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Better Impact has been serving volunteer services and donor relations teams with program management It’s our culture. It’s our identity. Join our reliable family.

Better Impact has been serving volunteer services and donor relations teams with program management software, since 2000. Small, medium and enterprise sized organizations across the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand utilize our solutions. When you choose Better Impact, you receive more than intuitive, reliable, and secure products designed with your program needs in mind. The People behind Better Impact are an impressive extension of the product and of your team. Starting with CEO, Tony, whose passion project of building a web-based volunteer management software solution, for the hospice where his mother spent her final days, birthed the beginnings of what’s now a worldwide “we’re here to help” company, decades later. It’s those roots of giving back that is the common thread of every team member at Better Impact. THAT is what you are truly buying into when you choose Better Impact, and it spills over into the software solutions you value from us. A team of product developers relentless in delivering reliable solutions with frequent releases that have your program needs, user experience and accessibility standards in mind and is 100% unwavering in prioritizing the security of your confidential data as #1. A team of knowledgeable Software Sales Advisors ready to listen to your needs and provide ethical, honest, and educated advice throughout your journey, as you explore how our solutions can help you overcome program challenges. A team of Member Support Advisors ready to reach their helping hand out to yours 24/5/365, should you choose to lean on them throughout your software transition and beyond. A SaaS company with our high level of employee retention is a rare find and it’s mirrored in our remarkable customer retention. Our people are here as a consistent face and voice for your team. After all, our very first member, who started with us in 2001, is still a member to this very day.

10/29/2026

Main Stay Therapeutic Farm, Inc. knew spreadsheets were no longer sustainable for managing 100+ volunteers.

See how they used Better Impact to simplify scheduling, centralize volunteer data, and free up staff to focus on people instead of paperwork.

Read the full case study linked below👇

10/28/2026

Last week’s VMHC 2026 is still on our minds. 💙

Volunteer leaders from across the world and beyond came together for a day of learning and connection, and we’re excited to share a look at who showed up.

Swipe through for the full recap 👉

Thank you to every host site, speaker, and attendee who made it happen. 🙌

📅 Save the date: VMHC 2027 is Wednesday, October 20, 2027

10/27/2026

You're Invited!
Nonprofit Marketing for Volunteer Recruitment
featuring Julian Eiers, Better Impact & Malou de Gracia, Getting Attention

📅 Wednesday, November 18th
1:00 - 2:00 pm EST

Join us as Julian Eiers, Better Impact & Malou de Gracia, Getting Attention, walk through what it actually takes to recruit, engage, and retain volunteers.

In this LIVE webinar for volunteer leaders, we'll discuss:
✔️ How your organization's marketing affects volunteer recruitment
✔️ The lifecycle of volunteer recruitment communications
✔️ What happens after you're volunteers are activated + and how to keep them engaged

Expect live polls, real examples, and an office-hours segment where you can share what you're working on and get feedback on the spot. Come with a challenge you're stuck on and leave with a solution you can implement that week!

All registrants will receive a recording of the presentation AND bonus resources.

🎓 Free and Open to the Public 🎓

Join in on the Volunteer Leadership conversation - Register at the link below! ⬇️

10/26/2026

You're Invited!
Beyond Staff Buy-In: Creating a Shared Vision of Volunteerism
featuring Kari Astles, CVA

📅 Tuesday, November 10th
1:00 - 2:00 pm EST

When volunteers have a shared understanding of their value and impact within your organization they thrive.

Join Kari Astles, CVA to explore how to create an organization-wide vision for volunteer engagement, encourage staff collaboration, and move from viewing volunteers as an added responsibility to recognizing them as essential partners in achieving your mission.

In this LIVE webinar, you will:
✓ Move beyond "staff buy-in" to create an organization-wide approach to volunteer engagement.
✓ Learn how a philosophy of volunteerism can guide culture, decision-making, and staff expectations.
✓ Explore practical ways to shift perceptions of volunteers from "extra work" to valued partners.
✓ Discover strategies to engage staff in creating and sustaining volunteer-friendly workplaces.

