VolunteerNow

06/17/2026

See you in D.C. next week at the Points of Light Conference!

Our very own CEO, Rachel Currie Triska, will be hosting a session on Tuesday that you do not want to miss. 😮

How can volunteers move beyond service to become catalysts for systemic change?

Developed by VolunteerNow in partnership with SMU, The Impact Grid is an affective, immersive learning tool designed to build empathy, reveal the real-world constraints nonprofits face, and highlight the power of multi-sector collaboration.

In this hands-on workshop, participants will experience The Impact Grid firsthand—stepping into the perspectives of Opportunity Youth and the organizations that serve them. Together, corporate and nonprofit participants will navigate the complex systems surrounding social challenges, gaining a deeper understanding of how strategic volunteerism and cross-sector partnerships can drive sustainable impact.

Co-created with 50 nonprofits, Fortune 500 companies, B Corps, philanthropic foundations, and more than 100 community members, The Impact Grid tells authentic stories that inspire action and fuel volunteers who change the world for good.

We can't wait to see you there! 👋

06/10/2026

We're still accepting speaker RFP's for Texas Volunteer Management Conference in October! Share best practices, tools, and tips in person or virtually.

We’re excited to continue building momentum for TVMC 2026! 🌉✨

The Texas Volunteer Management Conference brings together leaders, nonprofits, and changemakers from across sectors to share ideas, resources, and strategies that strengthen volunteerism and community impact.

Last year, TVMC welcomed:
💜 130+ organizations
💜 42 out-of-state participants
💜 Professionals from across the U.S. and beyond

We are currently looking for:
🎤 Speakers
🤝 Sponsors
🪑 Exhibitors

Know someone who should be part of the conversation? Share this post and help us connect more communities, organizations, and leaders together.

📅 October 15–16, 2026
📍 UT Dallas

More details: Texasvmc.org

05/20/2026

For 32 years, the Texas Volunteer Management Conference has been a trusted space for learning, leadership, and innovation in volunteer engagement. What began as a regional gathering has grown into a dynamic hybrid professional development experience reaching all 50 states and bringing together representatives from more than 200 organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through service.

Today, TVMC is more than a local conference — it’s a growing global community of changemakers and thought leaders working to reimagine the future of volunteerism. 🌍

🤚🏽 Now, we’re inviting YOU to help lead the conversation.

Our 2026 theme, Bridges Beyond Boundaries 🌉 , is all about building connections across sectors, communities, and perspectives to create stronger impact together. Whether you work in nonprofits, corporate social impact, education, healthcare, government, or grassroots organizing — your voice belongs here.

We’re looking for speakers who can inspire, challenge, and equip attendees with innovative ideas, practical strategies, and collaborative approaches that strengthen volunteer engagement and community impact.

📢 Join us this October as we bring together leaders from across the country and beyond to shape what’s next for volunteerism.

Apply to speak here: https://www.texasvmc.org/request-for-proposals-2026/

05/18/2026

At this year’s Hearts of Texas Luncheon, we were proud to honor Hope Restored Missions with the Ruth Collins Sharp Altshuler Award—recognizing their powerful, people-centered approach to transformation through volunteerism. 👏

Hope Restored Missions meets individuals where they are, walking alongside them with both compassion and accountability. Through holistic case management, critical document recovery, housing navigation, employment support, and strong community partnerships, they remove the barriers that stand in the way of forward progress—creating real pathways to sustainable independence.

But what sets HRM apart is how they activate volunteers. There’s no filler work—volunteers are placed directly into meaningful roles that make an immediate impact: answering phones, cooking meals, and preparing kits for street missions. At HRM, transformation goes beyond services. It’s about restoring confidence, rebuilding trust, and reminding people that change is possible. ❤️

05/15/2026

Congratulations Lyda Hill on your recent recognition as a Time 100 Philanthropist, an honor celebrating the world’s top givers, advocates, and thinkers driving global charitable initiatives. 👏

Ms. Lyda Hill has been a fierce supporter of VolunteerNow for more than forty years. Since 1984, Lyda has helped fuel innovation in volunteerism, consistently championing bold ideas that connect people to purpose. Her vision has always been clear—find a way to bring people together through meaningful volunteer connections.

