According to the Independent Sector, the national value of one hour of general volunteer time is $28.54. It is important to determine how and why each data component is worth the time and resources needed to collect it. We encourage you to carefully consider what data your organization should be tracking and reporting. It can also be used to demonstrate the incredible impact your nonprofit has generated in your service area! Tracking volunteer hours should not be ignored.ĭata tracking is useless unless those nuggets of information are carefully analyzed within specific contexts that have meaning within the organization or the community you serve. Once data is analyzed the organization then has a powerful tool to engage key decision makers, donors, and the community.ĭata can be used to highlight major needs for program growth, a new facility, or an increase in staffing. Lots of organizations waste time tracking data that will never be utilized while other organizations operate in an information void that can negatively impact growth and sustainability. Time management for nonprofit leaders is already a precarious balancing act, so it’s easy to understand why program managers or even your board might balk at the thought of tracking volunteer hours.