VANNW Professional Gatherings are a great opportunity to share ideas, thoughts, and skills with your volunteer management peers – no membership required. VAN Professional Gatherings are typically offered once a month at various locations. If you are interested in hosting a Professional Gathering or have an idea for a presentation/topic please contact ProfessionalGatherings@VANNW.org
Save the Date & Look Out for these Topics:
- Wednesday, February 22: 11:30-1:00pm @ Noel House in Seattle: “Swallowing our Frogs”
- Wednesday, March 28: 11:30-1:00pm @ Pacific Science Center in Seattle: Risk Management
- Wednesday, April 25: 11:30-1:00pm @ Little Bit in Woodinville: Program Infrastructures — Systems that help us Manage
- Wednesday, May 23: 11:30-1:00pm @ WACAP in Renton: Evaluating our Program’s Impact
- June — CONFERENCE MONTH!
- Wednesday, July 25: 11:30-1:00pm @ Lifelong Aids Alliance: Understanding the 21st Century Volunteer
Other Topics in 2012:
- Interpersonal Relationship Management
- Leader vs. Manager
- Creating a Virtual Community
Updates Regarding Professional Gatherings
By Katie Nelson on May 7, 2012
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By Katie Nelson on April 10, 2012
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By Katie Nelson on March 13, 2012
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By Chris Holland on February 20, 2012
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By Katie Nelson on January 5, 2012
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By Katie Nelson on December 12, 2011
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By Katie Nelson on October 27, 2011
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By Katie Nelson on October 11, 2011
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By Nikki Russell on October 6, 2011
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By Katie Nelson on September 30, 2011
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