:00pm ET | 11:00am PT

More and more organizations rely on a hybrid workforce – with staff and volunteers working on-site and on-line. More recently, engaging volunteers virtually has become the norm for many organizations.

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Region: United States

When: Thursday, March 10, 2022 - 2:00pm ET | 11:00am PT

Are you considering starting a volunteer program – or expanding the program your organization already has? Planning is the key to developing a program that is sustainable and impactful.

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Region: United States

When: Thursday, February 10, 2022 - 2:00pm ET | 11:00am PT

Whether volunteers serve on-site or remotely, ensuring that volunteers feel a part of something bigger than just themselves can transform one-time volunteers into truly engaged volunteers. In this session, discover the benefits of nurturing a sense of community among volunteers and explore seven principles that foster community.

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Region: United States

When: Thursday, September 23, 2021 - 2:00pm ET | 11:00am PT

The prospect of engaging a pro bono team of volunteers to address a specific project at your organization can be both appealing and daunting. Through case studies and tips, we will demystify the process by sharing steps to guide you through scoping a project, sourcing a volunteer team to complete the project, and establishing a culture of support and accountability. Through your success, you will then be able to inspire others to engage skilled volunteers in project-based work across the organization.

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Region: United States

When: Thursday, August 26, 2021 - 2:00pm ET | 11:00am PT

Presenting Sterling Volunteers' 2021 Industry Insights: Nonprofit and Volunteer Perspectives report, in partnership with VolunteerMatch. This webinar explores the experiences of nonprofits and volunteers over the last year, specifically around volunteer engagement, background screening, and the future of volunteerism.

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Region: United States

When: Thursday, May 13, 2021 - 2:00pm ET | 11:00am PT

If you want to move from "doing it all" to getting it done," engaging volunteer leaders is your path to success. When we engage volunteers to lead teams, projects, and initiatives, we model the change we want to see and free up paid staff to do the work for which they are uniquely qualified.

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Region: United States

When: Thursday, April 8, 2021 - 2:00pm ET | 11:00am PT

Volunteer engagement practices are changing. Traditional methods of tracking volunteer impact and recognizing volunteers are not as relevant with so many volunteers serving remotely, yet measuring impact and showing appreciation are more important than ever.

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Region: United States

When: Thursday, March 11, 2021 11:00am PT | 2:00pm ET

Though volunteer rates are rising, individuals are less likely to make long term commitments, especially in a world of uncertainties. Yet, certain best practices can help transform episodic volunteers into repeat volunteers so that you not only deliver valued services but also connect participants to future opportunities for impactful volunteering.

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Region: United States

When: Thursday, February 11, 2021 11:00am - 12:00pm PT

Volunteerism is continuously changing - and certainly the last year brought more change than usual. Not only do social, economic, and generational trends affect how individuals volunteer, but now the pandemic has transformed how organizations can attract, engage, and retain qualified volunteers.

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Region: United States

When: Thursday, September 17, 2020 11:00AM - 12:00pm ET

Facing change has been a challenging reality in 2020 – that’s why keeping volunteer engagement at the forefront can advance your organization through these challenges.

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Region: United States

When: Thursday, June 18, 2020 11:00AM - 12:00pm PDT

Given recent circumstances that limit our ability to gather in groups, there's no better time than now to pilot or expand your organization's virtual training opportunities.

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Region: United States

When: Thursday, May 21, 2020 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT

At this challenging time, you can still engage volunteers while keeping them, your staff, and the community safe – and, by establishing systems now for virtual engagement, you’ll build your capacity to engage volunteers for years to come. Receive a virtual volunteer checklist to help asses roles and tools to support accountability.

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Region: United States

When: Thursday, Apr 9, 2020 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT

The recent outbreak of Coronavirus and the associated response has changed our way of life... including how we think about and engage volunteers. The pandemic requires all of us to put protections in place for volunteers, staff, and clients, while also finding innovative ways to maintain some services or endure while suspending other services.

