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VolunteerPro Membership

The ONLY implementation program of its kind that …

… helps you effectively address barriers to community engagement and build a  high-impact volunteer strategy in less time and with more focus.

Join us and build maturity across five phases of our proprietary system –
the Volunteer Strategy SuccessPathTM.

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MONTHLY Subscription

$59per month
  • Pay as you go
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ANNUAL Subscription

$597per year
  • Pay yearly & SAVE $111!
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ANNUAL Team of Two

$1045per year
  • Pay yearly & SAVE $149!
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What’s Inside …

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Live Training + Coaching

Live events each month, exclusively for members – timely topics based on member requests, all are also recorded and posted in the community. we schedule one or more of these each month.

  • Seminars – Lecture-based instruction to solve today’s challenges in volunteer engagement and build the essential skills needed to lead effectively
  • Workshops – Hands-on, action-focused sessions with breakouts to help members learn form peers, solve challenges, and plan next steps 
  • Catalyst Coaching Calls – Member “Hot Seat” feedback sessions and expert live advising so members can quickly remove roadblocks to progress 
  • QuarterlyPlanning Intensives – Guided planning session to map out your next 90 days, offering members added accountability
  • Half-Day Deep Dives – Implementation-focused 4-hour workshops focused on helping members jump start (or re-design) a program element

Supportive resources at your fingertips – multi-level support to build clarity, focus, and momentum

  • Weekly Member Update Newsletter – for a weekly dose of inspiration, a quick forecast of upcoming events, and links to relevant resources
  • Monthly VolunteerPro Playbook [MVP] – Get a preview of the month’s live events and content that supports our monthly training theme.
  • Resource Library – Browse over 200 time-saving tools, templates, swipe files, workbooks, and more organized by topic area

A membership platform well-stocked with smarter search – Quickly discover solutions to an immediate problem you hope to solve with tools designed to save you time

  • Community Search Bar – Seek and quickly find the tools and templates that fit your current needs
  • Video Vault – highly searchable hub of past seminars for just-in-time, on-demand learning
  • AI Widget – get instant answers to your questions, based on our content, generated by AI

Active peer-to-peer networking – network and share ideas with peers who are taking action and getting traction 

  • ProTalk Forum – a lively community of practice for quick answers, peer discussion, and Team VolPro support in our members-only area 

Grow Your Organization’s Impact through Better
Volunteer Engagement Practices 

In Your First Year of VolunteerPro Membership,
You Will Achieve the Following With These Trainings…

Build a High-Impact Volunteer Strategy

  • How to Build a Quality Program Volunteers Cannot Wait to Support
  • How to Assess & Manage Volunteer Risk Without the Worry
  • How to Build a Comprehensive Volunteer Operations Plan
  • How to Track Volunteer Outcomes, Impact & Real ROI
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Expand Your Team of Reliable, Enthusiastic Volunteer Talent

  • How to Develop a Recruitment Strategy That Actually Works
  • How to Pinpoint, Find & Reach Your Ideal Volunteer
  • How to Make an Effective Ask and Overcome Barriers to Service
  • How to Use Digital Marketing Strategies to Meet Today’s Volunteers Where They Are At

Prepare Volunteers for Committed Service

  • How to Foster a Culture of Commitment in New Volunteers
  • How to Develop Inspired Volunteer Roles & Position Descriptions
  • How to Take Your Volunteer Training Online for Flexible Learning
  • How to Design an Integrated Onboarding Strategy to Reduce Turnover & Boost Productivity
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Improve Morale & Coach Highly Productive Volunteer Teams

  • How to Champion Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Volunteering
  • How to Effectively Delegate Tasks to Ensure Follow Through
  • How to Address Problem Behavior & Get Folks Back on Track
  • How to Best Support Co-Workers Who Are Responsible for Supervising Volunteers

Reward Volunteers & Keep Them Coming Back

  • How to Throw an Exceptional Volunteer Appreciation Event
  • How to Design Actionable Volunteer Feedback Surveys
  • How to Create an Evidence-based Volunteer Retention Plan
  • How to Keep Remote Volunteers Connected with an Engaging Online Communications Strategy

