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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 …
NHAVA’s Risk Management for Volunteer Program Administration
Risk Management for Volunteer Program Administration, published by the New Hampshire Association of Volunteer Administrators (NHAVA) in 2007 and revised in 2012 and 2019, is a series of fact sheets identifying and describing the basic principles of ris …
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 Use Get Connected
Volunteer NH and Granite United Way have partnered to bring you Get Connected, an online hub for volunteerism in New Hampshire. Volunteers use Get Connected to find nearby opportunities that fit their interests and schedules. Nonprofits use it to attra …
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 …