Registration open until October 20 for individuals or Host Sites to learn virtually with colleagues in the US & Canada.
We've heard you ask... "How a Leader of Volunteers have management level influence in their organization?” Together, we'll answer just that! Four amazing Volunteer Engagement peers will share their experiences and proven strategies for success and you will connect and discuss your thoughts with others. |
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| President's Message - Cathy Thoma, CVA Dear AL!VE Members,
It feels like the months are just flying by as we enter the last quarter of our calendar year.
We know many of our members are now helping with disaster relief from Hurricane Helene and Milton, and are leading volunteers with clean up and distributing resources. You may be in the midst of recovering from it yourself. Please know that AL!VE stands with you all and recognizes the critical role that you play in your community, state and country. Thank you for your strength and dedication during this incredibly difficult time. Check out the articles below to learn more about: AL!VE’s 2024 Membership Survey AL!VE-Better Impact-VMPC Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference
International Volunteer Managers Day, November 5 AL!VE's Bylaws revisions I look forward to seeing you one of our events over the next few months!
Please reach out to me if you have any questions, or have feedback for your AL!VE board. You can reach me at president@volunteeralive.org Sincerely, Cathy |
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We need your feedback! Your opinions will help us improve the way we support Volunteer Engagement Professionals like you. This survey will only take 5-10 minutes, and we would appreciate your feedback by October 18, 2024.
Your survey responses are confidential and will only be reported in combination with the responses of other members to help improve our association. Survey highlights will be presented at the Annual meeting with the full results published later in December. If you have any questions about this survey, please feel free to contact us at membership@volunteeralive.org.
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November AL!VE Academy:
Is Everybody Welcome? An Introduction to the Equity in Action Toolkit
Wednesday, November 6, 2pm Eastern
When segments of the community do not feel welcome in volunteer spaces, they may choose not to engage. The Assessing Diversity and Equity in Volunteer Inclusion (ADEVI) project is a multi-faceted investigation of the diversity of volunteer engagement professionals and the equity journey of organizations they work in. The project's guiding principle is that organizations that are attuned to inclusiveness will be able to engage a more diverse cross-section of their communities. ADEVI is a partnership between Arizona State University (ASU) the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA). The project is funded by AmeriCorps, a federal agency in the United States.
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Faiza Venzant CVA, Mark Hager, and Teresa Oswald as they take you through the journey of the ADEVI project. This workshop begins with a brief overview of the survey and focus groups that involved many AL!VE members. From there, the presenters will take attendees through the Equity in Action Toolkit. This field-building toolkit consists of resources to help leaders of volunteers apply an equity lens to the various aspects of their practice. It was created by over 25 CVAs (Certified in Volunteer Administration) in the US and Canada.
AL!VE Academy Webinars on any BDEAI topic are free for everyone. The general public is welcome to attend, and will receive a copy of the slide deck, recording, and attendance certificate upon request. The webinar recording will be on our home page under 'About Us' / Commitment to Community tab. |
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| AL!VE’s ByLaws have been revised by a committee of AL!VE Board, HR & Policy, and members at large. We are asking our membership to review and then vote on the changes at our Annual Meeting. View the Bylaw revisions on the left. A member comment session will be held November 14, at 3 PM Eastern. Please register at the button on the right. |
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AL!VE's Presenter Boot Camp: Launching our third cohort in February 2025!
Are you a volunteer engagement professional seeking to elevate your virtual presentations? Do you have an idea for a topic or lived/professional experience but need help turning it into a compelling narrative for training? Do you freeze when tapped to lead educational content or need to translate in-person training into engaging virtual experiences?
AL!VE offers a members-only Presenter Boot Camp, a seven-week course designed to address these needs and more. Professionals at any level can benefit from joining us.
Our training combines webinars with COP-style discussions. Course components are designed to help you put theory into practice and lead you through creating a presentation from scratch.
When you complete the program and present your project, you will be certified as an AL!VE presenter and gain experience that can be applied to CVA certification or recertification.
Before registering, please confirm you can make ALL dates: February 4, 7; 11, 14; 18, 21; 25, 28 March 4, 7;11, 14; 18, 21; 25, 28 Interested in joining Cohort 3? Registration now open. |
| Celebrate All Volunteer Managers on
International Volunteer Managers Day!
