The Importance of Integrating Your Volunteer Management Software into Your Website
In today's online world, an organization’s website is critical in presenting information, reaching volunteers, and engaging the community. An integrated Volunteer Management Software is important to attract and retain volunteers. Here are three simple (yet key) reasons why your Volunteer Management Software should be integrated into your website:
1. Save Time for Your Volunteer Coordinator
Firstly, integrating your Volunteer Management Software is a huge time saver for your volunteer coordinator. Historically, volunteer coordinators have spent countless hours getting volunteers registered and scheduled for open positions. Now, with an integrated Volunteer Management Software like CERVIS, your coordinator can create volunteer opportunities and post them directly to your website. No more emailing back and forth with volunteers or asking IT staff to make updates to your website. This frees up time for your volunteer coordinator and staff to focus on other things.
2. Make It Easier for Your Volunteers
Secondly, an integrated Volunteer Management Software makes it easier to attract and retain volunteers. Volunteers are easily able to see volunteer positions and determine what works for their talents, preferences, and schedule. New and existing volunteers alike are able to go online at their convenience to see available positions and sign up on their own. CERVIS will even send automatic confirmation emails, schedule reminders, and thank you messages, making it easy to engage with your volunteers.
3. Keep a Cohesive Brand Identity
Lastly, and possibly the most important reason to integrate your Volunteer Management Software into your website, is to keep a cohesive brand. Volunteers may be confused or frustrated when directed to unfamiliar websites while attempting to sign up for open volunteer positions. By giving volunteers the opportunity to stay and sign-up on your website, volunteers will feel at home and know their data is secure. It also provides them with additional opportunities to engage and connect with your organization after signing up to volunteer.
An integrated Volunteer Management Software elevates your volunteer experience for both staff and volunteers. If your Volunteer Management Software does not allow for integration into your website, it may be time to revisit your needs. Click here to read our 5 Tips for Choosing the Right Volunteer Software. Here at CERVIS, we value an efficient and well-integrated system; we even include a free 30-minute Web Integration Meeting with your tech team as part of your initial setup. Save time, encourage your volunteers, and keep a cohesive brand by integrating your Volunteer Management Software into your website.
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