SAVA meets monthly and addresses relevant topics such as recruitment, retention and management of volunteers, event planning, and volunteer recognition. Members may invite guests to meetings.
A NETWORK THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
San Antonio Volunteer Administrators (SAVA) provides professional opportunities for volunteer administrators to learn, network and grow professionally in volunteer management. Through the SAVA network, members are eligible to participate in monthly meetings, social events, and the annual SAVA Seminar.
MISSION: to provide education, networking, and support opportunities that promote excellence in the field of volunteer management and engagement in and around San Antonio.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to any person with volunteer management responsibilities or interests. SAVA offers members training, networking and leadership opportunities to enhance the quality of professional volunteer management. It is a program of United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County.
SAVA Membership is on the United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County fiscal calendar year, and membership rates are prorated from January to April. Membership is based on the sector of your employment; with the following rates:
$50 Nonprofit Membership
$75 Corporate Membership
$25 Individual Membership*
*requires prior approval from the SAVA Executive Committee.
To pay by check please email ewyatt@unitedwaysatx.org
UPCOMING EVENTS
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January Meeting: Volunteer Retention
January 22, 2026 | 11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Learn what motivates volunteers, how to build lasting relationships, and ways to create meaningful experiences that keep your volunteers invested. Location: United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County, 700 S. Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205Register -
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Corporate Coffee
February 5, 2026 | 8:00 am - 9:00 am
A special free event for corporate volunteer and CSR professionals to learn more about United Way's professional volunteer network.Register -
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February Meeting: Data and Reporting
February 26, 2026 | 11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Learn how to track volunteer impact, report outcomes, and use data to strengthen credibility with funders, board members, and partners. Location: United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County, 700 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205Register
SAVA Seminar 2026
Elevating Growth
Friday, April 10, 2026, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at St. Mary's University
This year’s theme, Elevating Growth will explore innovative strategies around volunteer retention, organizational culture, corporate presence, and community care. The seminar with feature two tracks: Volunteerism, and Professional Development and Leadership
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MEET THE PRESIDENT
LINDSEY PAYNE
President, San Antonio Volunteer Administrators
Email | lindsey@givepulse.com
Lindsey grew up with a passion for helping others within her community and volunteering was always one of her “happy places.” She has experience in volunteer engagement and has held various management roles over the past 20 years. She has been a SAVA member since 2017 and has served in several roles among the Executive Team for the last 5 years. In her current employment, Lindsey strives to directly assist her nonprofit clients to ensure they are successful in their organization’s volunteer engagement efforts by utilizing the volunteer management platform GivePulse. Lindsey is excited about what the next couple of years have in store and is looking forward to meeting new members!
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