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VOLUNTEER management certificate

Create a Robust and Welcoming Volunteer Program

Refresh and elevate your volunteer program with CNM’s signature Volunteer Management Certificate. This program is ideal for individuals new to the field or for those wanting to boost their confidence in engaging volunteers. This certificate includes three days of personalized instruction on the critical elements for creating a robust and welcoming volunteer program. The Volunteer Management Certificate is designed for those who work with volunteers or for a nonprofit considering adding a volunteer initiative.

Whether you are building a program from scratch or revitalizing your current work with volunteers, this course contains the practical knowledge you will need to lead an impactful and inclusive volunteer program. You will work in an interactive group setting with our experienced instructor and your volunteer management peers to hone skills that you can immediately apply within your organization. Learn how to connect the creativity and passion of your volunteers to strategic goals for leading community impact.

Course Objectives:

  • Understand how to plan for assessments, evaluations, and appreciation of key stakeholders.
  • Develop strategies to mitigate risk and conflict to create the best workplace environment.
  • Explore professional ethics and learn skills for ethical decision making.
  • Learn why having a diverse volunteer base is integral for innovation and true community engagement.
  • Determine how to position the role of the volunteer manager for long-term success.

Dallas Cohort

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Venue

CNM Dallas
Energy Square One
4925 Greenville Avenue, Suite 106
Dallas, TX 75206

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Time

Wednesdays
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

One hour lunch on your own.

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Rates

Early Bird Members: $400
Members: $600
Non-Members: $750 

Early bird member rate ends July 17, 2024.

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Session Dates – Dallas

1.  July 24, 2024
2. August 7, 2024
3. August 14, 2024

Please note: You must attend all three sessions to obtain your certificate.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Fort Worth Cohort

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Venue

CNM Fort Worth
Westbend I
1701 River Run, Suite 1002
Fort Worth, TX 76107

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Time

Thursdays
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

One hour lunch on your own.

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Rates

Early Bird Members: $400
Members: $600
Non-Members: $750 

Early bird member rate ends October 3, 2024.

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Session Dates – Fort Worth

1.  October 10, 2024
2. October 17, 2024
3. October 24, 2024

Please note: You must attend all three sessions to obtain your certificate.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
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Meet your instructor

Corina Sadler, CVA

Corina is the Volunteer Resources Supervisor at the City of Plano, Texas. Her work includes supervising their municipal volunteer program of up to 10,000 volunteers a year. Her career spans 15 years in local government and committee work for several professional volunteer management associations. She enjoys providing volunteer management guidance to nonprofits and municipalities to empower the community through volunteerism.

In 2019, Corina received a national IMPACT Award from the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement as an emerging leader displaying exemplary leadership in the field. Corina has been featured speaker on several podcasts and has trained volunteer managers through virtual workshops and in-person presentations. Ms. Sadler holds numerous certificates in the fields of volunteer and nonprofit management along with a Bachelor of Science Degree in applied gerontology and nonprofit management from the University of North Texas. She has been a Certified Volunteer Administrator (CVA) since 2012.