From The Suggestion Box with Nicole Smith (Adams Davy Media | Nicole R Smith)
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| 05 Aug 2024 | From Skeptic to Raving Fan | 00:44:40 | |
Podcast Episode Description:
Anshul, Blood Bank of Delmarva Volunteer, joins Angela Williamson, CVA and I to share how his views on volunteerism have drastically changed after volunteering. He discusses how he didn’t truly understand the value of volunteers and was skeptical that they could be reliable or dedicated, and had doubts that a team of volunteers could actually make an impact. Connect with Angela: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelawilliamsoncva/ https://www.angelawilliamsoncva.com Bio: Angela Williamson, CVA, appreciates the many people who have shared information, wisdom, and encouragement with her and loves to pay it forward to others. She is the Volunteer and Community Relations Specialist at the Blood Bank of Delmarva where she’s increased volunteer engagement from around 70 volunteers to over 300 in four years expanding the variety of roles and departments with volunteer engagement. She uses her decade of experience as well as her 2022 AL!VE Impact Award to springboard her Volunteer Engagement Acceleration Consulting Business. She wants you to know you too are amazing and we are all in a journey together making the world a better place.
Connect with Anshul: Bio: Anshul Gupta worked at Fortune 500 companies in various roles delivering customer service, technology program management, Agile transformation, and product coaching for 36 years, working with global teams, most recently at Comcast, Guardian Life Insurance Company, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, and S&P Global. In addition to his career, he has two children, is married and lives with his spouse Sajani, and enjoys hobbies such as investment planning, weight training, cooking, swimming, traveling, and learning to play the dhol (Indian drum). After leaving the professional life, Anshul decided to become a social media influencer in health and fitness; he has a presence on YouTube and TikTok, and moderates a Facebook group with 300K members on the subject of physical fitness and nutrition. Anshul recently became a volunteer for Blood Bank of Delmarva; he decided to do so after donating blood at the Newark Center where he savored the user experience and learned more about the invaluable contributions to public health that BBD represents in saving lives. Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 10 Mar 2025 | HR For Volunteers? | 01:05:07 | |
An invigorating conversation, Dr. Helen Timbrel, Rob Jackson and Chris Wade share various perspectives on the idea that “volunteer engagement professionals are just HR for volunteers”. We tackle topics such as why you rarely hear of the position of VP of Volunteer Engagement, career trajectories for Volunteer Engagement Professionals, and the age-old question, if we don’t ask HR to manage 200 people by themselves, why do we ask Volunteer Engagement professionals to do it? Resources and Contact Info: Time for Impact Podcast Episode featuring Helen, Rob and Chris www.helentimbrell.com Contact Helen http://www.robjacksonconsulting.com Rob Jackson Linkedin Bios: Dr Helen Timbrell - People and Organisational Development Consultant www.helentimbrell.com helen@helentimbrell.com Helen works as a Consultant, Researcher and Coach supporting individuals and organisations to develop successful volunteer and employee experiences, and to work through change. Past clients including Guide Dogs, Stroke Association, RVS, Scouts and SSAFA. Helen previously held the roles of Director of People and Organisational Development at Samaritans and Versus Arthritis. Prior to this she was Director of Volunteering and Participation at the National Trust, where she appointed the organisation’s first Head of Diversity and Inclusion. Helen’s PhD explored geographical variations in volunteering. She has an MBA, is a chartered member of the CIPD and holds an MSc in Coaching and Behavioural Change. Rob Jackson – Consultant http://www.robjacksonconsulting.com Linkedin Rob Jackson has worked in the volunteering movement for over 30 years, during which time he has led and managed volunteers and volunteering in education, advice, fundraising and children’s services settings at local, regional and national levels. Rob worked for Volunteering England for six years, most of which he spent as Director of Development and Innovation. Rob successfully generated over £3million of income, led a merger with Student Volunteering England and oversaw the delivery of a number of strategic development projects in the volunteering field. He spent six years as a member of the Institute of Fundraising’s Standards Committee and chaired the Institute’s working party which developed the UK’s first code of good practice on volunteer fundraising. Chris Wade, Lead Volunteering Consultant Chris Wade, runs a volunteerism consultancy business called [www.TimeForImpact.co.uk]Time for Impact. He has an extensive career in the charity sector that spans 28 years. He has held director, CEO and trustee positions in UK national and local charities and infrastructure bodies. He is a consultant, keynote speaker, trainer and podcaster, helping volunteering organisations large and small, in the UK and overseas. Do check out Chris's own podcast the Time For Impact Podcast. Time for Impact’s mission is to disrupt traditional assumptions about volunteering; helping organisations tap into the latent goodwill in good causes. They drive innovative, lateral and strategic thinking to widen participation. As the name suggests, Time for Impact particularly specialises in helping organisations demonstrate and leverage the impact of volunteering. | |||
| 03 Nov 2024 | Scarcity Mindset and Uncomfortable Truths in Nonprofit with Jessica Pang-Parks | 00:57:22 | |
In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Pang-Parks to dive into the challenges nonprofits face with the scarcity mindset and some uncomfortable truths about the sector. We explore how the fear of competition often holds organizations back and why embracing collaboration and partnership is the key to driving impact. Jessica shares her insights on how we can shift our mindset from scarcity to abundance, highlighting that there is enough success for everyone. We also discuss what to do when you start feeling jaded by the profession, and lastly, we cover the critical topic of setting boundaries—how protecting your time and energy can lead to better outcomes for both you and the communities you serve. Whether you're feeling a bit disillusioned or just looking for ways to strengthen your nonprofit’s approach, this conversation offers both reflection and actionable advice geared toward managing expectations of working in nonprofit. Connect with Jessica Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-pang-parks-mes-cva-31888243/ Website: https://www.learnwithjpp.com Resources from Session Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement Job Leveling Document https://www.volunteeralive.org/docs/AL!VE_Career_Pathways_for_the_VEP-Job_Leveling_Document.pdf Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement: https://www.volunteeralive.org Community-Centric Fundraising - https://communitycentricfundraising.org Ontario Nonprofit Network: https://theonn.ca How to Create Effective Advisory Teams - https://nicole-r-smith-s-school.teachable.com/p/create-advisory-teams-that-move-the-mark Effective Advisory Team Toolkit ($25.00) https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/CDCCXKFZJ8USE Connecting the Cause: https://www.connectingthecause.com/
About Jessica Pang-Parks Jessica is highly skilled at and incredibly passionate about stewarding relationships, coaching and mentoring others and developing and improving processes. She is the recipient of the 2021 Alison Caird Young Leader Award in recognition of her leadership and excellence in volunteer engagement and the recipient of the 2023 VMPC Exemplary Leader Impact Award in recognition of her contributions to the field as a mentor, leader, trainer, and advocate. Jessica earned her CVA credential in April 2023 and has facilitated Fleming College’s Volunteer Management: Spectrum of Engagement course since May 2022. She has held professional volunteer engagement roles at Crohn's and Colitis Canada, Pathways to Education Canada, the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Volunteer Toronto, and WWF-Canada. Jessica is privileged to work on the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, and the Mississaugas of the Credit. Learn more about Jessica at www.learnwithjpp.com. | |||
| 19 Apr 2022 | From The Suggestion Box - w/ Alexa Diaz Formidoni - Part 1 | 00:30:56 | |
