Volunteer Manager's Conference - Embracing the Future of Volunteer Engagement (20 Oct 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

THE 2026 VOLUNTEER MANAGER'S CONFERENCE

PRESENTED BY AL!VE, BETTER IMPACT & VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS OF CANADA (VMPC)

~hosted by DOVIA Sacramento

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 8:00 am - 3:00 pm PST

Rancho Cordova City Hall American River Room North
2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Join us in-person to collaborate and share ideas in engaging discussions after each virtual session block.

How do I attend?

All are invited! You do not need to be a DOVIA Sacramento member to attend this conference (however we do have discounted pricing for new members). Please share information about registering for this event with all volunteer engagement and non-profit professionals!

What is the cost?*

$45 for DOVIA members/$60 for non-members
Best pricing Option--pay $80 and receive a 1-year membership
Best pricing for Agencies--pay $130 and receive our bundle membership for two and AL!VE Hybrid Conference access for two staff or lead volunteers.

Soft Registration deadline: October 19, 2026 by 10:00am (PST) because we have materials to email you.

You will receive a confirmation email right after registration. If not, check your spam folder or contact education@doviasacramento.org.

*Please note the cost is for one person's participation in the event unless it is a bundle. If you have a group of 5 or more, email chair@doviasacramento.org

Meet This Year's Virtual Presentation Team & Schedule

Facilitator Angela Williamson, CVA: Opening Address

Jessica Pang-Parks, CVA: Nostalgia Is Not a Strategy: Leading Volunteer Engagement Through Change

Vernoica Torres Deally: The AI Toolkit: 4 Free Tools to Transform Your Volunteer Program

Facilitated Host Site Discussion
Panel Discussion/Q&A

VMPC/AL!VE & Awards Presentations

Michelle Wiesner, MPA, DVA: Making the Data Work for You: Impact Reporting for Program Sustainability

Bec Treby: Keeping the Heart Beating: Future-Proofing Volunteer Programs

Facilitated Host Site Discussion
Panel Discussion/Q&A

FORMAT

This event will consist of four virtual presentations streamed by AL!VE. Two sessions are given then a local discussion with DOVIA Sacramento attendees in our own room, followed by watching a moderated Q&A with the other AL!VE presenters that includes responding to questions from the virtual audience.
We will have a no-host 45 minute lunch break. Bring your own bagged lunch or carpool to a nearby eatery to grab lunch and return for afternoon sessions.

Appreciating Volunteer Management as a Step on Your Career Ladder (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

You may be familiar with the term “career ladder,” but does your career appear to be more of a step ladder or a large telescoping ladder? Too often our organization’s leadership views volunteer management as a folding step stool with limited height versus that telescoping ladder that can take us wherever we want to reach.

In this session, we will discuss how those in volunteer management can better advocate and educate the leadership of our organizations to recognize the skills we use every day as viable steps on our personal career ladder.

Meet Our Trainer

Mary Beth Harrington, CVA
Nationwide Consultant for
Volunteer Program Managers

Connect with Mary Beth on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/501c3/

Harrington currently travels the country speaking at conferences and to individual organizations articulating issues facing our nonprofit community.

For 30+ years, Mary Beth Harrington has been one of the nonprofit sectors’ most passionate supporters. Her career path is unique; rather than focusing on a particular sector, she has worked with a variety of nonprofits from Aids organizations to zoos and everything in between!

Harrington’s experience supports her ability to speak on almost any nonprofit topic. A prolific presenter, Harrington has presented for the International Association of Volunteer Administrators, Meals on Wheels of America, Habitat for Humanity International, US Tennis Association, and countless state, local and individual groups. Her resume includes serving as Director of Curriculum & Development at San Antonio Area Foundation, Director of Agency Relations at Volunteer Center of North Texas, and Director of Community Outreach at Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations (TANO).

Harrington is adamant at urging nonprofits to welcome new leadership, collaborate to be more effective, develop their boards to be more sustainable and recognize the value of their volunteer program.

DOVIA membership is always open. Become a member now, we have more great stuff coming in 2026-2027.

Questions: education@doviasacramento.org

DOVIA Sacramento upcoming events

Volunteer Manager's Conference - Embracing the Future of Volunteer Engagement (20 Oct 2026)

Appreciating Volunteer Management as a Step on Your Career Ladder (12 Nov 2026)