Who We Are.

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/training, networking and leadership opportunities, and more to enhance the quality of professional volunteer management. SAVA is supported by The Nonprofit Council.

SAVA’s mission is 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 in the field. Note that Membership fees are paused through the end 2026. Please stay connected with us and submit to our temporary Membership Interest Form. 

Upcoming Events

Join us for our monthly events by registering on our GivePulse Page. If you have any events you would like to share with SAVA members, please submit your request to our SAVA Communications Request Form.

If you have any further questions, please email us at savaexecutivecommitte@gmail.com.

2026-2027 SAVA Executive Committee

Chair, Lindsey Payne, GivePulse

Past Chair, Pamela Riles, Witte Museum

Vice Chair, Linda Brady, Texas Organ Sharing Alliance

Secretary, Michelle Naeder, Down Syndrome of South Texas

Program Co-Chair, Janice Perez, Morgan’s Assistance Center

Program Co-Chair, Kellie Loving, Heart to Heart Hospice

Membership Co-Chair, Tara Tynan, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Membership Co-Chair, Maira Jorge, Independent

Communications, Samantha Spencer, Granted

At Large, Ilsa Garcia, Communities in School