AL!VE Academy

AL!VE provides training and networking opportunities through our

AL!VE Academy webinars.

AL!VE Academy provides high-quality educational opportunities specifically designed to assist leaders in volunteer engagement in building and strengthening their leadership, management and technical skills. Throughout the year, AL!VE features a wide variety of topics, conducted by world class trainers and peers in the field. As new classes are scheduled, they will be added to the AL!VE calendar. Once complete, members can view on demand on the 'members only' portion of the site. AL!VE webinars are FREE for AL!VE members; the general public is welcome to attend for $25 per webinar.

We also offer training opportunities through our AL!VE Communities of Practice (COP), a small, interactive and idea sharing forum specifically designed to benefit leaders in volunteer engagement. The COP offers our members a way to gain new perspectives and learn practical ideas while networking with other AL!VE members. Throughout the year, AL!VE will feature forums on a wide variety of topics, facilitated by experienced peers in the field of volunteer engagement.

AL!VE also supports training that enhances the nonprofit sector and members' professional development. Visit our AL!VE Calendar of Events for additional training and conference opportunities and to submit upcoming training and conferences in your area.

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2025 Academy Topics (register from our calendar):

January 2025: Growing Your Volunteer Leader Team- Presented by Nicola Lake, Founder and Managing Director of ResourceVol.

February 2025: Proven Practices for the Recruitment and Retention of Latinx Volunteers- Presented by Monica Jasso, CVA, Volunteer Coordinator with El Paso County

March 2025: Cultivating a Culture of Appreciation- Presented by Alexandra Berrios, Para La Naturaleza (Puerto Rico)

April 2025: Small Wins, Big Impact: Managing Partnerships in Volunteer Engagement, Presented by Meagan Patterson, CVA, Senior Manager, Operations & Volunteer Engagement at Gateway Arch Park Foundation

May 2025: Consider, Evaluate, and Re-Imagine: Co-Designing Community-Centered Volunteer Opportunities- Presented by Breauna Dorelus, Founder and Cause Consultant at Connecting the Cause

June 2025: Best Byes: Mastering Exit Interviews for Volunteers, Presented by Adrienne Potter Yoe, CVA

July 2025: A Person-and-Situation Approach to Skills-Based Volunteering: Lessons From the Psychology of Volunteerism, Presented by Joshua Braverman, PH.D

Stay tuned for topics for the rest of 2025!

2024 Academy Topics:

January 2024: Restorative Practices as a Tool for Volunteer Program Management - Presented by Nikki Chamblee, Ph.D
February 2024:"B.A.S.I.D.E. in Volunteer Appreciation: Belonging | Accessibility | Safety | Inclusion | Diversity | Equity - Presented by Alana Knoppow, MSW

March 2024: Leading From Your Identity, Presented by Jared Peer, CVA
April 2024: AI: How to Have Ethical, Accurate, Human-Centered Results, Presented by Dana Litwin, CVA
May 2024: Exploring the Career Pathways of Volunteer Administrators, Presented by Kayla Parker and Dr. Allison Russell, University of Texas at Dallas
June 2024: The Benefits of Engaging Volunteers With Disabilities, Presented by Shelli Beck, CVA

June BONUS 2024: Career Pathways for the Volunteer Engagement Professional, Presented by Cathy Thoma, CVA and Megan Vixie, MPA, CVA, PHR, SHRM-CP

July 2024: Simple Market Research Methods for Recruitment and Communications Strategy, Presented by David Horowitz, CVA
August 2024: TD Mind power: Analytics for Social Good Volunteer Engagement Lead, Presented by Jordanya Reeves, CVA
September 2024: Bridging Generational Communication Gaps in the Non Profit workplace, Presented by Kate Viana, MA, CNC
October 2024: No AL!VE Academy - please attend the Hybrid Conference, learn more here.
November 2024: Is Everybody Welcome? An Introduction to the Equity in Action Toolkit, Presented by Faiza Venzant, Mark Hager, & Teresa Oswald
December 2024: No Is A Full Sentence: Protecting Your Sanity and Prioritizing Self-Care During the Holiday Season Presented By Nicole R. Smith

2023 Academy Topics

January 2023: Create Your Own Career Adventure - Presented by Carrie Hart & Angela Williamson, CVA
February 2023: Transforming Disruption to Impact - Presented by Beth Steinhorn, VQ Volunteer Strategies
March 2023: Finding Your Spotlight - Presented by Corina Sadler, CVA
April 2023: Neuro-diversity in Volunteerism, Presented by Sarah Phillippe, CVA
May 2023: Online Recruitment, Presented by Jennifer Bennett, CVA from VolunteerMatch
June 2023: The Relationship Between Volunteer Roles and Well-Being | Using Data to Create Mutually Beneficial Position Descriptions, Presented by Courtney Tull
July 2023: Addressing Mental Health and Ending Stigma in the Workplace: Taking the Next Step, Moving from Awareness to Action! Presented by Ian Adair
August 2023: Recovery & Inclusion: Why Creating Recovery-Friendly Volunteer programs Benefits Everyone, Presented by Jaclyn Wilmot & Adreinne Potter-Yoe
September 2023: Recruitment Isn't the Answer, Presented by Rob Jackson
October 2023: No AL!VE Academy - please attend the Hybrid Conference
November 2023: Hidden Biases in Volunteer Management, Presented by Susan Sanow
December 2023: Service Enterprise - Success Stories From the Field Presented by Kayla Paulson, CVA

