May Skill Builder: Leading with Influence not Authority

Join us for an engaging CAVA Skill Builder, Leading with Influence, Not Authority, where you’ll learn how to effectively motivate, guide, and empower volunteers without relying on formal authority. This session will explore practical strategies for building trust, strengthening relationships, and inspiring volunteers to take ownership of their roles—helping you create a more committed and impactful volunteer program.

About the Speaker

Aaron Grant works with People Working Cooperatively (PWC), a Cincinnati-based nonprofit organization that provides home repairs, energy conservation services, and accessibility modifications to low-income families in the greater Cincinnati area. As Director of PWC’s Whole Home Innovation Center, Aaron focuses on health-related housing programs including lead poisoning prevention, asthma trigger reduction, and fall prevention. He previously served as PWC’s Volunteer Program Manager from 2013–2021, where he coordinated nearly 3,000 volunteers annually and led major events such as Repair Affair and Prepare Affair. Aaron also served on the CAVA boar…