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Welcome & Keynote: 2021 Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism
Keynote address presented by Dr. Shanita Williams, Associate Vice President of Talent Engagement & Inclusion, Southern New Hampshire University Other speakers: Governor Chris Sununu Gretchen Stallings, Executive Director, Volunteer NH Katie Pazienz …
Welcome & Keynote Address: The Power of Giving Power Away – 2020 Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism
Keynote address presented by Bryan Bessette, President, Executive Director, & Co-Founder of The Freedom Cafe https://youtu.be/fh5i3CjDv3Q Other Speakers: Governor Chris Sununu Gretchen Stallings, Executive Director, Volunteer NH Larisa Striga, Even …
Understanding Your Communication Style to Work Effectively with Others: 2021 Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism
Presented by Kathy DesRoches, Ed.D., Program Director, MS Leadership & Nonprofit Certificate, Granite State College; Mercedes Hunt, Ph.D., Director of Undergrad Business Programs, Granite State College Session Description: Attend this fun workshop …
Solve and Serve: Using Human-Centered Design – 2020 Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism
Presented by Juliana Good, Lead Changemaker Coach, University of New Hampshire Changemaker Education https://youtu.be/5D0DYTq_NBk Session Description: Nearly all work done for the betterment of our world centers around one common theme: human interacti …
Selfhood and Service: Infusing Our Identities into Our Service – 2021 Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism
Presented by Arria Hauldin, COVID-19 Recovery AmeriCorps Member, Campus Compact New Hampshire https://youtu.be/bbUMp5isrGY Session Description: This session will focus on the individual and how their identities impact the internal and external connecti …
Relationship-Building with Funders: 2021 Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism
Presented by Richard Peck, VP of Development and Philanthropy Services, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation https://youtu.be/K6mhC6M3Eq0 Session Description: This session will give you tips on working with funders and potential funders. Topics include …
Recognizing and Addressing Discrimination: 2021 Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism
Presented by James McKim, Managing Partner, Organizational Ignition Session Description: Are you aware that 100% of people are biased but most do not know it? Would you recognize a microaggression when you see it? Do you understand the impact of microa …
Organizations Preparing for Emergency Needs (OPEN): 2020 Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism
Presented by Sara Varela, Regional Preparedness Liaison Contractor, FEMA Region I; Arlene Magoon, Emergency Preparedness Specialist, FEMA Region I https://youtu.be/K6UHTs71FMU Session Description: When community-based organizations are unable to contin …
Motivating Volunteers with Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: 2020 Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism
Presented by Michele Lapierre, Program Manager, Senior Companion Program, Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc; Kathleen Stuart, Program Coordinator, Senior Companion Program, Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc …
Marketing Mix: Planning for Your Organization – 2021 Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism
Presented by Joanne Randall, Founder & CEO, Leap Year Marketing Strategies https://youtu.be/Hy07GLr3k-s Session Description: This session will cover the 4 P’s of the Marketing Mix (Product, Price, Place, and Promotion) and how they can be applied t …
Lessons from the Pandemic: Politics, Policy & Advocacy – 2021 Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism
Presented by Stephen Pimpare, Principal Lecturer, University of New Hampshire Manchester https://youtu.be/Ws73M5qlUyc Resources: 2021 Session Slides 2020 Full-Length Conference Session
Leading with Purpose: Leadership Development the New Politics Way – 2021 Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism
Presented by Max Klau, Chief Program Officer, New Politics Leadership Academy https://youtu.be/Ez4z0vFxn8Q Session Description: The New Politics Leadership Academy recruits and supports servant leaders to run for elected office. Our work is grounded i …
How to Have Difficult Conversations Regarding a Discrimination Situation: 2021 Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism
Presented by James McKim, Managing Partner, Organizational Ignition https://youtu.be/E1ssDa9N7Q4 Session Description: Someone says something to you that is disrespectful of your heritage. You witness behavior that has sexist overtones. You observe a co …
How Changing Culture in the Workplace Helps Reduce Stress and Anxiety: 2021 Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism
Presented by Jed Fiato, FEMA Regional Preparedness Liaison, Fors Marsh Group https://youtu.be/haMMIt5ANZk Session Description: There is always a lot of buzz around changing institutions. Well, what if we could change our institutions by charging our wo …
Harnessing the Power of Volunteers from Every Generation: What to Know for Recruitment & Retention: 2021 Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism
Presented by Jed Fiato, Regional Preparedness Liaison, Fors Marsh Group Session Description: Recruiting quality volunteers is a tricky business; it can be very difficult to draw and attract the perfect volunteer for your project. Consequently, recruitm …
Engaging Everyone: Best Practices for Accessible Volunteer Management – 2021 Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism
Presented by Jules Good, Executive Director, Neighborhood Access Session Description: This is a hands-on workshop where participants will learn how to accommodate people with disabilities in many roles. We will explore tips for working with people with …
But They’re “Just” Volunteers: How to Improve Your Volunteer Program – 2021 Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism
Presented by Corri Wilson, Life-Long Community Volunteer, and Event Organizer with numerous affiliations/organizations Session Description: This interactive workshop is for those who already have a volunteer program in place and want to take it to the …
Business and Nonprofit Relationships: Managing Through the Post-COVID-19 Restoration: 2021 Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism
Presented by Amber Johnston, Director of Volunteer Services and Community Education, Upper Valley Haven; Stacey Chiocchio, Community Citizenship Manager, Hypertherm Session Description: As two essential businesses that remained open throughout the pand …
Building Back Better: Leveraging the Power of Volunteers – 2021 Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism
Presented by Beth Steinhorn, President, VQ Volunteer Strategies Session Description: The volunteer sector has evolved over generations to leverage the changing landscape of volunteerism, but this past year has certainly delivered more change than ever …
Becoming A Knowledgeable Ambassador: Getting Up Close & Personal with Your Organization’s Social Responsibility Programs: 2021 Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism
Presented by Jayme Simões, CEO, Louis Karno & Company; Robin Schell, APR, Fellow PRSA, Senior Counsel and Partner, Jackson Jackson & Wagner Session Description: Volunteers. Board members. Employees. All of you are considered to be credible so …