Alexa is a dynamic smart and funny executive who shares about her journey from a volunteer coordinator to VP. She talks about the importance of patience, mentorship, climbing the corporate ladder as a Latina, mentorship and how she grew her volunteer base from 1500 - 7500! Laugh, learn and love with Alexa. "3 hugs a day takes the stress away" Contact Info: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexadiaz... E-mail: Alexa@neighbors4neighbors.org Book Recommendations: Lead the Field - Earl Nightengale (Recommended by CEO of Hair Cuttery) The Untethered Soul - Michael Singer The Power of Now - The Power of Now - Eckhart Tolle BIO – Alexa joins Neighbors 4 Neighbors as the very first Vice President of Development. Formerly with Junior Achievement of South Florida, she is a seasoned relationship builder. In the past 12 years she grew her network of committed volunteers from 1,500 in 2011 to 7,500 in 2019, an increase of 373%! Her passion for the nonprofit sector began early. Triggered with the loss of her mother at a young age, she learned to navigate the world for her and her younger brother, at just age 16. Finding a lack of support in different areas along the way, she saw the need to exert her influence, inspire and work profusely to find ways to connect people in need with those who can help. Her ability to connect with communities from around the world has been shaped by her upbringing in Quito, Ecuador - the country of her birth - and her academic and professional career across four cities in the United States. She graduated from New England College in 2004 with a BA and a concentration in Public Relations. In 2018, Alexa obtained her MBA with a concentration in Marketing. Her other accomplishments include: 2022 Chair Women Leading Broward Class IX, 2021 AllState Executive Leadership Program - DEI Training, and 2020 Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute. Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 25 Apr 2022 | From The Suggestion Box - w/ Alexa Diaz Formidoni - Part 2 | 00:33:35 | |
Alexa is a dynamic smart and funny executive who shares about her journey from a volunteer coordinator to VP. She talks about the importance of patience, mentorship, climbing the corporate ladder as a Latina, mentorship and how she grew her volunteer base from 1500 - 7500! Laugh, learn and love with Alexa. "3 hugs a day takes the stress away" Contact Info: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexadiaz... E-mail: Alexa@neighbors4neighbors.org Book Recommendations: Lead the Field - Earl Nightengale (Recommended by CEO of Hair Cuttery) The Untethered Soul - Michael Singer The Power of Now - The Power of Now - Eckhart Tolle BIO – Alexa joins Neighbors 4 Neighbors as the very first Vice President of Development. Formerly with Junior Achievement of South Florida, she is a seasoned relationship builder. In the past 12 years she grew her network of committed volunteers from 1,500 in 2011 to 7,500 in 2019, an increase of 373%! Her passion for the nonprofit sector began early. Triggered with the loss of her mother at a young age, she learned to navigate the world for her and her younger brother, at just age 16. Finding a lack of support in different areas along the way, she saw the need to exert her influence, inspire and work profusely to find ways to connect people in need with those who can help. Her ability to connect with communities from around the world has been shaped by her upbringing in Quito, Ecuador - the country of her birth - and her academic and professional career across four cities in the United States. She graduated from New England College in 2004 with a BA and a concentration in Public Relations. In 2018, Alexa obtained her MBA with a concentration in Marketing. Her other accomplishments include: 2022 Chair Women Leading Broward Class IX, 2021 AllState Executive Leadership Program - DEI Training, and 2020 Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute. Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 09 May 2022 | Meet Volunteers Where They Are w/ Tim Suda Part 1 | 00:31:31 | |
Tim Suda shares his experiences of leading 1000+ volunteers across multiple markets and the organization's focus is to meet volunteers where. He shares how to overcome the uncomfortable feeling with empowering volunteers to run EVERYTHING or at least more than we currently do, and the phenomenal impact it has had on his organization. He discusses how trust plays a major role in the success of the volunteer leader / volunteer relationship, how his extensive experience in the field of IT suprisingly helped him in his transition to to the field of volunteer engagement, and that factor being the key to him understanding that volunteers can do more if we believe in them and simply give them the chance; like someone did for him. We chat about who mentored him, who he mentors and one of the most impactful leadership books he has ever read. Lastly, tips regarding training volunteers and what it was like to win an AL!VE Emerging Leader award. Contact: Tim Suda Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timsuda/ Resources Magician for Volunteers: 5 Sworn Principles of Leadership - https://npli.sph.harvard.edu/meta-leadership/swarm-intelligence/ We Will Rise Together Song - https://youtu.be/lR1Hk0FVi_k Book Recommendation: Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh My - https://www.amazon.com/Lions-Tigers-Bears-Diversity-Inclusion/dp/1410736644 Biography: Tim Suda is the Disaster Workforce Engagement Manager for The American Red Cross of Georgia and focuses on the engagement, empowerment, and support of more than 1000 volunteers across the state. Additionally, he is the Vice President of the Georgia Association for Volunteer Administration which advocates, networks, and develops volunteer administration professionals across the state. Tim was a 2021 Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE) Impact Award recipient for the Emerging Leader Award. Tim has presented for multiple organizations and conferences, developed training for both volunteers and for leaders of volunteers, and has been interviewed and featured in trade magazines including The Volunteer Management Report. When he is not working or volunteering, Tim can be found in his amateur woodshop where he builds trinkets and ornaments for fundraisers. Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 16 May 2022 | Meet Volunteers Where They Are w/ Tim Suda Part 2 | 00:34:07 | |
Tim Suda shares his experiences of leading 1000+ volunteers across multiple markets and the organization's focus is to meet volunteers where. He shares how to overcome the uncomfortable feeling with empowering volunteers to run EVERYTHING or at least more than we currently do, and the phenomenal impact it has had on his organization. He discusses how trust plays a major role in the success of the volunteer leader / volunteer relationship, how his extensive experience in the field of IT suprisingly helped him in his transition to to the field of volunteer engagement, and that factor being the key to him understanding that volunteers can do more if we believe in them and simply give them the chance; like someone did for him. We chat about who mentored him, who he mentors and one of the most impactful leadership books he has ever read. Lastly, tips regarding training volunteers and what it was like to win an AL!VE Emerging Leader award. Contact: Tim Suda Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timsuda/ Resources Magician for Volunteers: 5 Sworn Principles of Leadership - https://npli.sph.harvard.edu/meta-leadership/swarm-intelligence/ We Will Rise Together Song - https://youtu.be/lR1Hk0FVi_k Book Recommendation: Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh My - https://www.amazon.com/Lions-Tigers-Bears-Diversity-Inclusion/dp/1410736644 Biography: Tim Suda is the Disaster Workforce Engagement Manager for The American Red Cross of Georgia and focuses on the engagement, empowerment, and support of more than 1000 volunteers across the state. Additionally, he is the Vice President of the Georgia Association for Volunteer Administration which advocates, networks, and develops volunteer administration professionals across the state. Tim was a 2021 Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE) Impact Award recipient for the Emerging Leader Award. Tim has presented for multiple organizations and conferences, developed training for both volunteers and for leaders of volunteers, and has been interviewed and featured in trade magazines including The Volunteer Management Report. When he is not working or volunteering, Tim can be found in his amateur wood shop where he builds trinkets and ornaments as fundraisers. Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 08 Aug 2022 | AL!VE Impact Awards: Part 1 | 00:00:44 | |
I had a chance to sit with past AL!VE Impact Award winners regarding their experience and what it meant to them. See below to learn more about each winner!
