The best kept secret in professional development is the Texas Volunteer Management Conference!  It provides opportunities to learn and network with colleagues from around the region at an affordable price.  Sound like a sales pitch?  In a way it is, but I wanted you to know about the chance to learn from the best trainers in the field, including Martin J. Cowling and many other experts.  Often, we don’t have the budgets to accommodate the pricey conferences.  Here is an option that you can easily access.

So what is so hot about Martin?  First of all, after 20 years in the nonprofit sector, he knows what he is talking about.  Second, he’s funny!  You’ll learn in a entertaining environment.  Lastly, he understands that people are the key to success or failure in the nonprofit sector.  He is committed to ensuring that professionals understand how to successfully engage human resources to their full potential.

About two years ago, I had lunch with Martin in a burger joint in Dallas.  I was amazed by his breadth of knowledge but also his humble accessibility.  What a fun time of sharing and mutual learning.

So here is your chance.  The conference will be held on March 4, 2011.  For information on how to get involved, please visit www.texasvmc.org.

So when you show up at the conference, be sure to say hello!

Celeste

Finding truly affordable professional development opportunities can be tough.  That’s why I wanted to remind you about the Texas Volunteer Management Conference.

Registration is currently open for the 20th Texas Volunteer Management
Conference, March 3-4, in Grapevine TX. This is a great opportunity for
excellent education and unparalleled networking for all people working
with volunteers. Internationally known trainer, Martin J Cowling, of
Australia, is the keynote speaker and guest trainer. Martin, along with
Bono and Jim Collins, was named as one of 67 leading speakers on
philanthropy by Philanthropy 411 in 2010. Visit www.texasVMC.org
<http://www.texasvmc.org/>

See you there!

Celeste