Events in the month of June 2025
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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.
We all encounter ethical dilemmas in our daily work with and for community, but rarely do organizations focus on ethics related to volunteer engagement. This session provides an opportunity for practitioners to understand the difference between personal, organizational and professional ethics. The core values and principles identified by the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA) will be shared.
Presented by: Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA)
What You'll Learn:
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.
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.
The MAVA team is excited to extend a welcome to our colleagues across the volunteerism sector to experience an in person conference experience like no other!
This conference experience includes:
● sector based networking opportunities
● engaging and interactive sessions
Leaders from across the sector — nonprofits, foundations, and the volunteerism sector at large — will come together to:
● Strengthen relationships with other sector leaders
● Exchange ideas across nonprofits
● Feel inspired by new approaches
● Get equipped for action with state-of-the-sector data
Join us this summer to feel the collective power of what we can accomplish together.
Registration for the conference is now open. For more information check out MAVANetwork.org/Conference.
All Volunteer Engagement Professionals are welcome to attend a networking social event, quarterly at 4 PM Eastern for 45 minutes. 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!
All times 4:00-4:45 PM Eastern
Open to all in the field of volunteer engagement. We look forward to seeing you!
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.
Exit interviews can be a goldmine of insights for those at the helm of volunteer programs. In this hour-long session, you'll discover the essential tools to craft and conduct equitable exit interviews, unlocking key feedback to drive meaningful improvements.
About Our Presenter
Adrienne Potter Yoe, CVA is a volunteer engagement professional currently with The Phoenix. With a commitment to making volunteer programs more equitable, Adrienne stepped into a leadership role as the Toolkit Workgroup Lead for the ADEVI project in 2024, guiding a talented team of professionals to develop equity tools for managing volunteer performance management. A 2023 graduate of AL!VE's Presenter's Bootcamp, Adrienne has shared her expertise with the CVA Study Group, co-founded AL!VE's Animal Welfare COP, and served as a presenter for numerous AL!VE events. Holding a Master’s in Non-Profit Management from Notre Dame of Maryland University and a CVA certification earned in 2021, she is dedicated to elevating the volunteer experience. Based in the Baltimore area, Adrienne enjoys time with her family and is constantly inspired by her work to create meaningful change.
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A Conversation Starter for Nonprofit Leaders
Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) / 12:00pm – 1:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Join us for an enlightening session designed for nonprofit leaders and volunteer managers to explore strategic volunteer engagement.
Our speakers:
Beth Steinhorn
President, VQ Volunteer Strategies
Dr. Sue Carter Kahl
President, Sue Carter Kahl Consulting
Betsy McFarland, CVA, CAWA
Principal, Adisa Group
Event Highlights:
Take part in this powerful discussion between three thought leaders and researchers in strategic volunteer engagement as they explore the gaps between needs and the funding to support volunteer engagement.
In a discussion moderated by Beth Steinhorn, Dr. Sue Carter Kahl will share her pivotal research with funders and Betsy McFarland will review the efforts of the Initiative for Strategic Volunteer Engagement to unite funders and organizational leaders in better funding the infrastructure and staffing needed for effective volunteer engagement.
As a volunteer engagement leader, you have the power to influence leaders who can then inspire funders to invest in this vital strategy. Leave with ideas and resources to help you wield that power! Bring your questions and ideas as well.
This session is designed as a standalone or a precursor to the upcoming Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference on the same topic, scheduled for October 28-29th, 2025.
Objectives:
⭐ Learn strategies for initiating internal and external conversations about funding volunteer engagement.
⭐ Identify the types of volunteer impact evidence that matter to funders.
⭐ Tap existing resources and messages to make a case for volunteer engagement.
Join the conversation!
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a timely and important conversation that can shape the future of volunteer engagement.
Whether you’re looking to spark change within your organization or strengthen your case to funders, this session will equip you with the insights and tools to take action.
Reserve your spot today and be a catalyst for better support and recognition of strategic volunteer engagement.
Reserve your spot
What do you measure as a benchmark of success? Learn how tracking metrics that matter will allow you to enhance the experience you can offer volunteers, build your case for support and raise the profile and appreciation for your role as a leader of volunteers.
Presented by: Beth Steinhorn, President at VQ Volunteer Strategies
Despite growing evidence that engaging volunteers truly builds organizational capacity—reaching more people, increasing quality of services, and extending resources—funding for volunteer engagement remains the exception rather than the rule. It’s time we close the funding gap!
Beth Steinhorn will lead this session, briefly reviewing research (which will have been introduced in detail at a webinar on June 24), then dive deep into frameworks, and messages to help you change the narrative—and the bottom line—about investing in volunteer engagement.
