AL!VE: Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement ***Reimagining the Future of Volunteer Engagement*** Webinar on Sept 13, sign up at SAVMA.org SAVMA has been selected to participate, you don't want to miss this excellent presentation, click here for more information and to see who else is participating from all over the USA http://www.volunteeralive.org/alve_better_impact_hybrid_c.php
Reach out to individuals, students, and families from ages 5-95 about your volunteer and internship needs on Thursday, Sept 29, 2016 from 5-8pm. Applications submitted by Thursday, September 1st will have organization name featured on the event flyer. Consider this your SAVE THE DATE: Event Date: Thursday, September 29, 2016 Time: 5pm-8pm Location: Trail Dust Town 6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd 85715 This year’s event will feature games, Trail Dust Town attractions, restaurants, local entertainment provided by the “Jovert” Steel Drum Band and DJ Dre with Haymore Productions and of course local nonprofits and community partners. For more information or to receive the application: Contact: Gina Hansen 520.904.401 or savmatucson@gmail.com Juliet Yardy 520.808.4023 or jyardy@bgctucson.org
Exciting professional development opportunities for volunteer managers right here in Tucson! SAVMA has been chosen to become a host for a 1 day online conference for the Association for Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE) the only national membership organization for those who manage volunteers. Register HERE There will be Four 90 minute presentations from dynamic, knowledgeable, and engaging trainers that will be live streamed to our group. Our Presenters: Rob Jackson – Rob Jackson Consulting Limited – www.robjacksonconsulting.com How to Develop as a Volunteer Manager What do you want from a career in working with volunteers? Do you even see volunteer management as a career or just a step towards something else? How can you take control of your professional development? Drawing on his own personal career journey, Rob will help you focus on how you can develop as a volunteer manager and what options are available to you to [...]
Exciting opportunity for all Southern AZ Volunteer Managers/Coordinators. SAVMA has been chosen to head up a one-day seminar for the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE). Please join us for this exciting opportunity to learn from industry leaders in volunteer management. Four great presenters!! Click here for more details and to sign up, space is limited so do not delay. RSVP by Sept 5, 2016 See the link below to read more and sign up! http://https://www.eventbrite.com/e/savma-presents-1-day-video-conference-tickets-26978870528?utm_term=eventurl_text
CVA Study Group Make It Happen Now, LLC, (MIHN) offers a virtual CVA study group for qualified candidates that begins July 13th. Facilitated by the managing partners, CVAs themselves, the study groups help candidates learn from each other through weekly discussions. Over the last four years, participants have come from throughout the U.S. and Canada with experience in a variety of volunteer engagement settings. A whopping 100% of their participants state they would recommend the study group to their colleagues or friends. CVA Study Groups Benefit Those with test anxiety Volunteer administrators with experience in limited settings or organizations Individuals with no access to local study groups Those with little or no exam experience in recent years, and/or Those who want to best prepare themselves for the exam. The MIHN CVA Study Group helps candidates pace themselves as they study the CCVA recommended texts and keeps them focused on their goal [...]
NationBuilder allows you to send targeted text blasts to your supporters in the U.S. and Canada. To add to your texting capabilities, there are also apps and integrations available: Hustle allows you to send personalized one-to-one text messages as quickly as you can send a text blast (50 messages under 5 minutes). FrontlineSMS lets you create logic to dynamically respond to your supporters. CallHub extends your reach beyond the U.S. and Canada. Check out the list of 200+ countries where CallHub is offered. When using apps and integrations with NationBuilder, the data you generate flows back into your nation, increasing your ability to build relationships with your supporters. Thanks for using NationBuilder. Ben Handzo VP of Product http://nationbuilder.com/ Start your free trial
Hello friends in Volunteer Management! I am interested in learn more about what courses, training, or workshops Experienced Volunteer Managers are interested in attending at this fall's AZ Summit on Volunteerism and Civic Service. Please help me by taking a few moments to complete a very brief survey HERE. It takes less than 5 minutes! Cheers, Ellen Pott Senior Program Manager - Volunteer Engagement United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona
Creative Volunteer Training Activities Join Founder and Chief Engagement Officer of VolPro, Tobi Johnson, for this one hour Beyond PowerPoint: Creative Volunteer Training Activities That Boost Interaction, Inspiration & Learning Are you tired of the same old training techniques? Need a boost to your volunteer training? If so, don't miss this upcoming webinar! Registration Details Monday, June 6, 10AM MST- 11AM MST Free for VolunteerPro members | Join VolunteerPro $59 for non members | Register Here Can't make it live? Each registrant will get a recording of the webinar, the presentation slides, and the handouts at least 24 hours after the training. Presenter Details The Volunteer Engagement Professional community worldwide holds Tobi Johnson as an expert and master trainer in volunteer engagement. Known for modern thought leadership, highly practical evidence-based strategies, and innovative, “big hat” thinking around engaging, supporting, and acknowledging the work of volunteers. For more info on the topics Tobi covers [...]
If you're feeling time strapped and want to know which online tools can help you the most, I encourage you to look at this list of 199 online tools for nonprofits. Organized them into categories like: Event management Social Media Accounting/Billing Fundraising Volunteer management and much more. So consider where you're feeling the most pain and check out which tools match up. You'll also find expert advice to help you make the best decision. 199 Free or Cheap Online Tools for Nonprofits Take care! Terry Ibele, Learning Apricot
If your organization is looking to learn about proven solutions for increasing nonprofit effectiveness including, the ability to collaborate, drive innovation, utilize technology and activate skills-based volunteers, this track is for you. With 20 workshops for all levels of experience, attendees can explore frameworks for capacity building supported by skills-based and pro bono programs that engage corporate volunteers' talents and skills. The sessions in this track are selling out fast so reserve your seat and register today! Skills-Based Volunteerism (SBV) Workshop Inspired by Pro Bono (SID 136700) Monday, June 27 | 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. This skills-based nonprofit session, sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co., moves organizations from theory to practice with SBV implementation. Established solutions that improve organizational buy-in and program success will be presented to help organizations explore ways to build strong and sustainable skill-based or pro bono engagement. During this interactive session you can leverage the [...]
Workshop Presenter RFP deadline for submission - June 10, 2016 Are you an expert in the field of Volunteerism, Civic Engagement or Service-Learning willing to share your talent and expertise with our field? Best and/or promising practices? Great tools and resources? Tracking of volunteer/student outputs and outcomes? Program administration or development? Conducting outreach to sustain ongoing engagement? Is your program adept at cultivating program advocates? Matching volunteers/students to the right positions and providing effective training for their roles and to work with each other? Implementing supportive technology? Effectively communicating and sharing impact? Building partnerships to increase community engagement and reach? The Summit provides an opportunity for leaders and representatives of Arizona's Volunteer, Civic Engagement and Service-Learning communities to further develop and foster their skills to better serve Arizona. In 2015,the Summit was attended by over 500 community leaders, educators, young people, businesses/ corporations, foundations, and other professionals. Workshop Presenter Request for Proposal Proposals are sought that will engage [...]
