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Events in the month of February 2026


Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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, February 5, 2026
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
Thursday, February 12, 2026

A free, one-day virtual summit for nonprofit leaders to find clarity, momentum + community in 2026. The WAFG Summit is a high energy day of practical idea sharing, real world how-to’s from nonprofit leaders + positive uplift. It’s where nonprofit leaders, fundraisers, and marketers come to find clarity + deepen community with each other.

Three tracks designed for nonprofit pros:

Nonprofit Leaders
Nonprofit Marketers
​Nonprofit Fundraisers

Register Here!

Thursday, February 12, 2026
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! 
Thursday, February 12, 2026

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.
Friday, February 13, 2026
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, February 16, 2026
Presidents' Day (USA)
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Come meeting up with other AmeriCorps Senior grantees to discuss Tuesday's techincal call and to get support for operating your programs.  We look forward to meeting with you.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
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.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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.
 
Thursday, February 26, 2026
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!
 

We welcome any event related to volunteer engagement professionals! 
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