Susan began working for the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education in 1996. She manages an over 1200 volunteer base for the Foundation’s statewide programs. She is a graduate of the ASU Lodestar Non-Profit Administration program and has earned her National Certification as a Volunteer Administrator. She was the lead in the Foundation receiving certification by Points of Light as a Service Enterprise which states the Foundation strategically leverages volunteers to achieve operational efficiency and greater social impact. Her background covers over 35 years of working with non-profit organizations, including volunteer administration, training, victim assistance, and serving on various boards of directors, both locally and nationally. She served as President of the Association of Volunteer Administrators of Central Arizona and currently serves as Treasurer. She is also a member of AL!VE. Connect her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-nusall-8643641a/ Carrie Hart has been in the field of Volunteer Management for 20 years. Starting at a local museum as the Educator, she quickly discovered her love of working with volunteers. From there, she served with the State Office of Volunteerism, overseeing the annual Delaware Week of Service, managing volunteers at the 2012 Governor’s Ball, and the annual Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards. In 2015, she moved to Bayhealth to lead the volunteer services department. Ms. Hart has her Certification in Volunteer Management, is a Fellow in Patient-Centered Care, and serves on the board of the Delaware Association of Volunteer Administrators. Connect with her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriehart/ Marcia Hale, CIG, CVA is currently providing leadership for the Volunteer Engagement efforts of the Hillsboro Public Library in Hillsboro, OR (just west of Portland). She has been involved in the non-profit world for over 20 years most of the time spent developing and managing volunteer programs in science museums, a brief stint in social service, managing a volunteer center, and an RSVP program before joining a city government department with the library. She loves designing and facilitating training having provided a variety of workshops on volunteer management for the Association of Science and Technology Centers, Association of Volunteer Administrators, Washington State Parks and Recreation Association, and for the University of Oregon Festival and Events Management certificate program among others. She is the incoming board co-chair of education for the National Association of Volunteer Program Leaders in Government (NAVPLG), a member of the Northwest Oregon Volunteer Administration Association, and AL!VE. When not designing elaborate Christmas trees for auction for Providence Hospital Festival of the Trees, she and wonder dog Murphy love exploring the beauty of the Northwest on hikes and hanging out at a beach or waterfall. When she retires in a few years she hopes to put her Certified Interpretive Guide skills to use at a state park somewhere on the west coast inspiring others to love the natural wonders of the region. Award-winning Certified Volunteer Administrator (CVA) with over ten years of experience in the non-profit and local government sectors serving vulnerable populations and engaging citizens in service. With my strengths of empowering others, implementing efficient systems, and working well in high-pressure, complex situations, she recognizes the gifts of others and connects Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 15 Aug 2022 | AL!VE Impact Awards: Part 2 | 00:22:49 | |
I had a chance to sit with past AL!VE Impact Award winners regarding their experience and what it meant to them. See below to learn more about each winner!
Susan began working for the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education in 1996. She manages an over 1200 volunteer base for the Foundation’s statewide programs. She is a graduate of the ASU Lodestar Non-Profit Administration program and has earned her National Certification as a Volunteer Administrator. She was the lead in the Foundation receiving certification by Points of Light as a Service Enterprise which states the Foundation strategically leverages volunteers to achieve operational efficiency and greater social impact. Her background covers over 35 years of working with non-profit organizations, including volunteer administration, training, victim assistance, and serving on various boards of directors, both locally and nationally. She served as President of the Association of Volunteer Administrators of Central Arizona and currently serves as Treasurer. She is also a member of AL!VE. Connect her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-nusall-8643641a/ Carrie Hart has been in the field of Volunteer Management for 20 years. Starting at a local museum as the Educator, she quickly discovered her love of working with volunteers. From there, she served with the State Office of Volunteerism, overseeing the annual Delaware Week of Service, managing volunteers at the 2012 Governor’s Ball, and the annual Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards. In 2015, she moved to Bayhealth to lead the volunteer services department. Ms. Hart has her Certification in Volunteer Management, is a Fellow in Patient-Centered Care, and serves on the board of the Delaware Association of Volunteer Administrators. Connect with her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriehart/ Marcia Hale, CIG, CVA is currently providing leadership for the Volunteer Engagement efforts of the Hillsboro Public Library in Hillsboro, OR (just west of Portland). She has been involved in the non-profit world for over 20 years most of the time spent developing and managing volunteer programs in science museums, a brief stint in social service, managing a volunteer center, and an RSVP program before joining a city government department with the library. She loves designing and facilitating training having provided a variety of workshops on volunteer management for the Association of Science and Technology Centers, Association of Volunteer Administrators, Washington State Parks and Recreation Association, and for the University of Oregon Festival and Events Management certificate program among others. She is the incoming board co-chair of education for the National Association of Volunteer Program Leaders in Government (NAVPLG), a member of the Northwest Oregon Volunteer Administration Association, and AL!VE. When not designing elaborate Christmas trees for auction for Providence Hospital Festival of the Trees, she and wonder dog Murphy love exploring the beauty of the Northwest on hikes and hanging out at a beach or waterfall. When she retires in a few years she hopes to put her Certified Interpretive Guide skills to use at a state park somewhere on the west coast inspiring others to love the natural wonders of the region. Award-winning Certified Volunteer Administrator (CVA) with over ten years of experience in the non-profit and local government sectors serving vulnerable populations and engaging citizens in service. With my strengths of empowering others, implementing efficient systems, and working well in high-pressure, complex situations, she recognizes the gifts of others and connects Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 22 Aug 2022 | AL!VE Impact Awards: Part 3 | 00:47:09 | |
I sit down with three incredible ladies who talk about their experience winning the AL!VE impact awards and they share why you should nominate someone......including yourself. Sit back, listen and laugh with Brenda, Morgan, Andrea, and I. Be inspired. Andrea's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-hill-mpa-cnp-cva-cfre-28285818/ Nicole's Linkedin - www.linkedin.com/in/nicolersmithnet Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 24 Jan 2023 | Monetize Your Volunteer Program | 01:07:09 | |
Description: Traci and Nicole discuss different ways to monetize your volunteer program. Shares her challenges and hilarious stories regarding corporate volunteering events that brought in over one million dollars for her organization and Nicole shares about being awarded a grant for her volunteer program. A little more about Traci: Traci Blue is a Community Relations Management professional with a passion for working within the Central Florida community and 20+ years of experience in the fields of community relations, public relations, training, coaching, and management. She has spent her career serving in the fields of corporate sports management, government, and non-profit management. She also serves on several non-profit Boards of Directors in the Central Florida community, including Orlando/Orange County COMPACT, Athlete Connections, Parramore Community Engagement Council, and OCPS ACE School Community Leadership Council. Ms. Blue currently serves as the Director of Strategic Community Initiatives for Bright Community Trust. She manages community outreach programs in Central Florida, including food delivery programs, teen summits, COVID testing, financial literacy, emergency rental assistance application navigation, etc. She has earned a Certification in Volunteer Administration, which serves as evidence of experience and leadership in the field of volunteer management. She is also a Certified Practitioner of Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), in order to facilitate the MBTI as a resource for individuals, groups, and organizations. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traciblue-cva/ E-Mail – Traci@thebrightway.org CCVA website www.cvacert.org Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 15 Feb 2023 | "Leading From The Chair" with Monica Jasso | 00:48:31 | |
Description: Monica talks about taking risks, the rewards it can lead to and the importance of speaking truth to power. She shares her thoughts about why it is just as important to follow as lead and encourages listeners to “lead from their chair.”
