# IDOVS

> Formerly SWIDOVS


## Posts

- [November 14, 2019 SWIDOVS Leadership Meeting Minutes](https://idovs.org/november-14-2019-swidovs-leadership-meeting-minutes/): 11/14/2019 Leadership Meeting Minutes
- [October 17, 2019 SWIDOVS Meeting Minutes](https://idovs.org/october-17-2019-swidovs-meeting-minutes/): 10/17/2019 Meeting Minutes
- [October 10, 2019 SWIDOVS Leadership Meeting Minutes](https://idovs.org/october-10-2019-swidovs-leadership-meeting-minutes/): 10/10/19 Leadership Meeting Minutes
- [September 12, 2019 SWIDOVS Leadership Meeting Minutes](https://idovs.org/september-12-2019-swidovs-leadership-meeting-minutes/): 9/12/19 Leadership Meeting Minutes
- [September 19, 2019 Meeting Minutes](https://idovs.org/september-19-2019-meeting-minutes/): “Cultivating Positive Relationships Between Adult and youth Volunteers”
- [What We're About - Idaho Commission for Libraries](https://idovs.org/swidovs-august-2019-meeting-minutes/): What We're About, Idaho Commission for Libraries
- [SWIDOVS Leadership Minutes June 2019](https://idovs.org/swidovs-leadership-minutes-june-2019/)
- [SWIDOVS Meeting Minutes May 2019 "Volunteer Expectations"](https://idovs.org/swidovs-meeting-minutes-may-2019-volunteer-expectations/)
- [SWIDOVS Leadership Meeting Minutes May 2019](https://idovs.org/swidovs-leadership-meeting-minutes-may-2019/)
- [SWIDOVS Leadership Meeting Minutes April 2019](https://idovs.org/swidovs-leadership-meeting-minutes-april-2019/)
- [SWIDOVS Offers Scholarships to Serve Idaho Conference!](https://idovs.org/swidovs-offers-scholarships-to-serve-idaho-conference/): SWIDOVS is proud to to offer scholarships to current SWIDOVS members to attend the 2019 Serve Idaho Conference.  This is the only conference in the state that focuses an entire day of learning on issues related to leadership and volunteer management.  This year is especially packed with non-profit management, volunteer management, many HR related sessions and opportunities to network with your peers.  You can get more details about this conference by checking out the Serve Idaho Conference Flyer. We are offering $50 off the one day early bird price of $75.  That means you could attend for only $25!  This […]
- [January SWIDOVS Leadership Meeting Minutes](https://idovs.org/january-swidovs-leadership-meeting-minutes/): 1/10/19 SWIDOVS Leadership Meeting Minutes
- [United Way - What We're About 1/17/2019](https://idovs.org/united-way-what-were-about-1-17-2019/): Robynn Browne, from United Way Treasure Valley, presents on her organization and how they utilize their volunteers.
- [Leadership Team Meeting](https://idovs.org/leadership-team-meeting/): Check out what your SWIDOVS Team is working on. October 26, 2018 LT Meeting Minutes
- [Annual Campaign](https://idovs.org/annual-campaign/): Jen Swanson, YMCA Giving Director, provided great insight into managing an annual campaign.  October 18, 2018 Meeting Minutes
- [I Wish I Knew](https://idovs.org/i-wish-i-knew/): September’s meeting had 3 volunteer management professionals discuss what they wish they had known when they first started.  We got to learn from what worked for them and what didn’t. September 20, 2018 Meeting Minutes
- [Nominations for 2016 D.O.V.E. Award Now Open!](https://idovs.org/nominations-for-2016-d-o-v-e-award-now-open/): It’s Time to Recognize our GREAT Volunteer Administrators Nominations are open for the 2016 Directors of Volunteers Excellence Awards (DOVE)   If you are a volunteer or staff member and have a hard working volunteer manager in your agency, now is the time to let them know how much you appreciate their work.  Or, if you are that hard working volunteer manager and would like to let people know about your program, self-nomination is encouraged.  EXTENDED!!! Submission Deadline, October 15, 2016.   Two nomination categories are available, Click on the links below to read the criteria, fill in and submit […]
- [SWIDOVS 2015 Summer Workshop: Shaping the Future of Your Organization](https://idovs.org/register-for-spring-workshop/): A full-day Hybrid Conference, sponsored by Southwest Idaho Directors of Volunteer Services (SWIDOVS), Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE), & Better Impact. Four International Volunteer Management professionals will present live via the WEB to our live group in Boise. An excellent opportunity to learn from the experts and your volunteer management peers all in one day!   Register Here When:  June 23, 2015, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Where:  Andrus Center for Public Policy, 301 S Capitol, Boise, Idaho                                               […]
- [SWIDOVS Spring Workshop is Coming Soon](https://idovs.org/swidovs-spring-workshop-is-coming-soon/): SWIDOVS SPRING WORKSHOP Who: All Southwest Idaho Volunteer Program Managers What: 3 Topics and an open discussion forum for Volunteer Program Managers of private, non/for profit, or government organizations How Much: Join SWIDOVS for $20 before 5/12/2014 and it’s free! $20 for this workshop paid after 5/12 will not include SWIDOVS membership Join SWIDOS by sending check to: SWIDOVS, PO Box 774 Boise, ID 83701 How to Register: Members, watch for an email coming to you soon for registration information.  Non-members, watch  SWIDOVS.org for more information When: 8:00 a.m. — 12:00 noon, May 22, 2014 Where: Andrus Center for Public Policy—301 […]
- [International Volunteer Manager's Day](https://idovs.org/international-volunteer-managers-day/): Southwest Idaho Directors of Volunteer Services celebrated International Volunteer Manager’s Day at the Idaho State Capitol on November 5.  Guest speaker Nora Carpenter, President & CEO of United Way of the Treasure Valley congratulated the group with impressive stories and statistics on the merit of these professional leaders to the success of Idaho’s social structure. Governor C. L. “Butch” Otter proclaimed the day as “Idaho Volunteer Manager’s Day” and the proclamation was read by Idaho Senator Patti Anne Lodge from District 13.  Over 75 gathered to celebrate the contribution of Idaho’s Volunteer Program Managers to various for-profit, non-profit, and government […]
- [May 23, 2013 - 4Top! Workshop](https://idovs.org/may-23-2013-4top-workshop/): Our first workshop was quite a success. Both attendees and speakers expressed their enjoyment and overall satisfaction with the event. Thank you to our speakers pictured from the left – Kari Compton Rishell of Hewlett Packard, Courtney Rush from RUSH Wild Flowers and Susanna Arnim with the University of Phoenix.  Board members Amanda Vaughn and Cathe Scott were also valued panel presenters. Special thanks to Intermountain Gas for hosting us and to Hewlett Packard to providing the services of Kari Compton Rishel. Strategies for Overcoming Resistance  Winning the Volunteer Trifecta