All registrants will receive a recording of the presentation AND bonus resources.

🎓 Free and Open to the Public 🎓

Join in on the Volunteer Leadership conversation - Register at the link below! ⬇️

10/23/2026

Looking for ways to future-proof your volunteer program?

✅ We gathered some of the most important insights from the 2026 Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference, from a quick program health check to a 90-day action plan.

Get started putting them to work this week! 🛠️

Read the full takeaways linked below! 👇

10/22/2026

Thank you, VMHC 2026 community! 💙

We’re still processing this incredible day of community connection!

Nearly 3,000 volunteer leaders from 45 US states, 8 Canadian provinces, and beyond showed up for the 11th Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference, with 525 joining us virtually and 70+ host sites bringing the day to their communities. It was our biggest year yet!

Thank you to:
🎤 Our host, Angela Williamson, CVA
🎤 Our opening address speakers, Houston Goodwin and Tim Sarazen of Better Impact
🎤 Our feature session speakers, Jessica Pang-Parks MES, CVA; Veronica Torres Deally; Michele Wiesner, MPA, CVA; and Bec Treby
🎤 Our volunteer leadership panelists, Kristen Loblaw, Ashley Rieser, CVA, and Shannon Maheu
🎤 Our spotlight presenters, Stacy Groff; Adam Janes, CVA; Kari Astles, CVA; and Alicia Morris, CVA
🤝 Every host site that brought the conference to their local community
💻 Every virtual attendee who logged in for the online experience

And thank you to our partners, Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement and VMPC-Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada, for making this possible.

Want the highlights? We pulled together five lessons on resilience from the day👇
🔗 https://hubs.li/Q04C3ZJV0

📅 Save the date for next year! VMHC 2027 is October 20, 2027!

Five lessons from VMHC 2026 on building resilient volunteer programs, from AI tools and data storytelling to retention, well-being, and inclusion.

10/21/2026

You're Invited!
Beyond Staff Buy-In: Creating a Shared Vision of Volunteerism
featuring Kari Astles, CVA

📅 Tuesday, November 10th
12:00 - 1:00 pm EST

When volunteers have a shared understanding of their value and impact within your organization they thrive.

Join Kari Astles, CVA to explore how to create an organization-wide vision for volunteer engagement, encourage staff collaboration, and move from viewing volunteers as an added responsibility to recognizing them as essential partners in achieving your mission.

In this LIVE webinar, you will:
✓ Move beyond "staff buy-in" to create an organization-wide approach to volunteer engagement.
✓ Learn how a philosophy of volunteerism can guide culture, decision-making, and staff expectations.
✓ Explore practical ways to shift perceptions of volunteers from "extra work" to valued partners.
✓ Discover strategies to engage staff in creating and sustaining volunteer-friendly workplaces.

All registrants will receive a recording of the presentation AND bonus resources.

🎓 Free and Open to the Public 🎓

Join in on the Volunteer Leadership conversation - Register at the link below! ⬇️

10/20/2026

🙌 IT’S HAPPENING TODAY!

VMHC 2026 is LIVE!

Join volunteer professionals across North America for Embracing the Future of Volunteer Engagement: Building for Resilience and Sustainability.

💻 Want to get a last minute ticket? Attend virtually!
🎟️ Tune in + learn more: https://hubs.li/Q04yKwRf0

10/19/2026

🎉 TOMORROW!

VMHC 2026 goes LIVE tomorrow, Tuesday, October 20!

Connect with volunteer professionals for a full day of learning, conversation, networking, and ideas for building more resilient, sustainable volunteer programs.

🎟️ Learn more + register: https://hubs.li/Q04yKwg_0

10/16/2026

⏰ IT’S ALMOST HERE!

VMHC 2026 is happening Tuesday!

Join us for four expert-led sessions, live panel discussions, networking, community conversations, and exclusive resources from speakers and panelists.

📍 Attend at a Host Site or join virtually from anywhere!

🎟️ Head to the Conference Main Page to download your “I’m Attending” badge + spread the word: https://hubs.ly/Q04B335S0

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