Registration is CLOSED for the
Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference

October 23, 2024, from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Northcentral Technical College | Health Services Center – Room 1004A
Registration is closed

Join us on October 23rd for the Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference: Creating Influence in Your Organization. The B.A. & Esther Greenheck Foundation has invited us to partner with them in bringing this international hybrid conference to our area. The target audience is individuals who work directly in mobilizing their organization’s volunteer efforts (please pass this information to the appropriate individuals). Refreshments and lunch will be provided. Registration is now closed.

What can you expect? Via live-stream, we’ll hear from four speakers about their experiences as leaders and their proven success strategies in volunteer management. After each session, we’ll participate in an in-person discussion and then join a virtual Q&A with the other conference attendees and speakers. It’s like attending a national conference without the travel, all while interacting with your volunteer management peers here in central Wisconsin.

The hybrid conference is produced by AL!VE, VMPC, and Better Impact.

What you’ll take away from the conference:

• Tools to help you demonstrate your worth through clear, achievable strategies.
• Guidance to articulate your vision and build a roadmap for measurable success.
• Building blocks to create a culture of commitment and collaboration within and outside of your organization that reflects positively on your leadership and program goals.
• Powerful insight on how to advocate for resources and support using data and storytelling to illustrate the role volunteers play and the effectiveness of your management.
• Increase your ‘local’ networking circle and boost your confidence as a volunteer engagement professional.

Agenda:

• 8:00 – 8:30 am | Registration and networking
• 8:30 – 9:40 am | Session One: Adam Janes
• 9:40 – 9:50 am | Refreshments break and networking
• 9:50 – 11:00 am | Session Two: Nicole R. Smith
• 11:00 – 11:50 am | Lunch
• 11:50 am – 1:05 pm | Session Three: Sarah Sukhram
• 1:05 – 1:20 pm | Break
• 1:20 – 2:05 pm | Session Four: Tracey O’Neill
• 2:05 – 2:30 pm | Closing

Speakers:

Rob Jackson, Rob Jackson Consulting
Rob Jackson is the conference facilitator and Director of Rob Jackson Consulting Ltd, a consultancy and training company that helps engage and inspire people to bring about change. Rob has almost 30 years of experience working in the voluntary and community sectors, holding various strategic development and senior management roles focused on leading and engaging volunteers.

Nicole R. Smith | “The T.A.B.L.E.: Obstacle or opportunity?”
Nicole, a Panamanian-American, excels as a social impact leader, author, motivational speaker, blogger, podcaster, and dancer. She has been honored with numerous awards. She actively contributes to her community and various boards, underscoring her commitment to volunteerism and the arts.

Sarah Sukhram, CVA | “Vibe Check: What’s their why? Learn your audience to influence through insight!”
Sarah Sukhram, Pasco County Animal Services’ Volunteer & Foster Care Coordinator. Recognized for her leadership and dedication, Sarah received the 2023 Emerging Leaders award and was named Pasco County’s Employee of the Year. Outside work, she enjoys fostering kittens and training for her first marathon.

Adam Janes, CVA | “Who am I to have influence?”
Drawing from his experience fostering intentional communities, Adam will share how kindness, curiosity, and creativity are key to making an impact and gaining influence. Adam will delve into the significant themes and subtle actions that garnered senior leadership’s attention and buy-in during Adam’s journey.

Tracey O’Neill, CVA | “From Seat to Sway: Building blocks to manifest your organizational influence”
With over 20 years of leadership in volunteer engagement across nonprofit, health, and government sectors, Australian social worker and Certified Volunteer Administrator Tracey champions transformative and ethical volunteer management while fostering advanced leadership in the sector.

Volunteer managers are unsung heroes in the nonprofit sector, orchestrating the goodwill of others to achieve communal goals. Your role is pivotal yet often understated. But fear not, for there are ways to highlight your worth and influence. By implementing strategic measures, you can shine a light on the critical work you do, ensuring your program is future-ready, your efforts are recognized, and your impact is maximized.