2010 Education and Training Opportunities
Social Media and Volunteer Engagement: March 30, 2010
Presented by Josh Fixler, JFFixler & Associates
To kick off Denver DOVIA's 2010 Education and Training Series, we are offering a complimentary Individual Denver DOVIA Membership included in the regisration fee for our March Enrichment Session, Social Media and Volunteer Engagement. The membership will be valid through December 31, 2010.
Session Summary:
A March 2009 Nielson Media report demonstrated that social media is now the 4th most popular activity on the internet, ranking higher than personal e-mail. The social web is where our volunteers, activists, and supporters are spending surprising amounts of their time. They go there to share their passions and their interests with each other and the world, and Volunteer Engagement Professionals are beginning to work to cultivate those shared talents.
In this session, we will explore the impact of social media on the nonprofit sector, evaluate case studies of successful Web 2.0 engagement campaigns, and begin developing social media plans for our organizations. This interactive session will seek to give you the tools you need to use the social web to engage your volunteers in deep and meaningful ways that help your organization to achieve its goals.
Date / Time: Tuesday, March 30, 1 - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Johnson & Wales University - Jared Polis Auditorium
7150 Montview Blvd. Denver, CO 80220
Cost: $45
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Collaborative Leadership Series for Volunteer Professionals
New for 2010, the Collaborative Leadership Series for Volunteer Professionals presented by Denver DOVIA will expose participants to the best practices in volunteer engagement by exploring some of Colorado's most innovative volunteer programs. During on-site visits, participants will have the opportunity to discuss trends in volunteer engagement, gather new ideas, share success stories and learn from professionals in the field through hands-on activities and site tours.
Participants will work together as a small group over the 6-month period with extensive opportunities for networking and personal professional development. Participants will be encouraged to collaborate with one another, create unlikely partnerships and share their expertise with other participants all-the-while developing their leadership abilities as volunteer professionals.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Topic: Managing Large Volunteer Programs and Cultivating Staff Participation
Location / Host: Denver Botanic Gardens / Kelly Groen
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Topic: Maximizing Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships
Location / Host: Church in the City / Jude Del Hiero
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 (Please note this session will be held from 2 - 4:00 p.m.)
Topic: Engaging Volunteers in Local Government
Location / Host: Westminster City Hall / Pam Mayhew and Patti Wright
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Topic: Volunteer Interviewing, Screening and Placement
Location / Host: Denver Museum of Nature & Science / Moe Shuley
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Topic: Managing Volunteers in the Outdoors
Location / Host: CO State Park location TBD / Sara Holton
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Topic: Connecting with Generation Y and the Value of Service Learning
Location / Host: Johnson & Wales University / Matthew Gray
Please note all sessions will be held from 3 - 5:00 p.m.
The Collaborative Leadership Series for Volunteer Professionals is limited to 25 participants. Due to the highly interactive nature of this series and the limited group size, attendance at all sessions is highly encouraged. A minimum commitment to attend 4 sessions is required.
Carpooling is highly encouraged. Afternoon snacks, handouts and class materials will be provided. Business casual attire and comfortable shoes are recommended.
Collaborative Leadership Series Cost (includes all sessions DA):
$69 Members, $89 Non-Members
Scholarship Funding is available and interested parties are encouraged to apply. To submit an application, please visit the "Scholarship Information" tab.
Cancellation and Refund Policy: For cancellations prior to April 1, 2010, the registration cost less a $40 administration fee will be granted. After April 1, no refunds will be granted. Participants may transfer their registration to another volunteer professional. Participants transferring their registration are required to facilitate payment / reimbursement independent of Denver DOVIA.
Click here to register for the Collaborative Leadership Series for Volunteer Professionals
Questions about Denver DOVIA's Education and Training Programs? Contact Kelly Groen at Groenk@botanicgardens.org