VolunteerMatters is a web-based service that helps to improve the recruitment, coordination, retention, and satisfaction of your volunteer workforce.
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Customer Spotlight
Volunteers power @WCA_Boise’s mission—supporting survivors of abuse & assault.
In the last 12 months:
- 62 projects
- 4,719 hrs
- 350 new volunteers
WCA Boise streamlined onboarding & scheduling—making it easier for volunteers to step in & make a difference.
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Did you know the YMCA helped shape our platform?
In this podcast episode, we explore how their unique needs pushed us to build a product that is:
🔹 Robust yet flexible
🔹 Built for scale
🔹 Designed with safety and compliance at its core
🎧Listen now: youtu.be/AuLVFWj90bQ
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“It all started at the Y.”
Today we’re exploring the personal ties between VolunteerMatters & the YMCA.
From childhood karate classes to life mentors and business partnerships, the Y shaped who we are and why we do what we do.
Tune into the full story: youtu.be/AuLVFWj90bQ
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With the new VolunteerMatters + @Daxko integration, you can connect the dots between volunteering and membership. See the full story of how your community gives back.
Learn more: volunteermatters.com/blog/vo…
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Want more volunteer signups?
Use social media in 2 ways:
1️⃣ Post opportunities with clear links + visuals
2️⃣ Ask volunteers to share opportunities
You’re not just promoting—you’re multiplying. 🔁
#VolunteerRecruitment #NonprofitMarketing #VolunteerMatters #SaaSForNonprofits
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👀 Attention is step one.
🎓 Education is what turns interest into action.
If you're promoting a volunteer project, don’t stop at eyeballs—teach them why and how to get involved.
🎧 Listen Now: Ep 21 - The VolunteerMatters Podcast
#VolunteerManagement #SaaSForNonprofits
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Training can be a bottleneck when it comes to scaling volunteer programs. Moving training online can help scale and often outperforms traditional methods:
✅ Increase retention
✅ Self-paced learning
✅ Quizzes test understanding
👉Training Guide: public.volunteermatters.org/…
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When your volunteers span regions, time zones, and roles—how do you ensure they all get the training they need?
We tackle real world challenges with volunteer training in our latest podcast episode: 🎧 “How to Train Volunteers at Scale”
🎙 Full episode: buzzsprout.com/2419831
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What’s the ROI of trusting your team? For executives, trust is a strategic growth lever.
When you empower your internal leaders to own key projects, you free up time and accelerate everything.
What's the opportunity cost of not trusting them?
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🎙️“80% done by someone else is 100% awesome.”
Our latest podcast episode tackles a quiet leadership killer: not trusting your team.
Micromanagement starts with good intent—but often ends in stalled progress.
Listen to the full episode | VolunteerMatters Podcast Ep 19
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We’re here at the #NAYDO2025 Conference! Come visit us at our booth — we’d love to meet you and talk all things volunteerism.
Big thanks to NAYDO for hosting such an awesome event!
#YMCA #volunteermatters #naydoconference #philanthropy #VolunteerImpact
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🚀 Want to re-engage volunteers? Try these tactics:
1️⃣Personalize Messages – Send tailored emails based on past involvement
2️⃣Multi-Channel Outreach – Email, text, socials
3️⃣Use Peer Influence – Ask volunteers to reach out to peers
🎧EP 18 on The VolunteerMatters Podcast
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🔁 Volunteers not returning? It might be a communication issue—not their commitment.
In this episode, we break down why communication is the #1 reason volunteers stay engaged—or disappear.
🎙️ Tune in to Episode 18 on "The VolunteerMatters Podcast"
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Tracking volunteer hours is more than another administrative task—it’s strategy.
In our latest podcast, we explore how time tracking boosts funding, engagement & impact.
🎧 Listen now: youtu.be/F2Qo0SfS4EY
📄 Get the guide: public.volunteermatters.org/
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**Customer Spotlight**
Every Body Athletics (everybodyathletics.org/) ensures adults with disabilities thrive through inclusive exercise. Volunteers (“teammates”) provide support, encouragement & community.
Check out the full article: linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…
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🏡Volunteering in senior living communities is about fostering connection, purpose, and a sense of belonging for residents, family members, and community members alike. Tune into our latest episode:
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Volunteer Orientation vs. Training: What’s the Difference? 🤔
Understanding the can boost your volunteer program.
🎧 Listen now to the latest podcast episode:
YOUTUBE: youtu.be/2KpHnA3PM6U
APPLE: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
SPOTIFY: open.spotify.com/episode/1tz…
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Is your email strategy truly engaging volunteers or unintentionally overwhelming them?
This week we discuss the art & science of effective volunteer communication.
Tune in now to refine your email strategy and boost engagement!
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🚨New Podcast Episode🎙️
Are you navigating the complexities of volunteer background checks?
🕵️♀️This week, we dive into background check must-knows.
YOUTUBE: youtu.be/4Rk9q7qIDPE
SPOTIFY: open.spotify.com/episode/7h4…
APPLE: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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With years of experience working with nonprofits, we've uncovered the key elements that transform good volunteer programs into exceptional ones.
In this episode, we break it down into a six-step recipe and explore each ingredient in detail.
Listen here: youtu.be/W-jcZQUG6XE
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