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Posted Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 by Sterling Volunteers Staff

What Tools Can You Use to Boost Volunteerism? Relationships matter, not only in business but also in nonprofit work. However, building those relationships can take effort and self-reflection. For example, when it comes to your departments and colleagues, what level of support, assistance, teamwork, and collaboration do you provide and receive? How can you grow...

Posted Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 by Sterling Volunteers Staff

Over the past few years, disruptions have affected everyone, and every industry, volunteer engagement and nonprofit operations included. Examples abound with organizations overcoming these disruptions and transforming them into opportunities to impactfully engage volunteers. Nonprofit expert Beth Steinhorn, President of VQ Volunteer Strategies, joined Katie Zwetzig, Sterling Volunteers Executive Director, for a Sterling Live episode...

Posted Tuesday, August 30th, 2022 by Sterling Volunteers Staff

Everyone has the right to feel safe, and nothing is more important than helping nonprofits to safely fulfill their missions. At Sterling, assisting organizations to build strong background screening programs, policies, and processes is what we do. Especially as it relates to navigating compliance. In a recent webinar, now available on-demand, Chris Christian, Director of...

Posted Wednesday, July 20th, 2022 by Sterling Volunteers Staff

As volunteerism picks back up across the nation, the need for human connection has been revitalized, and finding purpose in volunteering is stronger than ever. Partnerships with organizations like Meals on Wheels America (MOWA), which work to improve the health and quality of life of seniors, are a glowing example of a collaborative, nationwide volunteer...

Posted Tuesday, May 31st, 2022 by Sterling Volunteers Staff

More and more organizations rely on a hybrid workforce – with staff and volunteers working onsite and online. More recently, engaging volunteers virtually has become the norm for many organizations. In fact, virtual volunteers are now more involved in key programming and operational tasks than ever. Let’s identify the keys to successful engagement and sustainability...

Posted Tuesday, April 5th, 2022 by Sterling Volunteers Staff

Planning is the key to developing a highly effective volunteer program that is sustainable and impactful. Whether looking to expand your volunteer engagement — or start a new program — there are five steps that can help demystify the volunteer program planning process. In a recent webinar, now available on-demand, nonprofit expert Beth Steinhorn, President...

Posted Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 by Sterling Volunteers Staff

Volunteer program leaders are universally challenged by the question: “How can we maintain a volunteer community  and engagement when we have such a hybrid workforce?” Juggling staff and volunteers in an office, on-site, or remote is here to stay. Organizations have seen many volunteers on hiatus while others have faced challenges with onboarding new volunteers...

Posted Monday, November 15th, 2021 by Sterling Volunteers Staff

Skills-based volunteering can be a bit of a mystery for volunteer managers, but it doesn’t have to be. Let’s dive into some tips on scoping, sourcing, and supporting projects for skills-based volunteers. In a recent webinar, which is now available on-demand, nonprofit expert Beth Steinhorn, President of VQ Volunteer Strategies, gave an overview of best...

Posted Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021 by Sterling Volunteers Staff

The nonprofit industry was simultaneously turned on its side and inspired into action over the past year and a half amid the pandemic. Needs shifted, programs restructured, and the importance of sharing new ideas and experiences came clearly into focus. The 2021 Industry Insights report examines the experiences of nonprofits and volunteers over the last...

Posted Thursday, June 17th, 2021 by Sterling Volunteers Staff

Building communities of trusted and safe volunteers is our mission so that volunteerism can thrive. Sterling Volunteers does that largely through partnerships with great organizations like Points of Light. We deeply value Points of Light’s mission to promote and advance volunteer engagement through an affiliate network of about 250 organizations in major metro areas in...