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Develop the Nonprofit Leadership Skills You Need to Lead

Investing in nonprofit leadership development seems like a luxury nowadays, but is it? Does it make sense to invest in proactively developing team leadership skills? Or should we continue to let folks learn through endless trial and error, just like those of us who’ve been around for a while did? Do we have the time? What happens when the large percentage of Boomers who make up the majority of our nonprofit executive ranks are ready to retire? Who will take the reins, and are they ready to succeed?

By Tobi Johnson|2019-11-28T13:22:57-05:00November 26th, 2019|Volunteer Management|0 Comments

How to Engage the New Remote Volunteers

How to Engage the New Remote Volunteers In Part I of this post, I discussed the changing nature of the workplace and how technological advances affect how we can work with remote volunteers. In today’s world, most volunteers are both virtual and mobile -- even those that work on-site -- because many already access information, [...]

By Tobi Johnson|2019-11-26T15:53:26-05:00November 26th, 2019|Volunteer Recruitment|1 Comment

Your Guide to Volunteer Opportunities for Professional Development

As our economy evolves, I hear the frustration expressed that volunteers aren’t available any more. Two reasons are often cited -- 1) Older volunteers are delaying retirement, and 2) Unemployed volunteers are returning back to work. But, I wonder of this is the case.

By Tobi Johnson|2023-08-14T07:40:17-04:00November 25th, 2019|Volunteer Experience|0 Comments

How To Develop Volunteer Leaders with 10 Low-Cost Activities

If mastery, autonomy and purpose are keys to motivation, there is no better way to motivate volunteers than through leadership programs that allow volunteers to experience all three. But, how can you inspire volunteers to lead and support them when you have no time and little money?

By Tobi Johnson|2019-11-26T18:05:51-05:00November 25th, 2019|Volunteer Management|1 Comment

8 Time Saving Tips You Need to Try to Beat Overwhelm

If you’re like most volunteer program administrators, you “wear many hats.” The constant need to multi-task is a critical issue that needs to be addressed. But, given the current economic climate and budget shortfalls, it’s not likely that help is on the horizon. To succeed in this environment, we may need to work smarter, not harder.

By Tobi Johnson|2019-11-26T20:37:11-05:00November 24th, 2019|Volunteer Management|0 Comments

A How to Guide on Leading with Gratitude

A How to Guide on Leading with Gratitude Last week, I was the lucky beneficiary of several expressions of gratitude from clients and friends. Their heartfelt thank you notes and intention of leading with gratitude really helped lift my spirits during an otherwise tough week. Their generosity also got me thinking about the power of gratitude. [...]

By Tobi Johnson|2019-11-25T18:01:27-05:00November 22nd, 2019|Volunteer Management|0 Comments

Tips You Need to Follow for Managing Remote Volunteers

MP900387727In today's wired world, volunteers can make significant contributions to an organization, even if they live tens, hundreds, or thousands of miles away. Working virtually volunteers can be just as effective (or as ineffective) as those working on site.

By Tobi Johnson|2019-11-26T18:52:39-05:00November 22nd, 2019|Volunteer Management|0 Comments

Cultivating Compassion: How to Encourage and Inspire Volunteer Commitment

Common volunteer management approaches reflect traditional views of human nature as egocentric, motivated by self-interest and the will to survive. New research, however, shows the opposite may be true.

By Tobi Johnson|2019-11-21T15:55:07-05:00November 21st, 2019|Volunteer Management|0 Comments

Are Your Volunteer Roles Too Big? How to Redesign Them

While it would be great if all volunteers were natural born leaders, had tons of time to give, and were willing to take on even the toughest tasks, it isn't always the case. So, what can we do?

By Tobi Johnson|2019-11-26T19:52:36-05:00November 18th, 2019|Volunteer Experience|0 Comments

Why You Need to Create a Loyalty Program for Your Volunteer Program

All kinds of businesses have loyalty programs. Why don’t nonprofits create loyalty programs for their supporters? Could a loyalty program help you better capture the attention of a group of people dedicated to your cause and then continue to build their trust over time?

By Tobi Johnson|2019-11-29T22:10:00-05:00November 15th, 2019|Volunteer Experience|0 Comments