Volunteer Nation
de Tobi Johnson, MA, CVA
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223. We're Taking a Summer Break!
223. We're Taking a Summer Break!
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Nonprofit leadership author, coach, and expert Tobi Johnson shares weekly tips to help charities build, grow, and scale exceptional volunteer teams. Discover how your nonprofit can effectively coordinate volunteers who are reliable, equipped, and ready to help you bring about BIG change for the better. Rather than continuing to “do more with less,” achieve abundance for your organization by engaging community talent that helps you do more with more. Society is evolving and so, too, is volunteerism. With over 25 years of experience working in nonprofits, public sector agencies, and grassroots campaigns Tobi is known for her modern “big hat” thinking and straight talk about what it takes to achieve success in today’s world. You will learn how to coordinate volunteers, improve the volunteer experience, recruit volunteers, appreciate volunteers, and do it all more efficiently with the right volunteer management software and digital tools. It’s a mix of interviews and solo shows you’re not going to want to miss. So, if you’re ready to ditch the stress and harness the power of people to fuel your good work, you’re in exactly the right place. Hit subscribe and let’s DO this!
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- 223. We're Taking a Summer Break! · 33 min · Episodul 223After four and a half years and over 220 episodes, Tobi Johnson is taking her first summer break. In this personal episode, she shares why rest matters, what she'll be working on…
- 222. Volunteer Leadership Stories with Catherine Huckaby · 1 h 4 min · Episodul 222Most people don't volunteer because they don't feel ready. But what if that's the myth holding your organization back? In this episode, Tobi Johnson interviews Catherine Huckaby…
- 221. How to Use a Google Grant to Recruit Volunteers with Clay Mansell · 55 minYour nonprofit could have $10,000 a month in free Google Ads, but most organizations miss this opportunity to recruit volunteers. Marketing expert Clay Mansell joins Tobi Johnson…
- 220. Impact Lab POV - Advisory Committees & Shared Power with Breauna Dorelus · 1 h 4 min · Episodul 220Advisory committees often tokenize community voices instead of empowering them. Cause consultant Breauna Dorelus shares how to design role‑specific, behavior‑based position…
- 219. Impact Lab POV - Improving Volunteer Staff Relations with Corina Sadler · 56 minStrong volunteer‑staff relationships don't happen by accident. In this episode, volunteer management expert Corina Sadler shares how emotional intelligence, data tracking, and…
- 218. The Nonprofit Volunteer Management Skills I Wish I Had When I Started · 38 min · Episodul 218Most volunteer leaders learn on the job, through trial and error, and sometimes burnout. But what if you could start with the skills that really matter? In this episode, Tobi…
- 217. What Is a Volunteer? Why It Matters to You Org · 39 min · Episodul 217Most organizations see volunteers as free labor. That narrow view hides their true value. In this episode, Tobi Johnson explains why redefining volunteer roles unlocks hidden…
- 216. Your Quick Guide to Better Volunteer Thank You Notes · 32 minA generic “thanks” isn’t enough. Personalized thank-you notes can transform volunteer retention. In this episode, Tobi Johnson shares a simple four‑step framework to write…
- 215. 5 Ways to Boost the Fun Factor for Community Volunteers · 35 minA volunteer program without joy can lead to burnout and turnover. But adding fun doesn't mean being less professional; it means building a genuine community. In this episode…
- 214. Defending National Service & Community Resilience with Kaira Esgate · 1 h 14 min · Episodul 214Advocacy for volunteerism can't wait until a crisis hits. Sometimes the crisis arrives without warning, and the relationships you've built with policymakers determine whether…
- 213. Impact Lab POV - Community-based Volunteer Networks with Kristi Sebald · 57 min · Episodul 213Strengthening volunteer engagement isn't always about doing more with your own program. Sometimes it's about letting go of the need to hold onto every volunteer and instead…
- 212. Impact Lab POV - Volunteer Training Programs Made Easy with Dana Litwin · 1 h 5 min · Episodul 212Effective volunteer training is more than checking a box; it builds confident, engaged volunteers who stay longer and deliver greater impact. Yet many organizations rely on long…
- 211. Best Practices & Community Spirit with Volunteering New Zealand · 1 h 3 min · Episodul 211Volunteer engagement doesn't exist in a vacuum—it's deeply shaped by community values, national infrastructure, and a spirit of collective care. In New Zealand, where over…
- 210. Impact Lab POV – Better Volunteer Offboarding with Ruth Leonard · 36 min · Episodul 210Volunteer engagement doesn’t end when service concludes. In fact, how organizations say goodbye to their volunteers can have a lasting impact on relationships, reputation, and…
- 209. Impact Lab POV: Leadership and Influence with Megan Vixie · 55 minLeadership in volunteer engagement is not defined by title or workload, but by the ability to influence, align, and inspire others toward a shared vision. Many leaders stay busy…
- 208 – How to Build a Volunteer Ambassador Program to Attract Support · 25 min · Episodul 208Word of mouth is one of the most powerful ways nonprofits attract new supporters, but what if you could harness it more intentionally? Without a clear strategy, many…
- 207. Is Your Volunteer Application Process Broken? · 36 minA slow or confusing volunteer application process can cost organizations more than time. It can lead to missed opportunities, frustrated applicants, and fewer volunteers joining…
- 206. Essential Volunteer Software - The Tech Stack You Can’t Afford to Skip · 48 minVolunteer managers often rely on a mix of spreadsheets, emails, and manual processes to keep programs running. But as volunteer programs grow, those systems can quickly become…
- 205. My Top Time Management Tips for Overwhelmed Volunteer Managers · 41 minManaging volunteers often means juggling a wide range of responsibilities. From responding to emails and coordinating schedules to planning events and maintaining relationships…
- 204. Transforming Your Volunteer Strategy: A Case Study with ScholarMatch · 1 h 7 minStrengthening a volunteer strategy is not always about fixing a struggling program. Sometimes it is about preparing a successful program for growth. In this episode, Tobi Johnson…