Good business has always been about building good relationships with customers, but far too often these days businesses ‘launch’ without any regard for the person that matters most to them. They design their logo and website, create their Instagram page, and just… launch. But they do it without any attempt to actually connect with the people they’re asking to follow them and buy from them. If you’re just launching on social, or you’re looking to organically build your legions of followers, there’s a simple trick to it. Connecting. We've written a master guide to designing graphics (without professional help) that connect with audiences on social media. The guide includes eight types of graphics you should be sharing on social, and each type includes a ready-made Canva template so you can start connecting with your audiences in a matter of minutes. Learn to connect
Supervisor of Volunteers: for the Reluctant Join Tobi Johnson, CEO and Founder of VolunteerPro, for Supervisor of Volunteer for the Reluctant, also known as Reluctant Supervisor: How to Coach Volunteers and Feel Good About It! The webinar offered this Wednesday, May 25, 1:00PM - 2:00PM EST/10:00AM -11:00AM PST is a basic level course open to all new supervisors of volunteers. This should include anyone with less than six months of experience, or anyone that has not received supervisor training. Supervisor of Volunteers: for the Reluctant Registration Information Free for VolunteerPro members | or consider VolunteerPro membership $59 for non members | Register here SOLD OUT!! Look for future trainings here. Can't join us live? We will send webinar recording, slides, and handouts to all registrants. Partner Offering Disclaimer This is a "Partner Offering", curated by SAVMA Leaders. We recommend this training, do not have a financial relationship with individual or [...]
Green Valley Hospital is seeking a part-time Volunteer Coordinator to manage our dynamic team of Volunteers. Major responsibilities include: planning; developing; administering, coordinating; and conducting all relevant activities and services of Green Valley Hospital volunteers, including responsibility for recruiting, screening, orienting, placing and maintaining volunteers. For more information, contact Joyce Finkelstein at jfinkelstein@greenvalleyhospital.com, 520-393-4843 or Eric Ekdahl at eekdahl@greenvalleyhospital.com, 520-393-4844.
Mastering a forklift, and developing creative community marketing on the fly - these are just a few examples of the ingenuity of the volunteers on the front-lines of the Flint, Michigan water crisis. Malcolm, a youth volunteer, says:“Crisis causes innovation and light will shine on the darkest issues. But Flint always bounces back.” We couldn't agree more. Learn more about Malcolm and his family, along with several Flint volunteers who shared their stories with the Points of Light Disaster Services team.
Washington, D.C. was the place to be this month to celebrate extraordinary acts of volunteer service. Points of Light CEO Tracy Hoover joined NBC News Anchor Lester Holt, and Bravo TV personality Andy Cohen in honoring recipients of the 2016 Make a Difference Day award at a special luncheon in the nation's capital. The award recognizes ordinary people who are making extraordinary impact on their communities through service.See the full list of 2016 award recipients.
generationOn is teaming up with Hasbro to celebrate kids and teens between 5 and 18 years of age who are making an impact in their local or global communities. The Hasbro Community Action Hero Award recognizes outstanding young volunteers whose service achievements have demonstrated the qualities of a hero – kindness, courage and leadership. Young people can be nominated by an adult or applythemselves by going to www.generationon.org/HCAH. Nominations and applications are being accepted through Monday, June 13, 2016 at 5 p.m. EST.
GuideStar is creating new ways to help your organization stand out. Want to get your organization in front of 7 million donors, funders, and key decision makers for free? GuideStar, the world’s largest source of nonprofit information, places your organization’s information right at their fingertips. Did you know you already have a profile on GuideStar, if your nonprofit is registered with the IRS as tax exempt? But, if you haven’t updated it, you’re not telling your whole story. It’s time to manage your online identity. Act now to earn your organization a Bronze, Silver, Gold, or the new Platinum Seal of Transparency today! Need more information? Click here to work with a member of the GuideStar team to update your GuideStar Nonprofit Profile.
Designed by best selling author and co-founder of Take the Lead, Gloria Feldt is bringing 50 Women Can Change the World to Phoenix. Application deadline is June 17, 2016 www/taketheleadwomen.com/arizona
Seminar by Arizona Nonprofit Academy-Facts, Fiction and Fun of Fundraising 5th annual Facts, Fiction and Fun of Fundraising offers you more useful tips, tricks and ideas for improving your next fundraising event. Tuesday, May 24, 2016 The Phoenix Zoo CW & Modene Neely Education and Event Center 7:30am Breakfast & Registration $25 registration, price increases to $35 at the door Click here to register
Note: NEW TIME & DAY of monthly meetings As of June 2016, the SAVMA monthly meetings will be on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 3:30-5:00 pm When: Thursday, June 16, 2016, from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Where: Habitat For Humanity, 3501 N. Mountain Ave., Tucson 85719
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS November 3-4, 2016 ASU West Campus, Glendale Workshop Presenter Request for Proposal Proposals are sought that will engage volunteers, volunteer managers, service-learning practitioners, public and private educational institutions, civic education groups, youth groups, government agencies, non-profits, youth groups, community and faith-based groups, National Service Members, citizen corps groups, service clubs, corporation and business leaders in preparing for a new age of volunteerism, civic engagement and service-learning in our communities. Workshops will be 75 minutes long and attended by 30-70 participants. Please click the link for additional information and to complete the Workshop RFP: Summit Workshop Session Request for Proposal Workshop Presenter RFP deadline for submission - June 10, 2016 Are you an expert in the field of Volunteerism, Civic Engagement or Service-Learning willing to share your talent and expertise with our field? Best and/or promising practices? Great tools and resources? Tracking of volunteer/student outputs and outcomes? Program administration or development? Conducting [...]
The purpose of this workshop is to share Six Secrets to increase engagement during presentations and training activities. These are quick and easy ways to deliver information in more effective ways. When they are combined with tools designed to help people reflect and apply what they’ve learned, there is a dramatic increase in engagement and effectiveness. Who: Everyone!! Bring new people in your office or even your boss to see what SAVMA is all about! When: Wednesday May 18th from 11:00 am- 1:30pm Where: Habitat for Humanity (3501 N. Mountain Ave (85719). Please join us!!!
Best Skills in Nonprofit Management Certificate The Best Skills in Nonprofit Management Certificate program is a professional development program that will help build and increase capacity for small- to mid-size nonprofits or those who are transitioning to the nonprofit sector. All courses are led by industry leaders and nonprofit experts with years of nonprofit leadership experience and teaching expertise. Curriculum consists of 28 classroom hours, in total, with a certificate awarded upon completion of all seven four-hour courses. Each of the courses is being offered in-person both in Phoenix and Tucson. Participants can take courses as needed to meet their professional development needs; simply register and attend each class as your schedule permits. Who will Benefit New and aspiring nonprofit managers in need of fundamental knowledge and skills to effectively manage a nonprofit organization. Experienced nonprofit managers seeking to refine their skills, and learn new trends and processes. Program Managers [...]
Haven't registered for the Conference on Volunteering and Service? There is still time and oh-so-many reasons. This year's Conference events are a must see. To make your decision even easier, we have compiled the top 10 reasons to attendon the Points of Light blog. So go ahead and register now.
