Our 2024 conference registration is now open; get your tickets today!
The Massachusetts Conference on Volunteerism is a biannual conference, run by the Massachusetts Service Alliance, that attracts professionals from across the Commonwealth including volunteer coordinators, program managers and directors from nonprofit, corporate and government agencies, community, or student engagement professionals, as well as national/state service members. All come to develop their personal and professional skills, learn new ideas, network with peers and build the capacity of their organizations.
This year, the conference will be held at the DCU Center in Worcester on May 7th, 2024.
Take a look at the conference workshops list here, and read about the presenters here. Registration is now open!
Whether leading organizations or volunteers, being one’s authentic self is the key to leadership success. For authentic leaders, building character and culture is a function of aligning their beliefs and behaviors with the principles of the organization. Organizations that foster authentic behavior are more likely to have engaged, enthusiastic, motivated employees and volunteers and psychologically safe cultures.
This conference's theme is "Leading with Authenticity" — and while anyone can be leaders, regardless of role, we also have a nonprofit leadership track specially curated for nonprofit executives and senior leaders.
Read about these talks here and view the topics below:
Thank you for considering sponsoring the 2024 Massachusetts Conference on Volunteerism! Take a look at our sponsorship chart. Benefits include:
Support of this conference enables hundreds of volunteerism professionals gain the skills and connections they need to bring their volunteer programs to the next level, benefiting countless causes and communities across Massachusetts.
Christal M. Cherry, The Board Pro, worked 23 years as a nonprofit fundraiser serving higher education institutions, seminaries, and human service organizations. Now as a board consultant for nonprofits, she equips and empowers boards to support their missions and change the world. Her services as Principal and CEO of The Board Pro include recruitment, governance, fundraising, conflict resolution and diversity, equity, inclusion, access and belonging.
Christal earned an MA in Counseling from Hampton University, a BA in Liberal Arts from Hofstra University and professional development certifications in nonprofit leadership, social media fundraising, and nonprofit management. She recently earned certification as a Quadrant 3 Leadership Coach and as a Nonprofit Board Consultant with Board Source. She is the founder and Chair of the Board of Directors for Fabulous Female Fundraisers, and she authored her first children’s book, Mac and Cheez, Being Different is Okay in 2021. Christal lives in Atlanta with her son Mac and her dog, Charlie.
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