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SAVMA Members and Not-Yet-Members are invited to join us as we review our successes and challenges in 2017, vote in our 2018 leadership, and enjoy each other's company with a catered lunch. We have a little gift for our members this year, so please RSVP today. Members are free, but not-yet-members will have a minimal cost of $15.00. Please RSVP now. If you are unable to attend and need to vote by proxy, please submit to the Secretary ASAP.

The most critical volunteers in nonprofit organizations are often the most mysterious. Board Members have big jobs, but what do they really do? How can Volunteer Management help them do it? What does it mean to be a fiduciary? What does it mean to have a rubber stamp boad? Come peek behind the curtain and learn about the board of directors , their jobs, and how Volunteer Management can best support their work in a meaningful way. What you will walk away with: - Understand the 3 Legal Guiding Standars - Understand the 10 basic responsibilities of boards of directors - Understand the Board Building Cycle and how Volunteer Management can help Presented by SAVMA President, Jennifer Lohse Jennifer has served in the nonprofit sector for more than 20 years in a variety of leadership positions. She holds a Certified Nonprofit Professional credential from the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (formerly American [...]

The most important audience to engage with as a non-profit are your true believers – your volunteers.  Build and sustain a volunteer communications plan that will bolster internal and external goals. Gain an understanding of and the skills to construct, monitor and measure results from a volunteer communications plan.  This requires a unique combination of professional PR tactics and community building.  Along with learning how to combine these elements, you’ll also learn how to determine the specific, measurable results you want and which will support your choice of strategic tools. Elaine Walsh founded E Comm International, Inc. in 1995. The mission of E Comm International, Inc. is to give customers marketing and sales with accountability and velocity and to do it today. Not someday in the future. Every organization is a story telling organization. You have a unique story to tell. Be in charge of your story to create compelling sales [...]

It's like TED Talks meets late night talk show, a streaming conference on accepting, and managing change! October 24th 9-5PM. SPACE IS LIMITED Register Now!!!!! Hosted by Dana Cory Litwin, CVA Session Topics & Speakers: Barbara Harrington, Sponsorships Plus : Overcoming the Challenges in Change Carol Dixon, Providence Health Care:  Navigating Organizational Change Andy Fryar, OzVPM: Change in Your Professional Career Erin Spink:  The Pending Changes in Society This hybrid conference will be hosted by SAVMA locally while live streaming the presenters. SAVMA Member, Sven Olson of Agape Hospice will facilitate local engagement and will give his famous presentation on Self Care for Mortals. AL!VE will be coordinating the speakers, handouts and content. Register Now!!!!!

Bob Shaff founded his firm, Customers for Life Consulting in 1992. Customers for Life Consulting is a marketing consulting firm, dedicated to helping clients improve customer and employee satisfaction, engagement, and loyalty. Customers for Life Consulting assists clients to get better faster than their competition by engaging their employees and by helping them to provide Remarkable Experiences for their customers. Bob speaks on the topics of customer loyalty and Remarkability at corporate events and to companies seeking to improve customer loyalty and employee engagement. Bob is a member of the National Speakers’ Association. Prior to this, Bob was the Manager of Marketing Operations for IBM Corporation, providing sales and service support for IBM customers throughout Southern Arizona. During Bob’s IBM career he held multiple sales and marketing management positions in the banking, finance, health, and government industry groups for IBM. As an IBM marketing representative, Bob earned selection as IBM’s [...]

At this month's SAVMA meeting, Kevin Marshall, will present Everything You Wanted to Know About Budgeting, But Were Afraid to Ask. Budgeting is not only for the bean counters.  It takes money to manage a volunteer program. Volunteer Managers should be able to forecast expenses and communicate the need for support to decision makers within the organization. Learning Objectives & Participant Outcomes: Learn how to determine your ROVI – Return on Volunteer Investment Be able to measure the true costs of your volunteer program Learn how to advocate for your budget needs Kevin Marshall has been a successful accountant for over 20 years, providing clients throughout Arizona with superior accounting and bookkeeping services. An avid member of the Tucson and Phoenix entrepreneurial communities, Mr. Marshall’s innovative way of doing business has received national recognition from news organizations such as: CNN, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. Renowned in the accounting industry [...]