A little more about Monica: Monica Jasso is the Director of Engagement for Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest encompassing West Texas and Southern New Mexico, for over 10 years. A proud Fronteriza, born in El Paso, Texas, she attended Texas A&M University, and finds purpose in advancing the mission of volunteerism to positively impact individuals and communities. Passionate about the art and science that create genuine volunteer experiences she is committed to viewing her personal and professional life through a lens of diversity, equity, inclusion and racial justice. A single mother of two bi-racial children, in her down time, she enjoys nature, hiking, reading, photography, traveling and Yelping about new foodie spots. She has earned a Certification in Volunteer Administration, which serves as evidence of experience and leadership in the field of volunteer management and is a 2022 recipient of the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE) award that recognizes excellence in the profession of volunteer engagement.
Connect with Monica: Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/monicajasso915
Resources: The book referred to in the podcast: “See No Stranger, A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love” by Valarie Kaur. Fabulous read. Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 08 Mar 2023 | Erin Spink: New Voices and Perspectives | 01:10:06 | |
Description: Erin shares her thoughts (in a very HILARIOUS way) on the difference between management and leadership, screening in vs screening out, the fact that YOU MATTER, why you should speak up (especially when you don’t think you should) and being a contributor to the textbook that is shaping so many CVA’s. Oh! She talks about her New E-Book New Voices and Perspectives and what inspired her to create it too! Don’t miss it! A little more about Erin: Erin Spink, MA (Leadership) Erin Spink’s interest in volunteers started at the age of six when she pronounced that while it was wrong to eat animals, hamburgers at McDonald’s came from “volunteer cows” and therefore an exception could be made. She completed a Certificate with Distinction in Volunteer Program Management, followed by an M.A. (Leadership) where she submitted the first-ever academic research quantifying the concept of “volunteer engagement”. Spink’s thought-leadership work has been published around the world, including the CCVA accreditation textbook. She continues to author informative, cutting-edge research that advances the profession through her consulting firm - spinktank- which offers workshops, free resources, and online courses, and its research arm CARVE (Centre for Advanced Research in Volunteer Engagement). Erin had the honor of serving on the PAVRO Board for five years, including two as President. For the last several years, Erin has volunteered as a member of the Engage (formerly e-Volunteerism) Journal, leading the Training Designs section and now co-editor for the Ethics column. She has also co-authored the Points of View articles with Rob Jackson. Erin was recognized in 2017 with the Linda Buchanan Outstanding Leader of Volunteers award and in 2020 with the VMPC Exemplary Leader Award (First Place) for her contributions to the profession. After 20 years working in Volunteer Engagement, she has changed her mind and no longer believes in eating volunteers. Connect with Erin: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinrebeccaspink/ Engage Journal: https://engagejournal.org New E-Book: New Voices and Perspectives in Volunteer Engagement in 2023 Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 05 Apr 2023 | People Don't Really Want to Hear About What I Have To Say...Do They? | 01:11:33 | |
When someone asks you to interview you on your podcast, what do you say? No! Well, I didn’t and so here we are. Angela Williamson, CVA, and Carrie Hart, CVA interview me for my own podcast. It was weird. They asked hard questions and I edited those answers out, but what was left was really good too! I mean it was over an hour and who wants to hear all of that? Carrie said there were multiple truth bombs lol. Listen in to how your No’s make way for your Yes’s, why boundaries are so important, self-care vs selfishness…and watch me squirm to answer their questions. It was a good time! Thank you, ladies! Let’s do it again sometime, but not on camera lolol! Oh yes, and here is the lyric I couldn't remember: "Sometimes the thrill of soaring had to begin with the fear of falling." Info from the episode: TuPractice: https://youtu.be/Yv8AmiIF4C4
Crystal Lewis Song: For Such A Time of This Sometimes the thrill of soaring had to begin with the fear of falling
My hype songs: Anything 90’s hip hop and R&B
Expect to Win – Carla Harris
Selfishness is Not Self-Care https://medium.com/@nicolersmith/selfishness-is-not-self-care-ad9431397302
Bio: Angela Williamson, CVA, appreciates the many people who have shared information, wisdom, and encouragement with her and loves to pay it forward to others. She is the Volunteer and Community Relations Specialist at the Blood Bank of Delmarva where she’s redeveloped the volunteer engagement from around 70 volunteers to over 300 in four years increasing the variety of roles and departments with volunteer engagement. As a 2022 Al!ve Impact Award Recipient, she battles the “imposter” syndrome and wants you to know you too are amazing and we are all in a journey together to make the world a better place. Connect with Angela https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelawilliamsoncva/ Connect with me at https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriehart/
Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 26 May 2023 | S.E.E. Differently and Improve Your Volunteer Program | 00:56:40 | |
Description: Traci and Kayla stop by to talk about the Supportive Environment for Effectiveness (S.E.E. ) model. They also chat about the importance of professional development, building infrastructure within volunteer engagement, what they love (and hate) about collaboration, presenting at Points of Light, being ambassadors for REDIRECT and how to choose worthy group project partners.
Traci Lato-Smith, CVA Traci Lato-Smith, CVA BIO Founder, Owner, & Principal Consultant Volunteer Management Consulting Traci Lato-Smith, a Certified Volunteer Administrator, comes to VMC with a rich background in the nonprofit world and a deep passion for volunteerism and service. Raised in Phoenix and educated at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, Traci has lived and worked in Chicago, San Francisco, St. Louis and Denver. Traci has spent her career working with volunteers in the non-profit sector and has worked for The Denver Hospice, Denver Scholarship Foundation, St. Louis Naturally Occurring Retirement Community, A Miner Miracle, The National Conference for Community and Justice, the Anti-Defamation League of Greater Chicago, and the Boys and Girls Club of Metropolitan Phoenix. Since starting her consulting business, Traci has been proud to work with nonprofits around the country, including Points of Light, the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE), and the reDirect Foundation. Traci has worked extensively with the Service Enterprise Program as a consultant, trainer, and coach, certifying organizations that fundamentally leverage volunteers and their skills to achieve their social missions. In addition to her professional work in the field of volunteer engagement, Traci volunteers her own time in a variety of ways. She is a former member of the Board of Directors for Denver DOVIA (Directors of Volunteers In Agencies), has presented multiple times at the Colorado Nonprofit Association Fall Conference, the Colorado Conference on Volunteerism, and Rural Philanthropy Days, and volunteers at a skilled nursing facility with her two young children. She is also an active PTA member and a lover of horses, yoga, and hiking with her Labrador Retriever, Sunshine Daydream. A little more about Kayla Experienced human capital engagement professional and trainer with a demonstrated history of working in non-profit organization change management, volunteer engagement, training, marketing, business-to-business sales, program management, strategic planning, and facilitation. Connect with Kayla: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylampaulson/ 319.310.0901 Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 19 Jun 2023 | Welcoming Neurodivergent Volunteers: Easier Than You May Think | 00:59:24 | |
Title: Welcoming Neurodivergent Volunteers: Easier Than You May Think Description: Sarah discusses the magic of Chat GBT, helps us to understand the difference between Neurodiverse and Neurodivergent and how, through universal design, your program can not only be welcome to Neurodivergent volunteers, but ALL volunteers. We talk about why there is no growth in your safety zone, safe spaces vs brave spaces, the importance of asking to understand and she shares a plethora of resources for certifications that you can earn especially if working with people with disabilities is a focus you have. Click here to download the e-book!
