VEP Ecosystem Offerings

Partners: Call to Action

Partners: Call to Action Our in-box is full this month with partners call to action including voter registration deadlines, survey requests, pre-conference sessions and Virtual Conferences! There are deadlines looming so let's make this quick and easy for your punch lists. Call to Action: Apply for State AmeriCorps! Applications for the AmeriCorps State Formula Grant (RFGA#: RFGA-FOR-GOYFF-080124-00) are now being accepted. Approximately $4 million will be awarded to programs throughout [...]

By SAVMA Leaders|February 7th, 2024|Categories: VEP Ecosystem Offerings|Comments Off

National Volunteer Management Insights Survey

National Volunteer Management Insights Survey SAVMA is calling all leaders of volunteers to participate in this national volunteer management insights survey. This is VolunteerPro’s 2024 Volunteer Management Progress Report, their ninth annual survey! As they navigate the dynamic landscape of our sector, everyone is eager to gain a comprehensive understanding of the current state of affairs. Your valuable input is crucial to discovering the most current trends in volunteer engagement. [...]

By SAVMA Leaders|December 1st, 2023|Categories: Member Feedback, VEP Ecosystem Offerings|Comments Off

C-Suite Must-Dos for your Volunteer Program

C-Suite Must-Dos for your Volunteer Program October is a big volunteer month These C-Suite must-dos for your volunteer program will remind you why you need SAVMA and why your volunteer engagement professionals depend on the association. Members of the volunteer management community are hard at work at recruitment events, fundraisers, interviews, orientations, planning meetings, outreach events, and conferences. Well, actually that sounds like a lot. Unfortunately, since the pandemic this [...]

By SAVMA Leaders|October 2nd, 2023|Categories: Learning and Development, VEP Ecosystem Offerings|Comments Off

Career Pathways for Volunteer Engagement Professionals Survey

Career Pathways for Volunteer Engagement Professionals Survey There is a lack of data on career pathways for volunteer engagement professionals, causing many professionals to leave the field in search of other advancement opportunities. Our Association partner, AL!VE, has a goal to create a Career Pathways Report that will demonstrate the various job levels within our field and the competencies and skills for each level. This will give practitioners and employers [...]

By SAVMA Leaders|April 11th, 2023|Categories: Member Feedback, VEP Ecosystem Offerings|Comments Off

AL!VE Conference- SAVMA Saves the Date

AL!VE Conference- SAVMA Saves the Date October 17th AL!VE announces its conference theme "Leveraging Technology in a Human World: Inclusively, Responsibly, and Creatively." Each new generation of volunteers is very different from the ones before them. How do we prepare our policies, programs and recruitment in an inclusive, responsible, and creative way that looks to leverage technology in a human world? AL!VE taps Rob Jackson facilitator Rob Jackson is Director [...]

By SAVMA Leaders|April 10th, 2023|Categories: Learning and Development, VEP Ecosystem Offerings|Comments Off

Service Enterprise Initiative Recommended

Service Enterprise Initiative recommended by SAVMA to all members. SEI certification is a way to increase the impact of volunteerism in our community. ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation is offering this certificate of distinction and its nationally recognized designation of excellence in organizational volunteer integration. Together with AL!VE and Points of Light organizations will gain access to proprietary content and research, including a robust resource library with trends and [...]

By SAVMA Leaders|March 21st, 2023|Categories: Learning and Development, Resources and Samples, VEP Ecosystem Offerings|Comments Off

Join Us for The Annual AL!VE Conference October 18th 9:30am-5:00pm

This years focus on equipping leaders of volunteers with skills to determine what data is useful and how to tell impactful stories using different tools and technologies. Not only is this great information for those that work with volunteers but this can be applied across organizations. SAVMA members receive a discounted rate and all attendees will receive snacks and lunch! Click Here To Register

By SAVMA Leaders|September 1st, 2022|Categories: SAVMA Events, VEP Ecosystem Offerings|Comments Off

Join SAVMA’s Host Site for the AL!VE Hybrid Conference

Join SAVMA on October 19th for the Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference! We will be meeting together via Zoom and join break out sessions with others registered through out host site. Why join with SAVMA? Members and non-members alike get a deep discount to attend this conference but joining our host site means that you'll have conversations with others who are learning how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion matter at the regional [...]

By Jessica Dennes|October 7th, 2021|Categories: Learning and Development, SAVMA Events, VEP Ecosystem Offerings|Comments Off

Resilience: a Vital Tool for LoVs

Resilience: a Vital Tool for LoVs Nicole R. Smith, CVA, knows resilience is a vital tool for LoVs. What is it exactly? Why is it so important? How do you build it? In this candid talk we will examine how to navigate the hurdles that you may encounter during your volunteer manager (leader of volunteers) journey to build the resilience needed for both you and your volunteer program grow and [...]

By Tucson Foundations|September 7th, 2020|Categories: Learning and Development, SAVMA Programs, VEP Ecosystem Offerings|Tags: goals, Professional Development, tools|Comments Off

Nationally Renowned CVA, Gretchen Jordan to present a Members Only SAVMA Event 9/3!

