Volunteer Programming for Maximum Impact

Training Resources & Evidence Items

Module 1: Laying the Foundation

Utah Volunteering Statistics

UServeUtah
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AmeriCorps Volunteering Stats by State

AmeriCorps
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General Volunteer Statistics

volunteerhub.com
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Value of Volunteer Time: Methodology

Independent Sector
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Mission-centric Volunteer Tips/Questions to Ask

Volunteer Commons
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Activating the Power of Strategic Volunteer Engagement for a Better World

Initiative for Strategic Volunteer Engagement
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Creating Buy-In with Your Team

Cultivate Advisors
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Module 2: Recruitment Strategy

Five Reasons to Recruit Senior Volunteers

UServeUtah
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Engaging Our Elders: The Power and Potential of Senior Volunteerism

Nonprofit Quarterly
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Supporting Senior Volunteering

UServeUtah
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Five Reasons to Recruit Youth Volunteers

UServeUtah
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Obstacles and Solutions: Recruiting Youth Volunteers

UServeUtah
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Why Your Nonprofit Needs Skills-Based Volunteers

Nonprofit Hub
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Obstacles and Solutions: Recruiting Underrepresented Groups

UServeUtah
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Family Volunteering: An Exploratory Study of the Impact on Families

School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University
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Supporting Family Volunteering

UServeUtah
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Community Engagement Pathways

UServeUtah
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Module 3: Volunteer Program Management

4 Tips to Ensure Meaningful Volunteer Experiences

noblehour
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How Nonprofits Can Create an Impactful Volunteer Experience

Phil
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How to Give Your Volunteers the Best Experience in 5 Steps

ClickTime
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Infographic: The Journey of the Volunteer

Realized Worth
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Why Do We Love Volunteer Satisfaction Surveys?

Energize
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Giving Volunteers Feedback – Subscriber Circle Summary & Tips

Volunteer Toronto
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Volunteer Matching: Finding the Right Role for Every Volunteer

Tobi Johnson & Associates
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Module 4: Volunteer Retention

Volunteer Retention Strategies That Work

Fun Pasta Fundraising
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Understanding and assessing the motivations of volunteers: A functional approach

Clary, E. G., Snyder, M., Ridge, R. D., Copeland, J., Stukas, A. A., Haugen, J., & Miene, P. (1998).
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50 Low-Cost Volunteer Appreciation Gifts and Ideas

SignUpGenius
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Volunteer Retention as a Management Challenge

Indiana University
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Terrible Trivium Video

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UServeUtah Instagram

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UServeUtah Facebook

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UServeUtah Twitter

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UServeUtah Youtube

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UServeUtah Pinterest

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UServeUtah Recognition Resources

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UServeUtah Blog

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Utah Philanthropy Day

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Module 5: Volunteer Impact Measurement

Impact measurement: How to measure your nonprofit’s impact

Candid Learning
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Capital for Communities Scorecard Digital User Guide

Urban Institute
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How to Collect Stories About Your Nonprofit

jsocialmarketing
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Showcasing Volunteer Impact in Reports: Why it's Critical and How to Nail It

Civic Champs
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How to Write a Volunteer Program Report That Proves Your Volunteers’ Impact

Wild Apricot
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Sustainable Development Goals

United Nations Development Programme
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Module 6: Creating Sustainability

Brainstorming Fundraising Ideas

Relay For Life
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Indicators of Financial Crisis

The Foraker Group
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Budgeting For Nonprofits

National Council of Nonprofits
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The Nonprofit Starvation Cycle

Stanford Social Innovation Review
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Strategic Planning for Nonprofits

National Council of Nonprofits
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The Sustainability Mindset

nonprofitsustainability.org
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Partnering with Funders to Unleash the Power of Volunteers

The Leighty Foundation
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Evidence Items

Evidence Item #1

Needs Assessment
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Evidence Item #2

Action Plan
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Evidence Item #3

Volunteer Persona
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Evidence Item #4

Targeted Outreach Strategy
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Evidence Item #5

Volunteer Management Process
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Evidence Item #6

Volunteer Satisfaction Survey
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Evidence Item #7

Volunteer Recognition Plan
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Evidence Item #8

Volunteer Retention Plan
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Evidence Item #9

Volunteer Investment Formula
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Evidence Item #10

Volunteer Impact Report
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Evidence Item #11

Volunteer Coordinator Job Description
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Evidence Item #12

Funding Request
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