2023 Hybrid Conference & Impact Awards a Success! |
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Congratulations to this year’s Exemplary and Emerging Winners of the Impact Award! Thanks to our sponsor Better Impact, each winner will receive a plaque and cash award. Learn more about the winners, nominees, and those who helped make it all happen.
Nominations for the 2024 Impact Awards will open in July. Why not make this a goal for your professional development to nominate yourself or a colleague? |
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43 Host sites and 100 individual participants enjoyed this year’s Hybrid Conference. Thank you to everyone who participated! Save the date for next year’s 10th Hybrid Conference, October 22 & 23, 2024! |
Speakers Beth Kanter, Stephan Dobri, Tony Goodrow and Facilitator Rob Jackson during a short break. |
| Host sites met in person discussing, connecting, and networking. |
NYAVA in New York hosted a virtual site. Well done! | |
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President's Message - Michelle Raymer, CVA |
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In light of the hybrid conference, I tried out AI to write my monthly message (below). What new idea have you implemented since the conference?
The recent hybrid conference was a real treat, with lively discussions and insights into the world of AI. It's clear our community is thriving. Now, let's keep the momentum going. Don't forget to register for our upcoming annual meeting, where we'll reveal our exciting plans for 2024. We're cooking up innovative strategies, inspiring initiatives, and more opportunities for learning and growth. Save the date and stay tuned for details—it's your exclusive sneak peek into the year ahead. Let's continue this fantastic journey together. Register today!
Michelle |
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Become a 2024
AL!VE Academy Presenter! |
| AL!VE's Presenter Bootcamp:
Register for the 3rd Cohort in 2025! |
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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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The second cohort of AL!VE’s Presenter Bootcamp in February 2024 is sold out! If you would like to reserve your spot for Cohort #3 in 2025, Sign Up Here. Registration is limited to 24 AL!VE members for each cohort. When you enroll in the waitlist we will automatically add you to Cohort #3 and confirm that the timing still works for you next year.
2024 Dates and Topics, each at 12noon Pacific for one hour: February 6: Where Do I Start? February 9: Presenter Boot Camp Community of Practice (COP) February 13: Knowing and Engaging Your Audience February 16: Presenter Boot Camp COP February 20: Draft to Presentation February 23: Presenter Boot Camp COP February 27: Prepare to Go Off-Script March 1: Presenter Boot Camp COP
March 5: Speaker Logistics and Brand Identity March 8: Presenter Boot Camp COP March 12: Attendee Presentations March 15: Attendee Presentations
March 19: Attendee Presentations March 22: Attendee Presentations | |
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Congratulations to AL!VE members who earned their Certification in Volunteer Administration in October. Way to go! Don't forget to add CVA in your email signature, zoom profile, and in your member information. Grace Marie Belizario, Sarah Buchen, Sherrill Isenhower, Mykayla Kroeger Elizabeth Rachchh, Jamese Robinson, Lisa Romish, Sara Short, Lisa Wetherby
Nathan Buck, Jillian Davis, Melanie Hagan, David C Horwitz, Chelseah White Jennifer LeBlanc, Marianna Reyes, Casee Wieber, and Lynn Lauritzen, Joey White! |
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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. |
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2024 Points of Light Conference Call for Proposals
Submission Deadline: Friday, November 17
The 2024 Points of Light Conference (Houston, TX - June 14-16) team wants to see your proposal for a workshop designed to drive positive social change and community impact. Conference attendees are experienced thought leaders who are hungry for the next level of learning. Show us your best proposal that helps experts level up.
Questions? Contact support@pointsoflight.org | Where on the Website? Did you know???? If you're on our website, you can always click on the AL!VE logo on the top right of our page to quickly go back to the home page. Have feedback on what would make our website easier to navigate? Email us. |
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Thank You for Completing the Member Survey! We use this valuable feedback to improve member benefits, professional development, our goals and strategic planning.
Congrats to the two winners from the drawing of those who completed the survey - Kasey Tunell and Karen McDonald! Both will receive copies of Beth Kanter’s book, ‘The Smart Non Profit’, as referenced at our hybrid conference this year. This year’s survey results will be presented at our Annual meeting December 6. |
| Vote for the AL!VE Board of Directors! The slate has been presented and elections are now open for our 2024 - 2027 Board of Directors and 2024 Officers. You have been sent an individual email with a unique link to vote, where you can learn more about the candidates. Be sure and check your email (and the spam folder) to vote by midnight, November 16.
