Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement - Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement

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Parks & Recreation COP
1/21/2026
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AL!VE New Member Information Session
2/6/2026
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December AL!VE New Member Information Session
2/6/2026
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November AL!VE New Member Information Session
2/6/2026
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October AL!VE New Member Information Session
2/6/2026
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Ask An Exec: Fireside Chat with Houston Goodwin - Better Impact CEO
2/12/2026
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AL!VE New Member Information Session
3/6/2026
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December AL!VE New Member Information Session
3/6/2026
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November AL!VE New Member Information Session
3/6/2026
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October AL!VE New Member Information Session
3/6/2026
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2026 National Summit on Volunteer Administration
3/18/2026 - 3/20/2026
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Events in the next 45 days...

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1/15/2026	New Volunteer Information Session Start the new year with purpose and connection! If one of your resolutions is to give back, grow your skills, or strengthen your professional community, join us for AL!VE’s Volunteer Information Session. Learn how volunteering with AL!VE supports leaders of volunteers nationwide, builds a stronger sector, and offers you a meaningful way to contribute your expertise. Discover roles that match your interests, meet fellow changemakers, and take the first step toward a more connected and impactful year. Make 2026 the year you invest in community! Click here to register. more info...
1/19/2026	AL!VE Offices Closed Martin Luther King Jr. Day (USA) more info...
1/20/2026	CVA Credential Information Session Take the next step in your career as a leader of volunteers and become certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA). Leaders in non-profit organizations and community groups increasingly understand that volunteers can be a critical resource for delivering on a mission. Effective people management and community engagement is imperative – whether they be paid or unpaid. As a result, employers expect that those individuals tasked with mobilizing and coordinating volunteer engagement demonstrate a thorough knowledge of effective practices and an understanding of how to apply that knowledge in support of real-world organizational priorities. more info...
1/21/2026	CVA Study Group (Spring 2026) The CVA study group is a member benefit from AL!VE open to all AL!VE members preparing for the Spring 2026 exam. It will be led by facilitators who have earned their CVA certification. On January 21st @ 12 PM EST we will review the study resources and an overview of chapters one and two of the textbook, Volunteer Administration: Professional Practice, 4th edition. Register here by January 19th. more info...
1/21/2026	Parks & Recreation COP Join fellow volunteer engagement professionals working in urban and rural parks, botanical gardens, recreation programs, and nature preserves. This Community of Practice provides an informal, supportive space to exchange resources, ideas, and best practices. Whether you're seeking advice or sharing insights, you’ll find open discussion and a welcoming community. Bring your lunch, brunch, or favorite beverage and join the conversation! Not sure if this group is the right fit? Come anyway—everyone is welcome. Facilitators: Jenny Garver, CVA – Volunteer Coordinator, Macon County Conservation District Callie Le'Au Courtright, CPM, CVA – Parks & Recreation Supervisor, City of Des Moines Yvonne Dunphe, CVA – Volunteer Coordinator, Five Rivers MetroParks 2026 Meeting Dates: January 21, March 25, May 20, July 15, September 16, November 18 Time: 1:00 PM EST \| 12:00 PM CST \| 11:00 AM MST \| 10:00 AM PST Meetings are held virtually. Click here to join the community and participate in our upcoming meeting. Communities of Practice are an AL!VE member benefit; however, anyone is welcome to attend their first meeting with out being a member. Email info@volunteeralive.org for a free trial. You can learn more about membership here. more info...
1/22/2026	AL!VE Industry Social All are welcome to join our monthly networking industry social for anyone involved in Volunteer Engagement. All Volunteer Engagement Professionals are welcome to attend an industry social event, monthly at 2 PM Eastern for 45 minutes on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Feel free to leave early or come late as your schedule allows. Connect and network with your peers for live discussions - ask questions and let us know what's on your mind! more info...
1/28/2026	Career Transition COP Whether you want to move up, leave your current job, switch careers or were recently laid off and looking for your next job, join us to network, vent, share stories and encourage each other along this journey. Join your peers for discussions for those who manage food banks, hunger organizations, or nutrition programs. This COP will meet Monthly on the first Tuesday @ 3 PM Eastern. Click here to join the community and participate in our upcoming meeting. Communities of Practice are an AL!VE member benefit; however, anyone is welcome to attend their first meeting with out being a member. Email info@volunteeralive.org for a free trial. You can learn more about membership here.
1/29/2026	CVA Credential Information Session Take the next step in your career as a leader of volunteers and become certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA). Leaders in non-profit organizations and community groups increasingly understand that volunteers can be a critical resource for delivering on a mission. Effective people management and community engagement is imperative – whether they be paid or unpaid. As a result, employers expect that those individuals tasked with mobilizing and coordinating volunteer engagement demonstrate a thorough knowledge of effective practices and an understanding of how to apply that knowledge in support of real-world organizational priorities. more info...