Whether you are a solo volunteer engagement professional or part of a team, you know that you need a team of people who supervise and engage volunteers to scale your organization's volunteer engagement. We're offering a free session to celebrate International Volunteer Managers Day. Share the invite with formal and informal volunteer managers that you know!
This session is designed for nonprofit staff and volunteers who engage and manage volunteers. Whether your organization is Service Enterprise accredited or not, we encourage you to invite those who manage volunteers. Join Kayla Paulson, CVA on Nov. 5 at 2E/11P
for a free webinar: 5 Tips for Managing Volunteers: Maximizing Volunteer Impact Through Supportive Supervision. Hear More About Service Enterprise in Dana Litwin’s Priceless Advice & Tuesday Tips in October!
Contact Kayla Paulson or visit our website to learn more about AL!VE’s Service Enterprise Program. |
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After more than 15 years of dedicated service to AL!VE, Gretchen Jordan, CVA, our Association Manager, will be retiring. Gretchen has been an integral part of AL!VE's growth, providing unwavering support to our members, Board of Directors, and numerous special projects.
Her dedication, leadership, and passion for volunteer engagement have left a lasting impact on both our organization and the field of volunteer management. We invite you to join us in honoring her legacy by giving back to the community she helped shape. You can help us honor and continue Gretchen's legacy in three ways:
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| We have a new mailing address!
Please update your files, especially for membership payments. AL!VE (Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement) 965 Loucks Rd, #1021 York, PA 17404 |
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AL!VE Annual Meeting - December 5 AL!VE Board President Cathy Thoma, CVA, and President-Elect Darlene Laird, CVA will present our initial 2024 Annual Report.
Hear short presentations from - AL!VE'S Board President with a review of 2024
- Meet our new Executive Director
- Results of Board Elections & Introduction of New Board Members
- Vote on revised Bylaws
- VP's of Marketing, Membership, Programs, Advocacy
- Equity Leader
- Finance
- Service Enterprise
- 2025 Goals
Special Announcements! All AL!VE members and interested parties are welcome to attend. |
| We are pleased to announce that our T-shirt design winner chosen by member vote is now available! The new shirt should be available by the end of October, or sooner.
Congrats to the winner Gina Edwards of Peoria, IL, who will receive a free t-shirt for their design submission. Proceeds from t-shirt sales support AL!VE. |
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| Upcoming Events & Opportunities |
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Upcoming
Communities of Practice: October 17, 2pm - Disability October 17, 2pm - Volunteer Programs in Local Government
October 18, 12pm - Book Club October 22, 1pm - Animal Welfare October 22, 2pm - Rural Programs (note one time date change) October 30, 1pm - Local Associations Summit November 4, 12pm - Museums & Cultural Institutions November 4, 3pm - Education & Reading Programs November 5, 3pm - Food Banks November 6, 3pm - Advisory Boards & Committees *All times Eastern* |
| Other Upcoming Events:
October 21, 8pm E - CVA Credential Info Session October 22 & 23 - 10th Annual Volunteer Manager's Hybrid Conference (VMHC) October 29, 2pm E - AL!VE Member Webinar
November 5 - International Volunteer Managers Day! November 6, 2pm E - November AL!VE Academy: Is Everybody Welcome? An Introduction to the Equity in Action Toolkit
*No AL!VE Academy in October; check out recordings on our members page! |
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Volunteer With Us!
Looking to get involved further with AL!VE? Join us as a volunteer! Volunteering is a great networking opportunity and a chance to gain new skills and areas of expertise. There are a number of areas of support needed. Most roles are designed with a time commitment of 3-5 hours per month. Training is provided and the networking and professional development is a benefit all committee members enjoy! 2026 Conference Planning: Committee members wanted for ALL aspects of event planning - pick your passion on this new project committee!
Technology Committee - Join our newest Committee! Do you have a knack for technology and a keen interest in assisting AL!VE in selecting the most suitable platforms for our organization's needs? Whether it's streamlining virtual folder organization, providing support for web platforms, or navigating through the digital landscape, we welcome your expertise and enthusiasm to help drive our technological initiatives forward. Join us in shaping the future of AL!VE's digital infrastructure!
