July 10, 2014
GREATER RICHMOND ASSOCIATION FOR VOLUNTEER ADMINISTRATION (GRAVA)
Free admission to 5 Breakfast Workshops and year, which provide training on topics such as conflict resolution, stress management, ethics, recruitment and retention. Free admission to 4 Breakfast Roundtables meetings per year, where best practices in the field are shared. Discounted admission to GRAVA’s annual Professional Development Conference. Eligibility to apply for professional development scholarships for training and materials. Monthly e-newsletter featuring great ideas, tips, recommendations, and resources.
Breakfast workshops
Special local & regional announcements of job postings, webinars, and other important information impacting professional development. Access to a members-only directory to facilitate communication and partnerships. Listing and linking of member agencies on GRAVA’s web site. Advocacy for the volunteer management profession. Assistance in becoming Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA). Guidance for newcomers from our pool of experienced members. Eligibility for the prestigious Volunteer Engagement Professional of the Year award for best practices in volunteer management.
Evening Member Mixer
Annual Conference
2013: SHARON DRESCHER CARITAS Volunteer Administrator of the Year
2008: Ormande Wilkinson Westminster Canterbury Volunteer Administrator of the Year
2009: Kathy Perun Chesterfield-Col. Hts. DSS Volunteer Administrator of the Year
2010: Alison Jones-Nassar Virginia Supportive Housing Volunteer Administrator of the Year
2011: Megan Rollins Boaz & Ruth Volunteer Administrator of the Year
2012: Jamie Seagraves Homeward Volunteer Administrator of the Year
2013: Sharon Drescher CARITAS Volunteer Administrator of the Year
President-Elect & Secretary: Alison Jones-Nassar, CVA
Treasurer: Anne Burgess
Conference Chair: Stephanie Gossett
Membership: Melissa Gilmore, CVA
Professional Development: Kim Frola
Public Relations: Rebecca Eisenman
Programs Chair, Sarah Steadman
Secretary, Julie Adams Buchanan