2023 Hybrid Conference: Registration Now Open! |
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This is the volunteer management conference presented by AL!VE, Better Impact, and VMPC (Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada). Now in its ninth year, this year's topic will focus on the quickly changing landscaping of technology, especially artificial intelligence (AI). How can you include this time saving technology while maintaining that human touch?
You can learn more about the conference by watching this informational video , and by visiting the main conference website. Informational Webinars to learn more about being a host site:
All times Eastern: Sept 11, 2 PM * Sept 21, 3 PM |
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| Host Site Registration Fees: $600 for general public $550 Service Enterprise members OR AL!VE Local Association Members Individual Registrations
$50 US for AL!VE members Informational webinars for host sites will be held throughout the summer. Sign up from the conference website. If you register as an individual, we will send you further information after registering. |
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President's Message - Michelle Raymer, CVA |
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I am rarely an early adopter when it comes to anything having to do with technology. It’s usually something I begrudgingly agree to get after significant pressure from friends and family. But even I am coming to see that there are a lot of opportunities to leverage technology to cut out busywork and have more time to focus on the people centered work. That’s why I’m excited about this year’s Hybrid Conference, and the opportunity to learn more about tools that can help our field leverage these new advances while not losing sight of the importance of relationships in our work. Whether you also border on being a technophobe, or are the first to try any new app/gadget/system, I hope you’ll participate and bring your perspective to the conversation!
Michelle |
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September AL!VE Academy: Recruitment Isn't the Answer |
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Presented by Rob Jackson
September 20, 10 am Eastern
Everyone knows recruitment can be tricky now, post lockdowns etc.. But the answer isn’t simply trying harder to recruit. We need better, more flexible, opportunities that fit with people’s interests, motivations and availabilities. We need a culture in our organizations that welcomes and nurtures the potential of volunteers, not one that seems them as being nice but not essential. This isn’t just down to the Volunteer Engagement Professional - everyone needs to embrace it. In short we need to see change in our organizations. This session will explore what needs to happen and how we as leaders can get the ball rolling.
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| About our Presenter:
Rob Jackson
Rob Jackson is Director of Rob Jackson Consulting Ltd, a consultancy and training company that helps engage and inspire people to bring about change.
Rob has almost 30 years experience working in the voluntary and community sector, holding a variety of strategic development and senior management roles that have focused on leading and engaging volunteers.
Rob has run his company since 2011 working with a wide range of clients in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the USA and Canada.
Rob is co-author of The Complete Volunteer Management Handbook (DSC, 2012 and 2019) and From The Top Down - UK Edition (Energize Inc., 2015). |
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There is not an AL!VE Academy for October - join us at the Hybrid Conference, or watch a past AL!VE Academy recording. To find over three years worth of content, log into your members only page. Then, Click on Resources/File Archive/ AL!VE Academy Slide Decks/Handouts/Recordings The November and December AL!VE Academies will be in the October Newsletter. |
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Class of 2024-2027 Board Member Nominations
Deadline Approaching!
Hi, I'm Cathy Thoma, AL!VE's President Elect and chair of this year's Nominating Committee. As Michelle previously mentioned, I too, have had the most rewarding experience by serving on the AL!VE board and in particular, in a leadership role. I have grown both personally and professionally and have had the unique opportunity to engage with volunteer leaders across the nation. How amazing is that?
If you are interested in joining us on our mission, consider applying for a board position. We held an informational webinar on August 25; view the slides or watch the recording for more information!
The nomination form is available now. Please direct any inquiries to myself or the Nominating Committee here. |
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Become a 2024 AL!VE Academy Presenter! AL!VE Academy provides high-quality varied educational opportunities specifically designed to help leaders in volunteer engagement. These sessions build and strengthen leadership, management, and/or technical skills.
Are you a subject-matter expert in an area helpful to other leaders of volunteers? Do others routinely ask you for advice on a particular skill set you’ve developed? Are you interested in sharing your expertise with others? From finding your spotlight to online volunteer recruitment, the topics may be as varied as they are helpful to other leaders of volunteers. We are currently seeking proposals for presenters of monthly AL!VE Academy sessions for 2024.
