*note* When you register, you will be automatically be registered for all the future COP dates (listed below) and monthly reminders will be sent - the COP will use the same zoom link.
You may opt out by emailing manager@volunteeralive.org
2024 Dates:
Jan 2
Feb 6
Mar 5
Apr 2
May 7
Jun 4
Jul 2
Aug 6
Sep 3
Oct 1
Nov 5
Dec 3
For more information, contact facilitator Elizabeth Garrabrant.
To register, please continue with this form. You'll receive the log in information and reminders after registration.
Communities of Practice are an AL!VE member benefit; however, anyone is welcome to attend their first meeting with out being a member. After your first meeting, you must join as a member to attend subsequent meetings.
No Is A Full Sentence: Protecting Your Sanity and Prioritizing Self-Care During the Holiday Season Presented by Nicole R. Smith, CVA
December 4, 2024 2:00pm Eastern
Just because the holidays are upon us and may become frantic, you don't have to! Prioritizing Self-Care is even more important during the holidays. This session will help to put the happy back in holidays as you maneuver your current workload with the additional holiday responsibilities filling your already spinning plates!
Learning Objectives:
- Understand What Self-Care is and its Vital Importance the Impact of Effective Leadership
- Identify Signs of Burnout and Stress
- Develop Self-Care Habits for Long-Term Sustainability
- Effective Boundary Management
Nicole is a dynamic leader in volunteer, intern and community engagement with over two decades of experience in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors, including the performing arts, social services, sports, media and entertainment. As a Certified Volunteer Administrator (CVA) and recognized thought leader, her work has been featured in The Chronicles of Philanthropy, Human Capital Leadership Magazine, and The Volunteer Management Report. A published author of Game On! Relentlessly Pursue Your Dreams and the 101 Note-taking Affirmation Journal Series, she is also the host of the podcast From the Suggestion Box and an international motivational speaker.
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.
This virtual conference is unlike any other as it promotes empathy and transforms volunteerism through the dismantling of inequities within your work and your community. The content is geared towards all levels of an organization; while focused on volunteer engagement leaders, we encourage participation by funders, executive leadership, board members and key volunteers, to explore ways to increase organizational effectiveness by cultivating a culture of belonging.
Now is the time to transform volunteerism with the empathy effect!
Link: https://www.mavanetwork.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=286912&module_id=658613
AL!VE's 2024 Annual Meeting
AL!VE Board President Cathy Thoma, CVA, and President-Elect Darlene Laird, CVA will present our initial 2024 Annual Report.
Hear short presentations from
- President's Report
- Results of Board Elections & Introduction of New Board Members
- Vote on revised Bylaws (will be available for review November 1)
- VP's of Marketing, Membership, Programs, Advocacy
- Equity Leader
- Finance
- Service Enterprise
- Review of 2024
- 2025 Goals
- Executive Director
- Special Announcements!
2pm Eastern
Join us for a warm and welcoming Meet & Greet to connect with Nicole R. Smith, CVA, the newly appointed Executive Director of AL!VE.This event offer members a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Nicole.
December 10, 2 PM Eastern
In this 30 minute call, we will highlight:
- Member benefits
- Resources & where to find them
- Associations goals for 2024
- 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.
Can't make this meeting? Check our calendar for the next date. They are about six weeks apart.
We look forward to seeing you online!
*note* When you register, you will be automatically be registered for all the future COP dates (listed below) and monthly reminders will be sent - the COP will use the same zoom link.
You may opt out by emailing manager@volunteeralive.org
Communities of Practice are an AL!VE member benefit; however, anyone is welcome to attend their first meeting with out being a member. After your first meeting, you must join as a member to attend subsequent meetings. You can learn more here.
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.
Meetings will be held bimonthly (every 2 months). Following meetings will be 10 AM Pacific, 1 PM Eastern:
2024: February 22, April 26, June 28, Aug 23, Oct 25, Dec 17
The COP - Animal Welfare is designed to include a broad range of animal welfare organizations such as animal shelters, rescue groups, foster-based programs, sanctuaries, direct care for animals, and humane education programs. The objective of this COP is to connect volunteer engagement professionals within these organizations to share resources and best practices. This informal venue encourages open discussions for anyone seeking or offering advice in tackling the unique challenges facing volunteer leaders in the animal welfare field.
Communities of Practice are an AL!VE member benefit; however, anyone is welcome to attend their first meeting with out being a member. After your first meeting, you must join as a member to attend subsequent meetings. You can learn more here.
This virtual Community of Practice supports volunteer engagement professionals managing programs in and across rural communities. These monthly peer-to-peer sessions address some of the challenges that come with operating in geographic areas with lower population numbers and that are located outside of more suburban and urban areas. Members use these sessions to troubleshoot issues, to give and receive support, and to share strategies, best practices, and resources for effective volunteer program management.
2024 Meetings will be held (All times 2 PM Eastern):
January 16, February 20, March 19,
April 16, May 21, June 18,
July 16, August 20, September 17,
October 22, November 19, December 17
To register for these dates, see the link below.
COP's are an exclusive AL!VE member benefit. Anyone is welcome to attend the first COP meeting, but after the first meeting we ask you become a member. Learn more here.
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