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AL!VE thrives because of our volunteers and leaders. This April, we honor Global Volunteer Month and recognize our committees, volunteers, board members, and others who help shape the future of our association and profession.

 

 

Dear Members,

April is the perfect time to celebrate the heart of AL!VE: our volunteers! From leading committees, programs, and events, to shaping the future of our profession, VOLUNTEERS make our mission possible. AL!VE isn’t just an organization; it’s a movement powered by passionate leaders of volunteers (#LoVols) like you. This month, we honor your dedication, amplify your voices, and invite more members to get involved. Thank you for your time, talent, and leadership. AL!VE thrives because of you!


Sincerely,
Darlene

 

News & Announcements

FEATURED NEWS

AL!VE Recognizes Global Volunteer Month 2025 - Find Resources to Celebrate

 

We're taking this moment to recognize and celebrate the remarkable individuals who volunteer their time, skills, and passion to our organization and profession. Find resources, social media shareables, and more!

 
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MORE FEATURED NEWS (from the Newsroom)

  • AL!VE Announces Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities for the 2026 National Summit on Volunteer Engagement: Strengthen the future of volunteer engagement while gaining visibility and connecting with nonprofits and leaders from across sectors, industries, and the states.
 

PROGRAM & MEMBER NEWS (from Member News)

  • Celebrating Graduates of the 2025 Presenter Bootcamp: We're excited to announce our newest cohort that spent 8 weeks elevating their speaking skills. Join us in congratulating this year's graduates!

  • Announcing Newly Accredited Service Enterprises (January-February 2025): Recognizing organizations that have achieved Service Enterprise Accreditation or Reaccreditation in the first quarter.

  • 2025 Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference Call For Speakers: Submit your session ideas and help volunteer managers showcase their strategic value!
 

NEW CONVERSATIONS (from the Message Boards)

  • Introducing AL!VE's Message Boards: Communicating with your fellow volunteer engagement professionals has never been easier. Connect, collaborate, and share insights today.
    • Ask a Professional
      • Volunteer Appreciation Ideas: What do you do?
      • Volunteer Software: What do you use?
    • Conference Meet-Ups
      • April 8-10: America's Service Commissions' 2025 National Service Training In Atlanta, GA
      • June 3-6: 2025 Points of Light Conference in New Orleans, LA
 

GENERAL RESOURCES (from the Resource Vault)

  • 25 Volunteer Appreciation Ideas to Grow Your Non-Profit (donorbox.org): With National Volunteer Week coming quickly, find a few new ways to recognize and appreciate volunteers supporting your organization.
 
 

Upcoming Events

ACADEMY WEBINAR

Small Wins, Big Impact: Managing Partnerships in Volunteer Engagement

With Meagan Patterson, CVA

 

Wednesday, April 16

1 - 2 PM Eastern

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MORE EVENTS

  • April 2 - New Member Information Session
  • April 10, 22, 28 - CVA Credential Information Sessions
  • April 16 - New Volunteer Information Session
  • April 16 - AL!VE Academy: Small Wins, Big Impact: Managing Partnerships in Volunteer Engagement
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COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE
All Times in Eastern Time Zone

April 1, 3pm - Food Banks

April 7, 1:00 pm - Career Transitions

April 10, 1pm - Animal Welfare

April 10, 2pm - Volunteer Programs in Local Govt

April 15, 2pm - Rural Programs

April 16, 3pm - AmeriCorps Seniors

April 24, 12pm - Book Club

Find Your Community

COP SPOTLIGHT: If your volunteers drive or are involved in coordinating transportation, this is the group for you! The Transportation COP meets quarterly to discuss trends, recruitment strategies, & troubleshooting. Structured and open discussions empower our members to share highs and lows and learn together.

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Member Connect

WELCOME

Abby Drumgool

Eddy Shahin

Chelsea Correa

James Martin

Sky Huette

Andrew Zagwodzki

Danyelle Duckett

Eddy Funkhouser

Ruadhan Ward

Rickie Ramsperger

Elena Alergant

Alwyn "A.J." Melton

Michael Roginson

Terri Stringer

Sara Cooper, CVA

Gabe Gillespie

Amanda Putnam

Alex Miller

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RENEWALS

Sarah Mackey

Jeremy Brauning

Marisha Geraghty

Jill LaBrie

Olympia Friday

Wendy Luck

Amie Carr

Karen Tharp

Wayne Kehoe

Brianna Cronin

Carly Weld

Lynda Pontious

Kay Pelt-Walker

Adrienne Yoe

Diane Zapata

Adrienne Polumbo

Casey May

Kristine Fletcher

Elizabeth Garrabrant

Sarah Hunniecutt

MEET-UPS

New to AL!VE or need a refresher? Find out what's happening or get a quick fix of networking with your peers! New members will get a brief overview of our mission, benefits, activities and committees. We also give away great door prizes too!


Upcoming New Member Info Sessions
April 2 & May 16

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