- [Ten Questions Every Change Agent Must Answer](https://idovs.org/ten-questions-every-change-agent-must-answer/): Adapted from Adapted from the Harvard Business Review, You Need Innovation by Susan Cramm, this document lists important questions to ask as an organization is reflecting on the ways it serves the community and help find areas for improvement. To download and save the Ten Questions Every Change Agent Must Answer click here.
- [Story Catcher for Volunteer Engagement](https://idovs.org/story-catcher-for-volunteer-engagement/): A Story Catcher can help an organization tell the story of how they want volunteers to assist their organization. It provides an example story and examples for Who should tell the story, Who should hear the story, What is important about the story, and How is it demonstrated. To download the Story Catcher for Volunteer Engagement document click here.
- [Needs Assessments Form](https://idovs.org/needs-assessments-form/): Organizations looking to assess their Volunteer Management needs are encouraged to use this Needs Assessment form. This form assists organizations in understanding the their strengths and weaknesses and helps them identify the ways volunteers or consultants can help. To download the Needs Assessment form click here.
- [Illustration of Volunteer Management and Volunteer Engagement.](https://idovs.org/170/): This document illustrates the difference between Volunteer Management and Volunteer Engagement. Click here to open and save the document.  
- [SWIDOVs Logo](https://idovs.org/swidovs-logo/): SWIDOVS has a new logo. To open the new SWIDOVS Logo, click here.
- [Support SWIDOVS — Become a member and help us become an even better resource for Volunteer Managers!](https://idovs.org/support-swidovs-become-a-member-and-help-us-become-an-even-better-resource-for-volunteer-managers/): SWIDOVS is a nonprofit organization where volunteer management professionals in the Treasure Valley work together to become great leaders and effective employees. SWIDOVS offers tools and resources to advance our member’s professional development, and also serves as a forum to network and share best practices. As you know, volunteer management is much more than selecting and supervising volunteers. Volunteer management is a key position in the leveraging of an organization’s resources, on par with fundraising, development and human resources. Volunteer management is the gateway to the community, providing citizens with opportunities to become more involved in local issues and global […]
- [Get your CVA Professional Credential!](https://idovs.org/get-your-cva-professional-credential/): The “Certified in Volunteer Administration” (CVA) credential is offered for practitioners in volunteer resources management. Originally developed by the international Association for Volunteer Administration, the program is now sponsored by the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA). Unlike many “certificate” or certification programs being offered by colleges and universities, this professional credentialing program is performance-based. Intended for those with some experience, this self-study program measures an individual’s “knowledge-in-use” — the application of knowledge and skills by those with real-life experience in this role. This includes assessment of a candidate’s ability to structure tasks, process ideas, and solve problems. Individuals […]
- [New Look, New Capabilities for the SWIDOVS Blog](https://idovs.org/new-look-new-capabilities-for-the-swidovs-blog/): It seemed like additional space was needed, so we changed the theme to include sidebars on both the left and right sides, and….(*drum roll*) enabled COMMENTS!!! NOW…we get to have more fun and interaction with one another. Blogs get dull when there’s nothing new, but none of us has time to sit here and make things up every day. Plus it might be fun to hear what you all are up to. So, this is the place! What do you think?
- [Volunteer Motivation – the Key to Transformation – Martin Cowling, part 2](https://idovs.org/volunteer-motivation-the-key-to-transformation-martin-cowling-part-2/): Part 1 discussed the four main motivations for volunteers: The Cause, or the reason your organization exists The Benefits, whether real or perceived, of volunteering with your organization The Job itself, whether driving a truck or counting bags of peanuts The People the volunteer associates with, whether paid staff or other volunteers and also the five stages of a volunteer’s tenure in your organization: The Initial Approach The Honeymoon Establishment Long Term Moving on OK – so, what do they need when? This is where it gets interesting. During the Initial Approach stage, a volunteer is most motivated by the […]
- [What is SWIDOVS?](https://idovs.org/what-is-swidovs/): SWIDOVS is a networking group of Volunteer Services Directors, who meet the 3rd Thursday of the Month except June, July and December. SWIDOVS is a forum to get together to share expertise, concerns, solutions, new programs ideas, conference materials, resources and anything else that pops up in our round table discussion. SWIDOVS is the perfect networking forum for anyone new to the volunteer management field. Anyone who fits the description of volunteer coordinator, director, manager, facilitator, administrator, etc. is encourated to attend meetings to gain knowledge that will benefit SWIDOVS efforts to provide efficient and effective leadership to volunteers in […]
- [Volunteer Motivation: The Key to Transformation – Martin Cowling – Part 1](https://idovs.org/volunteer-motivation-the-key-to-transformation-martin-cowling-part-1/): PART A – Motivating factors The four main factors that motivate a volunteer: 1) The organization – The volunteer believes in the cause, and has a strong desire to contribute his/her time and energy to it. 2) The Benefits – The volunteer is interested in real or perceived benefits received in volunteering. This may be as simple as credit for hours spent. They may be interested in a free t-shirt. Or, the reward may be as altruistic as the warm feeling they get when they hand food to a hungry child. 3) The Job itself – The volunteer just loves […]