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Region: United States

When: Thursday, Mar 12, 2020 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT

This session will explore trends and emerging tools designed to demonstrate quantitative and, more importantly, qualitative results that position volunteer engagement as a valuable and effective resource within your organization. Learn some of the latest metrics to track volunteer impact and gain tools to make the case for volunteer engagement as a vital resource.

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Region: United States

When: Wednesday, Feb 26, 2020 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST

Sterling Volunteers and VolunteerMatch have partnered for the second consecutive year to give you insight into the world of volunteering and nonprofit organizations. During this webinar you'll discover how the perspectives of volunteers and organizations align on a wide range of important industry related topics.

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Region: United States

When: Thursday, Sep 19, 2019 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT

Many individuals start volunteering to make a difference, and they stay when they feel a part of the team. How can we transform your volunteer corps into a community? Join this webinar to discover the benefits of nurturing community among volunteers and gain strategies to get beyond the traditional potlucks. We will explore how to structure volunteer roles, leverage social media, and train volunteer leaders to promote social interaction among volunteers to build unity.

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Region: United States

When: Thursday, May 2nd @ 2 pm EST | 11 am PST

Presenter: Beth Steinhorn, President, VQ Volunteer Strategies

How do you parlay service days into longer-term commitments? Learn how to design days of service so that you not only deliver valued assistance but also connect participants to future opportunities for impactful volunteering.

What you’ll learn:

  • How to leverage service days for deeper engagement
  • Efficient ways to orient volunteers and set them up for success
  • The importance of linking one-day service events to future volunteer opportunities
  • Ways to follow up with potential volunteers
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Region: United States

Thursday, April 4th, 2019 @ 2 pm EST | 11 am PST

Presenter: Beth Steinhorn, President, VQ Volunteer Strategies

Generational differences affect everything from recruitment to how we support volunteers and acknowledge their contributions. Discover how you can create and maintain a diverse volunteer group that leverages the skills and talents of Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and beyond.

What you’ll learn:

  • How generational experiences affect volunteer motivations and expectations
  • How successful organizations have leveraged the unique characteristics of each generation to successfully engage them as volunteers
  • Perspective on how to be an effective “GenMix” manager
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Region: United States

Thursday, March 7th, 2019 @ 2 pm EST | 11 am PST

Presenter: Beth Steinhorn, President, VQ Volunteer Strategies

Organizations that effectively train both volunteers and the staff who engage and support them are more adaptable, sustainable, and impactful. Training increases job satisfaction and effectiveness, while also reducing turnover thereby enhancing retention.

What you’ll learn:

  • The value of training both staff and volunteers for effective engagement.
  • What comprises effective volunteer training and onboarding.
  • How to determine staff training needs.
  • How to position yourself as a coach or internal consultant on engagement.
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Region: United States

Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 @ 2 pm EST | 11 am PST

Presenter: Katie Zwetzig, Sterling Volunteers & Greg Baldwin, VolunteerMatch

We surveyed over 7,000 volunteers to ask who they are, why they volunteer, what they think about background checks, and more.

Here are a few key takeaways:

  • Most volunteers give 2-5 hours of their time, just a few times per year and are more likely to donate to organizations where they volunteer
  • 90% of volunteers prefer to communicate with organizations online (like you’d expect), but it’s important to understand what content they’re looking for and when to try an offline approach.
  • Volunteers understand the value of screening the volunteer pool and are interested in a portable background check that they own.
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Region: United States

Thursday, November 8, 2018 @ 2 pm EST | 11 am PST

Presenter: Ben Bisbee, Founder & Principal, Rhinocorn Consulting

Managing volunteers is not just an essential need at any nonprofit, it’s also a highly complex one for any nonprofit. So, picking the perfect integrated volunteer management and tracking system to connect the dots between your volunteers, your organizational needs and your organizational goals is a wise consideration for any modern nonprofit to take seriously.

In this webinar we’ll take a thoughtful approach to preparing yourself and preparing a potential vendor to supply you with the perfect system... for your nonprofit.

In this webinar you’ll learn:

  • The 10 questions to ask your nonprofit before seeking a system
  • The 10 questions to ask a VMS vendor when vetting a system
  • The top features volunteers expect and you need when choosing a system for success
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