Volunteer Nation

152. What Every Nonprofit Executive Should Know About Community Engagement


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In this episode, Tobi draws insights from the Volunteer Management Progress Report and discusses the perennial challenges in engaging volunteers, particularly respect and buy-in from leadership. She highlights the importance of power sharing, diverse community engagement activities, and the skill sets needed for successful community collaborations.  

Tobi also shares practical tips from listening forums and advocacy campaigns to digital engagement and strategic planning, that can transform your organization’s relationship with its community. This episode is perfect for executive directors and program leaders looking for actionable strategies to build meaningful, lasting partnerships! 

Full show notes: 152. What Every Nonprofit Executive Should Know About Community Engagement 

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For more tips and notes from the show, check us out at TobiJohnson.com. For any comments or questions, email us at [email protected].

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Volunteer NationBy Tobi Johnson, MA, CVA

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