by Kate Ekman | Jul 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
Hello everyone, It’s been over a month since George Floyd was murdered and a lot has happened since then to lift the demand for racial justice in America. We have all experienced this differently but I bet you also saw many emails from companies and organizations come...
by Kate Ekman | Mar 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
We’re all navigating uncharted territory right now with Coronavirus and many people are feeling anxious about the unknown. To quote one of my favorite people, Mr. Fred Rogers, regarding times of crisis: “Look for the Helpers.” In lieu of our March meeting, we...
by Kate Ekman | Jun 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
Are you calculating the value of your volunteer’s contributions with the latest figures? Having data about the monetary value of your volunteer’s contributions is a quantifiable way to show how your volunteers are helping your organization meet the...
by Kate Ekman | Jun 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
We often meet new members who are just coming into the field of volunteer engagement and are looking for advice on best practices on how to do their job and ways to connect with others. Being part of a professional association made up of volunteer directors, managers,...
by Kate Ekman | Feb 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Q: You’ll be leading DOVIA-LA as President in 2019. Congratulations! What opportunities do you see for DOVIA-LA? What do you hope to accomplish? A: It is an honor to be serving as the President of DOVIA-LA this year. As most of us know, DOVIA-LA is a fantastic...
by Kate Ekman | Jan 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
(Pictured L-R: First Vice President Tara Miller, Secretary Mackenzie Cummins, Treasurer Stephanie Lopez, Vice President of Publicity Kate Ekman, President Shade Mokuolu, Vice President of Education and Programs Meghan Maloney, Vice President of Membership Brianna...
