There is no such thing as too many volunteers. Nonprofits and volunteer-based organizations alike are so grateful for everyone who raises their hand to help drive their mission forward. However, when there isn’t a great way to manage those volunteers, that flood of willingness can feel overwhelming and unmanageable. Utilizing a volunteer management software can save your organization valuable time, as well as help you connect & engage with your valued volunteer base. Today we are sharing five tips for choosing the right volunteer management software for your organization.

1. List Your Needs

If you are hunting for a volunteer management software, chances are you already know some of your personal pain points. Would you like to improve volunteer tracking & reporting? Enable online volunteer sign-ups, or automate email & text communication? How about easily scheduling & engaging large groups? CERVIS can do all that and more. We offer many tools to keep your volunteer-oriented organization running smoothly, including a robust resources page filled with YouTube videos, webinars, knowledge base articles, customer support, and personalized training - all to help you make the most of your CERVIS account!

2. Consider Your Budget

It is always important to know your budget and act accordingly. While you may be able to justify a step up in service for a cost, you need to be realistic about what your organization can put towards volunteer management. Budget creation and fiscal planning are difficult as prices for goods and services continue to rise across every industry, and we don’t want that to hinder you from serving your community and managing your volunteers. That is why we strive to keep our costs attainable while still providing you with the best service.

3. Know Your Numbers

You may only have a handful of volunteers now, but the goal always is to grow that number. Look to see if the software you are considering has tiers for numbers of users. It is important to know if and how your costs will grow as you grow. At CERVIS, we want to celebrate volunteer growth with you, so there is no limit to the number of admins and volunteers you can have in your account and no fee associated with your growth!

4. Evaluate Ease of Use

Does the software you are considering offer custom branding? Is it able to seamlessly integrate with your current website, making it easy for both staff and volunteers to utilize? CERVIS enables you to create volunteer opportunities and post them for potential volunteers to view on your website. When a volunteer finds an opportunity that fits their schedule, they can easily register for it online. This frees up time for your staff to focus on other things. We even include a free 30-minute Web Integration Meeting with your tech team as part of your initial setup to get you started on the right foot!

5. Sign Up for a Free Demo

The best way to see what a product has to offer is to see it in action. Our team of dedicated staff are happy to give you a free, personalized demonstration of CERVIS and all we have to offer. At CERVIS, we work with countless organizations of varying sizes and are applauded for our attentive customer service, ease of reporting, user friendliness, and data protection. We would love to show you how we can come alongside your organization. Simply sign up here, and let us answer your questions!

Choosing a volunteer management software may feel a bit overwhelming, but it doesn’t need to be! We are here to help take the stress out of volunteer management, so you can focus on what really matters!

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