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Technology Tools to Support Volunteer Management & Volunteer Recruiting, Training and Engagement

How can your organization effectively manage, recruit, train, and track volunteers? Volunteers have a vital role in supporting and leading programs and services at nonprofits. Efficiently managing volunteers creates opportunities to increase volunteer retention, maximize volunteer contributions, and ensures that every volunteer effort aligns with your organization’s goals. Finding the right volunteers and keeping them engaged can enhance nonprofit programs and services and extend a nonprofit’s reach, and impact. 


What nonprofit technology tools and volunteer management platforms can help streamline the process of volunteer management? How can volunteer managers track the impact of volunteer contributions and ensure that volunteer operations are running smoothly? Fortunately, there are a variety of technology platforms designed to support volunteers. From recruitment and scheduling to tracking and impact measurement, nonprofit tools and volunteer management software can make all the difference. We will explore a range of platforms that can help your organization manage volunteers more effectively, along with the pricing details you need to make informed decisions. 


Volunteer Recruitment and Matching

VolunteerMatch | volunteermatch.org

A platform that connects volunteers with nonprofit opportunities, helping organizations find the right volunteers for their needs.

  • Free Version: Yes

  • Starting Price: $9.95 per month for enhanced features.


Get Connected by Galaxy Digital | galaxydigital.com

A volunteer management system that connects volunteers with opportunities and tracks their impact.

Price: galaxydigital.com/pricing

  • Free Version: No

  • Starting Price: $2,500 per year.


Mobilize | mobilize.us

A volunteer recruitment and management platform designed for nonprofits and political campaigns.

Price: join.mobilize.us/pricing

  • Free Version: No

  • Starting Price: $2,500 per year.


Voly | voly.org

A volunteer management platform that connects nonprofits with volunteers and simplifies volunteer engagement.

Price: voly.org/pricing

  • Free Version: Yes

  • Starting Price: N/A 


Point | pointapp.org

A volunteer management app that connects volunteers with local opportunities and tracks their impact.

Price: pointapp.org/pricing

  • Free Version: Yes

  • Starting Price: Contact for pricing.


HandsOn Connect | handsonconnect.org

A volunteer management platform that integrates with Salesforce to help nonprofits manage volunteers and track impact.

Price: handsonconnect.org/pricing

  • Free Version: No

  • Starting Price: $2,500 per year.



Volunteer Management and Scheduling

Better Impact | betterimpact.com

A volunteer management software that simplifies volunteer recruitment, scheduling, and communication.

  • Free Version: No

  • Starting Price: $120 per year (for very small organizations).


VolunteerHub | volunteerhub.com

A cloud-based volunteer management platform that helps nonprofits recruit, track, and manage volunteers.

  • Free Version: No

  • Starting Price: $150 per month.


SignUpGenius | signupgenius.com

A tool that simplifies volunteer sign-ups and event organization with easy-to-use online sign-up forms.

  • Free Version: Yes

  • Starting Price: $8.99 per month for advanced features.


Timecounts | timecounts.org

A volunteer management platform that helps organizations recruit, schedule, and communicate with volunteers.

  • Free Version: Yes

  • Starting Price: $20 per month.


Volgistics | volgistics.com

A comprehensive volunteer management system that assists with volunteer scheduling, tracking, and reporting.

  • Free Version: No

  • Starting Price: $18 per month.


VolunteerLocal | volunteerlocal.com

A volunteer scheduling and management platform designed for events and nonprofits.

  • Free Version: Yes

  • Starting Price: $200 per year.


Rosterfy | rosterfy.com

A volunteer management software that helps organizations recruit, train, and manage large volunteer teams.

  • Free Version: No

  • Starting Price: $1,000 per year.


YourVolunteers | yourvolunteers.com

A free volunteer management software that helps organizations manage volunteers and track their hours.

  • Free Version: Yes

  • Starting Price: Free


iVolunteer | ivolunteer.com

An online sign-up tool that makes it easy for organizations to manage volunteer events and schedules.

  • Free Version: No

  • Starting Price: $20 per month.



Volunteer Tracking and Impact Measurement

Track It Forward | trackitforward.com

A platform that enables organizations to track volunteer hours and manage volunteer programs efficiently.

  • Free Version: Yes

  • Starting Price: $12 per month.


GivePulse | givepulse.com

A community engagement platform that manages volunteer events, tracks impact, and facilitates collaboration.

  • Free Version: Yes

  • Starting Price: Contact for pricing.


An app that helps organizations manage volunteer opportunities and allows volunteers to track their contributions.

  • Free Version: No

  • Starting Price: $199 per year.


Civic Champs | civicchamps.com

A volunteer engagement platform that offers tools for tracking hours, managing volunteers, and analyzing impact.

  • Free Version: No

  • Starting Price: Contact for pricing.


Helper Helper | helperhelper.com

A volunteer management tool that helps organizations track service hours and manage volunteer activities.

  • Free Version: No

  • Starting Price: Contact for pricing.



All-in-One Nonprofit Management

CausePilot | causepilot.com

A volunteer management and event planning software that streamlines volunteer coordination and communication.

  • Free Version: No

  • Starting Price: Contact for pricing.


Giveffect | giveffect.com

An all-in-one nonprofit management software that includes volunteer management, donor management, and more.

  • Free Version: No

  • Starting Price: Contact for pricing.



Recommended Training:

Effective Volunteer Management: Recruitment, Training, Retention, Committees & Manage Difficult Volunteers - This training covers key aspects of volunteer management, including recruitment strategies, effective volunteer training methods, and best practices for volunteer retention. Participants will learn how to build a leadership pipeline, handle challenging volunteer situations, and update volunteer protocols using practical samples and templates for a volunteer program.


Please note: we don’t pay for any of these platforms currently though have used some of these platforms free and paid versions in the past. We also currently don’t receive any paid advertising from any of these platforms.


 

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