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Volunteer Nation

Tobi Johnson, MA, CVA
Volunteer Management
Volunteer Engagement
Nonprofit Organizations
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Recruitment
Volunteering
Volunteerism
Nonprofit Management
Volunteer Management Progress Report
Volunteer Matching
Volunteer Program Assessment
Scarcity Mentality
Motivation
Interview Techniques
Tobi Johnson
Nonprofit Sector
Volunteer Strategy Support
Volunteer Retention
Nonprofits
Community Building

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 engagi... more

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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 or treated ... more

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 tasks, yet struggle to step into a more visible and ... more

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 passionate volunteers into active promote... more

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 voluntee... more

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Lisa Lopez
Director of College Access at ScholarMatch
ScholarMatch
Episode: 204. Transforming Your Volunteer Strategy: A Case Study with ScholarMatch
Paola Gonzalez
Volunteer Manager at ScholarMatch
ScholarMatch
Episode: 204. Transforming Your Volunteer Strategy: A Case Study with ScholarMatch
Paul Clarke
Performance coach, Leaders Coach; leadership development specialist and consultant
Leaders Coach
Episode: 203. Preventing Volunteer Burnout - New Research with Paul Clarke
Allison Russell
Assistant professor of public and nonprofit management at the University of Texas at Dallas.
University of Texas at Dallas
Episode: 197. Behind the Scenes of 10 Years of Industry Research with Allison Russell – Part 2
Pam Kappelides
Senior Lecturer and Student Placement Coordinator at LaTrobe University
LaTrobe University
Episode: 196. Behind the Scenes of 10 Years of Industry Research with Pam Kappelides & Allison Russell – Part 1
Chris Wade
Consultant and leader in the UK charity sector, founder of the Time for Impact Podcast.
Time for Impact Podcast
Episode: 193. Building Influence with Impact with Chris Wade and Matthew Cobble
Matthew Cobble
Head of volunteering for the MND Association, involved in improving access to care for motor neuron disease.
MND Association
Episode: 193. Building Influence with Impact with Chris Wade and Matthew Cobble
Travis Sternhagen
Volunteer Manager at Kinship Community Food Center
Kinship Community Food Center
Episode: 188. Let's Talk Volunteering with Weave: the Social Fabric Project
Nicole Smith
Executive Director of Alive and recognized thought leader
Alive
Episode: 187. Bold Leadership – Celebrating IVMDay with Nicole Smith

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Tobi Johnson
Host of the Volunteer Nation

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • A cut above the rest!

    The Volunteer Nation podcast is truly in a lane of its own. There are so few quality podcasts, websites, and communities for leaders of volunteers, and Tobi Johnson leads the best of these, probably in the world. I listen to the Volunteer Nation podcast for timely, industry leading, and actionable information. I hope that Tobi has many more years of podcast ideas up her sleeve because this is one of my favourite podcasts!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    terakristen8888
    Canada3 months ago
  • Amazing content, well presented

    I’m trying to improve my Membership community. I thought I’d give this podcast a try. I just can’t stop listening. Every episode provides tips, guidance and insights that I can immediately apply. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alice’ adventures
    United States8 months ago
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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Swim Karim's twin Skip Karim
    United States3 years ago
  • Thank you for putting this out there!

    I like what I’ve heard so far! I am a director of volunteering with an RSVP program in Wisconsin. I love the social science behind volunteering and often feel I am alone in that. Nice to hear from fellow nerds trying to understand how to make the field better. Thanks for putting this out there

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ghuff09808
    United States4 years ago

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Positive note on nursing a community of fellow professionals nerding out on volunteer management.
Listeners value the focus on volunteer voice, ethics, and governance in nonprofits.
Listeners praise practical tips you can apply immediately to improve volunteer programs.
The show delivers timely, industry-leading, actionable volunteer insights.
Audience appreciates the combination of research and real-world advice.

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204. Transforming Your Volunteer Strategy: A Case Study with ScholarMatch
Q: What has been the most meaningful impact of the volunteer transformation on students?
Increased graduation rates under the seven-year model (80% for first-gen students) and more robust student support through dedicated volunteer mentorship.
204. Transforming Your Volunteer Strategy: A Case Study with ScholarMatch
Q: What made you decide to pursue external help to transform the volunteer program?
They wanted an objective perspective to scale recruitment, training, and professional development as they expanded nationally, while leveraging their strong internal processes.
188. Let's Talk Volunteering with Weave: the Social Fabric Project
Q: What percentage of your volunteers return after their first experience?
Approximately 90% of volunteers are returning participants at events, highlighting the effectiveness of community-building efforts.
188. Let's Talk Volunteering with Weave: the Social Fabric Project
Q: How do you approach conflicts that arise among community members?
Conflicts are addressed relationally, often in informal settings over food, emphasizing built relationships within the community.
188. Let's Talk Volunteering with Weave: the Social Fabric Project
Q: What does the orientation process look like for new volunteers?
New volunteers receive a brief orientation on human dignity and are thrown into the engaging environment for hands-on learning, with a follow-up debrief after their initial experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Volunteer Nation

What is Volunteer Nation about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A leadership-focused podcast for people managing volunteers in nonprofits and civic organizations. Across episodes, the show emphasizes scalable volunteer programs, burnout prevention, recruit-and-retain strategies, and the role of voice and governance in effective volunteer management. Guests often include scholars, program leads, and practitioners who bring research-backed insights and practical tactics for building stronger volunteer cultures, improving the volunteer experience, and leveraging data to demonstrate impact. A standout theme is pairing academic findings with actionable practices to elevate volunteer programs, making it helpful for leaders seeking tangible improvements and for sponsors targeting the nonprofit sector.

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Recent guests on Volunteer Nation include:

1. Lisa Lopez
2. Paola Gonzalez
3. Paul Clarke
4. Allison Russell
5. Pam Kappelides
6. Chris Wade
7. Matthew Cobble
8. Travis Sternhagen

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