 Spring 2012 Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement | |
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As apart of our goals to communicate to our members on a regular basis, AL!VE will sending out a monthy communication focused on a few topics. We need a creative name!! Submit your ideas to president@volunteeralive.org
Calendar Events
Where Do I Go From Here? Evolving your Volunteer Program for More Invo 03/22/2012 VolunteerMatch: Getting Started Volunteer for Sea Turtle Conservation Management of Volunteer Programs Best Practices for Recruiting Online Social Media and Volunteer Engagement VolunteerMatch: Getting Started National Volunteer Week Using VolunteerMatch Premium Account Tools Writing Accurate and Useful Volunteer Position Descriptions Management of Volunteer Programs Walking the Walk: Engage Volunteers in Your Volunteer Engagement Progr Single Days of Service: Make it Work Boomer Volunteers Building Capacity: Sustaining a Culture of Volunteer Engaging Pro Bono and Skilled Volunteers Volunteer for Sea Turtle Conservation Best Practices for Recruiting Online VolunteerMatch: Getting Started The New Volunteer Manager's Toolkit Management of Volunteer Programs Using VolunteerMatch Premium Account Tools Playing by the Rules: Creating an Effective Volunteer Handbook Managing Difficult Volunteer Transitions Governor's Conference on Volunteerism AL!VE Group Member Roundtable Successful Volunteer Interview Strategies Management of Volunteer Programs Boomer Volunteers Building Capacity: The Foundations for Success Best Practices for Recruiting Online VolunteerMatch: Getting Started Walking the Walk: Engage Volunteers in Your Volunteer Engagement Progr Volunteer for Sea Turtle Conservation Making Volunteer Engagement Everyone's Job Using VolunteerMatch Premium Account Tools Creating a Comprehensive and Engaging Volunteer Training Program | President's Letter Rob Bonesteel, CVAEvery year when Spring arrives I become excited about being a volunteer engagement professional because there a many events that are highlights of our work. Over the next few months, many of us will be planning celebrations for National Volunteer Week, some of us are anticipating the CVA test, and hopefully all of us will be attending the Summit on Advanced Volunteer Engagement (S.A.V.E) and NCVS. What makes these events significant is how they connect, all of us that are passionate about volunteers together. From these things we form friendships, have shared experiences and grow together. read more... Building on 2011 Success President Elect - Kathy Cahill, CPRPAt our annual meeting we discussed that AL!VE has been focusing upon three primary goals, the AL!VE Board of Directors and a dedicated cadre of committee members have taken steps to move the organization forward. These goals are: 2) to develop partnerships and outreach strategies at local, state, regional meetings that elevate the volunteer management profession and support the organization’s mission 3) to increase membership and resources to carry out our mission. In many ways we have succeeded our simple but complex goals. 2011 Success Group Member Roundtables
Gretchen Jordan Are you a AL!VE Group member, or an individual member considering group membership for your local DOVIA, AVA or Volunteer Leader Organization? Quarterly roundtables are being held for networking, discussing topics and sharing resources. Check out the file archive section located in the AL!VE members-only section of our website for past presentations and information. The next Group Member Roundtable on May 16 , we'll discuss Programs and Conferences. Like to know more? Contact Gretchen Jordan for more information. NCVS - We will be there!!! AL!VE is heading to Chigaco for the National Conference on Volunteering and Service. Make sure that you are there to be apart of all the fun!! (2973) AL!VE Networking Reception Date: Sunday, June 17, 2012 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Session Type: The Renaissance Blackstone Hotel, Art Hall Description: Join us for an evening of networking with volunteer resource management professionals from around the country. Hosted by the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE), Serve Illinois, AVA Metro Chicago, and DuPage AVA, this event is always a great way to start the conference. Door prizes and light refreshments. Bring your business cards for networking. (2972) AL!VE Membership Meeting and Forum Date: Monday, June 18, 2012 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Session Type: Meeting Description: Officers and board members of the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE) present an update for current and potential members. The officers will also serve as a panel to address questions. Looking for a roommate? Email presidentelect@volunteeralive.org to get connected with other AL!VE members looking to share rooms. AL!VE will be trying to all stay at the Hilton Chicago on 720 South Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60605.
Free Webinars for Volunteer Coordinators! Sarah ChristianCheck out the AL!VE calendar of events to see the trainings hosted by VolunteerMatch. These free, one-hour webinars cover a multitude of topics on volunteer engagement and program design to help you recruit, engage and retain volunteers. Click on a date, then click on the training title for complete information on how to register. VolunteerMatch is the web's largest volunteer engagement network, offering services, training and resources to make it easier for nonprofit organizations to find great volunteers and grow a successful program. Launched in 1998, VolunteerMatch's popular website is the #1 result for "volunteer" at Google, Bing and Yahoo. Today more than 80,000 organizations use the service to engage supporters. The AL!VE calendar of events is populated by the membership and the board. Please take advantage of this great opportunity to promote your event by submitting your calendar event to be post on the AL!VE calendar. Website Highlight - Peer/Mentor Directory The Peer/Mentor Directory available on the Members Only section of AL!VE website is a great feature to help members search other members useing several features. Hopefully when you became a member, you were asked to check what skills you have and how comfortable you are sharing ideas. This feature gives you the option of querring the membership by Keyword search, agency, type of agency, Skills-Catorgory, Skills, williness to share and state. So next time you have a question and don't know who to ask, look up your AL!VE Peers. |
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