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.
Commitment and Cost
We ask that nonprofit staff commit to attending all in-person sessions and completing the online modules.
In-person sessions for our Fall 2025 course hosted at the Community Foundation:
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Tuesday, September 9th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm
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Tuesday, October 7th from 9:00 - 10:30 am
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Thursday, October 30th from 2:00 – 4:00 pm
This course is valued at $500 and will only cost $100 for participants thanks to support from the Schaberg Foundation and the Community Foundation.
Register here for the Fall 2025 Course!
Questions? Email us at nonprofits@cfrichmond.org.