Are you going to create a 50 page report with all the graphs, tables, etc? If yes, then read how to make them award winning with some good organizing notions, etc. Click here to learn more. http://stephanieevergreen.com/design-of-an-award-winning-report/
High school students are invited to share their voice on the Governor's Youth Commission. The Governor's Office of Youth, Faith and Family is searching for inspiring youth leaders from Arizona high schools to serve on the 2016-2017 Governor's Youth Commission (GYC). The GYC provides teens opportunities for: personal growth leadership development community engagement around some of the issues that impact them most Teens will learn how to: serve on a board participate in committees plan service projects gain public speaking skills build friendships statewide If you know a student that will be a high school sophomore, junior, or senior during the 2016-2017 school year and has a heart to serve others, please share this unique opportunity to participate in a nationally recognized leadership program, while serving as ambassadors for Arizona. Applications are currently being accepted from all of Arizona's fifteen counties now through May 27, 2016. Details & Application Here
UNITED WAY OF TUCSON AND SOUTHERN ARIZONA Position Description Community Development Program Coordinator Full Time, FLSA Non-Exempt JOB DESCRIPTION: This is a full-time, grant funded, non-exempt, administrative support position for an organized, detail oriented, motivated, professional person who can comfortably handle the requirements of multiple grants and budgets. This position reports to the Chief Impact Officer and will provide administrative support for various managers and directors working in the areas of early childhood education, family support, and school connections. NOTE: THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: General Office Support: Develops and processes purchase orders for multiple grants; Processes invoices from multiple sources and checks for accuracy; Tracks budgets and program information for multiple programs using Excel; Takes accurate notes at meetings and prepares notes for distribution; Prepares for meetings, workshops and conferences, including printing out agendas, sign-in sheets, and other materials, sending out meeting reminders, bringing necessary AV equipment, [...]
Interfaith Community Services (ICS) is a 30-year-old non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides services for seniors, adults with disabilities, and individuals facing financial crises in the greater Tucson community. Essential safety-net services include emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities and other essential items; emergency food boxes and supplies for low-income families and individuals; a resource center for employment assistance, financial literacy, and job coaching; and transportation, caregiving services, and health advocacy for seniors and disabled individuals. ICS is supported by 700 volunteers, 91 faith communities, and many community partners. DESCRIPTION The part-time Program Coordinator will be responsible to help implement and support daily operations of a newly funded initiative, Care Partners, a program of the ICS Faith and Community Health Network working under the direction of the ICS Health & Senior Services Director. The Faith and Community Health Network (FCHN) brings together faith communities, healthcare system and Interfaith Community Services (ICS) [...]
Count What Matters Webinar Chief Engagement Officer, and Founder of Volunteer Pro, Tobi Johnson, has a few last minute slots to fill in TODAY's Count What Matters: How to Develop Smart Outcome Metrics for Volunteer Programs (Beyond Hours & Retention Rates) VolunteerPro webinar! Have you been wondering how to track the impact your organizations' volunteers? Register now. TODAY at 10:00am PST/1:00pm EST (60 minutes) starting in less than 2 hours, still time to sign-up. Can't make it live? The recording & handouts will be sent to all registrants after the webinar. You will learn … How to use a Logic Model to describe your theory of change How to develop SMART outcome indicators based on the model How to decide which metrics are the highest priority for you How to create dashboards to keep you on track throughout the year How to communicate goals to volunteers so they take ownership [...]
Overtime Law Changes Loom The Department of Labor (DOL) proposed overtime law changes loom in the coming weeks. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires that nonexempt (hourly) employees receive overtime pay for hours worked over 40 per workweek at a rate not less than one and one-half times the regular rate of pay. The FLSA includes exemptions from these minimum wage and overtime requirements for employees who meet certain salary and duties test. The Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed changes that would increase the minimum salary requirement for the administrative, professional, and executive exemptions from $455 per week to $970 per week in 2016. The highly compensated employee exemption would also increase. The DOL is also proposing automatic annual increases. Final regulations are expected to be issued in late spring or early summer. Here are some guidelines from HR Strategies to help you prepare: Click here to read [...]
Help TVSV-Tucson Veterans Serving Veterans by supplying Veterans out of homelessness with New or Gently-Used Clothing Critical short supply of: Gently-Used Career Clothes for Men and Women: Suits- Slacks- Ties- Blouses-Skirts-Shoes-Handbags. All Donations MUST be made by June 8th. For donation delievry/pick up contact Bruce Hamilton 623-687-5552 TucsonVetsServingVets@gmail.com Your generosity makes a BIG difference in restoring independence and self-sufficiency for our veteran brothers and sisters who are seeing employment! Thank you for your Support!!
POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS: EPICENTER OF VOLUNTEERING We in the U. S. are deep into one of the strangest presidential election process in memory. Susan offers a collection of recent volunteer-centered political news stories. Some are bizarre, some are moving, and all are revealing of the kaleidoscope of citizen action focused on social change. Read this month's Hot Topic. From Energize, Inc.
Never let the idea that you "can't do enough" stop you from doing what you can. Even the smallest acts can, in time, lead to great things. Find an opportunity to do some good in your community at www.allforgood.org.
Citi Foundation as part of the Pathways to Progress initiative, helping low-income youth develop workplace skills and leadership experience. One “pathway” to achieving that goal is service/leadership, which we promote through ServiceWorks. Learn more about youth economic opportunity, and what other Pathways grantees are doing to address it by clicking here:
Upcoming Best Skills in Nonprofit Management courses/certificate-by ASU Lodestar Center Resolving Conflict to Advance Your Goals and is scheduled for May 6th from 8:00 am to Noon. The cost is $95.00. Registration Link: https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1815731 The course will be held at the Habitat for Humanity in Tucson. I hope to see you all in the Resolving Conflict course. If you have any questions, give me a call at 602-496-1061. Cynthia Thiede, Ph.D. Director, Professional Development Education-Nonprofit Management Institute Arizona State University | Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation 411 N. Central Ave. | Suite 500 | Phoenix, AZ 85004-0691 Ph: (602) 496-1061 | Fax: (602) 496-0952 | Cynthia.thiede@asu.edu nonprofit@asu.edu | lodestar.asu.edu
iConnect 24/7 provides free technology courses and supports every nonprofits to bridge the digital divide and bring digital equity to the communities that need it the most. They provide digital education for free, to everyone!! Click here to learn more iConnect247.net
Great news! We have extended the Conference on Volunteering and Service Early-Bird Registration deadline to allow everyone the opportunity to get the best price possible. You'll be able to register with discounted pricing until Friday, May 6. We're working hard to bring you inspirational changemakers and over the course of the next couple of weeks, we'll have some major featured speaker announcements including entertainers, academics and more. In the Exhibit Hall Returning to Conference this year, with space for 80 exhibiting organizations, the exhibit hall will be an integral part of your interactive learning experience. Highlights include a demonstration stage featuring experts in volunteer service with new products, services and technologies; numerous fun service areas; multiple networking lounges and a social media lounge. There is still time to register for an exhibitor booth. Exhibitor registration will close on May 31, 2016.
