GAVA News

Thank you to our renewing GAVA members:

• Nancy Williams, Piedmont Columbus Regional
     

Join the Gwinnett Nonprofit Coalition (GNC) for 501Connect, our signature networking event that transforms shared spaces into launchpads for connection, collaboration, and creativity.

This indoor-outdoor experience is more than a mixer — it’s a curated opportunity to build your support squad and engage with potential partners from across the nonprofit ecosystem, including members of the Council of Volunteer Administrators of Metropolitan Atlanta (COVA) and the Georgia Association for Volunteer Administration (GAVA).

Whether you're exchanging ideas, finding collaborators, or just getting inspired, 501Connect delivers:

Spaces that foster trust, spark innovation, and fuel bold thinking

Squads that amplify your reach, resources, and impact

Survey here!

In this episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast, Tobi welcomes Michele Wiesner, Director of Capacity Building at Hire Heroes USA onto the show! Michele discusses her extensive experience in volunteer engagement and career development, particularly her role in developing a robust volunteer program at Hire Heroes.  Listen now. 

Thank you to our new & renewing GAVA members:

• Tracy Alladice, Home, Inc.
• Miranda Shealy, Fernbank Museum
• Savannah COVA
     

Thank you to our renewing GAVA members:

• Becca Barnes, Tellus Science Museum
• Hannah Ford, Athens Area Humane Society
• Sarah Mackey, Women in Security and Privacy
• Kortney Morris, Atlanta Regional Commission
• Ife Okwumabua, The Arthritis Foundation
• Timothy Suda, American Red Cross
      

At GAVA, we want to learn from you!

Have you incorporated Artificial Intelligence (AI) into your volunteer management practices? Whether it’s using chatbots to answer FAQs, automating volunteer scheduling, analyzing engagement data, or leveraging AI for training and recognition, we’d love to hear about your experiences.

Thank you to our renewing GAVA members:

• April Anderson, Zoo Atlanta
• Southeast Region, National Park Service

The Georgia Association for Volunteer Administration (GAVA) is seeking presenters and engaging topics for our 2025 programs!  We’re looking for thought leaders, practitioners, and innovators to share insights on volunteer engagement, leadership development, ethical practices, and the challenges and opportunities in our field.

Whether you're an experienced presenter or a passionate professional with fresh ideas, we invite you to contribute to our mission of supporting high-quality leadership and advancing the role of volunteer administration as a profession.

Let’s collaborate to create impactful programs that inspire, educate, and empower volunteer leaders statewide. Share your expertise and help us shape the future of volunteerism!