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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, provide
opportunity 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 and
support centralizing volunteer engagement.
2. Attendees will have new context and catalysts when brainstorming how
everyone 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 grant
funding 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 how
to select a system to store the data.
2. Attendees will learn how to use volunteer data to advance the Catholic
Charities 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 of
volunteers. 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 individual
background checks saving time and money for Catholic Charities
agencies.
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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 engage
professionals in a volunteer capacity.
2. Attendees will learn compliance issues special to professionals.