TEP has generously provided a $1,000 grant to support the work of the Southern Arizona Volunteer Management Association as SAVMA's 2017 Underwriting Sponsor. TEP has been a long standing supporter of SAVMA and of volunteerism throughout their service area. Funds from the grant will be used to support the professional development needs of the SAVMA membership. TEP’s dedication to service goes beyond providing safe, reliable power. The company’s vision statement is to improve the quality of life in the communities they serve. This philosophy is woven into the employee culture at all levels of the organization, from senior management to field employees, power plant operators, customer service representatives and all others within the organization. From serving on local boards of directors to volunteering with their community partners, TEP employees play a direct role in strengthening the places where they live and play. They strive to do more for their customers, [...]

Please join your peers at the annual Fun in the Summer Happy Hour. This year we will have a brief presentation by a resume expert. She will remain on hand to review your resume and discuss the tips and tricks for landing your next job, so be sure to bring a copy of your resume. There will be a gift card raffle and one lucky person will be selected for a free Organizational SAVMA membership.

NOW ANNOUNCING BETTER IMPACT & ALIVE'S VIRTUAL HYBRID CONFERENCE October 24, 2017 (10AM-5PM) Hosted by Dana Cory Litwin, CVA Session Topics & Speakers: Barbara Harrington, Sponsorships Plus : Overcoming the Challenges in Change Carol Dixon, Providence Health Care:  Navigating Organizational Change Andy Fryar, OzVPM: Change in Your Professional Career Erin Spink:  The Pending Changes in Society This hybrid conference will be hosted by SAVMA locally while live streaming the presenters. AL!VE arranges for the speakers, handouts and content. There will be a cost for the event and SAVMA members will receive a discount.

Oh no, we have a last minute change in speaker. Unfortunately Allison Titcomb will not be able to join us this month to discuss benchmarks and volunteer outcomes. However, your Membership Committee has a plan and we need you to attend! Tori Carlson, Volunteer Manager at Interfaith Community Services, SAVMA Member, and brand new Certified Volunteer Administrator, will host an interactive workshop on identifying metrics. Participants will engage with the CVA Competency Framework to identify Key Performance Indicators that are being used by SAVMA members. You will have a chance to discuss your challenges in setting metrics and to find solutions from your peers. Jennifer Lohse will be on hand to facilitate this work so we can leave the room with a document of sample goals with Key Performance Indicators aligned with the CVA competencies. This tool will be available for SAVMA members only following the meeting or for those [...]

On May 18th, Heather Hiscox a recognized leader and innovator in the startup and nonprofit sectors, presented to more than 20 Volunteer Management Professionals. She introduced Lean Innovation and the concepts of making impact by understanding customer empathy and experimenting with solutions to their problems. A copy of her presentation can be found in the Members Only section of the website. In addition Heather provided a few links for inspiration:  Short video refresher of what Lean Innovation is and its impact within other organizations Podcast with San Diego Food Bank VP of Operations Vanessa Moore sharing their experience using Lean Innovation to reinvent their volunteer program Podcast with the Southern Arizona Family Support Alliance’s Director Cholpon Rosengren about the Alliance’s journey applying Lean Innovation principles to their biggest challenges Blog post about how innovation can come from anywhere in an organization Heather provides services and coaching to the nonprofit sector in the areas of:   [...]

Active members of SAVMA will now receive the following Group Membership Benefits. Quarterly Networking Meetings, held virtually on a variety of topics.  Past topics have included Membership and Marketing, Social Media, and Revitalizing your Organization. Check our calendar for future discussion topics.  Meeting notes, resources, and handouts are posted in the 'file archive' section of our website. Be a part of a national network for advocacy, communication, and action. A resource library on our members only file archive - your group is welcome to contribute!  Find templates for conference budgets, peer recognition, marketing, etc. For new groups, we can create a temporary webpage for your group under AL!VE's website until you can establish your own website. Opportunities to partner with your local conference; a board member may be able to present for low or no cost; help with promotion via our website, calendar,  and social media tools. Free promotion and [...]

