Author Archives: Julie Marks

About Julie Marks

Julie Marks established Volunteer Management Group in 2003 to assist companies and nonprofits in developing meaningful and cost-effective philanthropy and volunteer programs. She conceived, developed, directs and teaches many courses in four VMG Certificate Programs: Volunteer Program Management Certificate, Nonprofit Management Certificate, Grant Writing Certicate and Corporate Philanthropy Certificate, all offered online and at Hostos Community College. Julie conceived, coordinates and directs VMG's Volunteer Management for Nonprofits Conference held for the second year on March 26, 2010 at Hostos Community College. Through VMG's Certificate programs and conferences, Julie aims to bring to individuals an exceptionally empowering and motivating educational experience.

Volunteer Management for Nonprofits Conference-March 25th

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Julie Marks

PLEASE JOIN US Volunteer Management Group presents the 3rd Annual Volunteer  Management for Nonprofits Conference at University Settlement at the Houston Street Center on Friday, March 25, 2011, from 8:00 am to 5:00pm. Join your colleagues, peers and leaders in … Continue reading →

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NYAVA Members’ Breakfast – December 10, 2010

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Julie Marks

HOT TOPIC: Volunteer Communications NYAVA members are invited to attend an engaging discussion on the hot topic of volunteer communications. Some of the questions we will discuss include: -How often are you communicating with your volunteers? -What communication methods are most effective … Continue reading →

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Could Raiser’s Edge Give You the Edge in this Job Market?

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Julie Marks

I recently had a student ask me “ I heard about Raiser’s Edge as a tool used by nonprofit organizations. What do you think about it and is it worth learning it to boost my skills and get an edge in this … Continue reading →

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Julie’s Breast Cancer Story

Posted on March 1, 2009 by Julie Marks

I was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2007. I had a double mastectomy in October. I completed 8 rounds of chemotherapy. It’s been a really crazy several months. How it all started? I had been having really bad back … Continue reading →

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