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Click on the link above to view a wonderful article about the importance of taking advantage of professional development opportunities. View some resources that are available to you as a volunteer administrator! | |
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We have posted two new full-time job opportunities in our Members Only section. You may view these by logging in and going to the "job postings" section.
Not a member yet? Join now to take advantage of regular updates on job opportunities in the community as well as excellent professional development opportunities and access to a strong network of professionals. | |
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| Do you have updates, questions, or needs that you would like to share with other VAN members? In addition to utilizing our forum and community events calendar, you can send your information to be included in our monthly VANtage! See full article for details on how to submitt information. | |
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To encourage new volunteer administrators to join VAN, we have designed a postcard that can be mailed or hand-delivered to potential “new recruits.” If you know of someone to send this postcard to, or if you are willing to take postcards to a volunteer recruitment event you’ll be attending, to distribute the postcard to your fellow volunteer administrators in attendance, please contact External PR Chair Marjie Bland at mbland@firstlink.org. Please help us spread the word to others!!
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Looking for additional training and educational opportunities relevant to the nonprofit field? The Ohio State University Office of Continuing Education, together with HandsOn, are offering a new noncredit certification. | |
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| On October 22, 2010, LeaderSpark will hold its annual “I’ve Never ...” fundraising event to recognize youth and adults who have inspired, supported and mentored others. If you know someone you’d like to nominate for a Leadership for Change award please see the full article for details on the nomination process. | |
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| How did you celebrate the
volunteers in your organization during National Volunteer Week this year? Submit your story on our website
under the “Members Only” section/ Discussion Board/ National Volunteer Week
2010. Your celebration story could benefit many volunteers in the future!
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| Read an exciting and short article about FIRSTLINK's new name!
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| Do you know people who work with volunteers that are not members of our network? Wouldn't it be great to share information about VAN's networking and professional development opportunity? Bring the names and contact information of at least
three people who would benefit from VAN to the May 20th meeting or
email them to membership@vancolumbus.org and
receive $5 off your annual membership fee for each new VAN member you referred. See full article for details!
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The Supporting Organizations of
Forging New Links are now accepting proposals for workshops and institutes to be
conducted at the 2010 Conference. Deadline for submission is Friday,
October 30, 2009.
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| “The Well-Prepared Volunteer Manager: Building & Maintaining Your Professional Toolkit” | |
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