A new $25.00 per year membership category has been added for college students. Membership in this category is open to students in a two- or four-year degree granting, certificate, or diploma program at an accredited college or university. The following member benefits apply to this new category. SAVMA can benefit you! Networking with colleagues and access to experts in the field Inspiration for meeting the challenges of today Support for those seeking their Certified Volunteer Administrator Certification Access to Peer Mentor Program Benchmarks for success and future growth Displays your commitment to ethics and accountability in volunteer management Member discounts to trainings and events Association with ALIVE (Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement) and access to their trainings and events Access to Webinars and Member only content Résumé building

The SAVMA Board of Directors is pleased to announce our new Committee structure and we are inviting you to participate. This is a great way to engage with your peers and to take an active role in strengthening volunteerism in our community. Committees meet every other month for one hour, because we know your time is valuable. We are Volunteer Managers after all. An overview of the work of the committees is below, but the charters can be found in the Policy Section of our website. Those interested in working with this enthusiastic team can contact us through the website. Communications Committee: Purpose shall be to communicate with SAVMA’s membership and local media through the integration of the organization’s fundraising, marketing, and service delivery activities. Membership Committee: Purpose shall be to recruit, retain, and support the membership of SAVMA. Programs and Events Committee: Purpose shall be to coordinate monthly professional development and [...]

SAVMA is seeking proposals for 2017 General Membership Meetings (third Thursday of every month at 3:30PM). Meetings are typically held at Habitat for Humanity Tucson 3501 N Mountain Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719. Presentations are one hour with 15 minutes of Q and A. Possible topics all relating to volunteer services (not all inclusive): Developing policies and procedures Risk management planning Setting benchmarks Developing an evaluation plan Budgeting Supporting the work of a Board of Directors Designing, implementing and evaluating a communications plan Cultivating and evaluating stakeholder and partner relationships Developing performance objectives for volunteers Designing recruitment plans Evaluating recruitment strategies Streamlining an onboarding process with Lean Management techniques Coaching for performance improvement Maintaining records Evaluating training Continuous Quality Improvement Advocating for volunteers Corporate Engagement Trends Supporting Fundraising Efforts Time Management Nonprofit Ethics   Please complete the 2017_Request for Proposals for Meeting Presenters and include a resume with at least one reference [...]

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 [...]

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    

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!!!

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) [...]

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.

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

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 [...]

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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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

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.

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!"

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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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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

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......

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)

Invest in Your Professional Growth!   MONTHLY SAVMA MEETING 2016 The next SAVMA meeting is on Wednesday, January 13th from 11:30 am-1:00 pm at Habitat for Humanity (3501 N. Mountain Ave (85719). Join us as our own, Diane Haeger, brings us into the New Year with her wise and knowing ways! New Year, New Ideas: Creating a Vision for Your Program and Yourself. Come start the New Year with your SAVMA colleagues looking at old problems in a new way. We will spend a little time looking at different approaches to problem solving, brainstorming and idea generation—then we will spend most of our time practicing with each other using our own real-life issues. Come share your obstacles and opportunities with others who really get what it’s like to work with volunteers, docents, interns and administrators. Leave energized with new ideas to make 2016 the year you envision!      

Whether Your Naughty or Nice Its time for SAVMA's Annual Holiday Luncheon Wednesday, December 16, 2016 from 11:30am-1:00pm All Members and Non-Members invited!!   Habitat For Humanity: 3501 N Mountain Ave 85719 Please RSVP to Gina by Friday, December 11, 2016  by phone: 321-3704 x153 by email: ghansen@hssaz.org $15 fee if you are not a paid member       Catered by Little Mexico (vegetarian options) Raffle Great conversation

A new report from the Art of Mentoring presents research from nearly 4000 association professionals about attracting young professionals to your organization through mentoring. The survey is available here.