July 6, 2023 Episode #65: Using Email to Improve Volunteer Retention – Part 2 In this episode, we continue to explore strategies to improve volunteer retention part 2. We're excited to dive deeper into the power of email as a communication tool. While face-to-face interactions are preferred, [...]
June 29, 2023 Episode #64: Using Email to Improve Volunteer Retention – Part 1 In this episode, Tobi dives into the world of communication strategies and explore how leveraging email can significantly improve volunteer retention. But before we get into the details, let's take a moment [...]
June 22, 2023 Episode #63: How to Make Better Decisions with Rishma Walji In this episode, Tobi had an insightful conversation with Rishma Walji on how to make better decisions. Knowing who you are, how you want to show up, and what's essential to you, is [...]
June 15, 2023 Episode #62: 10 Ways to Create an Exceptional Volunteer Experience Not all volunteer experience are equal and the same. To truly make an impact, organizations must focus on creating exceptional volunteer experiences that not only benefit the organization, but also empower and motivate [...]
June 8, 2023 Episode #61: Training for Nonprofits - How We've Got it All Wrong In today's episode, Tobi discusses about training for nonprofits and how we've got it all wrong. When we do launches and promotions at VolunteerPro, we ask our audience of followers why they [...]
Announcing: Our New Nonprofit Podcast! Wave goodbye to our Tobi Johnson and Associates blog and say hello to our new nonprofit podcast, Volunteer Nation! After literally years of planning (and procrastination), the my newest is finally ready for primetime. You may have already been listening to my Time + Talent Podcast with Jennifer Bennett [...]
National Volunteer Week 2022: Resources & Ideas for Your Nonprofit National Volunteer Week is just around the corner here in the US and Canada, and now is a great time to get your plan in motion. It's the time of year when we recognize the invaluable contributions of volunteers. It's also a fantastic [...]
What is a Volunteer? The Difference Between Supporters & Employees As nonprofits and other volunteer-involving organization build back from COVID, they are seeking new ways to involve volunteers and are also asking, “what is a volunteer?” Because there has been so much shuffling of staff under duress, it’s become more difficult to differentiate between paid [...]
Where Should the Volunteer Services Department Live on Your Org Chart? Not getting results with your volunteer strategy? It might be that your volunteer services department is in the wrong place. Recently, I was speaking with one of our VolunteerPro community members about some of the challenges she was facing getting traction inside her [...]
Coordinating Volunteers in a Crisis: How to Stay Grounded & Keep Your Sanity With the recent surges in COVID, for many it still feels like we’re coordinating volunteers in a crisis. And, after two years of constant stress, it can begin to wear on a person. If you are feeling fatigued, worn out, or [...]