Volunteer Management Fundamentals
Course Overview
In partnership with VolunteerPro, we offer our Volunteer Management Fundamentals course each fall. This 8-week, hybrid course is designed to equip nonprofit staff with skills to build a strong, strategic, and sustainable volunteer engagement program. The content covers volunteer recruitment, retention, training, recognition, risk management, methods for engaging diverse audiences, and more.
Course Format
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5 virtual self-paced modules. Modules are completed individually on your own time at your own location.
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3 in-person sessions hosted at the Community Foundation to engage with peers, share ideas, and discuss implementation of learnings.
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Optional virtual consultation calls with the Community Foundation. The consultation calls will provide a safe space for participants to ask questions, get feedback, and brainstorm solutions.
At the conclusion of the training, participants will earn a Volunteer Fundamentals Certificate and have lifetime access to the VolunteerPro modules. This course is equivalent to 10 Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA) Professional Development Units.
Cost and Commitment
Valued at $500.00, this course will only cost your organization $200.00. The Community Foundation for a greater Richmond will subsidize the remainder of the course cost for one staff member for up to 20 organizations.
Key In-Person Dates:
- Tuesday September 15th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm
- Wednesday October 14th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm
- Tuesday November 10th from 2:00 – 4:00 pm
We ask that nonprofit staff commit to full participation and completion of the online modules.
Our Fall 2026 course is now full. Please stay tuned for more information on our Fall 2027 course as we get closer.
Questions? Email us at nonprofits@cfrichmond.org.