Build Stronger Leadership Capacity & Confidence

  • How to Develop Confident, Self-Sufficient Volunteer Leaders
  • How to Best Support Volunteer Advisory Groups & Committees
  • How to Proactively Manage Change & Reduce Resistance
  • How to Develop Robust Community & Corporate Partnerships to Supply Volunteers & Further Agency Goals

Make Smart, Focused Investments in Technology

  • How to Use Tech to Strengthen Relationships with Supporters
  • How to Use Budget-friendly Online Learning to Engage Teams
  • How to Build a Volunteer Budget That Reflects Program Needs
  • How to Choose the Right Volunteer Management Software Platform for Your Needs

Plus, These Bonuses To Help You Generate
Unstoppable Momentum
(And Keep It) All Through The Year

(a $263 Value)

  • Bonus #1: CCVA Certification Application Discount

    (a $50 value)
    Thinking about sitting for the Certified in Volunteer Administration exam in the coming year?  We’ve partnered with the Council on Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA) to offer our members an exclusive discount on the application fee. Plus, don’t forget to tap the advice of members (and Tobi) who’ve taken the exam and passed it.

  • Bonus #2: 50% Off Volunteer Management Fundamentals Certificate Course

    (a $199 value)
    Doors open in 2023 for our next cohort. In this focused 5-week course, you will learn the essential “what’s working now” strategies to confidently attract, grow, and lead a highly committed volunteer team in just 5 weeks (without the frustration, endless worry, and trial-and-error tactics that slow you down).

  • Annual Member Bonus: Take Your Volunteer Training Online: A Step-by-Step Guide eBook 

    (a $29 value)
    If you join as an annual member, you will also be rewarded with an extra special added bonus. IN this eBook, we’ll show you how to convert you in-person training and orientations into flexible online learning options volunteers can take anywhere, anytime.

MONTHLY Subscription

$59per month
  • Pay as you go
JOIN NOW

ANNUAL Subscription

$597per year
  • Pay annually and SAVE $111!
JOIN NOW

Team of Two

$1045per year
  • Pay annually and SAVE $149!
JOIN NOW

Need to pay by check or EFT?  Contact us at wecare@volpro.net and we’ll send you an invoice.

Want a Membership for Your Team?

Memberships are set up for individual access, not organization-wide. But, we do offer bulk discounts on memberships for associations and organizations who want to purchase more than one individual membership. Contact us to get started – wecare@volpro.net.

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Need Approval for the Membership Fee?

We’re confident that your agency’s investment in your development – and the time-saving frameworks we teach – will reap rewards to your entire organization at a fraction of the cost of conference fees, travel, or private consulting. What is it worth to have a committed base of volunteer talent at the ready?

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Building Resilience in Uncertain Times …

Yes! You Can Succeed, Even in Tough Times

As you rebuild for the future, your community will be essential to your success. Now is the time to establish your nonprofit’s position as the “go-to” place in your community to contribute time, talent, and treasure.

We would love to help!

Tobi Johnson, MA, CVA
President & Founder

What These Pros Are Saying About their VolunteerPro Membership …

Wondering how VolunteerPro membership changes lives?
Check out these member stories.

Kelly Furnas
Director of Operations

Operation Kindness

” I really look at VolunteerPro a little bit like your college. This is where you really can learn and grow in that space. So it is definitely worth it to be able to invest not only in yourself, but in your organization and your volunteer team, it’s really a win-win all around.” 

READ KELLY’S STORY >>

Sara Bumgarner
Volunteer Manager

Visiting Nurse Association of the Treasure Coast

“We have developed a robust program that can sustain itself. We can fully support our department on our own. We don’t need HR. We don’t need marketing. We don’t need really any other support teams because Tobi has shown us how to do it ourselves.” 

READ SARA’S STORY >>

Mara Buchmann
Data & Volunteer Manager

CASA of Adams and Broomfield

“It’s not even so much the specific information I’ve learned that’s been great. It’s been the overall sense of empowerment that comes from learning.” 

READ MARA’S STORY >>

George Johnson-Coffey
Manager, Audio Reading Service

Allen County Public Library

“I’ve really been gleaning a lot of good information from Tobi as to how to sell myself, but also sell what a really great program could look like.” 