Resources Erin Spink’s E-Book New Voices & New Perspectives in Volunteer Engagement. You will find a plethora of resources at the bottom of the article!!!! Temple Grandin – · The World Needs All Kinds of Minds · Educating Different Types of Minds Mary-Frances Winters – Inclusive Conversations Barry Altland – Difficult vs Meaningful Conversations · Youtube: https://youtu.be/c6BIjFEcANE · Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7G0Fiku1bSVVeDhvXVDrwx?si=QPFDRD-xQZuZsgWFYgK_Sg Connect with Sarah https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahphilippe/ Phone: 651-241-4999 More About Sarah Sarah Philippe CVA (she/her) is passionate about volunteerism, accessibility, history, and ice cream. With her infectious energy and dedication, she is committed to inspiring and empowering others to believe in their capacity to create great change. With over eight years of experience in volunteerism, Sarah took her game to the next level in 2021 by earning her Certification in Volunteer Administration. In addition, she completed certificates in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace, Ethical and Inclusive Leadership, and Exploring AI and ChatGBT: Impact and Possibilities from the University of South Florida. She's presented on Neurodiversity in Volunteerism at various state conferences and professional development webinars across the country. Her work has been published in "New Voices and Perspectives in Volunteer Engagement 2023," edited by Erin Spink. When she's not advocating for diversity and inclusivity in volunteerism, Sarah can be snuggled up with her cat, trying out new ice cream flavors, or reading the Magic Treehouse series to her nieces and nephews. Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 14 Jul 2023 | Title: Strategic Foresight: Predict the Future of You Volunteer Program With Adriane and Eric | 01:06:53 | |
Description: The only thing constant in life is change. Adriane and Eric share how to not only navigate that change but practically predict it so you can prepare and respond to it; not react to it. They talk about current trends in our sector…and outside of it…. because they all matter. It’s amazing what you can see when you look at something differently. I encourage you to give it a try. You are worth it. Resources Erin Spink’s E-Book New Voices & New Perspectives in Volunteer Engagement. Connect with Adriane https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianebeaudry/ More About Adriane With close to 25 years of experience as a leader of volunteers and a recent recipient of the Linda Buchanan Award for outstanding contribution to the field of Volunteer Engagement, Adriane has dedicated her career to volunteer engagement. As a Past President of PAVRO (Professional Association of Volunteer Leaders Ontario), Committee member with Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada (VMPC), and Past Chair of her local Association for Volunteer Administrators she has provided informal coaching and support along with formal training to other leaders of volunteers both locally as well as provincially and nationally. Lifelong learning is vital to growth and Adriane takes the opportunity to continue learning and growing wherever she can Connect with Eric: Website: https://www.ericleoblais.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericleoblais/ More About Eric Eric brings over 25 years of academic knowledge and practical experience leading innovation within various industries including broadcast and digital media, non-profit organizations, health and fitness, human resource, and various start-ups. Enamored with what's new, Eric believes that a strong vision sets the strategy while design thinking makes the impossible happen. Able to see infinite possibilities, he loves making the complex understandable and the future plausible. Wrapped in humor and unconventional wisdom, Eric customizes each innovation and strategic foresight process using proven methodology. Borrowing from Buddhist philosophy: change is inevitable, and suffering is optional! Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 11 Aug 2023 | Pity Will Never Take You to the Next Level of Impact - Shifting the Focus Back on the Community | 00:56:46 | |
Description: Breauna Dorelusdrops some knowledge in ways you may not have heard before. We address what to do when accused of white saviorism, what to do if you are made to feel unwelcome as a white volunteer, why pity will never take you to the next level of impact, and why context is king. Sit down and buckle up buttercup, you are in for a ride. Connect with Breauna Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breaunadorelus/ Website: https://www.connectingthecause.com Instagram@connectingthecause Next Heart Work Session – August 17, 2023 More About Breauna Breauna Dorelus is the Founder and Chief Cause Consultant at Connecting the Cause, a consultancy dedicated to dismantling harmful volunteer practices implemented by nonprofits and volunteers toward Black and brown communities. Breauna started her career as an AmeriCorps member and spent 10+ years in various volunteer management roles in humanitarian aid efforts, refugee resettlement, and ministry. Breauna believes in community inclusion in all aspects of the volunteer process, and has dedicated her work to ensuring that service is centered around co-dreaming and not harmful charity. She believes that best practices may not be the best for all and that we must look at service through the lens of community-centered support in order to create a more just future. Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 31 Jul 2023 | 2022 ALIVE Impact Award Winners | 00:44:45 | |
2022 AL!VE Impact Award Winners Angela Williamson, CVA, and Susan Sanow CVA share about their Impact Award Winning Experience. Engage Journal - https://engagejournal.org Transforming Disruption to Impact: Rethinking Volunteer Engagement for a Rapidly Changing World More About Angela Angela Williamson, CVA, appreciates the many people who have shared information, wisdom, and encouragement with her and loves to pay it forward to others. She is the Volunteer and Community Relations Specialist at the Blood Bank of Delmarva where she’s redeveloped the volunteer engagement from around 70 volunteers to over 300 in four years increasing the variety of roles and departments with volunteer engagement. As a 2022 Al!ve Impact Award Recipient, she battles the “imposter” syndrome and wants you to know you too are amazing and we are all on a journey together to make the world a better place. Connect with Angela https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelawilliamsoncva/ More About Susan Susan Sanow, CVA, is the Senior Manager, of Volunteer Management Education at Volunteer Fairfax (Fairfax, Virginia). She leads the volunteer management educational programming including webinars, roundtables, book clubs, and the area’s Civic Circle Cohort. Susan is an experienced meeting facilitator and trainer in nonprofit management and volunteer management. She has presented educational programs in the local area, at statewide conferences, and at national meetings. Susan holds a B.S. in Consumer-Community Services from Michigan State University. She became a Certified Volunteer Administrator in 2020 and joined the board of the Northern Virginia Association of Volunteer Administrators in 2021. In 2022, Susan was named an Exemplary Leader in Volunteer Engagement by the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE). Connect with Susan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/susansanow/ Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 08 Sep 2023 | Jerome Tennille, MLS, CVA; The Man, The Myth, The Legend – Transforming Disruption to Impact | 00:52:51 | |
Publication date: 9/15 Description: Jerome shares the content and logistics of the new project he is a part of and why this book isn’t just for volunteer engagement managers, but nonprofit CEOs, those who work in academia, those who work in for-profit CSR, or even the HR director. He speaks candidly about being a person of color in the profession of Social Impact and Volunteer Engagement, the value of succession planning, and its connection to knowing when it is time to take the next step in your career. Lastly, shares about the importance of storytelling and why communication is the new power tie. Connect with Jerome https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdtennille/ https://www.jerometennille.com Resources Click here to purchase Transforming Disruption to Impact More About Jerome Jerome is the Director of Social Impact & ESG at The Uplift Agency where he is responsible for leading the social impact-focused work for Uplift's corporate clients. In his role, he's led clients through social impact and ESG strategy design and implementation to address their unique challenges. Prior to joining Uplift, he led Marriott International’s global volunteer program on their social impact team where he managed national partnerships and designed the strategies, guidelines, and toolkits that empowered and equipped associates to serve their communities across the globe. He has over a decade of social impact experience and is the co-author and co-editor of the book Transforming Disruption to Impact: Rethinking Volunteer Engagement for a Rapidly Changing World. Jerome is also a veteran of the United States Navy. Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 06 Oct 2023 | Is DEAI Still Even Relevant? ADEVI Research Reveals Fascinating Results | 01:04:19 | |
Faiza Venzant, CVA, and Mark Hager share fascinating insights regarding their recent research study funded by AmeriCorps surrounding Assessing Diversity and Equity in Volunteer Inclusion We chat about whether DEAI is really still even relevant, DEAI initiatives disappearing from certain industries, the lack of adequate DEAI training opportunities and the “adversity of diversity”. We discuss the continued importance of creating spaces where every person’s opinion is actually welcome, and the next steps are now that they have this newfound groundbreaking information. RESOURCES: ADEVI Survey Results and Focus Group Emerging Themes ADEVI Infographic On the Personal Identities of CVAs The Adversity of Diversity – Carol M. Swain, Ph.D. and Mike Towle More About Faiza, Connect with Faiza Venzant, CVA Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faizavenzant/ From a young age, Faiza Venzant's parents instilled a strong sense of volunteerism in her and her two older brothers. They, as immigrants to Canada from Uganda in the early 70s made a successful transition into Canadian life with the help of many generous volunteers. A volunteer herself from a very young age, she has been an advocate for volunteer engagement and excellence in volunteer management for over 20 years. As a facilitator for the Community Action Poverty Simulation, Faiza is passionate about equity and access amongst volunteers and leaders of volunteers. Faiza immigrated to the United States with her family in 2021.
