May 7, 2026 Episode 213 - Impact Lab POV - Community-based Volunteer Networks with Kristi Sebald Strengthening volunteer engagement isn't always about doing more with your own program. Sometimes it's about letting go of the need to hold onto every volunteer and instead building connections across your [...]
April 30, 2026 Episode #212: Impact Lab POV - Volunteer Training Programs Made Easy with Dana Litwin Effective volunteer training isn’t just about checking a box; it’s the foundation of confident, engaged volunteers who stay longer and deliver greater impact. Yet many organizations treat training as [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
April 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 [...]
