BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID://ALIV//463009 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260512T233616 VTIMEZONE:America/New_York DTSTART:20251114T130000Z DTEND:20251114T210000Z UID:463009 SUMMARY:FVA Annual Conference: Game Changer: Changing the Game of Volunteerism LOCATION:Cleveland Foundation, 6601 Euclid Ave, Cleveland,, OH, 44103 DESCRIPTION:FVA Annual Conference: Game Changer: Changing the Game of Volunteerism\n\n11/14/25 08:00 AM EST\n - 11/14/25 04:00 PM EST\Description:\nConference at a glance\n\nDate: Friday, November 14, 2025\nLocation: Cleveland Foundation — 6601 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44103\nValet parking: Complimentary valet parking required on site.\nFormat: In-Person or Virtual\n\nGet ready for a dynamic day exploring how volunteerism is evolving and how we, as leaders, can change the game to strengthen our communities. Expect fresh ideas, practical strategies, new connections, and engaging conversations to inspire your work.\n\n\nRegister\n\nSave the date and register today: Conference Registration\nMember and non-member rates will be posted within the registration page. \n\n\nFull Schedule\n\n \n\n\n8:00 AM – 8:30 AM — Registration Check-In • Coffee & Continental Breakfast\n8:30 AM – 8:45 AM — FVA Welcome / Begin Virtual Session\n8:45 AM – 10:00 AM — Keynote: Advancing Servant Leadership in the Age of AI\n    Mr. Stephen White, Esq., Chief Strategy Officer & General Counsel, COSI\n\n10:00 AM – 10:15 AM — Break / Raffle Drawing\n10:15 AM – 11:30 AM — Session #1: Reverse Volunteer Recruitment\n    Angela Williamson, CVA\n\n11:30 AM – 12:15 PM — Lunch & Networking\n12:15 PM – 12:45 PM — FVA Annual Meeting & Update • Presentation of the Volunteer Administrator of the Year Award\n\n12:45 PM – 1:00 PM — Break / Raffle Drawing\n\n1:00 PM – 2:15 PM — Session #2: From Management to Momentum: Leading Volunteers with Strategic Clarity\n    Houston Goodwin, CEO, Better Impact\n\n2:15 PM – 2:30 PM — Break / Raffle Drawing\n2:30 PM – 3:45 PM — Session #3: The Evolution of Employee Communication & Engagement\n    Michael McGrath, Executive Vice President, McGohan Brabender\n\n3:45 PM – 4:15 PM — Wrap-Up, Final Announcements & Raffle Drawing\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKeynote Speaker — Stephen White, Esq.\n\nGame Changer: Advancing Servant Leadership in the Age of AI\nStephen White, Esq. inspires organizations to “dream more, do more, and become more.” He is Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel at the Center for Science and Industry (COSI), a multi-award-winning science center recognized by USA Today and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.\n\nStephen founded the theory of Servant Learning and leads the Learning Lunchbox initiative — a global STEM outreach model developed in partnership with the White House, NASA, and the U.S. Department of Energy that has distributed 350,000+ educational kits. His work blends servant leadership, partnerships, and practical solutions to workforce and education gaps.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStephen’s talk will explore how servant leadership and innovation can shape volunteer engagement in a rapidly changing, AI-infused world.\n\Details:\nJoin us for the 2025 FVA Annual Conference, where volunteer leaders come together to exploring how volunteerism is evolving and how we, as leaders, can change the game to strengthen our communities. Expect fresh ideas, practical strategies, new connections, and engaging conversations to inspire your work. This in-person and virtual event offers a unique opportunity to network, learn, and grow alongside peers and experts in volunteer management.\n\nTicket Pricing: \n\n\nMember Pricing (must be logged in to see price)\n\nIn-Person: $95 per ticket\n\nVirtual: $70 per ticket\n\nNon Member Pricing (Includes Conference and Discounted Individual 1 Yr. FVA Membership)\n\nIn-person: $160 per ticket\n\nVirtual: $135 per ticket\n\n\nWhat is included with your in-person ticket?\n\n\n Continental breakfast\n Boxed Lunch; Options available once registered, check your email following registration for link to fill out!\n 5 CEUs available to use towards CVA credentials\n Networking with fellow volunteer managers\n\n\nRegistering multiple people?\n\nIf you are purchasing multiple tickets for your organization please include the names and emails of attendees in the optional text box when purchasing. Please also forward the lunch options link to them as well for in-person tickets.\n\Location:\nCleveland Foundation\n 6601 Euclid Ave\nCleveland,, OH 44103 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:FVA Annual Conference: Game Changer: Changing the Game of Volunteerism

