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Special Programs

Certificate in Nonprofit Management

Management Essentials Learning Group

Supervisory Skills Certificate Training Series

Volunteer Manager Learning Group This specialized program offers in-depth training by experts in a peer learning environment.
The five-week Volunteer Manager Learning Group provides time and space to examine the changes in the nonprofit sector affecting volunteerism, challenges in creating an organizational culture that supports and maximizes the value of volunteers, and the skills needed to effect change. This specialized program offers in-depth training and a unique networking opportunity that supports peer learning. Participants will each identify a project to complete for their organization and receive feedback and support throughout the five weeks to ensure successful implementation. All sessions feature a high degree of participant interaction, hands-on activities, and tools and resources that can be applied immediately.
Session 1: Understand the Unique Nature of Managing Volunteers *Participants will:*
Review current economic trends and their affect on the nonprofit sector, especially in relation to volunteerism. Learn more about the general movement of volunteerism in San Diego and the nation. Gain a greater understanding of how engaging volunteers is different than managing paid staff.
Session 2: Dive Deeper into the Recruitment of Volunteers *Participants will:*
Learn how to target recruitment to meet your organization's specific needs. Identify the best techniques, including social media and other methods, to connect with your target audience. Discover ways to market and sell your program to potential volunteers.
Session 3: Create the Most Effective Structure for Volunteers in Your Organization Participants will:
Identify the right structure for your organization to maximize the impact of volunteers. Learn how to create the right positions for your organization and find the right people to fill them. Understand how to develop healthy staff and volunteer relationships.
Session 4: Motivate, Engage and Retain Volunteers Participants will:
Identify ways to balance your organizations' needs and, at the same time, support the volunteers and their needs. Learn the strategies for effectively supervising volunteers. Develop a process to evaluate your program's effectiveness and volunteer satisfaction.
Session 5: Presentation of Projects
Who Should Attend Volunteer Coordinators, Managers or Directors, Development and Program staff and others responsible for leading volunteers and/or volunteerism initiatives in their organizations. Duties can include planning for, recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers. Dates/Times/Location Begins Thursday, March 1, 2012 and meets every Thursday through March 29, 2012 \| 2:00pm to 5:00pm \| Nonprofit Management Solutions\| 8265 Vickers Street, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92111 How much does it cost? Register by February 16, 2012 Sweet Deal Members, $250.00 Members, $325.00 Not-Yet Members, $400.00 Register AFTER February 16, 2012 Sweet Deal Members, $300.00 Members, $375.00 Not-Yet Members, $450.00 Instructor: SARAH ADAMS was the Program Director at Volunteer San Diego from 2005 until its recent closing at the end of September. She has coordinated corporate and nonprofit volunteer management services, flexible volunteering opportunities, teambuilding volunteer projects, service events, volunteer management training, disaster volunteers, AmeriCorps programming, and the technology applications that support volunteerism. Prior to working at Volunteer San Diego, Sarah worked for 3½ years as a volunteer coordinator at an environmental nonprofit, where she established a formal volunteer program from the ground up. She developed and managed both ongoing opportunities and special events including countywide clean-up projects, which involved an extensive network of community groups and nonprofits. She currently serves as the Chapter Chair of the Surfrider Foundation, San Diego County Chapter. Surfrider is a grassroots, environmental nonprofit, with the work at local chapters driven by volunteers. She is also an active member of the San Diego County Volunteer Administrators Network, sitting on their Leadership Council.