Volunteer Nation
Tobi Johnson, MA, CVA
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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Nov 3, 2023 • 45min
82. Nonprofit Strategic Planning for 2024 in 3 Simple Steps
Learn how to create a vision for the future and a clear blueprint for success in nonprofit strategic planning. Join VisionWeek 2024 to ditch uncertainty and build a plan to engage volunteers in just 5 days. Discover the importance of effective planning, a bold vision, and the steps involved in creating a strategic plan for nonprofit organizations. Get tips on implementing the plan, managing fears and doubts, and preventing burnout as a leader.
Oct 27, 2023 • 1h 3min
81. How Vol Services & Nonprofit Marketers Can Work Together with Kivi Leroux Miller
Kivi Leroux Miller, an expert in nonprofit marketing, discusses the importance of collaboration between volunteer services and nonprofit marketers. They emphasize the crucial role of marketing in volunteer recruitment and highlight the need for cooperation between these two essential teams. The speakers also explore the challenges faced by communications directors in poorly run organizations and stress the importance of consistent branding and messaging.
Oct 20, 2023 • 31min
80. A Sneak Peek of My New Book for Volunteer Leaders
Tobi provides a sneak peek into her upcoming book for volunteer leaders, discussing her personal journey and insights. She explores the vital role volunteer leaders play in building thriving communities and the significance of their contributions to society. The podcast also covers the process of writing the book, the concept of leadership in volunteerism, and resources for developing and supporting volunteer leaders.
Oct 12, 2023 • 40min
79. Nonprofit SEO: How to Get Found on Google
Discover the importance of nonprofit SEO for volunteer recruitment and how it can boost visibility. Learn about strategies for optimizing SEO rankings, using keywords, and leveraging Google grants. Find out how nonprofit SEO can improve engagement and volunteer recruitment through personalized support.
Oct 5, 2023 • 1h 8min
78. Finding Skills-Based Volunteers the Easy Way with Tyler Manley
Tyler Manley, an expert in skills-based volunteering from Catchafire, discusses the power and value of skills-based volunteers. They explore the challenges and benefits of finding skills-based volunteers, the importance of digital marketing for nonprofits, and the significance of clear expectations and project management when working with skilled volunteers.
Sep 28, 2023 • 1h 2min
77. Engaging Communities in Social Change with Vichi Jagannathan
In this episode, Tobi has a fascinating discussion on engaging communities in social change with Vichi Jagannathan. Vichi shares her personal journey and experiences in working towards social change in rural communities, specifically in eastern North Carolina. Full show notes: 077. Engaging Communities in Social Change with Vichi JagannathanThanks for listening to this episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast. If you enjoyed it, please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review so we can reach more people like you who want to improve the impact of their good cause. For more tips and notes from the show, check us out at TobiJohnson.com. For any comments or questions, email us at WeCare@VolPro.net.
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Sep 21, 2023 • 60min
76. Flipping the Script on Nonprofit Fundraising with Sandy Rees
Sandy Rees, CEO of Get Fully Funded, joins the podcast to discuss innovative strategies for fundraising success. They cover topics such as the importance of combining volunteer engagement and fundraising, the impact of the pandemic on philanthropy, managing work habits, having courageous conversations, and engaging volunteers in fundraising.
Sep 15, 2023 • 1h 3min
75. How to Recruit Volunteers Using Social Media
Julia Campbell, seasoned expert in nonprofit marketing and communications, shares practical techniques for recruiting volunteers using social media. Topics include leveraging top-of-funnel marketing activities, connecting with audiences on social media, and using LinkedIn as a tool for volunteer recruitment.
Sep 7, 2023 • 35min
74. Secrets to Retaining Volunteers Revealed
In this episode, Tobi delve into the crucial topic of volunteer retention. As the pandemic has left many feeling tired and exhausted, people have become more selective in how they spend their time. They are searching for meaningful experiences that align with their priorities. So, how can organizations create volunteer opportunities that are resilient, healthy, and purposeful?Full show notes: 073. Secrets to Retaining Volunteers RevealedThanks for listening to this episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast. If you enjoyed it, please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review so we can reach more people like you who want to improve the impact of their good cause. For more tips and notes from the show, check us out at TobiJohnson.com. For any comments or questions, email us at WeCare@VolPro.net.
Aug 31, 2023 • 33min
73. Vital Lessons for Nonprofit Leaders from Women's World Cup
In this episode, Tobi deep into the world of sports and extract valuable lessons that nonprofit leaders can apply to their organizations. Just like the US Women’s World Cup team, we explore the importance of team spirit and how it translates to success in both soccer and our nonprofit endeavors.Full show notes: 073. Vital Lessons for Nonprofit Leaders from Women's World CupThanks for listening to this episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast. If you enjoyed it, please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review so we can reach more people like you who want to improve the impact of their good cause. For more tips and notes from the show, check us out at TobiJohnson.com. For any comments or questions, email us at WeCare@VolPro.net.