11/14/25 08:00 AM EST - 11/14/25 04:00 PM EST
Description:

Conference at a glance

Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
Location: Cleveland Foundation — 6601 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44103
Valet parking: Complimentary valet parking required on site.
Format: In-Person or Virtual

Get ready for a dynamic day exploring how volunteerism is evolving and how we, as leaders, can change the game to strengthen our communities. Expect fresh ideas, practical strategies, new connections, and engaging conversations to inspire your work.

Register

Save the date and register today: Conference Registration
Member and non-member rates will be posted within the registration page. 

Full Schedule

 

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM — Registration Check-In • Coffee & Continental Breakfast
8:30 AM – 8:45 AM — FVA Welcome / Begin Virtual Session
8:45 AM – 10:00 AM — Keynote: Advancing Servant Leadership in the Age of AI
    Mr. Stephen White, Esq., Chief Strategy Officer & General Counsel, COSI

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM — Break / Raffle Drawing
10:15 AM – 11:30 AM — Session #1: Reverse Volunteer Recruitment
    Angela Williamson, CVA

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM — Lunch & Networking
12:15 PM – 12:45 PM — FVA Annual Meeting & Update • Presentation of the Volunteer Administrator of the Year Award

12:45 PM – 1:00 PM — Break / Raffle Drawing

1:00 PM – 2:15 PM — Session #2: From Management to Momentum: Leading Volunteers with Strategic Clarity
    Houston Goodwin, CEO, Better Impact

2:15 PM – 2:30 PM — Break / Raffle Drawing
2:30 PM – 3:45 PM — Session #3: The Evolution of Employee Communication & Engagement
    Michael McGrath, Executive Vice President, McGohan Brabender

3:45 PM – 4:15 PM — Wrap-Up, Final Announcements & Raffle Drawing

Keynote Speaker — Stephen White, Esq.

Game Changer: Advancing Servant Leadership in the Age of AI
Stephen White, Esq. inspires organizations to “dream more, do more, and become more.” He is Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel at the Center for Science and Industry (COSI), a multi-award-winning science center recognized by USA Today and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Stephen founded the theory of Servant Learning and leads the Learning Lunchbox initiative — a global STEM outreach model developed in partnership with the White House, NASA, and the U.S. Department of Energy that has distributed 350,000+ educational kits. His work blends servant leadership, partnerships, and practical solutions to workforce and education gaps.

Stephen White COSI Headshot 1024x683

Stephen’s talk will explore how servant leadership and innovation can shape volunteer engagement in a rapidly changing, AI-infused world.


Details:

Join us for the 2025 FVA Annual Conference, where volunteer leaders come together to exploring how volunteerism is evolving and how we, as leaders, can change the game to strengthen our communities. Expect fresh ideas, practical strategies, new connections, and engaging conversations to inspire your work. This in-person and virtual event offers a unique opportunity to network, learn, and grow alongside peers and experts in volunteer management.

Ticket Pricing:

Member Pricing (must be logged in to see price)

In-Person: $95 per ticket

Virtual: $70 per ticket

Non Member Pricing (Includes Conference and Discounted Individual 1 Yr. FVA Membership)

In-person: $160 per ticket

Virtual: $135 per ticket

What is included with your in-person ticket?

Registering multiple people?

If you are purchasing multiple tickets for your organization please include the names and emails of attendees in the optional text box when purchasing. Please also forward the lunch options link to them as well for in-person tickets.


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Cleveland Foundation
6601 Euclid Ave
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