Fall 2008
New Statewide Volunteer Web Portal and Posting System Launched
New AmeriCorps NCCC Campus in Vinton Iowa
AmeriCorps State Program Grants Available
New Volunteering in America Site Launched-Iowa Sixth in National Volunteer Rankings
New AmeriCorps Open Positions In Iowa
Together…Building Iowa’s Future!
Iowa Conference on Volunteer Service and Nonprofit Management
Together…Building Iowa’s Future!
Iowa Conference on Volunteer Service and Nonprofit Management
Come reflect, renew, and be inspired! The Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service, in partnership with the Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center, presents Together…Building Iowa’s Future, the 2008 Iowa Conference on Volunteer Service and Nonprofit Management. This conference is the premier training event in Iowa for nonprofit and volunteer management professionals. In addition to the inspiring presentations by featured speakers, you can choose from more than 45 workshops and seminars to help you develop professional skills, become a better volunteer manager, enhance your nonprofit organization, and network with your peers. This year’s conference is based on four main themes: collaboration, volunteer management, organizational management, and professional development. Download the Conference Program for complete details!
Featured Speakers:
- Acclaimed keynote speaker Cy Wakeman will discuss how to Lead in Challenging Times. Wakeman is a nationally known expert on managing both corporate and lifestyle change.
- Motivational keynote speaker Kris Meyer will take a look at how you can Collaborate and Build Bridges. Meyer speaks internationally and incorporates the 40 Assets as developed by the Search Institute into her presentations.
Conference Features:
In addition to dynamic and informational speakers and workshops, the conference offers the opportunity to:
- earn Volunteer Management CEUs at no cost through Des Moines Area Community College
- have your organization listed on the Register of Accountability, a voluntary listing of charitable nonprofits committed to continuous improvement maintained by the Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center at the University of Iowa.
- help low income residents of Story County by participating in an interactive service project
- purchase materials for your continued learning at the Conference Bookstore
- gather ideas and learn from other attendees at the conference Exhibit Hall and Resource Table
No matter what your role in making Iowa and our communities great places to live, work, and grow, there’s something for you at this conference!
CONFERENCE DETAILS – Conference Program
When:
Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 28-29, 2008
Where:
Scheman Building
Iowa State University campus
Ames, Iowa
Register now! www.regonline.com/iowaconference