From the monthly archives:

April 2009

Upcoming Event: 2009 Nonprofit Technology Conference

by Robert Rosenthal on April 8, 2009

in Conferences & events

At VolunteerMatch, we’re bullish on technology. When put to good use — like your mission — even a little bit of it can go a long way.
A good place to discover new ideas and gain critical insight into technology best practices is the yearly Nonprofit Technology Conference, hosted by NTEN, the Nonprofit Technology Network. This [...]

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National Volunteer Week Is April 19-25: Are You Ready?

by Robert Rosenthal on April 8, 2009

in Conferences & events, Seasons of service

On April 19-25, a nation of volunteers will be called to serve in local communities as part of National Volunteer Week. Make sure your volunteer programs are ready for the extra interest.
National Volunteer Week can be a boon for nonprofits of all sizes. Since its launch in 1974, the event has mobilized hundreds of thousands [...]

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VolunteerMatch Interview: Martin J. Cowling

by Robert Rosenthal on April 3, 2009

in Boomer volunteers, Disaster relief, Seasons of service, Skilled volunteering, Volunteer recognition

VolunteerMatch’s Robert Rosenthal interviews Martin J. Cowling, CEO of People First – Total Solutions, about recent trends in volunteer engagement. Topics include the impact of the global recession on volunteering, the outlook for Boomer volunteering, the Serve America Act, lessons from the 2009 Victorian bushfires, and International Volunteer Manager Appreciation Day.

Part 1: Impact of the [...]

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