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Date: October 20th, 2026
Location: Sanford Center, 2301 East 60th St N,
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
The South Dakota Volunteer Managers Conference is an essential gathering for those dedicated to enhancing volunteer engagement and management. As a host site of the Better Impact Volunteer Managers Hybrid Conference, this event brings together professionals from nonprofit, government, and faith-based sectors to share insights, strategies, and best practices. Attendees can expect informative sessions, networking opportunities, and inspiring lineup of speakers. Join us to empower your organization and elevate the impact of your volunteer programs!
Call for Proposals
Whether you’re a seasoned presenter or sharing your expertise for the first time, we welcome your ideas.
Our goal is to create a conference that is practical, engaging, and directly relevant to the daily work of volunteer managers.
Selected presenters will receive complimentary conference registration. Please note that no speaker fees are provided, and travel and hotel expenses are not covered.
We ask presenters to:
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Provide presentation slides in advance of the conference
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Promote the event within their networks and organizations
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Deliver an engaging, practical session designed for peer learning and application
Submit your proposal by June 15th. Selected presenters will be notified by July 15th.
We look forward to learning from you.
Scholarships
Sioux Empire DOVIA believes in the power of great volunteer engagement to change lives. We want everyone to have the opportunity to attend our conference, regardless of financial constraints. That's why we offer scholarships for South Dakota residents, making registration more accessible on a limited basis. Don't let cost hold you back from enriching experience!
Applications close July 15th
Please complete the application form in it's entirety to be considered.
Notification of scholarship recipients will be made no later than August 1st.
Embracing the Future of Volunteer Engagement
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Building for Resilience and Sustainability
Volunteer professionals are being asked to do more than ever. Organization leaders want clear outcomes. Communities expect flexibility. Technology is no longer optional. Resources are stretched thin. And volunteer engagement is at the center of it all.
At this year's Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference on October 20, 2026, you will connect with peers who are navigating these same realities and asking the hard questions about what comes next. Together, you will explore practical approaches to building more resilient, sustainable volunteer engagement strategies, and walk away with clearer direction, stronger frameworks, and the confidence to lead through change.
Sponsors
Thank you to our event sponsors for investing in stronger communities and better volunteer engagment across South Dakota.
Location Sponsor
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Email isabella.oliver@helplinecenter.org.
2026 Conference Committee
The South Dakota Volunteer Managers Conference team includes local leaders in volunteer engagement invested in giving back. Contact the conference committee to learn more about the 2026 SDVMC.
Isabella Oliver
Helpline Center
Jennifer Aman
Junior Achievement
Andy Wingert
St. Francis House
Brittany Bandstra
Habitat for Humanity
Julie Holmes
Avera