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Tobi Johnson's Volunteer Management Fundamentals Live! - Special Discount for AL!VE Members
Learn from one of the best in the industry about volunteer management fundamentals.
Submitted: 05/21/26
Article By: Smith, CVA, Nicole R
AL!VE Members Headlining Volapalooza Festival May 27 - June 9
A fun-filled series built for busy leaders of volunteers like you! No mud. No porta-potties. No long lines. Just real talk, fresh ideas, and a lineup of headliners (and AL!VE Members) ready to drop some wisdom.
Submitted: 05/21/26
Article By: Smith, CVA, Nicole R
The Field Needs Your Perspective!
Many conferences are seeking your voice! Submit your proposal for the chance to be considered to speak at these upcoming conferences.
Submitted: 05/21/26
Article By: Smith, CVA, Nicole R
AL!VE Fall 2026 CVA Study Group Registration
The AL!VE Fall 2026 CVA Study Group registration is live. The Study Group kicks-off on Wednesday, July 22nd. Sessions will be on Zoom on Wednesdays at
12pm ET. If you are planning to sit for the CVA exam this fall, join our group to study and learn!
Submitted: 05/15/26
Article By: Isenhower, Sherrill
AL!VE Volunteer Tonya Ackley Awarded Daily Points of Light Award
Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Tonya Ackley. Read her story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as a Daily Point of Light.
Submitted: 05/14/26
Article By: Smith, CVA, Nicole R
Local Associations Quarterly Connection
MAKE IT MORE MANAGEABLE: VOLUNTEERING ON A LOCAL ASSOCIATION BOARD OR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Are you dealing with
Board succession planning
Board engagement and retention
Organization membership growth
Join the Local Associations Committee to discuss.
Submitted: 05/14/26
Article By: Perry, Mary Lynn
Volunteer Engagement Organizational Assessment Service
How effective is your volunteer engagement strategy? How do you really know? AL!VE offers a low-risk, high-value way to find out. The Organizational Assessment Service provides a research-based, data-informed snapshot of the effectiveness of your current strategy.
Submitted: 05/04/26
Article By: Smith, CVA, Nicole R
Learn from one of the best in the industry about volunteer management fundamentals.
Submitted: 05/21/26
Article By: Smith, CVA, Nicole R
AL!VE Members Headlining Volapalooza Festival May 27 - June 9
A fun-filled series built for busy leaders of volunteers like you! No mud. No porta-potties. No long lines. Just real talk, fresh ideas, and a lineup of headliners (and AL!VE Members) ready to drop some wisdom.
Submitted: 05/21/26
Article By: Smith, CVA, Nicole R
The Field Needs Your Perspective!
Many conferences are seeking your voice! Submit your proposal for the chance to be considered to speak at these upcoming conferences.
Submitted: 05/21/26
Article By: Smith, CVA, Nicole R
AL!VE Fall 2026 CVA Study Group Registration
The AL!VE Fall 2026 CVA Study Group registration is live. The Study Group kicks-off on Wednesday, July 22nd. Sessions will be on Zoom on Wednesdays at
12pm ET. If you are planning to sit for the CVA exam this fall, join our group to study and learn!
Submitted: 05/15/26
Article By: Isenhower, Sherrill
AL!VE Volunteer Tonya Ackley Awarded Daily Points of Light Award
Meet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Tonya Ackley. Read her story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as a Daily Point of Light.
Submitted: 05/14/26
Article By: Smith, CVA, Nicole R
Local Associations Quarterly Connection
MAKE IT MORE MANAGEABLE: VOLUNTEERING ON A LOCAL ASSOCIATION BOARD OR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Are you dealing with
Board succession planning
Board engagement and retention
Organization membership growth
Join the Local Associations Committee to discuss.
Submitted: 05/14/26
Article By: Perry, Mary Lynn
Volunteer Engagement Organizational Assessment Service
How effective is your volunteer engagement strategy? How do you really know? AL!VE offers a low-risk, high-value way to find out. The Organizational Assessment Service provides a research-based, data-informed snapshot of the effectiveness of your current strategy.
Submitted: 05/04/26
Article By: Smith, CVA, Nicole R