May Regular Meeting Notice: On the Road at ICS

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by savmaadmin on May 11, 2012

We will be “Steppin’ Out” for our regular monthly meeting on May 16th, visiting SAVMA member agency Interfaith Community Services. Meeting time remains the same; 11:30am. Bring a brown bag lunch and network with other volunteer management professionals as usual before we are treated to a welcome from Executive Director Bonnie Kampa and tour of ICS’ [...]

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By Raymund Flandez Pay raises for fundraisers in 2011 increased by just 1.5 percent, not enough to keep pace with last year’s 3-percent inflation rate, according to a report released today. The anemic growth is a key reason many fundraisers say they are looking for higher-paying positions elsewhere. About 43 percent of fundraisers said they [...]

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The morning commute is bad enough as it is. But when you’re late, and there’s a fender bender slowing traffic, and construction, and a school crosswalk, and a cop with a radar gun, it gets downright unpleasant. Then, after an exasperating drive to an early meeting, you discover that you’re the first one there. Drat. [...]

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4 Ideas to Help Mobilize Volunteers

by Ken Charvoz on April 30, 2012

Check this post 4 Ideas to Help Mobilize Volunteers from HandsOn Blog: Today’s post comes from Gregg Michaelsen, Fundraising Consultant at Simple Fundraising Ideas. Gregg specializes in providing unique fundraising ideas for non-profit organizations.  Check out his site at http://simple-fundraising-ideas.

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Don’t Stress! 7 Reasons It Pays to Volunteer

April 1, 2012

Check this post Don’t Stress! 7 Reasons It Pays to Volunteer from HandsOn Blog: Why do you volunteer? Many volunteer for selfless reasons, but service can do so much good for the volunteer too! Consider volunteering more often to help others in your communities, social circles, and life, not only for all the wonderful benefits [...]

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Save the Date

March 13, 2012

Don’t miss out on thanking your volunteers during National Volunteer Appreciation Week. SAVMA has done the work for you! Join us for a celebration of volunteerism on April 21 at the Pima Air and Space Museum. Tickets for SAVMA member agencies are only $10 for 50! Click on the image to download the PDF flyer. [...]

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This is the Legacy You Don’t Want!

March 5, 2012

Sometimes things get out of hand… then start showing up in the news… Via Volunteer Coordinator Resigns | No-Kill Tallahassee VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR RESIGNS POSTED ON MARCH 5, 2012 BY SUSAN I receive e-mails all the time from people with news of events at the Tallahassee animal shelter.  Recently I’ve been hearing about the resignation of the [...]

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Save the Date – Volunteer Appreciation Event

March 5, 2012

As you all know, April 15 – 21 is National Volunteer Appreciation Week. Each year, SAVMA sponsors an event to recognize area volunteers and help our member agencies show their appreciation. This year’s event is tentatively scheduled for April 21 at the Pima Air and Space Museum. Save the Date and watch for further details [...]

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Motivation Isn’t Money, It’s Mastery and a Sense of Purpose

March 2, 2012

This video stands classic economic motivational theory on its head. Want to motivate? Get out of the way and understand that humans want to self-direct and master tasks in a way that is satisfying on a much deeper level.

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Recognize Your Volunteers With Presidential Awards

March 2, 2012
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Check this post Recognize Your Volunteers With Presidential Awards from Southern Arizona Nonprofits: Organizations have the opportunity to recognize their volunteers with pins and certificates from the White House through the President’s Volunteer Service Award Program. It’s a great way to add a special national recognition at a very nominal cost. There are 4 levels [...]

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