Volunteer NH is seeking pro bono session presenters for the 2026 Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism.
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Submit up-to three proposals by Friday, February 27.
About the 2026 Governor’s Conference
The purpose of the conference is to provide professional development that will support and strengthen NH volunteer programs & organizations. Attendees include nonprofit staff/leadership, volunteers, volunteer managers, and AmeriCorps members.
Date: Thursday, May 21
Location: New Hampshire Institute of Politics (Manchester, NH)
Learn more about Governor’s Conference: https://volunteernh.org/governors-conference-on-volunteerism/
Presentation details
- All sessions will be 75 minutes long
- In order to keep costs low for attendees, all sessions will be pro bono unless otherwise agreed on.
- Attendees can benefit from all levels of presentations.
Potential Session Topics:
Potential session categories can include:
- Volunteer Recruitment/Management
- Marketing & Technology
- Fundraising
- Organizational Management/Culture
- Community Relations & Partnership
- Civic Engagement
- Personal/Professional Development
- Leadership Development
Additionally, In conjunction with our newly launched 2026-28 State Service Plan, we would love have proposals providing information and resources on topics related to Affordable Housing/Homelessness, Job Skills Training, Access to Mental Health Resources, as well as support for adults ages 55+.
Potential topics for each focus area could include (but aren’t limited to):
- Affordable Housing
- Development/repair for low income individuals and families
- Support for homeless/unhoused individuals
- Job Skills Training
- Training and development opportunities for both the unemployed and underemployed
- Access to Mental Health Resources
- Access to behavioral and mental health care for both adults and youth
- Support for Adults 55+
- How service and volunteerism can support those 55+, especially with regards to affordable housing, aging-in-place resources, and food security.
While this year’s conference will be fully in-person, there is an additional opportunity for presenters to present virtually during one of the NH Volunteer Engagement Network meetings over the next year. You will be able to indicate your preferences in the proposal form.
Proposals due Friday, February 27