READ GEORGE’S STORY >>

Jolene Rudisill
Volunteer Coordinator

Gilda’s Club Madison

“Solidify in your mind that there is a place you can go to be more confident and do your job well. You just have to jump right in. That’s what I had to do and I really have not regretted it.” 

READ JOLENE’S STORY >>

Christine Small
Friend Groups & Volunteer Program Manager

Florida Park Service

“Find a community that you can learn from and feel like you’re in a safe space to fail and ask questions, get advice and resources. It’s the best way that I recommend to improve your volunteer management program. ” 

READ CHRISTINE’S STORY >>

Lisa O’Kane
Director of Volunteer Services

Southeastern Guide Dogs

“It’s one of those things where you can either work very hard or you can work very smart. And I think that by making an investment in your education for yourself, for your employees, for the other staff members that you pass along, what you’re learning to do, it saves you so much time and headache.” 

READ LISA’S STORY >>

Janet Douglass
Volunteer Coordinator

Joseph’s House

“And that’s part of what happens when you join VolunteerPro. You make those first changes, those things that are the emergency things to take care of and then there’s all the information for further improving.

So, it’s an ongoing process, but at every point, I’ve created something that is transferable and long-lasting, so it really is an investment in the future.”

READ JANET’S STORY >>

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VolunteerPro Membership Founder
Tobi Johnson, MA, CVA

Who VolunteerPro membership is for …

VolunteerPro membership is right for you if you’re a mission-driven nonprofit professional with no shortage of passion for improving the lives of others and you are ready to rebuild for the future.

And, you know that a stable, long-term volunteer base will be the key to your nonprofit’s sustainability and will allow you to infinitely impact more lives in the year ahead. 

Whether You’re …

  • a new volunteer coordinator who wants to stop the guessing game and build confidence that you are on the right path
  • a busy, seasoned manager who recognizes the need to transform your strategy to meet this unique moment
  • a nonprofit executive who’s ready to invest staff time into building what’s needed to expand vital support for your mission

You’re in the right place, and I’m going to tell you exactly how VolunteerPro Premium Membership will give you the tools, inspiration, and unparalleled support on your journey to mobilize exceptional volunteers for your good cause.

Got questions about membership? 
Please email us at wecare@volpro.net.  We’d be happy to help.

MONTHLY Subscription

$59per month
  • Pay as you go
JOIN NOW

ANNUAL Subscription

$597per year
  • Pay annually and SAVE $111!
JOIN NOW

Team of Two

$1045per year
  • Pay annually and SAVE $149!
JOIN NOW

Need to pay by check or EFT?  Contact us at wecare@volpro.net and we’ll send you an invoice.

Guest Experts at Your Fingertips

From time to time we invite experts to share their wisdom.
Here are a few you will find inside the membership hub.

Joan Garry
on Nonprofit Leadership

Joan Garry Consulting

Dr. Matthew Whitaker
on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diamond Strategies

Matt McGregor
on Risk Management & COVID

First Advantage

Alyson Gallaher
on Special Event Volunteers

Volunteer East Tennessee

Faiza Venzant
on the CVA Credential

Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA)

Joanne Fine Schwebel
on Measuring Volunteer Impact

Joanne Fine Schwebel Consulting

Sandy Rees
on Volunteer Fundraising

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Dr. Melissa Heinlein Storti, CAVS
on Preventing Burnout

Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center

Your Membership, Everywhere You Are

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FAQ 

What our Most Successful Members Ask Before Enrolling in the
VolunteerPro Membership Experience

If you’ve ever been frustrated by training that’s full of vague “fluff” and conjecture about what might work, you’ll appreciate our focus on research-based strategies and Tobi’s 30 years of practical “roll up your sleeves” experience in the trenches as a nonprofit professional and leader.

Also, we keep up to date on the evolving academic research. What’s even better – we cite it in our training slides so you can dive deeper if you want.

We believe this is the BEST training on the market (and the ONLY of its kind), hands down.

That’s why we guarantee it.