In 2013, that vision became reality with a transformative investment from generous philanthropists—led by Lyda Hill—reimagining volunteerism for a new generation.

Together, we launched VOLY.org, a digital platform designed to make volunteering easier, more accessible, and more powerful than ever before. Technology became the bridge between passion and purpose.

Because of leaders like Lyda, VolunteerNow continues to evolve—building innovative solutions that mobilize VolunteerPower™ and connect neighbors to real, life-changing service.❤️

https://time.com/collection/time100-philanthropy/2026/lyda-hill/

Find out who else is on the TIME100 Most Influential People in Philanthropy 2026 list

05/14/2026

Calling all volunteer engagement leaders! Speaker RFP's are open for Texas Volunteer Management Conference 📣

Apply to speak at our hybrid conference.

Learn more at texasvmc.org

We can't wait to see you there!
DOVIA Tarrant County
Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement
OneStar
Volunteer McKinney
Volunteer Houston

🌉 Call for Speakers: TVMC 2026 🌉

Do you have ideas, strategies, or experiences that can help strengthen the future of volunteer engagement? We want to hear from you.
This year’s theme, Bridges Beyond Boundaries, is all about building connections across sectors, communities, and perspectives to create stronger impact together.

We’re looking for sessions that:
✨ Spark collaboration
✨ Challenge ideas
✨ Share innovative approaches
✨ Strengthen volunteer engagement across communities

Whether you work in nonprofits, corporate social impact, education, healthcare, government, or grassroots organizing — your voice belongs in this conversation.

Submit your speaker proposal here: https://forms.gle/WgpLKCgg5KVPnugeA

Tag someone who should apply or share this with your network!

05/13/2026

Don't miss our next training happening tomorrow! 👇🏽
A Nonprofit Guide for Background Check Protection

Your volunteers are often the first point of trust with the people and communities you serve. Knowing who is representing your mission matters. Effective screening isn’t about creating barriers — it’s about creating safe, informed, and responsible volunteer engagement. When done thoughtfully, background checks help protect your organization, build community trust, and create a safer experience for everyone involved.

This training provides nonprofit organizations with a clear, practical understanding of how to use background checks responsibly while protecting both their organization and the individuals they serve. Participants will learn key compliance requirements, best practices for screening volunteers and staff, and how to handle sensitive information securely.

🎟️Register here:
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05/11/2026

Calling all volunteer engagement leaders! Your time to shine and share your unique experience and perspective is here! 📣

Texas Volunteer Management Conference is looking for speakers for our two day, hybrid conference on October 15 and 16.

Learn more and submit your RFP at https://www.texasvmc.org/request-for-proposals-2026/

🚨 TVMC 2026 Call for Speakers opens this week!

This year’s theme, Bridges Beyond Boundaries, focuses on connecting communities and ideas to strengthen volunteer engagement.

Know someone doing this work?

Tag them below or share this with them. 👇

Submission link drops this week—stay tuned!

05/05/2026

At our annual Hearts of Texas Luncheon we honored the incredible Cynt Marshall with the Lifetime Achievement Award. After hearing from Cynt Marshall, one thing is clear—her heart for service didn’t start with her… it was passed down. It began with her grandmother. It lives on through her mother, who at 90 years old is still actively serving her community.

In the Marshall household, serving others isn’t a suggestion—it’s a requirement. It’s how you live. It’s what it means to lead a purposeful life. With her natural humor, deep friendships, and genuine love for people, Cynt captivated every person in the room. But more than that, she challenged us. Her legacy isn’t just about the paths she’s paved— it’s about the lives she’s touched along the way. Because as she reminded us: It’s not enough to leave footprints. You have to leave fingerprints. 💓

So we’ll ask you the same question she asked us— Where are you serving? Whose life will you touch?

05/01/2026