TITLE : Making the most of your volunteers
CITY : Denver , CO
DATE : Thursday, April 08, 2010
TIME : 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
PRICE : $ 110.00
Making the most of your volunteers
 

Volunteers are the backbone of many nonprofits, yet many organizations find managing volunteers to be one of the most challenging aspects of nonprofit life. The key to a successful volunteer management program is the way that you execute the three R’s – recruiting, retaining and recognizing volunteers.

This session will explore some examples of successful volunteer programs, and address the following topics:
-    Why people volunteer   
-    New ways to recruit, manage and place high quality volunteers
-    Revitalizing a volunteer program that has become stale
-    Ensuring collaboration between volunteers and staff
-    Effective ways to recognize your volunteers

If you are looking to initiate a new volunteer program, or enhance the success of an existing one this session is not to be missed. It is intended for board members, executive directors, senior staff and development staff.
Speakers for this session:

Linda Fisher
Director, Volunteer/Guest Services
Medical Center of the Rockies

Linda has been involved in fundraising-development-volunteerism for 21 years. In her current position, she is responsible for direction, coordination, and consultation of all volunteer services programs within the organization. Previously, she worked as Director-Volunteer Services at St. John's Medical Center where she provided direction, coordination, and consultation of all volunteer services program within the organization and the management of a volunteer based gift shop. Linda currently serves as Board Member for Canyon Concert Ballet Foundation. She earned Associates Degree in Business Administration from Laramie County Community College. She is a member of Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Association for Healthcare Volunteer Resource Professionals, and Colorado Healthcare Directors of Volunteer Services.

Linda Fuller
Youth Program Specialist
Operation: Military Kids, CO National Guard Family Program

Linda has been involved in youth program development in non-profits for 25 years. In her current position, she is responsible for managing volunteers to deliver a wide range of recreational and educational programs for military youth. Previously, as Event Administrator and Program Executive for Girl Scouts of Colorado, Linda worked with hundreds of volunteers and community organizations to develop, promote, and implement events for 60 to 6000 participants. She coordinated the Girl Scouts' 5K & 1K Walk/Run for 5 years along with 400 volunteers. Linda currently serves as a volunteer and trainer for Girl Scouts. She is a member of the Directors of Volunteers in Agencies (DOVIA), and was recognized with DOVIA’s 2007 “Outstanding Achievement in Volunteer Management” award. She holds Bachelors in Human Services from University of Massachusetts.

Cary Rentola
Marketing and Volunteer Program Manager
Larimer Humane Society

Cary has been involved in marketing and volunteer management for seven years. In her current position, she is responsible for coordinating all aspects of a 500 member volunteer program including recruitment, appreciation, retention and database management. This includes volunteer orientation and training, working with volunteers and staff on good relations, resolving conflicts, record keeping, reports and statistics. Her responsibilities of appreciation include service awards, an annual volunteer evening and nominating volunteers for community awards. She is also currently responsible for developing and implementing all advertising, marketing and public relations programs and serving as the agency spokesperson. Cary currently serves as volunteer for Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity Gala Committee and Northern Colorado 5 Advisory Council. She earned Master's Degree in Communications from University of Northern Colorado and a Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations from University of Northern Colorado. She is a member of Association of Leadership in Volunteer Engagement, Envision Young Professionals and Directors of Volunteers in Agencies.

 

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