KAAAV

Promoting Professional Volunteer Resource Management

AGM_2013.jpg

In this section...

Greetings KAAAV Members:

Here are some opportunities for education for the upcoming months.

#1)  From Galaxy Digital: February is a time when many organizations honor Black History Month. And volunteer engagement professionals have a unique responsibility in the community when it comes to recognizing and celebrating diversity.

Resources to support your volunteer leadership:

These resources (& more!) are shared via our partnership with Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer Advancement (MAVA). See more MAVA resources for volunteer engagement professionals here

And, you’re invited to join our upcoming volunteer leadership discussion at the LIVE Webinar on Thursday, February 22nd at 1:00 pm EST :: Guest speaker, Donte Curtis, Catch Your Dream Consulting 


Digging Deeper into DEIA: Leaning on the Wisdom of Black History to Strengthen Volunteerism
Register Here

#2) 

 The PAVRO Professional Development Team is Proud to Present:

Leading Volunteers: A retrospect
a workshop with Adam Janes

Thursday, March 21 at 12:00 PM ET  

REGISTER NOW!

Session Information:

1. Key moments in the history of volunteering

2. Early visions of volunteerism and leaders of volunteers

3. Transitioning from a hierarchical to collaborative society

4. Discussion #1 Looking at Today: How is our evolving role advancing the not for profit and helping decentralize power in communities?

5. Discussion #2 Looking Ahead: How can we rally to add weight to volunteerism and ensure it continues to be a force for good?

#3)  

Does your volunteer webpage attract people to volunteer with your organization? A checklist for Managers of Volunteers

Does your volunteer webpage attract people to volunteer with your organization? A checklist for Managers of Volunteers

Recruiting volunteers is similar to matchmaking - first impressions matter. Optimizing your volunteer recruitment webpage is essential for attracting potential volunteers to your nonprofit and piquing their interest in your volunteer roles. Check out this list of recommendations to optimize your website, and increase your nonprofit's volunteer base. READ MORE.

 
 
 

[Podcast] My Top 12 Nonprofit Leadership Lessons Learned the Hard Way

After 30+ years working with nonprofit organizations and more than a decade of nonprofit consulting, Tobi Johnson knows a thing or two about the sector.   

It hasn’t always been an easy road, and in this week’s Volunteer Nation Podcast, Tobi shares her wisdom and some hard-won lessons from along the way with these top 12 nonprofit leadership tips.        


Listen NOW>>

Monthly Meeting Dates

  • Meetings start at 9 A.M. unless otherwise noted
  • Regular meetings for 2023-2024 will be a mix of in person and on Zoom. You can also join in person meetings on Zoom and we will have a meeting Owl. For topics check out monthly meetings in the Events tab. 
 
Thursday, February 8, 2024 
 
Thursday, March 7, 2024 
 
Thursday, April 11, 2024 
 
Thursday, May 9, 2024 
 
Friday, June 14, 2024 (AGM)
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 

 

Key Dates

International Volunteer Managers Day  5 November, 2023

 

UN International Volunteer Day  5 December, 2023

  

National Volunteer Week  14 - 20 April, 2024 (Theme: Every Moment Matters) 

 

PAVRO Conference May 16-17, 2024 (Collingwood, ON)

 

VMPC  Conference May 8-10, 2024 (Vancouver, BC)