Our Partners

Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA) is a professional certification in the field of volunteer resources management. Originally developed by the Association for Volunteer Administration (AVA), the program is now sponsored by the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA).

CCVA offers this unique program to recognize practitioners in the field of volunteer resources management who meet specified standards as measured through an exam and a written portfolio. This is a self-study process requiring no travel or special classes. Individuals with at least 3 years of experience are eligible to register. For more information, go to www.cvacert.org

The Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration is pleased to partner with AL!VE in the following ways:

• Offer a discount on the CVA registration fee for AL!VE members:
- 8% discount on the early registration rate
- 15% discount on the regular registration fee
• Be a resource for future webinars or trainings
• Cross-promote AL!VE and CCVA

“I’m so thrilled I’ve finally obtained this lofty goal! The process was actually quite challenging and taught me so very much. I treasure this credential even more for how challenging it was to obtain… The leaders and other CVA’s I connected with were so encouraging during the process. I highly encourage anyone working with volunteers to seek this credential – both for the process and for the final certification. All of it is highly practical and essential for the managing, recruiting and celebrating of volunteers today!”
Debra Rothe, CVA
Bethany Lutheran Communities, Watertown, WI

AL!VE Members save with discounted fees:
Oct. 1 – Dec. 31 = 8% discount on the Early Bird registration fee
Jan. 1 – March 1 = 15% discount on the Regular registration fee

Learn more about the CVA program at
www.CVAcert.org
Or contact CCVA at
804-794-8689 or ccva@comcast.net

Gateway for AL!VE members – www.cimaworld.com/alive

The inexpensive solution to volunteer protection

CIMA’s Volunteers Insurance Service (VIS) program was established over 40 years ago to address the accident and liability concerns that are shared by many volunteers, would-be volunteers and the nonprofit organizations that use their help. Over 5,000 nonprofits nationwide have chosen to protect their volunteers -- some 2.5 million people every year -- by insuring them separately, through the CIMA program.

Coverage is affordable even for the most budget-conscious organizations. Available coverages include:

accident medical insurance, to cover the cost of treatment when volunteers are injured;
volunteer liability, to protect volunteers should they be held responsible for bodily injury, personal injury or property damage;
excess automobile liability, to provide additional protection should volunteers be at fault while driving on behalf of the organization.

For more information about the program, the reasons volunteers should be insured separately from the organization, and an application, please go to www.cimaworld.com/alive. When you enroll your volunteers, the VIS Community Giving Program will make a contribution to AL!VE to support the services we provide our members.

VIS, which is a risk purchasing group operating pursuant to the federal Liability Risk Retention Act of 1986, also provides a variety of resources to help volunteer-based nonprofit organizations manage their foreseeable risks.

Here are a few examples you can download for free and begin using now:

CIMA has set up a special page for AL!VE Members:
Click here for more information and an application

www.energizeinc.com

Energize, Inc. is an international training, consulting and publishing firm specializing in volunteerism since 1977. It has the largest Web site in the world designed for leaders of volunteer efforts, with over 1000 free pages of volunteer management information, including an online library, volunteer-related quotations and recognition ideas, links to worldwide professional organizations, a bookstore with over 80 titles, and a monthly Hot Topic essay from president, Susan J. Ellis. Sign up for the free monthly Update and receive tips and quotes directly to your in-box at www.energizeinc.com.

Energize, Inc. is pleased to partner with AL!VE in the following ways:

Work together to advocate for the profession
Cross-promote AL!VE and Energize, Inc.

e-Volunteerism (www.e-volunteerism.com) is a quarterly subscription publication in its 10^th year. Publishing editors Susan J. Ellis and Steve McCurley and an international editorial team provide leaders of volunteer efforts with cutting-edge information from colleagues around the world. e-Volunteerism offers a wide range of feature articles, training designs, Web site reviews, a research-to-practice section, audio interviews, and more. Subscribers can also access the full online Archive of past issues – over 300 practitioner-focused articles (and growing).
Ongoing AL!VE member discount offer: $5.00 discount on a new subscription or renewal to e-Volunteerism: The Electronic Journal of the Volunteer Community (www.e-volunteerism.com). This benefit of membership is accessed on the password protected Member's Area of our web site. As a further benefit to AL!VE Susan Ellis will make a $5 contribution to AL!VE for each subscription.

Maintain a safe workplace with a successful screening program
When recruiting volunteers, you want as much information as possible to make smart decisions.
AL!VE has collaborated with IntelliCorp to offer discounted rates on background checks and volunteer screening products, to help you mitigate risk and keep your organization safe.

As an AL!VE member, you benefit from IntelliCorp’s industry leading data, which provides you with detailed information on your applicants. You also get the advantage of streamlined processes, cost savings and paramount privacy and security when it comes to protecting sensitive information.

Special Package Pricing
We offer a specially designed package of products at a greatly reduced rate to all AL!VE members.
The $12.95 package includes:
• Multi-State Criminal SuperSearch
• SSN Verification w/Address History
• Nationwide Sex Offender Registry
• Terrorist Search (OFAC)
• 2 Single County Searches*

Notes:
*Some courts charge a mandatory fee. These are treated as pass-through fees to our clients and are clearly highlighted before processing the search.
—All activation and monthly fees will be waived.

Other products and services are available
IntelliCorp also offers other products and services for an additional cost. Pricing is available upon request. These include but are not limited to:
• Motor Vehicle Reports • Credit Reports
• Drug Testing • Civil Searches
• Employment Verifications • E-Verify
• Education Verifications • Form I9

Program benefits
• Preferred member pricing
• Personal User ID and Password
• One comprehensive report on each applicant
• Client services support
• 24/7 access

AL!VE Members can take advantage of this special rate by emailing a request to info@volunteeralive.org

Calling all Members of ALIVE!

Subscribe to IJOVA
IJOVA a practical journal that provides an exchange of ideas and sharing of knowledge and insights about volunteerism, and volunteer management and administration, both in North America and internationally.

Article Samples
„IVolunteer Web Site Effectiveness: Attracting Volunteers via the Web
„IWhat Do We Really Know about Nonprofits’ Capacity to Manage Volunteers?
„IYouth Volunteers: Effects of Influences, Motivations, and Receptivity on Volunteerism
„IThe Psychological Contracts of Volunteers: What We Do and Do Not Yet Know
„IVolunteers: Beyond Government Partners

Subscription rate: $40 per year ALIVE! Members receive a 25% discount
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Visit www.ijova.org

Connecting practitioners, academicians, and consultants in greater service to the global volunteer community.

www.VolunteerFrontier.com

Volunteer Frontier helps nonprofits and government maximize volunteer engagement to save money, raise funds, and increase impact. Services include volunteer engagement assessment, training, strategic planning, program implementation and coaching. Volunteer Frontier also helps agencies develop strong and lasting relationships with businesses through employee volunteering - from board service to day of service. Visit Volunteer Frontier to access free resources & tools, sign up for the newsletter, or read the blog.

Reed Dewey is principal of Volunteer Frontier and an AL!VE member!

Visit: http://www.VolunteerFrontier.com or call (240) 454-1992.

Like to partner or collaborate with AL!VE?
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