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.
Save the date and register today: Conference Registration
Member and non-member rates will be posted within the registration page.
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
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’s talk will explore how servant leadership and innovation can shape volunteer engagement in a rapidly changing, AI-infused world.
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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