Corporate Volunteer Grant Programs Corporate volunteer grant programs provide financial contributions to nonprofits where employees and retirees volunteer on a regular basis. With this purpose in mind, you can consider it as one of your volunteer engagement strategies. The result will build relationships and generate income for your program. The following list of corporations is for members only. Please log in to continue reading. [memberonly] Dollars for Doers Allstate: This insurance company gives the nonprofit of an employee’s choice up to $1,000 in exchange for 16 hours of service at the same nonprofit. This equates to more than $60 for every volunteer hour served. Click here for details. Bank of America The Bank of America Charitable Foundation offers a grant program for employees and retirees who volunteer on a regular basis; $250 grants for 50 hours of service, and $500 for 100 hours of service. Click here for details. Boeing [...]
Emerging leaders are invited to apply for the American Express Leadership Academy, a marquis training program that includes hands-on activities in a feedback-intensive learning environment. American Express Leadership Academy In conjunction with the 2016 Conference on Volunteering and Service in Detroit, Points of Light is pleased to offer the American Express Leadership Academy, which is developed and delivered by the Center for Creative Leadership. Apply Now WWW.POINTSOFLIGHT.ORG
April 22, 2016 Workshop: Ways to Appreciate Volunteers and Work in Teams When Friday April 22, 2016 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM MST Add to Calendar Where Joyner Green Valley Library 601 N La Canada Dr (enter go to the large meeting room to the right) Green Valley, AZ 856 Driving Directions List of organizations attending: Community Food Bank - Amado Community Food Bank - Amado Pima Council on Aging The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona Community Food Bank of SA in Green Valley GVSVC Child-Parent Centers Valley Assistance Services GVSVC ASALP Alzheimer's Association GVSVC Tubac Center of the Arts Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory Pima County Public Library Casa Adult Day Services Catholic Charities Community Services GVSVC Green Valley-Sahuarita Community Food Bank La Posada - casa Community Services Community Food Bank-Green Valley, AZ Green Valley Elks Lodge 2592 Green Valley Elks Lodge No. 2592 United Way of Tucson [...]
Shaping events to inspire donations By Jim Alvarez Nonprofit organizations face a constant challenge of funding. From homelessness and hunger to education and the arts to conservation and animals, as well as youth, health and faith-based, most nonprofits search for ways to combat declining governmental funding, an aging donor base, an often overburdened small staff and limited volunteers. To better capture more dollars while retaining and attracting donors, many nonprofits diversify their fundraising activities. READ MORE
A culture shift for fundraising From Haas Jr. Three years ago, the Haas, Jr. Fund joined with CompassPoint Nonprofit Services to produce a study, UnderDeveloped, documenting the chronic fundraising challenges facing today’s nonprofits. One possible path to addressing these challenges, the report suggested, is for nonprofit leaders to foster and develop a “culture of philanthropy” in their organizations. READ MORE
New 'bright spots' report a goldmine for nonprofits about successful fundraising at the grassroots From The Nonprofit Quarterly "How can we build a loyal cadre of new and repeat individual donors? How can we raise our game — and our expectations when it comes to fundraising? How can we bring in the resources year after year to sustain and grow our programs?" So starts "Fundraising Bright Spots," a new report published by the Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr. Fund. The report is a treasure trove of insight and inspiration; it lifts up commonalities from the stories of 16 relatively small social change groups, all of which are consistently and uniquely successful at fundraising. READ MORE
Grant Announcement - Youth Opportunity Fund Deadline: May 2nd Category: Youth / Poverty Amount: Up to $250k The Society was contacted today by the Youth Opportunity Fund. They're looking for nonprofits "working in innovative ways to place low-income young adults on a path towards college and career success in 10 cities across the United States: Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Newark, St. Louis, San Francisco and Washington, D.C" They will be presenting a webinar on April 18th at 4pm ET with more information. Please feel free to share with any organizations that may benefit from this opportunity.
US volunteer time worth $188 billion From The NonProfit Times The value of volunteers' time hit a record high in 2015, an estimated $23.56 per hour nationwide. The sum represents more than a $1 increase compared to the figure in 2013. Volunteering hours for 2015 are not yet available but even if they stayed at 2014’s 7.96 billion hours, they would be valued at roughly $188 billion. READ MORE
Financial Opportunity Corps Over the past three years, the Financial Opportunity Corps (FOC), a partnership between Points of Light, Bank of America, and AmeriCorps has helped hundreds reach financial sustainability. Unlike other financial coaching services, FOC offers this service free of charge for economically disadvantaged individuals and families. That’s because FOC uses skill-based volunteers as financial coaches in a one-to-one setting. As a result, FOC participants achieve their financial goals through expanded financial knowledge, improved spending and saving habits, and a growth in personal confidence. Interested in learning more about this and many of the other national AmeriCorps funding announcements made recently by the White House take a look. Host Site Opening (Financial Opportunity Corps)- VISTA Arizona benefits from the generosity of the Bank of America investment highlighted below and President Obama includes the highlight in the news release. AmeriCorps.gov postings for host sites of AmeriCorps VISTA (FOC) members are [...]
Millions of people volunteer in their communities and around the world every day. What drives people to work without pay to make the world a better place? In honor of National Volunteer Week, take the quiz and find out: What Kind of Volunteer Are You? You've discovered what chick flick and ice cream flavor you are. But what kind of volunteer are you? Millions of people volunteer in their communities and around the world every day.… UPWORTHY.COM|BY ALISHA HUBER
Grants Training in Tucson, AZ - May 12-13, 2016 Tucson Police Department and Grant Writing USA will present a two-day grants workshop in Tucson, May 12-13, 2016. This training is applicable to grant seekers across all disciplines. Attend this class and you'll learn how to find grants and write winning grant proposals. Click here for full event details. Beginning and experienced grant writers from city, county and state agencies as well as nonprofits, K-12, colleges and universities are encouraged to attend. We are excited to offer United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona partners a special tuition rate of $425 which includes everything: two days of terrific instruction, workbook, and access to our Alumni Forum that's packed full of tools, helpful discussions and more than 200 sample grant proposals. Please use discount code "AZNPO" to receive this $30 discount off full price at registration. Seating is limited, online reservations are necessary. Tuition payment is [...]
Nonprofit Board Boot Camp Be the best Board Member you can be, with Nonprofit Board Boot Camp. Learn about board governance, get the facts on financial issues and understand the different between fundraising and development. During this fast-paced half day boot camp you will learn about S.O.X. and how to keep yourself protected from making illegal actions. With lots of tools, speakers and exercises, you will leave this workshop better prepared to serve your nonprofit’s mission. Become a NPO Ambassador naturally and develop your network pipeline. Our workshop starts early troopers so get there at 7:00am and enjoy a Continental breakfast with breaks throughout the morning. Presenting the Nonprofit Boot Camp Valley Leadership, Leader Link, Arizona Nonprofit Academy, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Eide Bailly. Date: Saturday, April 23, 2016 Time: Check In 7:00am | Workshop 7:30am – 11:45am Location: CamelSquare Community Room | 4250 E. Camelback, Suite K-480, Phoenix, [...]
