History of MOVE
1970's
A group of volunteer leaders, the Director of the Voluntary Action Center (VAC) and the Chief of Voluntary Service at the VA Hospital begin to meet monthly to share information and resources.
1982-1983
The group became autonomous from the VAC, formed their first Board of Directors, and wrote bylaws. During this time the group went through several names including Volunteer Coordinators Council and VIPS - Volunteers in Program Services.
1984
The organizations name is officially changed to DOVIA - Directors of Volunteers in Agencies, collaborating with regional and national groups of the same name. At it's height DOVIA: had over 50 active members, held monthly educational meetings, hosted an annual conference, and offered scholarships for members to attend national trainings on volunteer management.
2011-2012
The organization is re-branded as MOVE - Managers of Volunteer Engagement with renewed interest from local volunteer managers and community members. New logo is created and organization is officially accepted by Washburn Law Clinic to begin working on 501(c)3.
2017
The first MOVE member earns her Certification in Volunteer Administration (CVA).
2019
MOVE Board of Directors vote to re-establish a professional development scholarship fund and award the first grant.
2020
MOVE utilized a virtual platform during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic to assist volunteer managers and non-profits with the ever changing landscape of serving during a pandemic.
2023
MOVE starts Dialogue at Dialogue an Informal networking opportunity for volunteer managers to brainstorm ideas, problem solve challenges, share resources, and build relationships with other nonprofit professionals.
2024
First MOVE member is elected to the AL!VE - Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (formerly DOVIA) Board of Directors representing the Midwest region.
A group of volunteer leaders, the Director of the Voluntary Action Center (VAC) and the Chief of Voluntary Service at the VA Hospital begin to meet monthly to share information and resources.
1982-1983
The group became autonomous from the VAC, formed their first Board of Directors, and wrote bylaws. During this time the group went through several names including Volunteer Coordinators Council and VIPS - Volunteers in Program Services.
1984
The organizations name is officially changed to DOVIA - Directors of Volunteers in Agencies, collaborating with regional and national groups of the same name. At it's height DOVIA: had over 50 active members, held monthly educational meetings, hosted an annual conference, and offered scholarships for members to attend national trainings on volunteer management.
2011-2012
The organization is re-branded as MOVE - Managers of Volunteer Engagement with renewed interest from local volunteer managers and community members. New logo is created and organization is officially accepted by Washburn Law Clinic to begin working on 501(c)3.
2017
The first MOVE member earns her Certification in Volunteer Administration (CVA).
2019
MOVE Board of Directors vote to re-establish a professional development scholarship fund and award the first grant.
2020
MOVE utilized a virtual platform during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic to assist volunteer managers and non-profits with the ever changing landscape of serving during a pandemic.
2023
MOVE starts Dialogue at Dialogue an Informal networking opportunity for volunteer managers to brainstorm ideas, problem solve challenges, share resources, and build relationships with other nonprofit professionals.
2024
First MOVE member is elected to the AL!VE - Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (formerly DOVIA) Board of Directors representing the Midwest region.