Be Your Own Best Advocate: Top Ten Ways You Can Advocate for yourself, volunteers and programs Although we know how important our role, volunteers and an engaging program are, we will always need to advocate why that is important to staff, the community, and prospective volunteers. Often the volunteer department is 'taken for granted' or mistakenly assumed from that person's last volunteer experience. Can simple and everyday advocacy elevate the [...]

By Tucson Foundations|August 27th, 2020|Categories: Learning and Development, SAVMA Programs, VEP Ecosystem Offerings|Comments Off

Join the AL!VE Emerging Leaders Mentor Program- Applications Dues 9/4

Peer Mentors are the Answer! SAVMA Members have an Association Membership with AL!VE! So, if you are a member of SAVMA, you are also a member of AL!VE! and that includes the benefits of the: Emerging Leaders Mentor Program The Emerging Leaders Mentor Program is first designed to provide a platform for members to connect, and second designed to share best practices while positioning members as leaders in the field [...]

By Tucson Foundations|August 27th, 2020|Categories: Learning and Development, SAVMA Events, VEP Ecosystem Offerings|Comments Off

CVA Study Group

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 [...]

By Tracy Sullivan|June 14th, 2016|Categories: Learning and Development, Resources and Samples, VEP Ecosystem Offerings|Comments Off

Creative Volunteer Training Activities That Boost Interaction, Inspiration & Learning

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 [...]

By Tracy Sullivan|May 26th, 2016|Categories: Learning and Development, VEP Ecosystem Offerings|Tags: tobi johnson, training, volpro|Comments Off

Supervisor of Volunteers: for the Reluctant

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 [...]

By Tracy Sullivan|May 24th, 2016|Categories: Learning and Development, VEP Ecosystem Offerings|Comments Off

Best Skills in Management Certificate

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 [...]

By Tracy Sullivan|May 16th, 2016|Categories: Learning and Development, Uncategorized, VEP Ecosystem Offerings|Comments Off

Count What Matters Webinar

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, [...]

By Tracy Sullivan|May 10th, 2016|Categories: Learning and Development, VEP Ecosystem Offerings|Comments Off

Points of Light Conference 2016 | Why Volunteer Managers Should Attend

Points of Light Conference 2016 | Why Volunteer Program Managers Should Attend A New Era for Volunteer Management Volunteer program management is changing. Across the nation, communities are redefining how service connects people to purpose. In this new era, Volunteer Engagement Professionals (VEPs) aren’t just coordinators — they are strategists, educators, and advocates for civic participation. For those of us in Southern Arizona, attending the Points of Light Annual [...]

By Tracy Sullivan|April 27th, 2016|Categories: Learning and Development, VEP Ecosystem Offerings|Tags: Nonprofit Leadership, Points of Light, Professional Development, Service Unites, Volunteer Engagement, volunteer management|Comments Off

Ways to Appreciate Volunteers and Strengthen Teamwork | SAVMA

“Be somebody who makes everybody feel like a somebody!” That simple phrase, shared by Alcira Pastula and Linda Tailleart from Catholic Charities Community Services AZ, captures the heart of effective volunteer appreciation. Recognition is more than a “thank you.” It’s how we show people that their time, energy, and heart truly matter. Why Appreciation Matters Recognition has the largest positive effect on volunteer retention of any volunteer management practice. [...]

By Tracy Sullivan|April 21st, 2016|Categories: Learning and Development, Resources and Samples, VEP Ecosystem Offerings|Tags: Happiness Effect, Recognition, SAVMA, Teamwork, volunteer appreciation, volunteer management, Volunteer Retention|Comments Off

Board Issues? Try Nonprofit Board Boot Camp!

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 [...]

By Tracy Sullivan|April 13th, 2016|Categories: Learning and Development, VEP Ecosystem Offerings|Tags: governance|Comments Off

Inside Out Program Evaluation

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 - [...]

By Tracy Sullivan|April 11th, 2016|Categories: Learning and Development, VEP Ecosystem Offerings|Comments Off

Nominate a Volunteer for a Daily Point of Light Award

Nominate for a Daily Point of Light Award Southern Arizona recognition at the national level means VEPs can nomination for a daily Point of Light Award during National Volunteer Week. During this week in particular 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 [...]

By Tracy Sullivan|April 11th, 2016|Categories: Member Stories, Uncategorized, VEP Ecosystem Offerings|Tags: #VolunteerAwards, Awards, nationalvolunteerweek, pointsoflight|Comments Off

Nominations Extended for Congressional Award

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 [...]

By Tracy Sullivan|April 8th, 2016|Categories: VEP Ecosystem Offerings|Comments Off

Best Skills in Nonprofit Management Certificate Again

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 [...]

By Tracy Sullivan|March 29th, 2016|Categories: Learning and Development, VEP Ecosystem Offerings|Comments Off

Partner Opportunity: Points of Light

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 [...]

By Tracy Sullivan|March 28th, 2016|Categories: VEP Ecosystem Offerings|Comments Off

Ways to Appreciate Volunteers and Work in Teams

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 [...]

By Tracy Sullivan|March 28th, 2016|Categories: Learning and Development, VEP Ecosystem Offerings|Comments Off