In this session, you’ll be able to:
Register today and take the next step toward strengthening volunteer engagement in your organization!
Bonus: Earn Professional Development Units
Those who attend the webinar live can earn a Certificate of Completion which can be used towards earning Professional Development Units (PDUs).
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.
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Tuesday, June 3, 2025 - Friday, June 6, 2025
www.pointsofllight.orgTuesday, June 3, 2025
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.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Are you headed to Points of Light? We would love to connect with you! Join in on an after-hours networking event hosted by Better Impact, AL!VE, Idealist and CCVA. There will be chips and dips, a taco bar, and an open bar courtesy of your hosts! Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Am I Making the Right Decision? The Role of Ethics in Volunteer EngagementWe all encounter ethical dilemmas in our daily work with and for community, but rarely do organizations focus on ethics related to volunteer engagement. This session provides an opportunity for practitioners to understand the difference between personal, organizational and professional ethics. The core values and principles identified by the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA) will be shared.
Presented by: Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA)
What You'll Learn:
- A process for ethical decision-making that can be applied in any situation (and then practiced using real-life scenarios related to volunteers).
- Several specific strategies for increasing awareness of ethics within an organization and helping both volunteers and staff become more effective at handling ethical dilemmas.
- Those who attend the webinar live can earn a Certificate of Completion which can be used towards earning Professional Development Units (PDUs).
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
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.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
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.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Meetings will be held bimonthly (every 2 months). Following meetings will be 10 AM Pacific, 1 PM Eastern:
2025: February 13, April 10, June 12, Aug 14, Oct 9, Dec 11
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.
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.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Let's talk about Government volunteer programs. This community of practice discusses the challenge and successes of operating a volunteer program within a government structure.
4:30pm ET / 3:30pm CT / 1:30pm PT
2025: Feb 13, Apr 10, Jun 12, Aug 14 and Nov 2
Communities of Practice are an AL!VE member benefit; however, anyone is welcome to attend their first meeting with out being a member. NAVPLG members can attend anytime for free as part of our partnership
After your first meeting, we request you join as a member to attend subsequent meetings. Learn more about membership here.
*note* When you register, you will automatically be registered for all the future COP dates (listed below) and reminders will be sent - the COP will use the same zoom link.
You may opt out by emailing manager@volunteeralive.org
Monday, June 16, 2025 - Wednesday, June 18, 2025
ROADTRIP: Choose Your Adventure June 16-18 at St. Paul CollegeThe MAVA team is excited to extend a welcome to our colleagues across the volunteerism sector to experience an in person conference experience like no other!
This conference experience includes:
● sector based networking opportunities
● engaging and interactive sessions
Leaders from across the sector — nonprofits, foundations, and the volunteerism sector at large — will come together to:
● Strengthen relationships with other sector leaders
● Exchange ideas across nonprofits
● Feel inspired by new approaches
● Get equipped for action with state-of-the-sector data
Join us this summer to feel the collective power of what we can accomplish together.
Registration for the conference is now open. For more information check out MAVANetwork.org/Conference.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
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.
2025 Meetings will be held (All times 2 PM Eastern):
January 21, February 18, March 18,
April 15, May 20, June 17,
July 15, August 19, September 16,
October 21, November 18, December 16
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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.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
All are welcome to join our quarterly networking social for anyone involved in Volunteer Engagement.All Volunteer Engagement Professionals are welcome to attend a networking social event, quarterly at 4 PM Eastern for 45 minutes. 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!
All times 4:00-4:45 PM Eastern
- March 28
- June 17
- September 12
- December 4
Open to all in the field of volunteer engagement. We look forward to seeing you!
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
This COP is for those managing an AmeriCorps Seniors program(s) as a grantee or sponsor. This includes Foster Grandparent Program (FGP), RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program), and SCP (Senior Companion Program. Join us as we are a sounding board for sharing best practices and resources that are unique to federal grants and the older volunteers we work alongside.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.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
June AL!VE Academy: Best Byes: Mastering Exit Interviews for Volunteers with Adrienne Potter Yoe, CVA - Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 @ 1:00 PM - 60 minutesExit interviews can be a goldmine of insights for those at the helm of volunteer programs. In this hour-long session, you'll discover the essential tools to craft and conduct equitable exit interviews, unlocking key feedback to drive meaningful improvements.
