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2014 Annual Gathering: Volunteer Managers Network Institute

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2014

Title: Investing in 81% of Catholic Charities

Proposed Presenters: Ms. Cindy Casey, Volunteer Manager, Catholic Charities, Fort Worth, TX;

Ms. Sandra Buck, Volunteer Coordinator, Catholic Charities, Charlotte, NC; Thomas Klein, CEO,

Verified Volunteers; Mr. Mark Hahn, Director of Volunteers, Catholic Charities Denver; Mr. Jeff

Brady, Manager of Volunteerism, United Way.

Abstract: Over 81% of the human capacity in the Catholic Charities network comes from

volunteers. This institute further develops the volunteer management competency of Catholic

Charities to create volunteer opportunities that positively impact clients, volunteers and the

agency. By investing in volunteer management, agencies serve more clients, provideopportunity to live out the Christian call to serve and invite people of good will to reduce

poverty in America.

Time Topic

7:00 am 8:00 am Daily Mass

8:00 am 9:00 am Continental Breakfast Available

9:00 am 9:30 am Welcome Introductions, Who is in the room, Agenda Review

9:30 am 10:40 am Free Professionals to Reduce Poverty

10:40 am 10:50 am Break

10:50 am 12:00 pm Acquiring Data and Not Afraid to Use It!

12:00 pm 1:00 pm Lunch buffet available

1:00 pm 2:10 pm All Aboard! It Takes the Entire Agency to Engage Volunteers

2:10 pm 2:40 pm Networking Break

2:40 pm 3:50 pm Protecting the Agency and Clients

4:00 pm Adjourn

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Workshops

Title All Aboard! It Takes the Entire Agency to Engage Volunteers

Proposed Presenter

(name and title)

Cindy Casey, Volunteer Manager, Catholic Charities of Fort Worth

Abstract

(50 words or less)

From preparing staff to preparing the volunteer this workshop provides

a comprehensive overview of engaging volunteers. With a mission

focused volunteer program, leadership commitment and a trained,

prepared staff the foundation for a positive volunteer experience is

built.

Learning Objectives

(minimum of 2)

1. Attendees will be able to articulate why staff should integrate andsupport centralizing volunteer engagement.

2. Attendees will have new context and catalysts when brainstorming howeveryone in the agency engages volunteers.

Title Acquiring Data and Not Afraid to Use It!

Proposed Presenter

(name and title)

Sandy Buck, Volunteer Coordinator, Catholic Charities of Charlotte

Abstract

(50 words or less)

Sandy Buck spent a year researching and acquiring a volunteer

management system. Using her experience as a case study Sandy will

provide insights and strategies for agencies looking to invest in a system

to manage volunteers. Once the system is developed, Tony Guse will

show how CC Milwaukee leverages volunteer data to procure grantfunding and to tell the story of the agency programs.

Learning Objectives

(minimum of 2)

1. Attendees will learn what volunteer data is important to track and howto select a system to store the data.

2. Attendees will learn how to use volunteer data to advance the CatholicCharities mission.

Title Protecting the Agency and Clients

Proposed Presenter

(name and title)

Thomas Klein, CEO, Verified Volunteers

Mark Hahn, Director of Volunteers, Catholic Charities Denver

Abstract

(50 words or less)

Screening volunteers is a key component to minimizing the risk ofvolunteers. The risks associated with screening continue to evolve as a

new platform empowers volunteers to manage their own screening.

Learning Objectives

(minimum of 2)

1. Attendees will explore best practices of screening techniques.2. Attendees will learn the innovative system created by Verified

Volunteers that empowers volunteers to manage their individualbackground checks saving time and money for Catholic Charitiesagencies.

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Title Free Professionals to Reduce Poverty

Proposed Presenter

(name and title)

Jeff Brady, Manager of Volunteerism, United Way

Abstract

(50 words or less)

Recruiting and retaining are fundamental to successful volunteer

engagement. When engaging professionals to volunteer, recruitment

and retention techniques need to be clear, compelling and compliant.

Learning Objectives

(minimum of 2)

1. Attendees will learn recruitment and retention techniques that engageprofessionals in a volunteer capacity.

2. Attendees will learn compliance issues special to professionals.