We will announce the results and introduce our new board of directors at our Annual Meeting, December 6. Need help voting? Contact us at manager@volunteeralive.org |
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| Upcoming Events & Opportunities |
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Upcoming Communities of Practice: November 7, 3pm - Food Banks November 9, 12pm - Health Care
November 9, 2pm - Faith Based November 16, 12pm - Parks & Recreation November 16, 4pm - Museums & Cultural Institutions November 21, 2pm - Rural Programs November 21, 3pm - AmeriCorps Seniors *All times EST* |
Other Upcoming Events: November 30 - CCVA LEAP Series: Volunteer Program Evaluaion
December 5 & 12 - CVA Credential Information Session December 6 - AL!VE Annual Meeting |
December AL!VE Academy: Service Enterprise: Success Stories From The Field December 13, 3 PM Eastern. Registration opens soon!
Check out 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 |
| 2023 AL!VE Annual Meeting - December 6, 2-3:30pm EST AL!VE Board President Michelle Raymer, CVA, and President-Elect Cathy Thoma will present our initial 2023 Annual Report.
We will review: - President's Report
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Results of Board Elections & Introduction of New Board Members
- VP's of Marketing, Membership, & Programs & Advocacy
- Finance
- Service Enterprise
- National Alliance For Volunteer Engagement
- Review of 2023
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2024 Goals
- Association Manager
- Special Announcements!
All AL!VE members and interested parties are welcome to attend. Please pre-register, we will send you reminders. |
Local Associations National Summit - November 2, 2023
Wow! We had 24 local associations represented at this year’s summit. Networking, discussions and ideas were shared about member involvement, recruiting, programming and more. Special thanks to Nikkie Preston from DOVIA Las Vegas for sharing their innovative idea of a shared volunteer recognition event, and to Martin J. Cowling for his reflections and encouragement to us all in honor of Volunteer Managers Day (is your sticky note still up?) We did record this session, and notes from the event will be posted on the Members only side, under the File Archive under the ‘Resources’ Section by the end of November. Door prize winners of books to share as resources were:
Chelseah White, NOVAA, Portland, Oregon Bekah Aisenbrey, Sioux Empire DOVIA, Sioux Falls, SD Kyle Pitt, CIAVA, Indianapolis, IN HOIVA of Peoria, IL won a $75 discount to next year's hybrid conference! The Local Associations Community of Practice meets again in 2024 and will on these dates (topics and registration info in January): March 27, June 26, September 25 Save the date for next year’s Summit: October 30, 2024 |
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Amplifying Your Organization's Philanthropic Impact
November 15th is National Philanthropy Day, a day to celebrate the power of giving back. Philanthropy takes many forms, from charitable giving to volunteerism and strategic initiatives. Our Service Enterprise Program is changing how organizations engage with philanthropy, deepening community connections, and expanding budgets. Take a moment on National Philanthropy Day to reflect on your organization's impact, and then consider how you can create more opportunities for philanthropy in the year ahead.
If you're looking to expand your budget and engage your community, contact Kayla Paulson, AL!VE’s Service Enterprise Administrator and make 2024 a year of significant philanthropic impact for your organization. |
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Welcome to Our Newest Members! |
Jennifer Ziegler
Ife Okwumabua Shannon Murphy Brooks Boeke Leslie Ungar Caroline Conzatti
Kimberly McGuigan Madison Vaughn Bradley Fuglsang Rachelle Tidwell Becky Gimple |
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 December 5 at 2pm, EST. |
| Thank you to Our Renewing Members! |
Kathryn Goller Jean Ward Maura Muller
Jessica Tierney Christi Brown Genna Woods Jared Peer Gabby Vera Paul Falkowski Kelley Uber Sterner Barbara Hickert Wendy Johnson Jennifer Lutzko Heidi Port Colleen Loftus Cindy Perreira Paris Eriksen Susie Ryks Melanie Hagan Kate Ekman Barbara Guenther Janessa Weightman Sheri Burke Laura Gray Melissa Gomez Kathy Halstead Lisa D. Simons Juanita Goode |
| 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 find more information at our website, Membership>Donate/Shop |
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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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