Academy Co-Lead Recruit and schedule speakers, including 4 DEIA speakers, for the AL!VE Academies. Approximately 4-5 hours per month. Advocacy Committee - Partnerships and Collaboration - facilitate with our local, regional, or national organizations or colleagues Programs Committee - Presenter Bootcamp Tech Support and Producer Membership Committee - Support AL!VE's member benefits, Ambassador program, and local association mentoring & professional development.
Development Committee - Members with fundraising, grant-writing, and grant-researching skills are invited to join this committee. Join the development committee and help build new funding streams for AL!VE!
Standards Committee: Help maintain the AL!VE Standards and keep this living document up to date, relevant, and useful for all Volunteer Engagement Professionals |
| Become a 2025
AL!VE Academy Presenter! |
AL!VE Academy provides high-quality varied educational opportunities designed to help leaders in volunteer engagement. These sessions build and strengthen leadership, management, and/or technical skills.
We are currently seeking proposals for presenters of monthly AL!VE Academy sessions for 2025, especially in the area of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). If you're a subject matter expert in DEI and volunteer engagement and are ready to share your knowledge with your peers, please consider submitting a proposal below! |
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Welcome to Our Newest Members! |
Noah Chan Rebecca Mwabi Samanta Gutierrez Jackie Landeck-Riness LaTonya Thomas Chelsea Vukovich Rachel VanNoordt Olinda Olivera Doublas Brazie-Brown Cantrece Harmon Samantha Machalik Gallagher Michael Topham
Cristina Anderson Bonnie Shoffner Cindy Huffman Michelle Darsey Leigh Hersey |
| New to AL!VE or just want to check in?
Find out what's happening or get a quick fix of networking with your peers! New members will get a brief overview of our mission, benefits, activities and committees. We also are giving away some cool door prizes too!
Upcoming Member Webinars:
September 18, 3pm ET - All Are Welcome! |
| Thank you to Our
Renewing Members! |
Starr Crow Skye Corken Stacey Luhring, CVA Brigette Wilson Heidi Port Isla Garcia Julie Huffcutt Jean Ward Tony Goodrow Judith Kingsbury Jennifer Ziegler Kathy Cahill Tara Dempster Elaine Banter Rebecca Nofi Kim Nishihara Lacy Flippin Brenda Michael-Haggard, CVA Laura Gray Rut Kessel Lisa Marie Mooney Todd McMullin Maura Muller Marcelle Austin Allison Schwartz Brooks Boeke Crystal Lorah Jill Deskins Karen Goates Becky Gimple Sarah Sukhram |
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Be Sure to Whitelist our Emails! |
We send this newsletter monthly, and an additional 3-4 emails per month. If you didn’t get it in your inbox please check your junk/spam folders (if you find it there right click it and choose Junk/Spam and then select Never Block Domain). If you don’t find it that way you may want to ask your IT to whitelist volunteeralive.org. You can also try to whitelist at your email level by following the directions linked below (sometimes you may need admin permissions): Whitelisting for Gmail
Whitelisting for Office 365 Outlook Whitelisting for Outlook ios If you need more assistance or haven’t been able to access the email please email manager@volunteeralive.org so that we can follow-up and do another test email after volunteeralive.org has been whitelisted on your account. |
| We've been working on cleaning up our website and making resources more easily accessible. The tabs at the top of our page have changed and been reorganized! About: Find information about AL!VE like annual reports and meeting information, Board of Directors, mission, vision, and values, and more.
Membership: Find information about becoming a member or renewing your membership. Learn & Connect: Find ways to learn and connect with other AL!VE members like AL!VE Academies, Communities of Practice, Mentorship Programs, AL!VE Impact Awards, and more. Support AL!VE: Learn about ways to support AL!VE like the Ambassador Program, Sponsorship, Donations, shop our t-shirts, presentation opportunities, volunteer and intern opportunities.
Resources: Find resources to support your work as a volunteer engagement professional like AL!VE Professional Standards, Advocacy, Trends, DEAI, International Journal of Volunteer Administration (IJOVA), and more.
Service Enterprise Program Overview: Learn more about the Service Enterprise Program and how to get involved. Looking for something specific? Try utilizing the search feature by clicking the magnifying glass on our website. |
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