Where Strategy Meets Service

Behind every meaningful act of service is a thoughtful system that makes it possible. This month, we’re celebrating our Service Enterprise efforts and the powerful role they play in strengthening our mission and community impact.

A Message from Our Board President & Executive Director

As May comes into bloom, it’s a perfect time to reflect on how our organizations can grow alongside the communities we serve. Just as spring invites new energy and possibility, organizations can “bloom” by embracing strategic volunteer engagement through the Service Enterprise model.

Through the Service Enterprise program, nonprofits are equipped to move beyond traditional volunteer roles and fully integrate volunteers into mission-critical work. This approach not only strengthens capacity amid rising demand and ongoing resource challenges, but also helps address many of the trends we’re seeing across the sector—from staff burnout to shifting volunteer expectations.

Service Enterprise organizations don’t just engage volunteers—they cultivate them as partners in impact. And in a season all about growth and renewal, there’s no better time to plant the seeds for a more strategic, sustainable future.

With energy and gratitude,

Jordanya Reeves, CVA, Board President

Nicole R. Smith, CVA, Executive Director

Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement

News & Announcements

FEATURED NEWS

VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONAL ASSESSMENT SERVICE

How effective is your volunteer engagement strategy? How do you really know? AL!VE offers a low-risk, high-value way to find out. The Organizational Assessment Service provides a research-based, data-informed snapshot of the effectiveness of your current strategy.

Learn More

PROGRAM & MEMBER NEWS (from Member News)

Thank You AL!VE Volunteers!: This Global Volunteer Month, we took time to recognize and celebrate the remarkable individuals who volunteer their time, skills, and passion to our organization and profession.
Congratulations New CVA's!: Congrats to the 16 AL!VE members who invested in themselves and earned their CVA credential.
Sharpen Your Skills, Join the Community, Advance the Mission - Volunteer With Us!: Learn more about volunteer opportunities that can benefit your professional development while supporting AL!VE.
Announcing February & March Newly Accredited Service Enterprise Organizations: Congratulations to the three new organizations that met the standards and requirements for Service Enterprise Accreditation!
AL!VE Volunteer Bekah Aisenbrey Awarded Daily Points of Light Award: Meet Bekah, read her story, and join us in congratulating Bekah on this incredible achievement!
Round Out Your National Summit on Volunteer Engagement Attendee Experience: If you had a chance to attend our first ever Summit, here are a few things to continue to build on the momentum of the experience!

RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT (from the Website)

Learn More About Service Enterprise : Building your organization's capacity through strategic volunteer engagement.

Upcoming Events

Sponsored By

AL!VE ACADEMY

From Assumptions to Insights: Introducing the Volunteer Satisfaction Index (VSI)

With Roseanna Galindo

Tuesday, May 19

10am EST

MORE EVENTS

May 7 , 13, 19- CVA Credential Info Sessions
May 7 - Service Enterprise Info Session
May 7 - Strategic Volunteer Engagement: The Missing Link to Scaling Organizational Capacity
May 13 & 14 - Virginia Volunteerism Summit
May 14 - AL!VE New Member Info Session
May 25 - AL!VE Offices Closed
May 28 - AL!VE Industry Social

Visit the Event Calendar

COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE
All Times in Eastern Time Zone

May 5, 3pm - Foodbanks
May 20, 12pm - Parks & Recreation
May 27, 2pm - Career Transitions

May 27, 4pm - Museums & Cultural Institutions
June 2, 3pm - Foodbanks

Member Connect

MEET-UPS

New to AL!VE or need a refresher? 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 give away great door prizes too!

Upcoming New Member Info Session
May 14

MEMBER AREA

Check out what's new in our Member Area. Keep up to date on all things AL!VE through the News and Events section, jump into a conversation on the Message Board, flip through the Member Directory, and more!