March 18-20, 2026 | Sacramento, California

Join the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE) in California’s beautiful capital city for the National Summit on Volunteer Engagement March 18-20, 2026!

The National Summit brings together nonprofit, government, and corporate professionals in volunteerism and service to ignite their passion for innovation, unlock their potential, and connect with their field. Be among the most passionate and driven minds in volunteer engagement for three days of inspiration, connection, and a whole lot of fun.

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Attend

Whether you’re new to engaging volunteers or have been leading volunteer programs for years, this summit is your chance to dive into new ideas, exchange best practices, and make connections across industries and sectors that will take your work to the next level.

• Ignite Your Passion: Join inspiring keynotes from volunteer engagement trailblazers who’ll spark new ideas and energize your work.
• Unlock Your Potential: Participate in interactive workshops where you’ll gain practical tools and fresh strategies.
• Connect and Collaborate: Enjoy fun networking opportunities to meet like-minded professionals, exchange stories, and build lasting relationships.
• Exciting Surprises To Come: We’re cooking up amazing sessions and activities so keep an eye out for updates.

Call for Proposals

The call for session proposals is open until August 5. Selected presenters will receive $200 and free summit registration. Learn more about submitting a proposal today.

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Travel

We’re teaming up with local host DOVIA Sacramento to plan the best experience possible. In the meantime, research some of Sacramento's top attractions.

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Sponsor

Your support can make a significant difference as we evolve to meet the growing needs of our field. Are you ready to support this memorable summit? Email development@volunteeralive.org.

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Sponsors

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our generous sponsors for their invaluable support in making the Summit possible and empowering leaders in volunteer engagement nationwide. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Learn more here.

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Steering Committee

Thank you to our summit leaders and steering committee members for their tireless efforts. In addition to the summit leaders listed below, thank you to the steering committee at-large members: Grace Belizario, CVA, Sue Carter Kahl, Jenn Forristal, CVA, Wendy McClure, CVA, Jordanya Reeves, CVA, Nicole R. Smith, CVA, and Sarah Sukhram, CVA.