In 2018, Faiza published her first children’s book entitled, My Mamma Wants to Eat Me Up! As a mother of two young boys, she has not actually eaten any of her children. Learn more about the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration at www.cvacert.org More About Mark Connect with Mark Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mhager/ Mark Hager has been studying and writing about the nonprofit sector for 30 years. His doctoral dissertation centered on the reasons why nonprofit organizations closed. His years at the Urban Institute focused on studies of finance and volunteer administration. He spent 14 years as a faculty member anchoring the graduate program in nonprofit leadership and management at Arizona State University. He has stepped out of his teaching slot and is now working on research and field-building full-time. Most of his attention is back on volunteer administration, including his current leadership on Assessing Diversity and Equity in Volunteer Inclusion, a three-year project funded by AmeriCorps. Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 01 Nov 2023 | Knowing Your Worth and Adding Tax | 01:05:46 | |
Severina Ware, CVA shares her incredible background that led her into the field of Volunteer Engagement. She discusses imposter syndrome, how she overcame it and the importance of always showing up into any room as a student ready to learn something new (even about a topic you are already familiar with). She shares how she overcame the “you are new here so you don’t know how things work” when her being new didn’t mean she wasn’t right dilemma. Lastly, she shares about protecting your peace and her contribution to the new book “I Said What I Said: An Anthology of Black Women in Nonprofit” aimed to amplify and shed a positive light on Black women and their stories of thriving in spite of a society dominated by negative views of Black women. Connect with Severina https://www.linkedin.com/in/severinaware/ Purchase a copy of “I Said What I Said” here Bio: Severina Ware, CVA is the Volunteer Program Manager for National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. with over a decade of experience developing community resources and mobilizing volunteers. She is best described as an action-oriented and dynamic professional with a knack for relationship building, inspiring the growth and potential in others, and effectively engaging individuals. As a tenured nonprofit professional, she continues to be committed to growing strategic partnerships and implementing a culture of inclusion, growth, and dynamic leadership. Severina is a Public Voices Fellowship Alumni of The OpEd Project and her writing has been featured in VISIBLE Magazine, Ms. Magazine, Thrive Global, TRT World, and Blavity. She is also an alumna of the inaugural cohort of Black Women in Nonprofit Leadership, sponsored by Dallas Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation. In May 2023, the BWPNL cohort published I Said What I Said: An Anthology of Black Women in Nonprofit which Severina is a featured author in sharing the stories of Black women thriving in spite of a society dominated by negative views of Black women leaders and future leaders. Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 01 Dec 2023 | Let Go of Perfection: How to Be an Accessibility Asset | 01:14:33 | |
Title: Let Go of Perfection: How to Be an Accessibility Asset Description: In this episode, Alec Lawson and I are talking about all things accessibility and acknowledging the fact that if you aren’t talking about accessibility you aren’t doing DEAI at all. Alec discusses how working with people with disabilities has enhanced his programs, what audio description is, and why cost isn’t a viable excuse to not implement better accessibility practices in your organization. He offers, “if you want to learn, come to me; say the wrong thing, ask the uncomfortable question, I am here to help.” Connect with Alec Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alec-lawson-3a464680/ Email: volunteerinclusionaccess@gmail.com Resources from Session Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) James Clear Jennette McCurdy Emily Ladau More About Alec Alec Lawson is a professional consultant in volunteerism, accessibility, front-of-house operations, and inclusivity. With more than a decade of experience guiding and mentoring non-profit and volunteer professionals into a more human-centered, inclusive, accessible mindset, Alec continues to work with non-profits, private, and corporate businesses to strengthen engagement with all people. He offers coaching, and access services including Audio Description, developing branding, and storytelling for access programs. and writing handbooks and policies. He works with a close team of access champions with a combined experience of over 50 years. He is very passionate about creating welcoming environments and a sense of belonging for all. Need help with volunteerism, accessibility, or anything customer/audience-facing? Find Alec on LinkedIn or email VolunteersInclusionAccess@gmail.com. Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 21 Sep 2020 | From The Suggestion Box - Episode #2 Feat Deanna Shoss | 00:41:51 | |
What do you do when you get feedback from everyone in your organization in a 360 report? A little more about Deanna: Owner, Intercultural Talk, Inc. DEANNA SHOSS (CEO Intercultural Talk, Inc., Marketing) helps non-digital natives (aka didn’t grow up with technology) promote their businesses or life projects with digital, intercultural, and real-life marketing, with strategy and know-how to adapt to new communication technologies. Previously Deanna enjoyed 11 years in City Government, has been past President of the League of Chicago Theatres, leading Public Relations for McDonald’s Owner/Operators of Eastern New England, and running marketing for Jewish Child & Family Services and JVS Chicago. Deanna writes for the National Diversity Council and is the Tech Columnist for Grand Magazine. She speaks Portuguese, Spanish, and French and is a certified Body Pump instructor. Deanna has managed and inspired hundreds of volunteers and volunteer programs across her career, including:
Connect with Deanna: https://interculturaltalk.com/ YouTube Instagram @interculturaltalk Facebook Linkedin Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 07 Sep 2020 | From The Suggestion Box - Episode #1 Feat Jennifer Reed | 00:20:27 | |
How do you move past soul-crushing feedback? Listen to how this mother and wife used hers to help propel her to becoming one of the top 50 mom podcasters of 2020. She talks about her experience managing a small group of volunteers and how she had to learn how to overcome her shyness to advocate for herself and her organization.
How to find Jennifer: Jennifer is a mother a wife and a woman who wants to shed light on women during different seasons of life. Aka hot mess momma life. Jennifer is a big supporter of childhood ADHD, domestic violence survivors, and caregivers for veterans.
