VEP Ecosystem Offerings

VEP Ecosystem Offerings

Volunteer Engagement Professional (VEP) Ecosystem offerings include programs, activities and other learning and development opportunities in alignment with industry standards.

The SAVMA program and events team members identify and select opportunities to share with members and other Volunteer Engagers in our community that align with our calendar. Data from the member skills survey is used as a tool when selecting offerings as well as member feedback. If we cannot find the right offerings, we will identify new opportunities.

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 Arizona to engage AmeriCorps members in evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions/practices that extend organizational capacity to address critical community needs in one of six AmeriCorps focus areas: disaster services, economic opportunity, education, environmental stewardship, healthy futures, and services for veterans and military families. Organizations awarded AmeriCorps funding will be responsible for the recruitment, training, supervision, and management of AmeriCorps members. We suggest you collaborate with fund development and HR to divide the work. Do not leave funding on the table>>>>> Call [...]

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. Why Participate? This survey serves as a pulse check for the field of volunteerism by providing a nuanced view of challenges, trends, and opportunities. By taking a few minutes to complete the survey, you contribute to a collective intelligence that guides our industry's evolution. Survey Link: https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/OqCzf5 Survey Deadline: Friday, January 1, 2024 @5pm EST Your Data Matters: Rest assured, your responses are confidential and anonymous. The aggregated data will be utilized to generate an industry report, providing a comprehensive [...]

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 breakneck pace has become the volunteer management way. Volunteer management professionals continue to operate at emergency levels of activity with no end in site. Below are a few must-do actions to take right now to show your support and to help ease the burden. C-Suite Must Dos Right Now Discuss SAVMA Leadership positions with your volunteer engagement staff and why you support their 2024 participation. Without your support of their professional development they will not be able to prioritize 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 a roadmap of progression. SAVMA Members we need your participation in the career pathways for volunteer engagement professionals survey. We hope to use this data as validated evidence for the job of the volunteer engagement professional to be officially recognized by the Department of Labor (DOL) in the Occupational Outlook Handbook https://www.bls.gov/ooh/. When DOL conducts its next revision to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), we intend to heavily advocate for the addition of this role! This means, [...]

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 of Rob Jackson Consulting Ltd. His consultancy and training company engages and inspires people to bring about change. He has almost 30 years experience working in the voluntary and community sector. Holding a variety of strategic development and senior management roles he focused on leading and engaging volunteers. Since 2011, Rob has worked with a wide range of clients in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the USA and Canada. He is co-author of The Complete Volunteer Management Handbook (DSC, [...]

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 reports about how best to engage and manage volunteers. Service Enterprise Initiative recommended for these Key Benefits Access to a research-based program which according to research by the TCC Group will transform your organization into one of the top 11% of nonprofits in volunteer management and organizational performance. A diagnostic evaluation of current volunteer engagement practices with customized recommendations for improvement. 16 hours of training focused on change-management and volunteer engagement strategies and best practices. 15-20 hours of individualized coaching and the support of a [...]

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 level as well. Who should attend? Anyone at an organization is invited to attend, not just those who work with volunteers. We believe these conversations are important for the entire staff. Individuals and students are also welcome! Costs: SAVMA Members: $20 Students (Non-members): $25 Non-Members: $40 Individual Conference Registration + SAVMA Membership Discount: $60 Register today. https://bit.ly/SAVMAHybrid2021 Learn More about the conference and each speaker: https://www.betterimpact.tv/vmhc/

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 flourish. Join SAVMA and Nicole for the September 17, 2020 program, Resilience: a vital Tool for LoVs. Learning Objectives for the Program Setting small attainable goals Finding Your Voice Obtaining Institutional Buy In Building a Strong Support System Overcoming the urge to give up Presenter Biography Nicole Smith is a Panamanian-American, single mother, workforce development specialist, dancer, motivational speaker and published author of many inspirational journals including 101 Affirmations for Volunteer Administrators, Non-Profit Professionals and Professional Women (available for sale [...]

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 stature of your volunteer department and agency's impact? How can you practically and consistently craft messages and tactics that help promote a dynamic and engaging program that everyone should be a part of? Are you able to speak up and out for your professional development and value at your agency? We will examine answers to these questions. Learning objectives: Learn the importance of advocacy and ways to make it second nature Craft a story or message that is compelling [...]

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 through ongoing professional development and skills building. Participants will be paired with AL!VE Mentors to receive individualized coaching and support. In addition, there will be monthly peer sessions pertaining to leadership development topics. For more information about the program, commitments, requirements, and timeline, please review this following FAQ link: AL!VE Emerging Leaders Mentor Program FAQ. Applications are open now through September 4th. Apply to become a mentee here.

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 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 [...]

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 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 [...]

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 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 [...]

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 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 [...]

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, 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 [...]

By Tracy Sullivan|May 10th, 2016|Categories: Learning and Development, VEP Ecosystem Offerings|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 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, [...]

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 - 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 [...]

By Tracy Sullivan|April 11th, 2016|Categories: Learning and Development, VEP Ecosystem Offerings|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 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, [...]

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 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 [...]

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 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 [...]

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 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 [...]

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