We know that you’ll be excited about all you are learning.  And to build a thriving volunteer program, you’ll need to collaborate with others to do that. So, if there is a template, checklist, swipe file you want to copy and use internally with others at your organization, that’s expected and entirely fine.

Our policy is one account = one person. So, we do ask that you not share your login. If your colleagues would like to have access to a live seminar or coaching call, you have a few options:

Invite co-workers to view webinars alongside you.
Purchase a bulk membership at a discount. Each of your co-workers would receive their own individual user name and password. If you’re interested, see our Team Registration Form for more information.

All you need is a computer or mobile device with an internet connection. We use Zoom as our webinar provider and Kajabi as our course platform. They are both extremely user friendly and easy to access. 

You may also want to use headphones or earbuds, so you don’t disturb those around you.

If you‘ve streamed movies, you can do this!

If you rely on volunteers to meet your mission, meaning you can’t survive and thrive without them, then improving how you attract and support them makes sense. Retaining long-term volunteers is an issue across the sector, but you can take proactive steps to make your nonprofit the “go-to” destination for volunteers in your area.

Plus, volunteers are donors, so agencies that invest in volunteer program development reap double the rewards. My consulting clients pay tens of thousands of dollars to learn our secrets to success. You can do so at a fraction of the cost by enrolling today.

Maybe your boss is recommending you figure out on your own what’s working for today’s volunteer coordination. Let’s face it, it takes a TON of time to research and find examples that you’re not even sure will work. And, even when you try things, there are no guarantees.

So, stop spinning your wheels. We’ve got years of experience under our belts and can save you time by showing you the way.

My “done with you” step-by-step training, tools, and coaching will help you scale more rapidly, rather than hunting and pecking for systems that might work and “tips and tricks” from people with little or no expertise.

You have two choices. 1) go without and keep struggling OR 2) invest in the next best thing to hiring a high-priced consultant: expert training and systems that can get your agency traction. We like option #2 for you!

Each month we present two 75-minute live masterclasses and one 60-minute coaching call, for about three and a half hours of live interaction per month.

You can either join us live or watch video replays at your own pace.  You’ll also get the slides so you can take notes as you go.  Plan to spend about 1-3 hours each week reviewing videos and materials and taking action. 

Big results take effort. If you put in the work, you will make progress!

We’re not going to lie. In order to build a volunteer system to get the kind of traction your organization is seeking, you will need to put in some hard work. It will also mean you’ll have to get out of your comfort zone. But, our focused system will save time in the end by pointing the way, and Team VolPro will be there to answer questions and keep you moving forward.

And, you can use the systems, templates, and plans in this program “right out of the box,” which will save you time. Plus, you can return again, and again, and again to to refresh your memory as you build out your new system.

Membership subscriptions are automatically renewed at the end of each subscription period.  If you want to cancel or change your payment method, you can do so right from your member profile inside the community hub.  Our gals is to make your membership access as easy as possible to maintain.

We have two options to join:

  • Annual Membership – Your membership renews at the end of each 12-month period (the best option for budget-conscious nonprofits)
  • Monthly Membership – Your membership renews each month and you can cancel at any time (you can also upgrade to an annual membership at any time)

Need another payment arrangement? Reach out to wecare@volpro.net and we’ll see what we can do.

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Our No-Risk, All Reward
Money Back Guarantee 

Make no mistake, Tobi and Team VolPro will be “in it to win it” with you every step of the way.

In fact, we are SO CONFIDENT that our systems and frameworks can help your organization get results that we back it with our 7-day, No-Questions-Asked Golden Guarantee. 

If for some reason, you don’t feel confident that your VolunteerPro Course or Membership will set you firmly on the path to robust volunteer involvement at your nonprofit, simply reach out to us at wecare@volpro.net within 7 days of purchase and we will refund your investment, no questions asked. 

What’s Different About VolunteerPro Membership?

After more than 20 years of boots-on-the-ground experience in nonprofits and government programs, Tobi Johnson opened the doors to VolunteerPro in order to meet an evolving need in the nonprofit sector – organizations were struggling to get and keep active volunteers.

As technology and society evolved, volunteer programs simply weren’t keeping pace. 

