April 23, 2026 Episode 211 - Best Practices & Community Spirit with Volunteering New Zealand Volunteer engagement is shaped not just by internal policies, but by the culture, values, and infrastructure of a country’s broader community. In places like New Zealand, where a small population relies heavily on [...]
April 16, 2026 Episode #210: Impact Lab POV: Better Volunteer Offboarding with Ruth Leonard Volunteer 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 future support. Yet, volunteer offboarding is often overlooked [...]
April 9, 2026 Episode #209 – Impact Lab POV: Leadership and Influence with Megan Vixie Leadership 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 managing day-to-day [...]
Abril 2, 2026 Episode 208 – How to Build a Volunteer Ambassador Program to Attract Support Word 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 organizations miss the opportunity to turn [...]
March 26, 2026 Episode #207: Is Your Volunteer Application Process Broken? A slow or confusing volunteer application process can cost organizations more than time. It can lead to missed opportunities, frustrated applicants, and fewer volunteers joining your mission. In this episode, Tobi Johnson explains why many [...]
March 19, 2026 Episode #206: Essential Volunteer Software - The Tech Stack You Can’t Afford to Skip Volunteer 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 overwhelming and [...]
March 12, 2026 Episode #205: My Top Time Management Tips for Overwhelmed Volunteer Managers Managing volunteers often means juggling a wide range of responsibilities. From responding to emails and coordinating schedules to planning events and maintaining relationships, volunteer leaders frequently feel pulled in many directions at once. In this episode, [...]
March 5, 2026 Episode #204: Transforming Your Volunteer Strategy: A Case Study with ScholarMatch Strengthening 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 is joined by Lisa Lopez [...]
February 26, 2026 Episode #203: Preventing Volunteer Burnout - New Research with Paul Clarke Volunteer burnout is not always caused by time, workload, or lack of commitment. In many cases, it happens when leaders begin to feel less effective in their roles. As confidence and enjoyment [...]
February 19, 2026 Episode #202: Volunteer Events without the Headaches - My Training Takeaways Volunteer events can be some of the most powerful tools nonprofits have, but they can also be some of the most stressful. In this episode, Tobi Johnson shares key takeaways from a recent high-energy [...]