President Barack Obama's Proclamation for National Volunteer Week "Each day, humble people of every background and belief come together to fulfill the timeless responsibility we have as Americans: to accept certain obligations to one another. People of all ages can volunteer, and anyone can, through the smallest of acts, do their part to improve the lives of others. This week, we celebrate the selfless individuals around our country who channel their civic virtues through volunteerism, and we encourage more people to make service an integral part of their lives."
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Inside Out Program Evaluation If you are ready to take your program to the next level, then this webinar is for you. Inside Out Program Evaluation or is it Program Evaluations from the Inside Out? Either way the Chief Engagement Officer herself, Tobi Johnson, teaches you how to conduct a do it yourself (DIY) Volunteer Program audit in this webinar. Details Registration Link: VolPro Tuesday, April 12, 2016 1:00PM - 2:00PM EST/10:00AM - 11:00AM PST You may not have the budget to hire and outside evaluator to assess your programs, but that does not mean you cannot do it yourself. We'll show you how to conduct a DIY audit that is done by your program, for the benefit of your program, at little cost to you. You'll Also Get the Following Materials: DIY Volunteer Program Audit Self Assessment Spreadsheet DIY Audit Guide DIY Audit Project Plan DIY Audit Talking Points [...]
During National Volunteer Week, we celebrate the power of volunteers to make a difference, and recognize extraordinary individuals who are at the center of social change. Nominate an extraordinary volunteer in your community for a Daily Point of Light Award: Nominate a Volunteer for a Daily Point of Light Award The Daily Point of Light Award honors exceptional volunteers, celebrating the power of the individual to spark change and improve the world. POINTSOFLIGHT.ORG
Corporation for National and Community Service Check out the national wrap up report ???? bit.ly/1Q3g5eo. Our biggest year yet with 3,539 Mayors/County/Tribal leaders honoring the impact of 75,000 AmeriCorps members and Senior Corps volunteers across all 50 states and territories! #Mayor4Service #County4Service#Tribe4Service 1 Share
United Way’s mission is fueled by the passion of 2.9 million volunteers around the world. Their volunteers come from all walks of life, but they share an immeasurable passion for improving their communities.
The American Red Cross of Southern Arizona is calling for volunteers to assist us in installing free smoke alarms in the Flowing Wells, Homer Davis Neighborhood on Saturday, April 16th, 2016. We are reaching out to you to see if you are interested in organizing a team of volunteers to come out and help this community. There will be fun incentives for the team with the most volunteers! This neighborhood has been identified by our national preparedness division as at high risk for home fire related injuries and fatalities. Nationally, seven times a day, someone dies in a home fire. Every 40 minutes, an injury from a fire is reported. Nearly 1,000 times every day, fire departments are called to home fires. The American Red Cross is addressing the issue directly through our Home Fire Preparedness Campaign aimed at reducing fatality and injury due to house fires by 25% over [...]
Click here to download the newest GVSVC newsletter Volunteers Like to Be Appreciated-Here's How!-Page 1 Summer Youth Volunteer Program-Page 1 Arizona Plans for Volunteerism-Page 2 April 22nd Workshop-Page 3 Affinity Group-Page 3 click here for April 2016 HOT OPPS
Great workshop for those who coordinate or manage volunteers in their organization. Friday, April 22 1-3pm at the Joyner Green Valley Branch Library, 601 N La Canada Drive, Green Valley, AZ 85614
ADT is offering Coaching for Engagement Coaching for Engagement is being offered by ADT, a member of the BBB (SAVMA Member) and they have invited us to join, at a reasonable cost of course. BBB conference room 5151 E Broadway Blvd #100, Tucson, AZ 85711 Date: 04/28/2016 9:00 AM UTC-07:00 Ar your employees engaged? Are your motivation techniques getting little results? There are 3 key reasons why employees become disengaged. This workshop will help you understand: Why disengagement happens Techniques to create a new culture Obstacles you'll need to overcome Best practices to engage employees Having the tools to help your team is critical for your success and stress relief! Temporary - 'flavor of the month' solutions are temporary, and continuing to use them can erode the culture of engagement you want to build. $50 includes workshop, materials, and continental breakfast $40 for local ATD members Instructor: Terri Sinclair Terri [...]
Nominations Extended for Congressional Award Great news! Congresswoman Martha McSally’s office announced deadlines for nominations extended for the Congressional Award. You can nominate a firefighter, EMT, or member of law enforcement you know by filling out a nomination form and returning it to our office. Southern Arizona's first responders put their lives on the line every day to serve our community. Now, it’s our turn to recognize them! Additional information about the nomination can be found on the original post: Congressional First Responder of Distinction Award Nominations Open the deadline is April 8, but we have extended it to May 1, 2016. The National Emergency Management Association has acknowledged each of the Congressional districts to honor consituents with such awards. Find your Congressional Representative. Congresswoman McSally Congresswoman Martha McSally, holds a B.S., United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., 1988; M.P.P., John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, Cambridge, [...]
How do you determine your ‘true’ value in the marketplace? Join Don Zavis, National Sales Trainer, International Keynote Speaker and an Award-Winning Sales Coach as he shares with us the tips, skills and techniques on how to have your true value “come shining thru.” Remember this is your raise, establishing your value in the marketplace is in your best interest. Upcoming event information: Location: Encantada apartments--theater--11177 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley, AZ 85737 Date: 04/15/2016 11:00 AM UTC-07:00 This is Your Raise, Establishing Your Value In the Marketplace Learning Objectives: Determine what is of value Create a matrix to compare your contribution to the determining value Bring a brown bag lunch. Vending machines and Savaya coffee bar on site.Don Zavis is an accomplished executive with a successful history of taking private and publicorganizations to new levels of sales and profitability. He has an outstanding record of hiring the highestlevel of [...]
National Volunteer Week, April 10-16, 2016, is about inspiring, recognizing and encouraging people to seek out imaginative ways to engage in their communities. As your organization celebrates National Volunteer Week, don't forget to share your activities on Twitter, Instagram or Vine using #NVW2016 to be included in Points of Light's live round up. View Points of Light’s #NVW2016 Stream here.
Women of Worth Nominations Open March's Women's History Month may be ending, but it’s countdown to National Volunteer Week (April 10-16, 2016) and we’re just getting started at lifting up inspiring stories of women who make their mark through service. The Women of Worth nominations are open. The Points of Light CEO, Tracy Hoover, reflects on the broad roster of history making women – and the powerhouse brands, like L’Oreal Paris, who are adding their might to the call for gender equality and opportunity. Throughout the month of April, L’Oreal Paris accepts nominations for the prestigious WOW program. Each year, L'Oréal Paris launches a nationwide search for ten extraordinary nonprofit leaders to be named WOW honorees. Each honoree receives $25,000 to support their charitable cause, mentorship from the L'Oréal Paris network and a national platform to tell their stories. Read more about the nominating process at Points of Light. Women [...]
The Points of Light Civic Accelerator – the first national accelerator dedicated to investing in civic ventures – recently announced the civic startups selected to participate in its Spring 2016 program. This will be the seventh cohort of the Civic Accelerator since its founding in 2012. The ventures come from across the U.S. and include for-profits and nonprofits that focus on digital and financial inclusion to help more people succeed in the digital economy. Learn more about the fourteen new cohort of entrepreneurs. If you are in Atlanta, you’re also invited to attend CivicX-Spring 2016 First Look, a Shark Tank-style event on April 14, 2016 from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The newest class of the Civic Accelerator will present how they are accelerating technology adoption & financial inclusion for all to succeed in the digital economy while you – the audience – challenge each team to think bigger and [...]
