Updated Articles

  1. How to Access Vena

    Please note: only Regional Treasurers have access to Vena Step 1: Log in Go to: Vena.io Use your credentials from the password activation email If you didn’t receive access, contact: finance@hbanet.org Step 2: Land on the Task Pane O...
  2. HBA Resource Center

    The HBA Resource Center is an ever-evolving knowledge base that houses all of the HBA's non-proprietary volunteer resources. Here you will find tools, templates, resources, how-to articles, policies, and so much more! In 2026, the HBA Resource Ce...
  3. HBA SharePoints

    The HBA is happy to provide Regional SharePoint for our member leaders to provide a collaborative working space across the organization. When approved for your role, you receive an automated notification of access, or you can access your region's ...
  4. CEO Request Form – Purpose & Guidelines

    The  CEO Request Form  is used to formally request the participation of the HBA CEO in an HBA-sanctioned event. Submission of this form does  not guarantee availability or approval. Important guidelines: CEO participation reques...
  5. HBA Membership Video (promotional)

    The HBA has created a video of testimonials which can be used to help market the value of membership. The video is available on the HBA Youtube channel for use at events. You can also view the video directly here: Your browser does not sup...
  6. Volunteer Experience best practices

    Volunteer Recruitment and Onboarding Leverage your existing volunteers as mouthpieces: word of mouth is the most effective volunteer recruitment tactic! 3/6/9 Month check-in with newly placed volunteers: assess if placement is a good fit, next ...
  7. Volunteer Organizational Components

    HBA Global works to define the organizational strategy and priorities at a global level. This global strategy is then translated by operating geography by our Operating Boards. Regions then refine and adapt this strategy for their regional territo...
  8. HBA Organizational Components

    HBA Global works to define the organizational strategy and priorities at a global level. This global strategy is then translated by operating geography by our Operating Boards. Regions then refine and adapt this strategy for their regional territo...
  9. Cross-collaboration between functions/departments

    While each function and regional department has its own scope and focus areas, none can function in a silo. Cross-collaboration between the functions is essential to create the overall HBA experience and deliver value. Here is a detailed (but help...
  10. Leadership Appointments and Terms

    All volunteers must be members in good standing of the  HBA . Operating board VP, Secretary/Treasurer, and directors : co-interview by Operating Board  president  and HBA Central representative; appointment by Operating Board President Te...