Small Wins, Big Impact: Managing Partnerships in Volunteer Engagement
Presented by Jovany Otero and Meagan Beattie, CVA
As volunteer professionals, we play a pivotal role in fostering collaboration and building meaningful connections with volunteers and organizations alike. Managing partnerships is a crucial aspect of effective volunteer engagement and something that should be considered as part of your overall volunteer plan. Building and maintaining fruitful relationships with partner organizations can amplify the impact of volunteer efforts, enhance community outreach, and foster a sense of shared purpose. In this presentation, we’ll explore how partnerships can enhance our personal and professional growth while creating a positive impact for our volunteers and organization. Let’s embrace collaboration, celebrate diversity, and unlock our full potential as leaders of volunteers.
About the Speakers
Jovany Otero is the Volunteer Coordinator for Great Rivers Greenway. With a background in non-profit and social services, Jovany draws from his experience in programming, recruitment, and outreach to apply to his work with volunteers. When not coordinating the volunteer experience at GRG, Jovany enjoys being outdoors and exploring new places to eat with his family.
Meagan Beattie, CVA is the Senior Manager of Operations and Volunteer Engagement for Gateway Arch Park Foundation. She serves as the President of Metropolitan Volunteer Managers Association, Young Friends Board member for earthday365, and serves on the Programs and Advocacy Committee for the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement. In her free time, Meagan enjoys cooking, reading, supporting live music, and spending time with her family.
