July 16, 2026 Episode #223 – We're Taking a Summer Break! After more than 220 episodes and four and a half years of weekly podcasting, Tobi Johnson is doing something she's never done before: taking a summer break. In this personal and reflective episode, she shares [...]
July 9, 2026 Episode 222 - Volunteer Leadership Stories with Catherine Huckaby Most people don't volunteer because they don't feel ready. They think they lack the skills, experience, or confidence. But what if that's exactly the myth holding your organization back from attracting the volunteers you need? In [...]
July 2, 2026 Episode 221 - How to Use a Google Grant to Recruit Volunteers with Clay Mansell Your nonprofit could have up to $10,000 a month in free advertising, but are you using it to attract volunteers? In this episode, Tobi Johnson is joined by Clay Mansell, [...]
June 25, 2026 Episode 220 - Impact Lab POV - Advisory Committees & Shared Power with Breauna Dorelus Many organizations create advisory committees that look good on paper but fail to truly empower community voices. Tokenism, transactional engagement, and power imbalances leave valuable wisdom on the table, and [...]
June 18, 2026 Episode 219 - Impact Lab POV - Improving Volunteer Staff Relations with Corina Sadler Most organizations overlook a vital secret to volunteer and staff success: fostering genuine, collaborative relationships. But a simple shift in mindset and intentional communication can transform conflict into teamwork, saving you time, reducing [...]
Jun 11, 2026 Episode #218 - The Nonprofit Volunteer Management Skills I Wish I Had When I Started Many volunteer leaders learn on the job, often through trial, error, and burnout. But what if you could start with the skills that really matter, the ones that take years to [...]
June 4, 2026 Episode #217 - What Is a Volunteer? Why It Matters to You Org Most organizations think of volunteers as free labor, a narrow, legalistic view that hides their true value. But redefining who a volunteer really is can transform engagement, growth, and community trust. [...]
May 28, 2026 Episode #216 - Your Quick Guide to Better Volunteer Thank You Notes A generic “thanks for your help” can feel hollow. But a thoughtful, personalized thank you note can transform how volunteers feel about your organization; and whether they stay. In this episode, [...]
