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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Register
October Social: Trivia
October 23, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us for a social evening to get to know your fellow SAVA members and test your skills with trivia. Location: Artisan Distillery & Craft BarRegister -
November Meeting: Data and Reporting
November 20, 2025 | 11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Learn how to collect, analyze, and present data in ways that demonstrate your impact and drive strategic decisions. Location: United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County, 700 S Alamo St. 78205 -
December Social: Holiday Potluck
December 11, 2025 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Join SAVA for a seasonal celebration featuring a potluck lunch. Location: United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County, 700 S Alamo St. 78205
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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Speaker Submission Form
Call for Speakers
Deadline is November 21, 2025
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Early Bird Ticket Sales
On Sale: December 1, 2025
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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