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I'm looking forward to celebrating International Volunteer Managers Day next week.

Will you be at the UK & Europe event or are you attending one of the other international sessions?

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October 31, 2026 at 11:09 AM
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An Uncomfortable Volunteering Lesson — a new #200WordTuesday thread

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October 27, 2026 at 7:18 AM
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Guest article now live on my blog from Tracey O’Neill: what does your strategic plan really say about volunteering? Usually not much, and what it does say reveals a lot. Go and read yours, then tell us what you find.

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Who counts in your organisation?
Does your organisation boast thousands of volunteers, or share that you just couldn’t do your work without volunteers?
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October 23, 2026 at 7:31 AM
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Offered a nomination for a volunteer management award? Say yes.

New on my blog is a guest post from Michele Armstrong on what being named Heritage Volunteer Leader of the Year really did for volunteering.

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More Than an Award: Reflections on Leadership, Community, and the Power of Volunteering
If someone suggests nominating you for Volunteer Leader of the Year, or any other volunteer management award, don’t be shy. Say yes.
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October 9, 2026 at 6:40 AM
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International Volunteer Managers Day is on the horizon. My new #200WordTuesday article talks about this year's theme.

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September 29, 2026 at 3:55 AM
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Catalyst (the volunteer engagement superhero) makes a return to the blog in the tale of the budget that nearly forgot volunteering.

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Catalyst and the Funding Bid That Nearly Forgot Volunteering
What’s the gap here between what’s meaningful and what’s measured?
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September 25, 2026 at 6:22 AM
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It's September so it's time for my annual planning & budgeting cycle #200WordTuesday article.

How are you making a strong argument for investment in volunteer engagement next year?

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September 15, 2026 at 6:17 AM
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"What if we argued against involving volunteers? What might such a proposition look like?"

Those a re questions I explore in the latest article on the Rob Jackson Consulting Ltd blog. I'd love to know what you think.

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Three reasons why involving volunteers may not be a good idea
Volunteers don’t want to be told what to do all the time. They don’t want to be micromanaged.
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August 28, 2026 at 6:36 AM
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Sue Carter Kahl makes a really good point!

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The nonprofit sector's challenges wo... be solved by just collecting more volunteer data. We need meaningful data to capture the full participation and outcomes of engaging those volunteers as partners. Sue Carter Kahl
August 17, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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I love this quote from Meridian Swift

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Engaging volunteers is like walking into the Louvre. Sure, you can go see the Mona Lisa and call it a day, but what about all the world treasures down every hallway that give you a glimpse into the vast interconnectedness of our world? Meridian Swift
August 15, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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Well said Sam Squire, well said.

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Hours tell us how long someone gave. Recognition should help them understand why it mattered. Sam Squire
August 12, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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In my new #200WordTuesday I'm highlighting the Heritage Volunteer Leader Of The Year 2026.

Please have a quick read of the article and consider nominating someone for the award in 2026.

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August 4, 2026 at 7:14 AM
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Catalyst is back!

Vera Enfield-Pearce dons her super-hero persona to tackle the budget that would break volunteering.

Find out more on the blog.

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Catalyst and the Budget That Would Break Volunteering
Remove the expenses budget and you remove volunteers
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July 31, 2026 at 6:43 AM
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New! The Engage Spark Award

A brand new award for Volunteer Engagement Professionals from Engage.

Find out more and nominate at the link below.

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July 28, 2026 at 8:33 AM
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It's time for a new #200WordTuesday: four honest observations on returning to in-person learning with Volunteer Engagement Professionals.

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July 21, 2026 at 7:24 AM
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I love my tech, especially when it helps me be more efficient at work.

In today's #200WordTuesday I'm sharing two new tech tools that have helped me in recent weeks.

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July 7, 2026 at 7:22 AM
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Rahim Hirji's book SuperSkills is published today. My new blog article, inspired by his work, asks: is AI a threat to volunteer engagement, or the thing that finally frees us from "zombie work" to focus on people?

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AI and volunteer engagement: threat, distraction, or opportunity?
What do we actually do with ourselves when we can no longer define our professional identity through being busy with the admin side of our work?
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July 3, 2026 at 6:44 AM
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Time for my annual #200WordTuesday 'summer' reading list for Volunteer Engagement Professionals

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June 23, 2026 at 5:28 AM
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Is it a bird? Is it a plane?

No. It's Catalyst, the volunteer engagement superhero.

Read all about her on my blog.

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Catalyst — The Volunteer Engagement Superhero
From that Tuesday forward, those who knew her best noticed something had shifted.
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June 19, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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It’s always good to see research backing up what many of us in volunteer engagement have known for years. #LOVols #VolMgmt
In short, the sustainability of volunteering depends heavily on the sustainability of its leaders. Ensuring that Leaders of Volunteers are equipped, supported, and valued is not an ancillary concern - it's fundamental. Investing in their growth and wellbeing will not only reduce turnover but will also build stronger, more resilient volunteering programs overall. 2025 State of Volunteering Report Volunteering Victoria
June 4, 2026 at 8:51 AM
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In 2026, life and work continue at a relentless pace. In this latest #200WordTuesday thread, I'm encouraging us all to pause for a minute as I ask: what do you do to relax? #LOVols #VolMgmt
May 12, 2026 at 6:55 AM
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There is a new campaign coming to the UK in May and it's closely related to Volunteers Week.

Find out more in this new #200WordTuesday thread, "31,644,000 acts of hope"

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April 28, 2026 at 6:23 AM
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This new #200WordTuesday thread will, I hope, provide some inspiration and challenge through the wisdom of others I have quoted. Enjoy!

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April 14, 2026 at 7:03 AM
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The next Rob Jackson Consulting Ltd newsletter is due out on 1 April.

Make sure you are subscribed to get your free copy in your inbox.

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March 17, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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In this latest #200WordTuesday thread I explore the need to focus on the cause, the mission, the purpose of your work if you want to attract volunteers.

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March 17, 2026 at 7:45 AM