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Meet the Mentors and Apply for AL!VE's Emerging Leaders Mentor Program
AL!VE is dedicated to the professional growth and development of leaders in volunteer engagement. The purpose of the Emerging Leaders Mentor Program is to provide a platform for AL!VE members to connect, share best practices and position themselves as leaders in the field through ongoing professional development and skills building.
For more information about this program, commitments and requirements, etc., please visit our website here. The mentorship will commence during the months of November 2023 - April 2024. Interested?
If interested in becoming a mentee: Complete the mentee application here.
Applications are due by Friday, October 6th!
IMPORTANT: Save the date for mandatory orientation that will be held on Tuesday October 17th, 2023 at 12pm PST/3pm EST. Mentors and mentees will attend to learn more about one another before selecting their preferences for mentorship.
If you have any concerns about this program, please contact us at info@volunteeralive.org. MEET THE MENTORS:
Our seasoned, experienced AL!VE members are donating their time and talent to you! If you are interested in participating in this program, please learn a little bit about our mentors to help you determine who may be a good match for you! |
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2024 National Service Training Call for Proposals Submission Deadline: Monday, November 27 Want to present at 2024 National Service Training (NST)? Our Call for Proposals is now open! In 2024, we will be hosting an in-person event on April 24-26 in Minneapolis, MN and a virtual event on May 14-16.
The theme for 2024 NST is “Serve. Connect. Build.” We encourage workshop sessions that speak to how we can leverage AmeriCorps and national service to bring our communities together and build toward a better, more equitable future.
Please review the Call for Proposals and a PDF copy of the submission form for reference and planning purposes, including theme, workshop topics of interest, event purpose, session formats, proposal selection, and presenter costs.
For proposal-related questions, please contact Elisa Gleeson. Visit our NST website for up-to-date event information. |
AL!VE Standards:
Requesting Feedback & Volunteers
for The Standards Subcomittee
The AL!VE Standards for Organizational Volunteer Engagement have been posted on our website for more than one year! Check out more of the Standards and action steps here.
Have you looked over them? Have you used them in your work? Were the Standards helpful? We are looking for feedback from AL!VE members about these Standards. Whether you've used the Standards or not, please take this very short survey.
The AL!VE Standards are meant to be a living document, one that changes to reflect the trends in the field and the needs of Volunteer Engagement Professionals. The Standards Subcommittee has a lot of work to do to keep this living document up to date, relevant, and useful for all VEPs. We are looking for Subcommittee members who are interested in helping with this important effort. If you are, please contact Emilie at ebrometbauer@gmail.com or Jordanya at jordanyareeves@gmail.com.
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| International Volunteer Managers Day is Coming November 5 Every year, our profession celebrates YOU! This year's theme is 'Helping Others Help'
Volunteer Managers change lives — both the lives of volunteers themselves and of those served by well-led volunteers. It is a life-changing profession. Volunteer managers provide the leadership and direction that allows people to build a good and just society and to mend the social fabric. Without professional leadership, people’s time, talents and efforts could be wasted.
Plan now to recognize your peers and yourself. We have a downloadable postcard you can print and send! Check out the website link below for more ideas to celebrate yourself and your colleagues! |
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| Member Survey Coming Soon!
Our annual member survey will be emailed to you later this month. We value your feedback and input, and every year we are able to make changes and/or improvements to member benefits, the website, and association policies and procedures. We ARE member driven!