About Our Presenter
Adrienne Potter Yoe, CVA is a volunteer engagement professional currently with The Phoenix. With a commitment to making volunteer programs more equitable, Adrienne stepped into a leadership role as the Toolkit Workgroup Lead for the ADEVI project in 2024, guiding a talented team of professionals to develop equity tools for managing volunteer performance management. A 2023 graduate of AL!VE's Presenter's Bootcamp, Adrienne has shared her expertise with the CVA Study Group, co-founded AL!VE's Animal Welfare COP, and served as a presenter for numerous AL!VE events. Holding a Master’s in Non-Profit Management from Notre Dame of Maryland University and a CVA certification earned in 2021, she is dedicated to elevating the volunteer experience. Based in the Baltimore area, Adrienne enjoys time with her family and is constantly inspired by her work to create meaningful change.
AL!VE Academies are a paid member benefit.
Not a member yet?
Register here!
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
AL!VE New Member Information Sessions will be held monthly at 3 PM Eastern for 30 minutes. In this 30 minute call, we will highlight:
- Member benefits
- Resources & where to find them
- Association goals for 2025
- 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.
Click here to register for the next meeting!
We look forward to seeing you online!
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Activating the Power of Strategic Volunteer Engagement for a Better World:A Conversation Starter for Nonprofit Leaders
Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) / 12:00pm – 1:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Join us for an enlightening session designed for nonprofit leaders and volunteer managers to explore strategic volunteer engagement.
Our speakers:
Beth Steinhorn
President, VQ Volunteer Strategies
Dr. Sue Carter Kahl
President, Sue Carter Kahl Consulting
Betsy McFarland, CVA, CAWA
Principal, Adisa Group
Event Highlights:
Take part in this powerful discussion between three thought leaders and researchers in strategic volunteer engagement as they explore the gaps between needs and the funding to support volunteer engagement.
In a discussion moderated by Beth Steinhorn, Dr. Sue Carter Kahl will share her pivotal research with funders and Betsy McFarland will review the efforts of the Initiative for Strategic Volunteer Engagement to unite funders and organizational leaders in better funding the infrastructure and staffing needed for effective volunteer engagement.
As a volunteer engagement leader, you have the power to influence leaders who can then inspire funders to invest in this vital strategy. Leave with ideas and resources to help you wield that power! Bring your questions and ideas as well.
This session is designed as a standalone or a precursor to the upcoming Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference on the same topic, scheduled for October 28-29th, 2025.
Objectives:
⭐ Learn strategies for initiating internal and external conversations about funding volunteer engagement.
⭐ Identify the types of volunteer impact evidence that matter to funders.
⭐ Tap existing resources and messages to make a case for volunteer engagement.
Join the conversation!
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a timely and important conversation that can shape the future of volunteer engagement.
Whether you’re looking to spark change within your organization or strengthen your case to funders, this session will equip you with the insights and tools to take action.
Reserve your spot today and be a catalyst for better support and recognition of strategic volunteer engagement.
Reserve your spot
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand how metrics can help you become a more effective as a Leader of Volunteers
- Be able to use the Quadrant Metrics Model to evaluate your current metrics and see gaps
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Webinar: Closing the Gap: Pathways to Increase Funding for Volunteer EngagementPresented by: Beth Steinhorn, President at VQ Volunteer Strategies
Despite growing evidence that engaging volunteers truly builds organizational capacity—reaching more people, increasing quality of services, and extending resources—funding for volunteer engagement remains the exception rather than the rule. It’s time we close the funding gap!
Beth Steinhorn will lead this session, briefly reviewing research (which will have been introduced in detail at a webinar on June 24), then dive deep into frameworks, and messages to help you change the narrative—and the bottom line—about investing in volunteer engagement.
In this session, you’ll be able to:
- Cite recent research findings around barriers to increased investment in volunteer engagement.
- Understand tactics that have worked to increase funding.
- Apply steps to increase investment in volunteer engagement in your own organization.
Register today and take the next step toward strengthening volunteer engagement in your organization!
Bonus: Earn Professional Development Units
Those who attend the webinar live can earn a Certificate of Completion which can be used towards earning Professional Development Units (PDUs).
Thursday, June 26, 2025
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.
Monday, June 30, 2025
Volunteer engagement professionals often face the challenge of advocating for their work within leadership spaces that prioritize fundraising, programs, and compliance. Join Stacy Groff, MNM, Vice President of Care and Connections, Empath Health, Joshua Thomas, Regional Director of International Relations for the Wharton School and Anwar Nasir, Executive Director at Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, as they share a deeper look into the mindset and priorities of nonprofit executive directors—helping volunteer engagement professionals to uncover the “why” behind some executive’s lack of strategic emphasis on volunteerism and develop skills to elevate the conversation.We welcome any event related to volunteer engagement professionals!
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