2022 Academy Topics

January 2022: Appreciating Volunteer Management as a Step on Your Career Ladder - Presented by Mary Beth Harrington
February 2022: Sticky Situations: Marketing and Media Magic for Volunteer Engagement - Presented by Dana Litwin, CVA
March 2022: The Transformational Role of Volunteer Engagement Professionals - Presented by Becca Hand, MPA, CVA
April 2022: Volunteer Recognition with NO...to a Shoestring Budget - Presented by Joe Landmichl
May 2022: Understanding the Challenges Volunteer Administrators Face: Results from a Recent Research Study - Presented by David Thorne, Ed. D.
June 2022: Standards For Our Profession - Presented by Emilie Bromet Bauer, CVA and Jordanya Reeves, CVA
July 2022: Improving Staff/Volunteer Relations Through Staff Training - Presented by Paula Allen, CVA and Angela Williamson, CVA
August 2022: Volunteer Career Mapping - Presented by Alicia Campbell, CVA
September 2022: Creating a More Inclusive Space for Volunteers- Presented by Darlene Laird and Joshua Rodgers
October 2022: No AL!VE Academy this month, join us for the Hybrid Conference!
November 2022: Volunteer Revelations From an Older Adult - Presented by Paul Iarrabino
December 2022: AL!VE's Service Enterprise Program - Presented by Kayla Paulson, CVA

2021 Academy Topics

January 2021: Creating a More Diverse & Inclusive Environment Through the Mechanisms That Engage Volunteers - Presented by Jerome Tennille
January 2021: Making the Case for your Volunteer Program - Presented by Karen Reid
February 2021: No One Right Way: Imagining New Systems for Volunteer Engagement - Presented by Lisa Joyslin
March 2021: Navigating Difficult Situations: Effective Solutions for Everyday Challenges - Presented by Beth Steinhorn
April 2021: Make it Personal - Building Inclusion in Your Volunteer Corps - Presented by Paula Allen, Emilie Bromet-Bauer & Nicole Smith
May 2021: Saying No to the Wrong Things So We Can Say Yes to the Right Things - Presented by Alana Knoppow
June 2021: 9 Years and Counting: Lessons learned from a Virtual Volunteer Program - Presented by Michelle Wiesner
June 2021 Bonus: The Volunteer Value Proposition: Capturing Numbers and Impact - Presented by Sue Carter-Kahl
July 2021: Pause for Change - Centering Empathy, Equity & Experimentation in Volunteer Management - Presented by Heather Hiscox
September 2021: Building Strategic Partnerships - Or Not! - Presented by Brian Rosenbaum
November 2021: Creating Your Professional Brand...Yesterday! - Presented by Corina Sadler
November 2021 Bonus: Overcoming Hustle Culture: Why Leaders in Volunteer Engagement Must Stop Wearing Burnout as a Badge of Honor - Presented by Kyra Altman
December 2021: Engaging Corporate Volunteers - Presented by Brian Rosenbaum

2020 Academy Topics

January 2020: Managing Volunteer Risks: What Could Possibly Go Wrong? - Presented by William Henry
February 2020: Advocacy Series, Part 1: Advocacy and Volunteer Engagement: Who, What, Why, and How - Presented by Emilie Bromet Bauer &Kellie Crawford
March 2020: The Accidental Trainer: Developing Immersive Learning as Part of Your Volunteer Engagement Strategy - Presented by Barry Altland
April 2020: Partnering with Volunteers Motivated by Faith - Presented by Faiza Venzant, Brittni Coe & Jordanya Reeves
May 2020: Advocacy series, part 2: Elevating Leaders of Volunteers: It's time to strategize advocacy - Presented by Meridian Swift
May 2020: COVID-19 International Survey of Practioners and Volunteers, Initial Results - Presented by Erin Spink
This webinar is available to all. You may view and download the slide deck here. The recording may be viewed here.
May 2020: Advocacy series, part 3: Engaging Elected Officials to Promote Volunteerism - Presented by Tom Branen & Emily Steinberg.
This webinar is available to all. You may view and download the slide deck here. The recording may be viewed here.
July 2020: Leadership Strategies: Boosting Volunteer Communications in the Covid-19 Era - Presented by Karen Reid, MA, CVA
August 2020: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Volunteer Engagement, Presented by Lexi Bollis
September 2020: Corporate & Skills-based Volunteers - Presented by Marjie Bland
October 2020: Managing Risk Hybrid Conference Debrief - Panel Presentation & Discussion
November 2020: Advocacy: Building Buy-In and Making a Case for Your Volunteer Program (Part 1) - Presented by Karen Reid
December 2020: Modern Trends in Volunteer Engagement - Panel hosted by Kellie Crawford

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Choose 'Resources' then 'File archive' to download and view the webinars. Enjoy!

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