Volunteer Florida is thrilled to host multiple virtual sessions in the next month to support volunteer engagement leaders as they envision, strategize and implement realistic plans for the new year. New and veteran volunteer engagement leaders, as well as other staff members will benefit from the content offered. Experts will provide insights and tools for strengthening volunteer programming to support and lead organizations as they achieve their missions.
All sessions will be recorded and available here in mid-December. Note that the recording and materials for Tobi Johnson’s Strategic Planning Workshop will only be available until January 8, 2024, and only to those who register for the workshops.
Professional Development Units: These sessions may be applied towards the education requirement for initial CVA Certification or CVA Renewal. CVA certification is the only internationally recognized credential in the field of Volunteer Administration. To learn more, visit: www.cvacert.org.
Sessions
CROSS-SECTOR COLLABORATION: VOLUNTEERISM AND PRIVATE SECTOR ENGAGEMENT
Thursday, November 16, 2023 | 10:00 aM – 11:00 aM EST
Speakers
Jovita Woodrich, Volunteer Services Director, Volunteer Florida
Andrea Krieger, Executive Director of Institutional Development, Pensacola State College
Session Description
Actionable, effective solutions in Florida’s communities are generated by engaging all sectors- the private, public and independent. Those solutions can be catalyzed by purposeful relationships connecting corporate employee volunteer engagement and nonprofit organization volunteer opportunities. Jovita Woodrich, Volunteer Services Director for Volunteer Florida, and Andrea Krieger, Executive Director of Institutional Development at Pensacola State College will discuss the importance of these relationships, examples of success and key points to consider. Our communities win when we develop foster cross-sector partnerships!
EQUIPPING STAFF FOR SUCCESS: TRAINING COLLEAGUES TO ENGAGE VOLUNTEERS
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM EST
Speakers
Beth Steinhorn, President, VQ Volunteer Strategies
Session Description
With staff turnover at an all-time high, you likely have colleagues who are new to the organization and new to engaging and supporting volunteers. How can you provide training and inspiration so they can be successful in supporting volunteers? In this session, hear about organizations that have implemented successful strategies for training program and operational staff to engage volunteers, support them, and provide feedback to volunteers to build accountability. Then, begin to map out your own training plan, whether for formal workshops, short sessions as part of departmental meetings, or in-the-moment coaching to help address issues as they emerge. Build your training skills as well as your coaching competence and become an effective influencer as well. Leave with an action plan and the start of a training outline to implement back at your organization.
VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT - STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOPS
Wednesday – Friday, December 6-8, 10 AM – 11:15 AM EST
Speakers
Tobi Johnson, President, Tobi Johnson & Associates
Session Description
There are plenty of unknowns about the future. With economic uncertainty, a fatigued workforce, and lagging volunteer engagement trends, one thing we can all be sure of is that nonprofits will be challenged in 2024. It has never been more vital to have a focused plan in place so that you are able to proactively plan for doable strategy that tackles these hurdles head on.
Developing a strategic plan for volunteer engagement that aligns with your organization’s goals, is the first step toward your best year ever. It will not only help you focus on your key initiatives, but it will also help you focus your energies and move from frantic busywork to calm focus that generates enthusiasm, support, and results.
In this three-part workshop, you will learn how to create a solid action plan for engaging volunteers. The new year brings fresh possibilities and a clean slate – what will you do with it? Join us and gain clarity on your path forward!
The recording and materials for Tobi Johnson’s Strategic Planning Workshop will only be available until January 8, 2024, and only to those who register for the workshops.
Questions? Email jovita@volunteerflorida.org