Greater Richmond Association for Volunteer Administration
GRAVA is a professional membership organization promoting excellence in the management and leadership of volunteers in the Greater Richmond area through professional development, networking and advocacy.
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Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference 2025
The Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference will be hosted by GRAVA
October 29, 2025 / 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA)
200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd. / Richmond, VA 23220
Conference Theme: “Show Them the Money”
As a Volunteer Engagement professional, you know the incredible value of your department, — but does your CEO? This year’s Hybrid Conference, Show Them the Money, is designed to empower you, the volunteer engagement professional, to confidently showcase the tangible financial impact of your work. Whether you’re advocating for budget protection or program expansion, you’ll gain proven strategies, innovative perspectives, and practical tools to translate volunteer contributions into bottom-line results that grab leadership’s attention. We know that volunteers create impact beyond dollars, and we want you to help your leadership truly understand the tangible financial value your program contributes to the organization. Join us and learn how to turn volunteer engagement into a powerful financial story— the numbers don’t just speak; they open doors.
Conference Cost
$50 GRAVA Members / $65 non-members
Conference registration includes lunch and light refreshments throughout the day
Space is limited, please register early at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/938534741677?aff=oddtdtcreator.
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Dr. Sarah Mackey
Dr. Sarah Mackey, CVA, CFRE, is a nonprofit leader with 20+ years of experience driving impact through strategic growth, fundraising, and volunteer engagement. She leads Women in Security and Privacy (WISP), expanding opportunities for underrepresented professionals, and teaches nonprofit management and social justice at the university level.
Conference Speakers
Andrea Hill
Andrea Hill, MPA, CVA, CFRE, ACNP, is a certified nonprofit professional and fundraising executive with over 20 years of experience in capacity building, volunteer management, and resource development. She serves as Chief Development and Partnerships Officer for Tennessee Nonprofit Network, building cross-sector partnerships that drive impact across the state.
FACILITATOR Rob Jackson
Rob Jackson is Director of Rob Jackson Consulting Ltd, a consultancy and training company that helps engage and inspire people to bring about change. Rob has over 30 years experience working in the volunteering movement, having held a variety of strategic development and senior management roles that have focused on leading and engaging volunteers.
Tony Goodrow
Tony Goodrow is the founder and former CEO of Better Impact, where he turned his passion for supporting volunteer-driven organizations into the creation of Volunteer Impact software. Since 2001, he has helped leaders of volunteers worldwide and spoken at global conferences on volunteer management.
Brooke Campbell
Brooke Campbell, CNP, CVA, is Director of Community Outreach and Disaster Recovery at United Way of Greater Houston. She brings extensive experience in volunteer engagement, disaster recovery, and nonprofit training, and has led programs with Volunteer Houston and AmeriCorps.