The “we’ve always done it this way” and “scarcity” mentality of many volunteer organizations was sadly holding back their progress and impact. They needed a new vision for volunteerism based on what’s working now, not old-school strategies.

Fast forward six years, and Tobi has helped thousands of leaders of volunteers around the world build their leadership skills, evolve their strategy, and make a bigger difference in the world by effectively leveraging volunteer talent.

Through VolunteerPro Premium membership you can get direct access to Tobi’s expertise and advice at a fraction of the cost of private consulting.  This is the ONLY service of its kind in the world that offers, courses, coaching, and community to its members in one affordable membership. 

If you are ready to stop struggling and start scaling the potential of volunteer talent – to LEVEL UP and SCALE your volunteer initiatives – we can help you gain the clarity and focus to get there faster.

Read More About Tobi >>

Still “thinking about it”?

Here’s why a VolunteerPro Membership makes sense …

Get ready to …

  • Save precious time. With VolunteerPro membership, you won’t have to reinvent the wheel and waste time sifting through free content and learning through trial and error. Our ready-made templates will save you time and help you jump start your results immediately. We always include “next steps” so you can create action plans right away. We know you are crazy busy. Our primary goal is to help you learn and implement as quickly as possible.

  • Get training and coaching at a fraction of the cost. As we’ve all realized over the past year, online training saves you the extensive cost of registration fees, time, and travel. Plus, membership is the gift that keeps on giving.  It’s like getting access to a year-round professional development conference. And, it’s environmentally friendly by cutting down on fossil fuels!

  • Learn the tools of today. We know digital. We teach today’s online tactics, based on what we’ve learned by running our own successful online business (the good, the bad, and the ugly!).  Technology tools are evolving quickly, and we’ll help you keep pace. And, you’ll get wise advice on how to transform your organization’s outdated practices into something modern without breaking the bank.

  • Gain the keys to career advancement. With membership, get ready to add value to your organization and your resume. You will not only improve your volunteer coordinator skills, but will also “level up” your leadership skills to further your career in the nonprofit sector.

  • Bring in needed resources to your agency. Volunteers are donors and donors are volunteers.  Research shows that the COVID pandemic has not reduced giving. In fact, charitable contributions are up in 2020, and the average individual gift is $348. Only two gifts would cover the cost of an annual VolunteerPro membership. Not a bad return on investment!

“VolunteerPro offers webinars that are not peddling common sense in the guise of new revelations. They aren’t offering opinion-based information only, but rather, they provide information based on actual-real-life science. And, they are developed by an actual expert whose methods have withstood the test of time.”

Alana Knoppw, MSW, Manager, Volunteer Program, Southeast Region, Hospice of Michigan and Arbor Hospice

“So, my CEO just commanded me to ‘start interviewing volunteers prior to inviting them to Recruitment’ and can I just say THANK YOU Tobi and everyone at VolPro for having such applicable worksheets and a gorgeously searchable database of resources. Interviews fix a logjam I was experiencing with onboarding, but so happy to have some inspired options at my fingertips.”

Paula Allen, CVA, Volunteer Services Coordinator, Filoli Historic House and Garden

“I won an award yesterday for excellence in volunteer administration and I credit that to taking your courses! So thank you for your good work!”

Karen Stolt, CVA, Volunteer Manager, Lollypop Farm

“The webinars are my favorite thing about VolunteerPro! There hasn’t been a single one from which I didn’t take something away and put into practice. The information is timely and the templates that are provided are a tremendous timesaver, so I don’t have to reinvent the wheel to put the ideas into practice; just a few tweaks to adapt the template to my needs and it’s good to go.”

Marie Howell, CVA, CAVS, Manager, Volunteer Services, Cook Children’s Health Care System

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MONTHLY Subscription

$59per month
  • Pay as you go
JOIN NOW

ANNUAL Subscription

$597per year
  • Pay annually and SAVE $111!
JOIN NOW

Team of Two

$1045per year
  • Pay annually and SAVE $149!
JOIN NOW

Need to pay by check or EFT?  Contact us at wecare@volpro.net and we’ll send you an invoice.

Got Questions About Membership …

Contact us at wecare@volpro.net.
We would be happy to help you determine if this is the right investment for your organization.