https://anchor.fm/mom2wife2life https://www.facebook.com/Momtowifepluslife/ https://www.instagram.com/mom2wifepluslife
Music Courtesy of Raymond Ali Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 05 Oct 2020 | From The Suggestion Box - Episode #3 Feat Victoria Teague | 00:43:20 | |
Victoria Teague is the real-life version of the movie “Pretty Woman.” She is an overcomer of unthinkable tragedy in life that led her to become a motivational speaker, best-selling author, and founder of her very own non-profit organization. Website: https://www.victorias-friends.com/ Social Media: Instagram: @victoriasfriends Facebook: @victoriasfriends Books: Finding Heaven In The Midst of Hormonal Hell Personality Type Assessments Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 19 Oct 2020 | From The Suggestion Box - Episode #4 Feat Tracey O'Neill - PART 1 | 00:29:17 | |
Tracey O’Neill, CVA has been in the profession of Volunteer Management for 20 years, and boy oh boy does she have a lot to share, especially regarding having difficult conversations with volunteers. Blog – www.volunteervillage.com.au Twitter - @VolunteerVlg Instagram - @volunteer_village LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-o-neill-cva-57447b20/ Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/volunteerengagementprofessionals Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 26 Oct 2020 | From The Suggestion Box - Episode #5 Feat Tracey O'Neill - PART 2 | 00:27:20 | |
Tracey O’Neill, CVA has been in the profession of Volunteer Management for 20 years, and boy oh boy does she have a lot to share, especially regarding having difficult conversations with volunteers. Blog – www.volunteervillage.com.au Twitter - @VolunteerVlg Instagram - @volunteer_village LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-o-neill-cva-57447b20/ Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/volunteerengagementprofessionals Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 02 Nov 2020 | From The Suggestion Box - Episode #6 Feat Corina Sadler | 01:02:20 | |
Corina Sadler, CAV is currently the Volunteer Resources Supervisor for the City of Plano, Texas “Volunteers in Plano” department and has worked in local government for the last 15 years. Corina and her team support staff in engaging 10,000 volunteers a year in city services. Needless to say, she has had to respond to a lot of feedback. She shares how she handles the tough feedback, but almost more importantly, how to accept the GOOD feedback. She actually leads us to take the compliment exercise! Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corinasadler/ Instagram: @corinainplano Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 09 Nov 2020 | From The Suggestion Box - Episode #7 Feat John Copeland | 00:39:32 | |
John Copeland, Director, Cultural Tourism at the Greater Miami Convention and Visitor's Bureau and former band teacher, has spent the majority of his career in the non-profit sector working with countless arts and cultural organizations in just about every department you can think of. He shares about mentorship, how to gain organizational buy-in, and the worst thing his parents ever said to him. Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncopeland/ https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/about-gmcvb Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 16 Nov 2020 | From The Suggestion Box - Episode #8 Feat Astin Hayes | 00:34:08 | |
Astin Hayes, the creator of Tipoff Game App, talks about how being pleasantly persistent and not giving up on her goal has paid off well for her. She talks about the challenges of being a black female app developer and offers advice on how to give feedback to an organization that you didn't have a good experience with. Download the app today and start playing! @tipoffgame Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 23 Nov 2020 | From The Suggestion Box - Episode #9 Feat Angela and Noel Williamson | 00:49:48 | |
Angela Williamson, CVA is the Community and Volunteer Relations Specialist at Blood Bank of Delmarva and Noel is the author of Job Loss, Applesauce. They share stories of heartwarming feedback that shaped their lives, feedback that made them stronger when discussing race within their organization, and tips not only on how to have difficult conversations with volunteers but how to live with hope after losing a job. Noel Williamson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noelwilliamson/ Angela Williamson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelawilliamsoncva/ Books: Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 30 Nov 2020 | From The Suggestion Box - Episode #10 Know Your Worth with Jaresha Moore | 00:56:37 | |
Jaresha Moore MBA, the Founder and CEO of Empower on Purpose LLC, talks about knowing your worth, not being afraid to ask questions about feedback that you don’t understand and what to do when the team you manage is older than you. She helps us identify when we are sabotaging our own success by our internal narrative and encourages you not to let anyone’s feedback keep you from shining! Link to Indiana Jones “Leap of Faith” Clip - https://youtu.be/q-JIfjNnnMA Phone: 1-800-557-7708 Email: jessica@empoweronpurpose.com Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 07 Dec 2020 | From The Suggestion Box - Episode #11 Cruel and Heartless with Paula Allen CVA | 00:39:50 | |
Paula Allen, CVA, VP of Programs and Advocacy of AL!VE shares how she responded to a foot-stomper, a misconception about herself and feedback in an AL!VE advocacy meeting that helped lead to intentional diversification the Board and images on their website. She answers the age-old question, "What is E-Mail" and shares the beauty and importance of "help without judgement". Contact: https://www.volunteeralive.org/ facebook: @paulaallen Linkedin: Paula Allen, M.A., C.V.A. Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 14 Dec 2020 | From The Suggestion Box - Episode #12 Cruel and Heartless with Paula Allen CVA (Part 2) | 00:29:02 | |
Part 1 was sooo good we had to keep it going! Paula Allen, CVA, VP of Programs and Advocacy of AL!VE continues to share how she responded to a foot-stomper, a misconception about herself and feedback in an AL!VE advocacy meeting that helped lead to intentional diversification the Board and images on their website. She answers the age-old question, "What is E-Mail" and shares the beauty and importance of "help without judgement". Contact: https://www.volunteeralive.org/ facebook: @paulaallen Linkedin: Paula Allen, M.A., C.V.A. Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 18 Jan 2021 | From The Suggestion Box - Episode #13 Just Two Brown Girls Talking with Faiza Venzant (Part 1) | 00:30:07 | |
Faiza and Nicole sit and chat candidly about how feedback can be a doubled-edged sword, the importance of mentorship, and being a person of color in the beloved profession of Volunteer Management. A little more about Faiza: Faiza Venzant CVA, CVRM is the Executive Director of the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration and General Manager, Volunteer Development at the YMCA of Greater Toronto. With 20 years of leadership experience in volunteer engagement, she continues this work with a goal of improving equity and access to volunteerism and increasing diversity amongst professional leaders of volunteers. In 2018, Faiza published her first children’s book entitled, My Mamma, Wants to Eat Me Up! As a mother of two young boys, she has not actually eaten any of her children up. Connect with Faiza: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faizavenzant/ Twitter and IG handles: @faizavenzant CCVA website www.cvacert.org and Click here to purchase My Momma Wants To Eat Me Up! www.bornonafriday.com Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 22 Jan 2021 | From The Suggestion Box - BONUS Episode Mentorship with Corina Sadler, CVA | 00:12:05 | |
Corina Sadler, CVA is currently the Volunteer Resources Supervisor for the City of Plano, Texas “Volunteers in Plano” department and has worked in local government for the last 15 years. Corina and her team support staff in engaging 10,000 volunteers a year in city services. She shares her thoughts on the importance of finding a mentor and/or even becoming a mentor because we all have valuable knowledge to share. Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corinasadler/ Instagram: @corinainplano Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 25 Jan 2021 | From The Suggestion Box - Episode #14 Just Two Brown Girls Talking with Faiza Venzant (Part 2) | 00:26:59 | |
Faiza and Nicole sit and chat candidly about how feedback can be a double-edged sword, the importance of mentorship, and being a person of color in the beloved profession of Volunteer Management. A little more about Faiza: Faiza Venzant CVA, CVRM is the Executive Director of the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration and General Manager, Volunteer Development at the YMCA of Greater Toronto. With 20 years of leadership experience in volunteer engagement, she continues this work with a goal of improving equity and access to volunteerism and increasing diversity amongst professional leaders of volunteers. In 2018, Faiza published her first children’s book entitled, My Mamma, Wants to Eat Me Up! As a mother of two young boys, she has not actually eaten any of her children up. Connect with Faiza: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faizavenzant/ Twitter and IG handles: @faizavenzant CCVA website www.cvacert.org and Click here to purchase My Momma Wants To Eat Me Up! www.bornonafriday.com Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 01 Feb 2021 | From The Suggestion Box - Episode #15 Discussing the B Word - BUDGETS! | 00:52:39 | |
