This blog was originally posted May 25, 2016. Coming up with new experiences for attendees at conferences can be difficult. What is affordable? What keeps people connected during a break? What will participants talk about after the conference is over (aside from great sessions and speakers!)? I had the privilege of attending this year’s Nonprofit…
“Managers of volunteers work hard to make sure volunteer programs run smoothly. They care about keeping volunteers fulfilled and engaged. And volunteers who feel fulfilled in their roles are more likely to stick to their volunteer commitments. That’s something worth celebrating.” -Volunteer Canada November 5 is International Volunteer Managers Day – an opportunity to recognize…
This post originally appeared on the Tamarack Institute blog on July 25, 2016. Join Tamarack in Toronto this September for the Community Change Institute! Last week, Tamarack’s Liz Weaver and Paul Born hosted a webinar on Community Change: The Art of Disruption as part of a Community Change Webinar Series. In this conversation Liz and…
Coming up with new experiences for attendees at conferences can be difficult. What is affordable? What keeps people connected during a break? What will participants talk about after the conference is over (aside from great sessions and speakers!)? I had the privilege of attending this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference (16NTC) – hosted by the Nonprofit…
This May, Volunteer Alberta is excited to participate in CACSL Conference 2016: Impact for Sustainability, an exciting conference bringing together community and post-secondary on the topic of Community Service Learning. Our Creative Director, Katherine Topolniski, explains why Volunteer Alberta got involved in the conference: “One of the most exciting trends in volunteerism is Community Service…
Happy National Volunteer Week! This year for National Volunteer Week, Volunteer Airdrie is celebrating with a Red Carpet Event. As Melanie Taylor, Vice Chair of Volunteer Airdrie, explained: “We are rolling out the red carpet for our volunteers, providing free movie tickets and concession as a thank you for all they do to make our…
Building vibrant communities is complicated work. It relies on cooperation, participation, inclusion, and diversity. This means people from all walks of life, in all areas including business, government, community, and nonprofit organizations, must work together. Volunteerism, in particular, has the power to transform your life, the lives of others, and entire communities. As nonprofit professionals,…
National Volunteer Week is right around the corner. Communities across the country are celebrating volunteerism during April 10-16th , inspiring people and thanking volunteers for their invaluable contributions. As part of their National Volunteer Week Celebrations, Volunteer Lethbridge is promoting Microvolunteering Day on Friday, April 15th. [su_note note_color=”#DDDAE8″ radius=”9″]From the Microvolunteering Day website: “Microvolunteering is…
Recently I had the privilege of being the moderator at a panel discussion on social leadership and intrapreneurism with intrapreneurs Carla Stolte, Ian Howat, and Pieter de Vos presented by IPAC Edmonton. It was an opportunity to gather with curious leaders who are interested in finding out more about what social leadership looks like and…
I recently attended the Western Sponsorship Congress two day event in Calgary. I met a variety of people, sat in on some amazing sessions, and heard great tidbits from the group chats in the main ballroom. Reflecting on all I heard, I went through my notes and found 15 insightful tips, trends, and insights to…