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- [Test form](https://idovs.org/test-form/): Become a Member Are you a volunteer management professional? Join the Idaho Directors of Volunteer Services today! Members receive the following benefits: Membership has now moved to a rolling cycle and you will receive notification by email when membership is due for renewal. Joining is easy! Just fill out the form below
- [About IDOVS](https://idovs.org/about-us/): About Idaho Directors of Volunteer Services  IDOVS is a nonprofit organization where volunteer management professionals in Idaho work together to become great leaders and effective employees. Volunteer management is much more than selecting and supervising volunteers. Volunteer management is a key position in the leveraging of an organization’s resources, on par with fundraising, development and human resources. Volunteer management is the gateway to the community, providing citizens with opportunities to become more involved in local issues and global causes, and serving as a grassroots source of public relations, marketing and development. Volunteer management is a profession, not just an add-on job because “somebody […]
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- [Become a Member](https://idovs.org/membership/): Become a Member Are you a volunteer management professional? Join the Idaho Directors of Volunteer Services today! Members receive the following benefits: Membership has now moved to a rolling cycle and you will receive notification by email when membership is due for renewal. Joining is easy! Just follow the steps below Complete Our Membership Form Below Loading… You can also pay by sending a check to:IDOVSPO Box 774Boise, ID 83701 *For organizations with more than 5 members please email Treasurer@idovs.org. The membership fees will be the $100 base fee plus $10 for each additional member over 5 members. The treasurer […]
- [Contact Us](https://idovs.org/contact-us/): Contact Us Do you have volunteer management questions? IDOVS MAILING ADDRESSPO Box 774Boise, ID 83701 Leadership Committee IDOVS CHAIR                                          chair@idovs.orgStephanie Meredith, Volunteer ManagerRonald McDonald House Charities of Idaho MEMBERSHIP                                           membership@idovs.orgJessica Gordon, CVA, Manager of Volunteer EngagementThe Peregrine Fund/World Center for Birds of Prey TREASURER                                                 treasurer@idovs.orgINTERIM – Sage Alexander SECRETARY                          […]
- [Calendar](https://idovs.org/calendar/)
- [Home](https://idovs.org/): Become a member Join IDOVS today to access all of the tools to help you thrive as a volunteer manager! Join today Learn about us Get to know us! Discover our story, values, and passion for creating exceptional experiences. Learn more Reach out Have questions or ready to connect? Reach out! We’d love to hear from you. Contact us What’s happening
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- [Resources](https://idovs.org/resources/):   National Volunteer Management Resources Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration Excellence. Ethics. Education. The council advances the profession and practice of volunteer resource management and sponsors the Certified in Volunteer Administraion (CVA) credential. Background Screening – Who, What and When? AL!VE partner and guest blogger, William Henry, shares insight on background screening of volunteers. William Henry is the Executive Director of Volunteers Insurance Service Association. Presidential Service Awards Reward your volunteers with this very special honor. Any individual, group or family that meets the program’s criteria can receive Presidential recognition for volunteer hours served over a 12-month period or […]
- [Interactive Questions](https://idovs.org/interactive-questions/): [mingleforum]


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