How to Turn Millennials into Members By Sarah Sladek, CEO of XYZ University Learn: All about the Generation Y/Millennial mindset to get them interested in your organization How recent economic shifts are reshaping the membership value proposition How to create your own unique strategy and marketing tactics to target this elusive generation Today, April 7, 2016 Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM (ET) *Can't make the live webinars? All registrants will receive a recording. Each webinar is eligible for 1 CAE credit. You must attend the webinar to earn this credit. P.S. This webinar is part of our Membership Growth Online Summit. Registering for today's webinar will automatically sign you up for the whole summit, where you can pick which webinars you'd like to attend. P.P.S. When you register for the summit, you also get a coupon to claim 50% off our e-course "Board Meeting Hero!"
Congressional First Responder of Distinction Award Congresswoman Martha McSally’s office announced nominations open for the inaugural Congressional First Responder of Distinction Award of Southern Arizona. You can nominate a firefighter, EMT, or member of law enforcement you know by filling out a nomination form and returning it to our office. Southern Arizona's first responders put their lives on the line every day to serve our community. Now, it’s our turn to recognize them! Nomination form is here Of note, the form says the deadline is April 8, but we have extended it to May 1, 2016. Need some tips on writing a nomination? Try some general guidelines from this site. Follow Directions and Make a Checklist: If you are creating a nomination packet from a list of guidelines, read the directions, carefully. If there is no checklist in the packet, then go through the directions and create one. Then you can check [...]
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The 2016 Conference on Volunteering and Service, which provides the singular opportunity for thousands from around the world to come together to shape the future of volunteerism. Service does truly unite us. As the 2016 Host City, Detroit is a shining example of how social innovation, cross-sector collaboration and citizen engagement can drive change. We need to learn from the experts, connect with each other and get inspired along the way. We hope you enjoy your time with us and you'll leave the Conference renewed and with a new spark to unite our communities with many points of light! Get more info by clicking HERE
For everyone needing a refresher from our February Meeting on Volunteer Appreciation just in time: Click HERE to access our power point from February's membership meeting.
Thank you Ken Charvoz for our wonderful presentation on using technology to our advantage and showing us first hand how simple and quick making a mission based video for our agencies can really be, often times with our very own cell phones and free resources.
ENERGOZE-Newsletter -April 2016 Susan tells the true story of how a photographer friend's talents are being wasted by an appealing volunteer project...and why this has important implications for designing all kinds of volunteer work. Read this month's Hot Topic. You can subscribe to the Hot Topic as apodcast or RSS text feed - or listen to the audio online. Also, you can browse the archive of Susan's Hot Topics (since 1997!). Recognition Resources SAYING THANK YOU TO VOLUNTEERS...IN APRIL AND YEAR-ROUND In the United States and Canada, April brings National Volunteer Week, this year on April 10-16. Click on the country name to find how each nation is celebrating this year - themes, social media links, and free resources. Even if your organization does not plan any recognition activities in April, there is no reason not to use the national events to draw attention to the importance of volunteers. [...]
How to Increase Members with Facebook Ads By Shiv Narayanan, Head of Marketing at Wild Apricot How much you should spend on your ads How to target your existing members on Facebook to increase event attendance How to find new members and create your own ads Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET) 1 hour away! How to Be a Google Ads Super Hero - for Charities & Nonprofits By Jason Shim & Mark Hallman, Marketing & Google Partners How to utilize Google's $10,000 grant for charities & nonprofits How to build an AdWords campaign that supports your mission, programs, marketing, and fundraising How to drive qualified traffic to your website Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET) *Can't make the live webinars? All registrants will receive a recording. Each webinar is eligible for 1 CAE credit. You must attend the webinar to earn this credit. P.S. These two webinars are part of our [...]
Team RWB Tucson would like to invite you all to our 5th annual Run As One event on April 16 at 0800 at Brandi Fenton Park. It is a free event (unless you'd like to buy a t-shirt or donate) where we have three different organizations coming together as one in celebration of our partnership. To register click here Here's the history behind Run As One: It is in honor of Marine veteran Clay Hunt, an original member of Team Rubicon who took his own life after battling PTSD. Team Rubicon, Team Red, White and Blue, and The Mission Continues will partner on April 16th for the 5th annual event and it serves as a celebration of a networks required to empower, unite and enrich the lives of Veterans. It will also be a symbol of leadership, action, and collaboration across the veterans support landscape within our local communities. Our Goals: United with a [...]
Volunteer to help prevent home fires The American Red Cross of Southern Arizona is calling for volunteers to help prevent home fire by installing free smoke alarms in the Flowing Wells, Homer Davis Neighborhood on Saturday, April 16th, 2016. This neighborhood has been identified by our national preparedness division as at high risk for home fire related injuries and fatalities. Nationally, seven times a day, someone dies in a home fire. Reports of injury from a fire occur every 40 minutes, with fire departments responding to nearly 1,000 home fire calls a day. The American Red Cross is addressing the issue directly through their Home Fire Preparedness Campaign aimed at reducing fatality and injury due to house fires by 25% over the next 4 years or by 2019. A Family Plea to help Prevent Fires Other helpful links: Here is a quick look at a typical smoke alarm canvas and [...]
Would you like to engage University of Arizona students with your Non-profit for a "higher level thinking activity" that is at least 45 hours? Is your agency interested in connecting through the 100% Engagement Initiative at UA, then this is the perfect opportunity for you. If yes then please contact Megan Forecki at mforecki@email.arizona.edu
Support a great cause: Run As One event on April 16 at 0800 at Brandi Fenton Park. Register Here: https://www.crowdrise.com/aztucson1/fundraiser/aztucson Here's the history behind Run As One: It is in honor of Marine veteran Clay Hunt, an original member of Team Rubicon who took his own life after battling PTSD. Team Rubicon, Team Red, White and Blue, and The Mission Continues will partner on April 16th for the 5th annual event and it serves as a celebration of a networks required to empower, unite and enrich the lives of Veterans. It will also be a symbol of leadership, action, and collaboration across the veterans support landscape within our local communities. Goals: United with a Common Purpose 1) Build strong, united communities around America's veterans. 2) Demonstrate leadership by driving collaboration and a proactive approach to veterans' services. 3) Raise awareness of the challenges and positive solutions facing our nation's veterans. About the [...]