2/4/2026	CVA Credential Information Session Take the next step in your career as a leader of volunteers and become certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA). Leaders in non-profit organizations and community groups increasingly understand that volunteers can be a critical resource for delivering on a mission. Effective people management and community engagement is imperative – whether they be paid or unpaid. As a result, employers expect that those individuals tasked with mobilizing and coordinating volunteer engagement demonstrate a thorough knowledge of effective practices and an understanding of how to apply that knowledge in support of real-world organizational priorities. more info...
2/5/2026	Service Enterprise Information Session Discover how Service Enterprise builds organizational capacity through strategic volunteer engagement. Learn how it transforms volunteer engagement into a powerful strategy for mission impact. This proven, research-backed approach helps organizations build capacity, strengthen sustainability, and achieve measurable results by fully leveraging people power. Learn how investing in and adopting Service Enterprise creates stronger organizations, greater return on resources, and lasting community impact. You will learn: What Service Enterprise is How it works Who can benefit from Service Enterprise Benefits of Service Enterprise How to Get Involved more info...
2/12/2026	AL!VE New Member Information Session AL!VE New Member Information Sessions will be held the second Tuesday monthly at 1 PM Eastern for 30 minutes. In this 30 minute call, we will highlight: Member benefits Resources & where to find them Association goals for 2026 Discuss what's happening in the field on a regional or national level Bring your own topic - have a question you need to discuss? We're happy to connect. All members are invited to attend! more info...
2/12/2026	Ask An Exec: Fireside Chat with Houston Goodwin - Better Impact CEO Join us for a special, interactive conversation with Houston Goodwin, Better Impact’s new CEO. This fireside chat gives you a seat at the table to ask your questions, hear directly about his vision, and explore what’s ahead for the Better Impact community, including what that means for you as an AL!VE member. From product direction to partnerships and priorities, this is your opportunity to connect, learn, and grow your network. About our Speaker Houston Goodwin is the CEO of Better Impact, a leading volunteer management platform that has powered over 500 million hours of service worldwide. With a background in Software leadership and private equity, Houston brings a fresh, data-informed perspective to the volunteer sector — championing the belief that volunteer leaders are strategic drivers of change, not just program coordinators. His mission is to help organizations transform how they recruit, engage, and report on impact — and unlock the full potential of their volunteer efforts.
2/13/2026	CVA Credential Information Session Take the next step in your career as a leader of volunteers and become certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA). Leaders in non-profit organizations and community groups increasingly understand that volunteers can be a critical resource for delivering on a mission. Effective people management and community engagement is imperative – whether they be paid or unpaid. As a result, employers expect that those individuals tasked with mobilizing and coordinating volunteer engagement demonstrate a thorough knowledge of effective practices and an understanding of how to apply that knowledge in support of real-world organizational priorities. more info...
2/16/2026	AL!VE Offices Closed Presidents' Day (USA) more info...
2/19/2026	CVA Credential Information Session Take the next step in your career as a leader of volunteers and become certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA). Leaders in non-profit organizations and community groups increasingly understand that volunteers can be a critical resource for delivering on a mission. Effective people management and community engagement is imperative – whether they be paid or unpaid. As a result, employers expect that those individuals tasked with mobilizing and coordinating volunteer engagement demonstrate a thorough knowledge of effective practices and an understanding of how to apply that knowledge in support of real-world organizational priorities. more info...
2/25/2026	Parks & Recreation COP Join fellow volunteer engagement professionals working in urban and rural parks, botanical gardens, recreation programs, and nature preserves. This Community of Practice provides an informal, supportive space to exchange resources, ideas, and best practices. Whether you're seeking advice or sharing insights, you’ll find open discussion and a welcoming community. Bring your lunch, brunch, or favorite beverage and join the conversation! Not sure if this group is the right fit? Come anyway—everyone is welcome. Facilitators: Jenny Garver, CVA – Volunteer Coordinator, Macon County Conservation District Callie Le'Au Courtright, CPM, CVA – Parks & Recreation Supervisor, City of Des Moines Yvonne Dunphe, CVA – Volunteer Coordinator, Five Rivers MetroParks 2026 Meeting Dates: January 21, March 25, May 20, July 15, September 16, November 18 Time: 1:00 PM EST \| 12:00 PM CST \| 11:00 AM MST \| 10:00 AM PST Meetings are held virtually. Click here to join the community and participate in our upcoming meeting. Communities of Practice are an AL!VE member benefit; however, anyone is welcome to attend their first meeting with out being a member. Email info@volunteeralive.org for a free trial. You can learn more about membership here. more info...
2/25/2026	Career Transition COP Whether you want to move up, leave your current job, switch careers or were recently laid off and looking for your next job, join us to network, vent, share stories and encourage each other along this journey. Join your peers for discussions for those who manage food banks, hunger organizations, or nutrition programs. This COP will meet Monthly on the first Tuesday @ 3 PM Eastern. Click here to join the community and participate in our upcoming meeting. Communities of Practice are an AL!VE member benefit; however, anyone is welcome to attend their first meeting with out being a member. Email info@volunteeralive.org for a free trial. You can learn more about membership here.
2/26/2026	AL!VE Industry Social All are welcome to join our monthly networking industry social for anyone involved in Volunteer Engagement. All Volunteer Engagement Professionals are welcome to attend an industry social event, monthly at 2 PM Eastern for 45 minutes on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Feel free to leave early or come late as your schedule allows. Connect and network with your peers for live discussions - ask questions and let us know what's on your mind! more info...

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