Empowering Leaders Who Power Volunteers
Volunteers are at the heart of every thriving nonprofit, and effective volunteer managers make it all possible. Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned professional, Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) provides the tools, training, and connections you need to recruit, engage, and retain volunteers successfully.
As the Bay Area affiliate of Points of Light, CVNL strengthens volunteerism across Marin, Napa, Solano, and Sonoma Counties through leadership development, training, and coordination with local governments and nonprofit partners.
How CVNL Supports Volunteer Managers
Training & Professional Development
CVNL offers workshops and certificate programs designed to help you lead volunteers with confidence. Learn best practices in recruitment, supervision, risk management, and recognition while earning continuing education credits.
→ Explore upcoming trainings through our Learning & Leadership programs
Volunteer Management Tools & Resources
From position descriptions and policy templates to screening tools and recognition ideas, CVNL curates practical resources that help streamline volunteer coordination. Contact us at portal.manager@cvnl.org for current tools and templates.
Community Collaboration
As a member of local COADs (Community Organizations Active in Disaster) and VOADs (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster), CVNL supports volunteer managers in times of crisis, helping organizations prepare for and respond to community emergencies. Learn more by contacting portal.manager@cvnl.org.
Whether you manage a few volunteers or a few thousand, CVNL is here to support your success.
CORPORATE VOLUNTEERING
CVNL connects corporations with nonprofits to fulfil volunteer needs. If your agency is looking to engage corporate groups in community and volunteer service opportunities, please contact Ines DeLuna, ideluna@cvnl.org.
COURT REFERRED VOLUNTEERING
If you have a nonprofit agency and are interested in our court referred volunteers to help with your volunteer service needs, click here for more information.
PARTNERSHIP RESOURCE LIST
- Volunteer Support
– AmeriCorps Programs – AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers support nonprofit, faith-based, and community organizations across the country.
– California Volunteers – California's state office tasked with engaging Californians in service, volunteering and civic action - Marketing & Communications Support
– CANVA Pro for nonprofits – Discover the easy way to create high-impact social media graphics and marketing materials. - Nonprofit & Volunteer Management Support
– CalNonprofits – A statewide membership organization that brings nonprofits together to advocate for the communities we serve
– Nonprofit Bookkeeping – Nonprofit Bookkeeping Support
– Nonprofit Library – Free access to a library of product and service demonstrations for nonprofits
– Points of Light – Creating a Global Culture of Volunteering
TRAININGS
Portal Trainings: Need more 1 on 1 support with VolunteerNow.org? Register for a training with our Volunteer Services Staff: Mondays from 4pm – 5pm with Melinda.
Recorded Portal Trainings
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All CVNL Trainings
Building and sustaining great organizations requires compassionate, connected and competent leadership. Leaders who are committed to these qualities and embrace learning and growth create great teams.