Volunteerism is increasingly becoming the core around which companies build employee engagement strategies and programs. But many nonprofits feel challenged when it comes to offering meaningful volunteer opportunities. To avoid harming valued corporate relationships, nonprofits feel obligated to use corporate volunteers – even if that means having them paint the same wall a seventh time. In this webinar, attendees will learn how to move corporate-nonprofit relationships from transactional to strategically focused partnerships that better serve the goals of all involved. Discussion with: Jim Starr COO & Chief Business Development Officer, America’s Charities Ryan Scott CEO & Founder of Causecast Ryan Pitts Business Development Manager, America's Charities Register Causecast is a powerful cause engagement platform that brings ease, impact and fun to employee volunteer and giving programs.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Human Resources by Friday, April 8th. Jane S DeNigris, PHR, SHRM-CP Human Resources Generalist United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Office 520-903-3941 jdenigris@unitedwaytucson.org UNITED WAY OF TUCSON AND SOUTHERN ARIZONA Position Description Administrative Assistant, Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Full time, FLSA Non-Exempt March 28, 2016 until February 28, 2017 Job Summary: Reporting to the Arizona Combined Federal Campaign Manager. This position provides administrative and organizational support for the Arizona Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). This position requires initiative, creativity, independent judgment and decision-making, and the ability to assume responsibility for outcomes with minimal direction. The job also requires familiarity with all federal regulations, memorandum and directives governing the CFC. The Arizona CFC is a workplace fundraising campaign that gives federal employees the opportunity to support local charities. The campaign is administered by the [...]
Wild Apricot: Membership Summit March Update: It's Time for the Summit By Dmitry Buterin, Chief Apricot Next Monday kicks off our biggest webinar event ever, the Wild Apricot Membership Summit. I'm excited to see the impact it's going to have on the nonprofit sector. If you haven't signed up yet, there's still time! From the product side of things, we're updating our Mobile App, launching some new email themes, and our Chief Architect shares an update on a project we've been working on for the past 2 years, called Solution Splitting. click here to read the full update Membership Summit 4 DAYS AWAY! April 4th - 8th: 6 FREE webinars, 7 experts 3,018 Nonprofit Professionals have already signed up and there are still spots left! This will be the biggest webinar event we've ever held. Learn how to attract, convert, and retain new members to grow your organization. click here to sign up and learn more We're [...]
Best Skills in Nonprofit Management Certificate Again Strategic Partner Nonprofit Certificate Nonprofit Management Institute is offering courses in Tucson starting April 1st. The courses are part of the "Best Skills in Nonprofit Management Certificate" again being offered and include courses focused on volunteer management, social media, and governance. Courses will be held roughly once a month April through October at Habitat for Humanity on Friday mornings. Classes are taught by experienced nonprofit leaders, with research based curriculum from ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Management. Click here for more information and registration. Best Skills Classes Volunteers in Service Managing our most valuable assets: Volunteers in service. People, whether they are employees or volunteers, are the life-force of any nonprofit organization. This training session will provide tools for developing job descriptions, recruiting/hiring, orienting, training, and evaluating and coaching the performance of employees and volunteers. Special emphasis on communication, motivation and recognizing volunteer [...]
Nominate Women of Worth Nominate Women of Worth from your volunteer pool, a partnership between Points of Light and L'Oreal Paris recognizing women in volunteerism and civic impact. Nonprofit leader nominations for the Women of Worth awards occur annually in mid February. Ten extraordinary honorees receives $25,000 to support their charitable cause, mentorship from the L'Oréal Paris network and a national platform to tell their stories. Learn more about recent Women of Worth and their stories of resilience, inspiration and hope. Please take a moment to learn about the 2015 honoree, as she is an inspiration for future nominations. Women of Worth Honoree for 2015, Teri Kelsall Teri Kelsall, founded The Jonas Project to support Veteran entrepreneurs. Teri Kelsall was recognized by L'Oréal Paris and Points of Light as a 2015 Women of Worth honoree for her extraordinary efforts helping veteran entrepreneurs on their quest to become tomorrow’s high-impact business [...]
Forget Veggies-Science Shows Volunteering Is Healthier Volunteers nationwide tell Points of Light that they are happier, and healthier people as a result of their volunteer roles, so we say, "forget veggies-science shows volunteering is healthier." Now, scientists are catching up with what these points of light are telling us, demonstrating that the benefits are tangible — mentally and physically — and a reason why so many keep coming back to help. They just feel better when they put others first. And this is despite the fact that the nature of their work often puts them in close contact with people who are suffering from illness, victims of crime or natural disasters, homeless, lonely, despairing or even dying. How can that be? Let’s start with looking at the difference between two words that are often used interchangeably: empathy and compassion. Empathy is defined as “the visceral or emotional experience of another [...]
Partner Opportunity: Points of Light Nominate a Volunteer for the Cabot Community Celebrity Award This is a Partner Opportunity from Points of Light. Do you know of an outstanding volunteer? Nominate them for the Cabot Community Celebrity Award. Cabot Creamery Cooperative will honor the winning celebrities with an 8 day / 7 night Alaskan Cruise, with stops in beautiful Ketchikan, Juneau, and Skagway as well as Victoria, British Columbia. Since 2010, the farmer-owners of Cabot Creamery Cooperative have presented the Cabot Community Celebrity Award program to honor the achievements and contributions of volunteers from every part of our great nation. The deadline to nominate a volunteer is May 2, 2016. Learn more and nominate an outstanding volunteer here. Interested to learn who received this award? We were: The Carter Work Project Are you interested in more Partner Program Opportunities? Search the blog by category. Next Partner Oppertunity: Points of Light [...]
Ways to Appreciate Volunteers and Work in Teams Linda Taileart and Alcira Pastula are inviting Volunteer Engagement Professionals of Southern Arizona to join them for a two hour, hands on workshop on Ways to Appreciate Volunteers and Work in Teams. Attendees will develop strategies to build recognition, appreciation and teamwork into volunteer programming. Volunteers with Catholic Charities exapand the reach of the agency to help more vulnerable people in central and northern Arizona communities. Appreciation, recognition and teamwork led to an increased retention rate and they cannot wait to share how they did it. This dynamic duo from Catholic Charities of Arizona, headquarted in Phoenix, will head south to present their workshop to the Green Valley Sahuarita Volunteer Clearinghouse, a SAVMA partner organization. Registration for this free workshop is required, on Friday, April 22 from 1-3pm at the Joyner Green Valley Library. Workshop Details When: Friday April 22, 2016 from 1:00 [...]
UoA College of Social and Behavioral Sciences is hosting a fair on Wednesday March 30th from 12-2pm. For more information about the event, please email Jesse McCain at jmccain@email.arizona,edu
Primavera is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator. For more information click here
Help Shape the Future of Volunteerism Early bird registration is officially open. The Points of Light 2016 Conference on Volunteering and Service will take place June 27 – 29 at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan. As the world’s largest service-related convening of nonprofit, government, business and civic leaders. This Conference is the greatest annual opportunity for thousands from around the world to help shape the future of volunteerism. Attendees can choose from more than 120 workshops. Led by highly-respected experts, with 11 learning tracks exploring innovative solutions and trending topics there is something for everyone. Help Shape the Future of Volunteerism with Education Tracks Tracks include: Business, Capacity Building, Educational Opportunity, Disaster Services, Government, Global, Next Generation Leaders, National Service, Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Sustainable Community Development, and Volunteer Engagement. Scholarships Available | Application Deadline - March 25 The scholarship offers registration and travel reimbursement (up to $1,500) for [...]
