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AL!VE (Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement) is the national membership organization in the United States for leaders and professionals in volunteer engagement. AL!VE provides leadership, networking, learning, and opportunities to participate on a regional, national, or international level. It serves to enhance and sustain the spirit of volunteerism in America by fostering collaboration and networking, promoting professional development, and providing advocacy for leaders in community engagement. AL!VE is the essential professional resource and advocate for those who engage, motivate, and celebrate volunteers and their vital contribution to our society. www.volunteeralive.org.
America’s Service Commissions (ASC) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association representing and promoting the 52 state and territorial service commissions across the United States with the mission to lead and elevate the commission network. State and territorial service commissions are governor-led public agencies or nonprofit organizations made up of more than 1,000 commissioners, private citizens leading the nation’s service movement and administering more than 75 percent of the federal AmeriCorps funds to address pressing community needs. statecommissions.org.
Founded in 1924, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums in the areas of conservation, animal welfare, education, science, and recreation. AZA is the accrediting body for the top zoos and aquariums in the United States and 12 other countries. Look for the AZA accreditation logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you, and a better future for all living things. The AZA is a leader in saving species and your link to helping animals all over the world. aza.org
Independent Sector is the national membership organization that connects, strengthens, and advocates for nonprofits and philanthropies. Independent Sector works towards a charitable sector that is healthy, trusted, and equitable and helps all people in the United States thrive in a vibrant civil society and just democracy. For more information, visit independentsector.org.
Founded in 1997, the National Association of Volunteer Program Leaders in Government (NAVPLG) is the only national membership association in the United States dedicated to supporting leaders who oversee or support volunteer programs within government settings. NAVPLG serves professionals in a wide range of government-affiliated entities, including municipal (city and town), county (parish and township), state, federal, and tribal governments, as well as state colleges and universities, K-12 public school districts, special purpose districts, and nonprofit organizations that partner with government agencies. NAVPLG’s mission is to strengthen public volunteer programs and communities through leadership, education, advocacy, networking, and information exchange. navplg.org
Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada (VMPC) is the champion in the field of Volunteer Management. Dedicated to advocacy, capacity building and networking, it connects and empowers a network of professionals and passionately elevates the quality of volunteerism in Canada. VMPC collaborates with provincial, national and international organizations to support its membership and strives for volunteer resources management to be recognized and respected as a leading profession of choice. vmpc.ca