Celebrate volunteers this Holiday Season: Become a Community Curator
Turn your volunteers' stories of service into public art! The National Museum and Center for Service (NMCFS) and GivingTuesday are partnering to empower local leaders as Community Curators through the Generosity in Action initiative.
Submitted: 10/14/26
Article By: Smith, CVA, Nicole R

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Ellis Archive on the Professional Leadership of Volunteers Relaunched
Six years ago the Ellis Archive on the Professional Leadership of Volunteers was launched. This unique online repository fulfilled Susan Ellis' wish that, after her death, her vast collection of resources be made available for both practitioners and researchers.
Submitted: 10/08/26
Article By: Smith, CVA, Nicole R

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Independent Sector Releases 2026 Nonprofit Workforce Survey Findings
Independent Sector commissioned the Workforce Module in the 2026 National Survey of Nonprofit Trends and Impacts, a nationally representative survey from the Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy at the Urban Institute, along with American University and George Mason University.

Submitted: 10/08/26
Article By: Smith, CVA, Nicole R

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Ready to Find Your Presenter Voice?
AL!VE's 2027 Presenter Bootcamp will feature six weeks of interactive training in February and March, followed by opportunities for participants to put what they've learned into practice through final presentations.
Submitted: 10/02/26
Article By: Edwards, CVA, Gina

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Your Voice Helps Shape AL!VE
Each year, AL!VE invites members to participate in our Annual Member Survey. It's an opportunity for us to hear directly from you about your membership
experience: what you value, what you use, what you need, and where you see opportunities for AL!VE to grow.
Submitted: 10/01/26
Article By: Rieser, Ashley

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