Save the Dates 2016 The calendar is packed, so save the dates 2016 for cannot miss programs, events, and activities. SAVMA is bringing its best. National Volunteer Appreciation Week April, 10th-April 16, 2016 Effective Communication Wednesday, April 20, 2016 How not to take your interactions with other personally Six Secrets of High Impact Presenting Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Learn how to create and deliver high impact presentations/training's Round Table Discussion Wednesday, June 15, 2016 Strengthening & Re-energizing your volunteer program. SAVMA Happy Hour Wednesday, July 20th TBD SAVMA Holiday Luncheon Wednesday, December 21, 2016 11:30am-1:00pm Registration is required on the Event Registration Page!
The Six Secrets of High Impact Presenting High Impact Presenting: Learn How to Transform your Workshops and Presentations The purpose of this workshop is to share Six Secrets high impact presenting to increase engagement during presentations and training activities. These are quick and easy ways to deliver information in more effective ways. When they are combined with tools designed to help people reflect and apply what they’ve learned, there is a dramatic increase in engagement and effectiveness. Program Details What: The Six Secrets of High Impact Presenting When: Wednesday, May 18 from 11:30 am-1:00 pm Where: Habitat for Humanity conf room (3501 N. Mountain Ave (85719) Who: Sara Griffiths, from Wholeonomy Consulting, Presented by Sarah Griffiths, Wholonomy Consulting Sarah Griffiths applies strengths based approaches to change processes, whether the change is at the individual, organization, collaboration, or system level. She helps create processes and the conditions for supporting change, and blends her knowledge of [...]
Grants from North Face for outdoor experiences for students. Check out the grant application on this website: https://www.thenorthface.com/…/outdoor-ex…/explore-fund.html
Job Posting Volunteer Coordinator Emblem Hospice- Tucson, AZ Job Posting Volunteer Coordinator: Rapidly growing Hospice Company seeking incredible staff to join dynamic team that delivers life-changing service. If you are interested in applying please send an email with your resume attached with the position you are interested in. If the employer is interested in further pursuing applicants the individuals will be contacted directly for an interview. For more information see below: Volunteer Coordinator Emblem Hospice Tucson Tucson, AZ Full job description Rapidly growing Hospice Company seeking incredible staff to join dynamic team that delivers life-changing service. Interested candidates should email their cover letter and résumé to Emblem directly. Emblem staff that identify candidates of interest set up interviews with candidates directly. JOB SUMMARY To maintain and coordinate the volunteer program for Hospice. Responsible for the orientation, training and coordination of all Hospice volunteers, for volunteer program administration and development in [...]
Nominate a Champion today! Do you know someone who is working to make the future brighter for children and families in Arizona? Nominate them for a Champions for Children & Families Award! Champions for Children & Families 2016 Tuesday, April 19, 2016 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Reid Park 445 S. Alvernon Way Tucson, Arizona Click here to download the nomination form. Martha K. Rothman Lifetime Achievement Award This individual or group has a long history of diligently championing the issues of children and families. They have had a significant impact with far-reaching results, and have successfully made today a better place for Arizona children. Champion for Children & Families Award This individual or group has been an inspiration in their work for a better world for children and their families. Their creative, hands-on, advocacy has spanned over many years. They have brought about a positive change in the lives of Arizona children. [...]
Arizona Gives Day is coming soon! For the full webinar training schedule and recordings, visitazgives.org. Arizona Gives Day 2016 is right around the corner – make sure your organization is putting its best face forward. Sign up for our next webinar to learn how to make your account stand out: Building Out Your Profile Wednesday, February 24th 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Dear Volunteer Coordinators & Managers, You are cordially invited to participate in an upcoming Focus Group to assist the Arizona Governor's Commission on Service and Volunteerism with the development of a new 2016-2019 State Service Plan for Arizona. The Focus Group will be approximately two hours in length and will provide you with an opportunity to share your perceptions, opinions, ideas and experience regarding the current and future state of service and volunteerism in your area and in Arizona. When completed, the State Service Plan will set forth goals, priorities, and strategies for promoting service and volunteerism, leveraging National Service resources to address community needs, and strengthen the state's service and volunteerism infrastructure. We ask that you consider participating: Wednesday, March 2, 2016 2:30 pm -4:30 pm United Way Board Room 330 N. Commerce Park Loop, Suite 200 Tucson To confirm your participation by February 17th, 2016 RSVP to Tracy Sullivan, tsullivan@unitedwaytucson.org [...]
generatonOn is Raising Awareness for Worldwide Literacy-Here's How You can Help! Click here for the details Throughout February, generationOn, Points of Light’s youth division, is raising awareness of the 775 million people in the world who lack access to basic literacy. They are mobilizing an army of passionate youth to help arm the next generation with this essential skill!
Read an interesting article by clicking here Last month, one of my friends told me she was making 70K as a waitress at a fancy restaurant. She quit because she didn’t find it satisfying, and took a pay cut to work as a community organizer......
Military Veteran Women's Expo Military Veteran Women's Expo 2016, presented by Tucson Veterans Serving Veterans, on Saturday, March 19th, click here for more details. Women veteran leaders and key event partners to offer this unique event to Arizona's women veterans in 2016. The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services brought many dedicated community partners together to make the event successful. Women Veterans NOT using VA Benefits and Services? Women Veterans NOT using your earned VA Benefits & Services, we would love to hear from you. Please take their survey, it takes 5 minutes and is anonymous. Take the survey » Tucson Veterans Serving Veterans TVSV ia a voluntary association meeting the needs of Tucson and Southern Arizona veterans since 2003. They are members of federal, state, local government and private agencies working along with Veteran service organizations which serve Veterans in need. Through collaborative effort, they provide outreach, education, networking, and referral [...]
You are invited to attend the Learning from Conflict Workshop for Professionals who work with Volunteers on Feb. 26th When: Feb 26, 2016 from 1-3:00 pm Where: Joyner Green Valley Library, 601 N La Canada Drive (southwest corner of La Canada & Desert Bell), Green Valley, AZ 85614 "Volunteer management is all about working with people and when people work together conflict is inevitable. This workshop addresses strategies for how to learn from conflict and move through it." It will touch on such topics as approaching a volunteer in an uncomfortable situation, how to deal with a volunteer who has "gone rogue," and building teams. It will be a very interactive workshop. The workshop leader is Sharon Tewsksbury-Bloom from the Northern Arizona University Civic Service Institute. She is an award-winning speaker who has presented programs on the national and state-wide basis. RSVP by emailing: Diane Diamond, 520-625-1150 x 108 at [...]
Expert Webinar Series-Wild Apricot Sometimes getting members to step up to the "next level" of involvement is a real challenge. So what can you do to change that? Sign up today to reserve your spot? http://www.wildapricot.com/academy/expert-webinar-series In this FREE EXPERT webinar, you will: Discover the difference between traditional “recruitment” strategies and volunteer “attraction” Learn how to make volunteering irresistible to new and existing members Find out how to create the perfect mix of Appreciation, Recognition, Incentive and Reward, to push volunteers to the “next level” Adopt new and powerful organizational strategies that cultivate future leaders and long-term success Date: Thursday, February 11th, 2016Time: 3:00 PM (ET) / 12:00 PM (PT)
