The Power of Storytelling: Showcasing Volunteer Impact in Central Iowa
Thu, Sep 10
|United Way of Central Iowa
Join VMCI for a dynamic, hands-on session focused on elevating the way you communicate the successes, heart, and community value of your volunteer programs.


Time & Location
Sep 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
United Way of Central Iowa, 1111 9th St #100, Des Moines, IA 50314, USA
About the event
Stories are one of the most powerful tools we have to demonstrate the value of volunteerism—yet many volunteer managers feel stretched thin when it comes to capturing and sharing impact. Join VMCI for a dynamic, hands-on session focused on elevating the way you communicate the successes, heart, and community value of your volunteer programs.
During this highly interactive gathering, we’ll explore practical ways to frame volunteer impact for boards, funders, organizational leadership, and the public—all through clear, compelling storytelling strategies inspired by AL!VE content and best practices.
What to expect:
• A look at what makes a volunteer story resonate and inspire action
• Simple frameworks for turning everyday moments into meaningful impact narratives
• Examples you can adapt for grant reports, newsletters, and presentations