Focusing on the power of the individual to make significant, lasting changes in sectors ranging from non-profit to big business, the 2012 National Conference on Volunteering and Service aims to bring together leaders in service with an added emphasis on volunteering and its benefits.
Running from June 18-20 at McCormick Place West in Chicago, the NCVS conference boasts a central North American location to help make travel easier for people from coast to coast.
With an interest in strengthening people and communities through innovative thinking and economic improvement, Internet marketers in particular can benefit from attending this conference by not only meeting, greeting and exchanging ideas with thousands of like-minded people, but also by learning best practices in harnessing people-power in order to further worthy ends.
If you’re an Internet marketer looking for new tactics and new possibilities, here are five reasons that you should make it to the 2012 National Conference on Volunteering and Service:
1. Rub shoulders with the best and the brightest.
No matter the niche that your business activities occupy, the National Conference on Volunteering and Service draws some of the keenest minds in the world, all of them go-getters looking to make a difference with their activities. Whether you want to build your social network or take the time to learn the tricks of the trade from experienced professionals, you’ll find all types and kinds of minds at the NCVS conference – more than 5,000 attendees are expected in 2012!
2. Learn to be a leader.
Volunteering situations call for strong leadership and the NCVS conference provides endless opportunities to learn valuable leadership skills through workshops, speeches, training materials and the ability to meet the chat with the best leaders around, both in business and otherwise. Hone your ability to be an effective hirer and trainer, increase your confidence in management situations and learn to make good, effective decisions, all in the interest of helping to further your causes in both business and volunteering services.
3. Introduce yourself to the non-profit activities.
If you are generally focused on making money and general business activities (and most of us are), the National Conference on Volunteering and Service offers you the opportunity to turn your available attention to the power of service in non-profit situations, enabling you to put your skills and expertise towards new, potentially more fulfilling goals.
4. Learn how to turn social media into free advertising.
Both business professionals and experienced volunteers understand that the free marketing opportunities found in social media platforms are invaluable and much of the focus of the National Conference on Volunteering and Service is on the leverage of social media marketing into real, live, targeted leads for your business or cause.
5. Finding funding for your next project.
An atmosphere so focused on not-for-profit activities means that many attendees arrive with resources in hand and an intention to find a new project to sponsor. If you have plans in place for your next business venture or volunteer service organization, the National Conference on Volunteering and Service will help to connect you with like-minded people ready and willing to invest in smart ideas.
Travel and Accommodation Help:
- See the official site of the Chicago Airport for flight info, parking information, etc
- Choose affordable lodging Chicago hotels and book a car using Cheapcarrental.net
- Learn about other events in Chicago here
Whether you’re a staunch businessperson, a lifelong volunteer or something in between, the National Conference on Volunteering and Service can help you to build stronger networking and marketing skills to help in your work towards any goal!
Latest posts by Ann Smarty (see all)
- 10 Android Productivity Apps - June 9, 2013
- Marketing Nonprofits: The Power of Giving - June 6, 2013
- 4 Internet Marketing Events to Visit in 2013 (+ Tips to Make the Most of Them) - January 8, 2013
Hello Ann,i notice that you own the MyBlogGuest.com, can you help me start guest posting task? I am new in that area and still doubting on how and where to start.:(
Hello Ann ,you are really one of a top bloggers nowadays. I wanted to learn your blogging style,can you help me through?
Stephanie would love you to read ..Housing Crisis and Student Loan Crisis Are Joined At the Hip
Absolutely, Stephanie: I am editing each of my articles to the point when *I* really like it myself. This makes the trick. All you need is to love what you are doing!
asmarty would love you to read ..HOW TO: Write Lots of *Great* Original Articles: Lessons in Content Re-Focusing
Some people believe that leaders are born not made, that it is natural ability that elevates the best to stand out from the rest.
Thanks for the excellent post! We’re excited to have more Internet marketers in our midst this year and to benefit by sharing ideas across fields. We hope to see you all in Chicago this summer! We will be posting some video content across our channels, for those of you who can’t make it.
Thanks for stopping by to comment!
asmarty would love you to read ..HOW TO: Write Lots of *Great* Original Articles: Lessons in Content Re-Focusing
I like the things you just said Marty “the first 8 is for working, the next 8 is for sleeping, and the third 8 is for giving back.”If someone wanted to be a leader he/she should be a good follower first.He/she should respect other’s perception too.
The first thing that you have to consider is your Lesson 1: Rub shoulders with the best and the brightest. Sometimes it is important to learn from the experts themselves so you’ll know what to do exactly.. And give back after everything, never forget that.
it looks like a great opportunity to network and learn from the leading people in the non-profit sector.
All the tips are very easy to understand and follow. This will surely help us alot. But i want to know something more about “Learn how to turn social media into free advertising.” Wait for your positive response. According to me i think this is the main that i missed all the time.
That would be a great conference to attend, unfortunately living in Italy it’s not possible but reading a post about it would be certainly great so for those who can’t be there there is something to learn anyway. 🙂
How I wish I could participate, but due to distance problems I can’t. Being involved with this kind of program will not only help the participants improve the way they handle business and marketing skills but as well as become more involve with volunteering works. A good way to giveback!
Have you tried looking for local events like that? There should be some local alternatives!
I have been a volunteering by myself and I am planning to keep going because people are doing a great job out there for those who are in need and it’s not about getting some useful connections is just a great feeling to be involved!
This looks like a great opportunity to network and learn from the leading people in the non-profit sector. I think people who are not involved with volunteering can also benefit from this conference.
Yes, networking opportunities are awesome!
asmarty would love you to read ..4 Accolades of Twitter Chat
Giving back is one of the most rewarding things a person can do. I once heard a local (and very successful) businessman talk about the three 8’s. He was referring to a 24 hour day and in it he said the first 8 is for working, the next 8 is for sleeping, and the third 8 is for giving back. Awesome post.
Something to keep in mind, Thanks, Scott! “the first 8 is for working, the next 8 is for sleeping, and the third 8 is for giving back.”
asmarty would love you to read ..4 Accolades of Twitter Chat