This year’s survey results will be presented at our Annual meeting December 6. |
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Fill Your Calendar with These Great Events |
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Upcoming Communities of Practice: September 14, 12pm - Healthcare September 19, 2pm - Rural Programs
September 20, 12pm - Book Club September 21, 12pm - Parks & Recreation September 21, 4pm - Museums September 25, 3pm, AmeriCorps Seniors September 27, 1pm - Local Associations October 3, 3pm - Food Banks October 4, 1pm - Transportation October 4, 3pm -- Advisory Boards & Committees |
| Book Club - September 20, 12pm You need to learn to Brag Better. Bragging Better doesn't require false bravado, talking over people, or pretending to be more qualified than you are. Instead, Fineman advocates finding quiet confidence in your opinions, abilities, and background, and then turning up the volume. In this book, you will learn the career-changing tools she's developed over the past decade that make bragging feel easy. |
| COP Highlight: Local Associations Succession Planning:
September 27, 1- 2:30 Eastern Leadership Implementation and Sustainability Board Structure and Support Administrative Framework and Removing Barriers
We are pleased to present a panel of peers who will give their insights and answer questions. Mary Lynn Perry from Sacramento DOVIA will facilitate the panel: Kristen Van Tuyl – NOVAA Shelli Beck – MAVA Brenda Michael-Haggard – TulsAL!VE Cathy Thoma – AL!VE Tim Suda - GAVA Save the date! 4th Annual Local Associations Summit
Thursday, November 2 from 1-3 Eastern. |
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Does Your Organization Need a Back to School Physical for Strategic Volunteer Engagement?
Have you wished that there was a way to get a cross-functional, organization-wide assessment on what your organization is doing well and what your areas of opportunity are… now imagine that this “physical” or diagnostic also helps you prioritize those area of opportunity and identify tangible ways to make improvements. Well the doctor is in and you are in luck!
As the National Service Enterprise Program Administrator AL!VE collaborates with the RGK Center for Philanthropy & Community Service at UT Austin to administer the Index for Volunteer Engagement providing facilitation of the diagnostic and a debrief session.
We know that not every organization is ready to go through an organization-wide change management program like Service Enterprise, so that is why we are offering for organization to be able to just do the IVE Diagnostic and Debrief Service; this includes the IVE diagnostic, report, and customized interpretation from a Service Enterprise Trainer.
Contact Kayla Paulson, AL!VE’s Service Enterprise Administrator to be connected with a Training & Implementation Partner or learn how your organization can facilitate the IVE. |
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| AL!VE Graphic Tees Now Available! |
Now you can have that perfect shirt to wear to work, events, or whenever you need to advocate for your position and the profession! We've partnered with a small business who will take your t-shirt order in your size & style, then ship directly to you!
AL!VE will receive a portion of the t-shirt revenue. There are two designs available at this time; with more interest, more designs & colors will be created! You can fine more information at our website, Membership>Donate/Shop |
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Congratulations to AL!VE Board Member Carol Ayars who was honored with the "Volunteer Engagement Professional of the Year" by GRAVA! |
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Welcome to Our Newest Members! |
Linda Reiter Jennifer Charapata Christina Ruge Mari Reyes Brittney Hayes Anne Roberts Emily Snow April Elswick Redina Crain Keri Tucker Madison Vaughn Sandra Shell Ha Brock Jennifer Bernstein Amy Criss Dylan Martin Bontrager Teri Grendzinski Liora Kahn |
| 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 ! Our next event will be on September 25 at 1 PM E. |
SAVE THE DATE for Our Next Member Social
Our final member social of 2023 is a great time to just hang out, connect and network with your peers! Our next social will be held on November 7. We'll look back and look ahead to next year - celebrating successes, not so successes, and what you're planning for next year! |
| Thank you to Our Renewing Members! Kim Nishihara Karen Henry Stacy McGuire Susan Wolford Kathy Cahill Rachel Ameresekere Mary Linn Perry DOVIA Sacramento
Sioux Empire DOVIA Kristina O'Hern Lisa Johnson, VAWNY Manuel Moreno Julie Booth, CVA Nicole R. Smith Marcelle Austin Yvonne Dunphe, CVA Krista Gilmore
Heather Crandall, CVA, CIT Steven Whitley Deirdre Araujo Joanna Scott-Scates Karen Pattison Corina Sadler, CVA |
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We're Updating Our Website! |
Not finding what you’re looking for on the website? No worries! We’ve made a few changes to make things more accessible. You can now find Al!VE Academies, Better Impact & Hybrid Conference, Mentor Program, Impact Awards, and Presenter’s Bootcamp under the “Get Involved” drop down. All resources such as professional standards, advocacy, ethics, trends, DEAI, and general management under the “Resources” drop down. |
| 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. |
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