Board Governing Principles -- Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration
September 2007
Mission:
Inspiring excellence in the leadership of volunteers to impact communities.
Purpose:
MAVA’s purpose is to impact positive change in our communities and the field of volunteerism.
MAVA provides a forum to engage people involved in volunteerism across Minnesota to exchange information and ideas, and to link resources to build capacity.
Vision:
MAVA is recognized for its ability to unleash the power of volunteerism in communities.
Impact for Members:
Participation in MAVA elevates the awareness and value of our profession as well as improving the performance of volunteer managers. MAVA provides:
- Ongoing forum where members feel connected and represented
- Sharing professional expertise through networking opportunities
- Learning opportunities and resources to improve effectiveness of volunteer managers which results in increasing agency capacity.
Impact on the Field:
MAVA actively experiments with innovative practices in volunteerism. We are committed to disseminating knowledge to the broader field.
Impact for Partnerships:
MAVA and our partners receive and share resources, knowledge, and visibility to meet our respective missions. We foster a connection to each other that holds us accountable for the vitality of our community.