In this episode, we talk about budgeting. If your budget is $100 or $100,000 how to approach it, especially if are a new leader of volunteers and the only budget you have ever managed was your own (that's if you even have one!). Contact Zachary: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAFinancialCoaching Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-pritchard-0a8017b0/ E-mail: zach@aafinancialcoaching.com Phone: (214) 843-4770 Bio: Zach Pritchard is a leading expert in creating behavioral change through honest communication. He has taken old information and process to create a new way to jump-start success in areas such as personal finance, marriage, careers, personal development, and team culture. Along with several of what most would call meaningless jobs in college and his first career which began as an entry-level technician. Building on top of each day's experience and was quickly promoted to team leader then operations manager and finally senior sales manager. Zach has taken all of his experience to bring any goal you have down to a level at which you can see hope and freedom. Zach has taken part in many presentations and interviews in his career and is now the owner and CEO of All Around Financial Coaching as well as the host of the All-Around Wellness podcast where we destroy self-deception In the eyes of business and personal growth. Also, an active person in the youth community coaching youth baseball and softball teams, Zach has also volunteered many hours Ministering to the youth. He was also a part of youth outdoor camps giving youth a chance to see the great outdoors and an experience they may not get again. He is also passionate to spend time with his wife and 3 kids in their newly built home in North Texas. Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 08 Feb 2021 | From The Suggestion Box - Episode #16 Difficult Conversations w/ Barry Altland | 00:44:20 | |
In this episode, Barry divulges on leadership greatness! He talks about how giving feedback that nurtures the receiver is an art form. He presents an alternative to "firing" a volunteer and offers you an apology on behalf of your organization. Gird your loins, Barry is coming with some hard truths but with the utmost compassion and encourages you to Question Everything! Contact Barry website: https://HHHEngagement.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barryealtland/ Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 15 Feb 2021 | From The Suggestion Box - Episode #17 Responding to Hurtful Feedback w/ Faye Bryant | 00:30:59 | |
In this episode, Faye talks about overcoming heartbreaking feedback regarding her weight and how she overcame it and used it to help her grow stronger. Contact Faye website: https://fayebryant.com/ LinkedIn URL should be this: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fayebryant/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/fayebryantspeaker Twitter: https://twitter.com/rfbryant Faye Bryant: Faye Bryant is an author, coach, and speaker who helps women escape the lies of the enemy, live into God’s truth and build a better life by first feeling, dealing, and healing their way through a stuck future or an abused past, toward a deeper path of purpose and into ‘theunhackablelife’ of their chosen legacy. From childhood, into her 30’s, Faye felt like she was unwanted, facing abandonment or abuse from parents, partners, and other trusted persons in her life. Even though she is a survivor of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, depression and anxiety became her normal. Through a process of forgiveness and mindful healing, she has found freedom from that past and now works to share that freedom with others. Faye has distilled her journey into a process that has helped her and others to escape the shackles of their past and she now shares this with new audiences through her novels, speaking engagements, and impactful, transformative one-on-one coaching. Faye is a mother of three wonderful men and currently lives with her husband, Jack, in a beautiful valley in the Smoky Mountains. Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 22 Feb 2021 | From The Suggestion Box - Episode #18 w/ Dana Litwin CVA | 01:00:11 | |
In this episode, Dana shares what decades of adulthood has taught her (constructive criticism isn't really a thing) the difference between evaluation, criticism, and “actual, factual and emotionally neutral” feedback….and she dishes about stuff you never knew about her, including her run-in with the law…all PRICELESS ADVICE if you know what I mean!!! You will laugh and learn all throughout this entire session! Enjoy!!!! Contact Dana: website: https://www.danalitwinconsulting.com/ LinkedIn URL https://www.linkedin.com/in/danacorylitwincva/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011517400460 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanaLitwinCVA Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtczzRXLg5RWdtnqmlivdSQ About Dana: Dana Litwin (CVA) is a strategic advisor, public speaker, and thought leader in volunteerism and civic service. Since 2002 she has guided organizations in California's Silicon Valley and world-wide to produce breakthrough talent and community engagement programs. Dana is a popular presenter at the Points of Light National Conference on Volunteering and Service(USA), and countless regional conferences and webinars. She is the creator of the premiere web series “Priceless Advice for Leaders of Volunteers”, is the Past President of the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement, and a founder of the multi-sector National Alliance for Volunteer Engagement. Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 01 Mar 2021 | From The Suggestion Box - Episode #19 w/ Laura Bruney | 00:34:57 | |
In this episode, Laura shares one of the most important lessons she has learned while working in a non-profit: “DON’T TAKE IT PERSONAL” She also gives great advice about how to work with and get the best out of your Board Members…WHO ARE VOLUNTEERS TOO! Enjoy!!!! Contact Laura: website: https://www.artsbizmiami.org/ LinkedIn URL https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-bruney-7110158/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArtsBizMiami Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArtsBizMiami 101 Affirmations for Non=Profit Board Members - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DSS8163/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i10 About Laura: As President & CEO of the Arts & Business Council of Miami since 1988, Laura Bruney has empowered the creative ecosystem and helped develop Miami-Dade’s billion-dollar arts industry. Directing the Arts & Business Council for 30 years, she has led the movement to keep the arts in business with high-impact partnerships between corporations, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and the cultural community. As Miami’s only organization that leverages the arts for economic vitality, Ms. Bruney has developed innovative programs to engage business, inspire young professionals, stimulate innovation & foster creativity. The organization currently works with over 500 non-profit arts organizations and more than 1,000 business leaders and art enthusiasts. Shas has been honored with an American Red Cross Spectrum award, Miami Today’s Up & Comers Award, Greater Miami Chamber Special Recognition Award, Miami Beach Chamber’s Non-Profit Leadership Award, and Who’s Who of Women Executives. She graduated from the University of Florida and received her MBA from the University of Miami. Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 15 Mar 2021 | From The Suggestion Box - Episode #20 Don't Fan The Flame with Brittni Coe | 01:00:46 | |
Brittni Coe, CVA shares her thoughts on how she uses humor as the ultimate diffuser, why is it perfectly ok to admit that you don't know the answer to something and her "Yes Chef" approach to hearing out volunteers. She also shares about her own "rags to riches" story and how earning her CVA was one of her greatest accomplishments! Get ready to sit back, learn and LAUGH with Brittni Coe! Brittni Coe, CVA Volunteer Manager Metrocrest Services Phone: 469-317-2541 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittni-coe-cva-607a151b7/ Bio: Brittni Coe, CVA has been an active volunteer for most of her life. She caught the service bug early during her twelve years as a Girl Scout, and through her service in the AmeriCorps National Service Program. For the past three years, Brittni has worked as the Volunteer Manager for Metrocrest Services in Texas. There she has been responsible for recruitment, training, and retention of the more than 5,000 volunteers who donate their time to help Metrocrest Services fulfill its mission of building a stronger community together. Brittni holds a bachelor's degree with concentrations in Sociology and Women's Studies from Texas Woman's University, holds a certificate for Non-Profit Management from the Center for Non-Profit Management in Texas, and has earned her Certification in Volunteer Administration. She is passionate about doing her part to ' repair the world' by promoting volunteerism and sparking the passion to give back in others. Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 22 Mar 2021 | From The Suggestion Box - Episode #21 Memories, Mentorship and Motivation with Motivational Mike | 00:37:38 | |
Motivational Mike's story will do nothing but encourage you. He shares how he turned his life around and the importance of mentorship; he even gives me an idea for my next book! Bottom line is, by the end of this episode, you will be nothing less than inspired and motivated to keep pushing forward past adversity. Contact Motivational Mike: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-lee-22062445/ motivationalmike@gmail.com 101 Affirmations for Non=Profit Board Members - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08C9618XJ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i4 About Motivational Mike: Born in Tribbett Mississippi and grew up in Flint Michigan Attended Ainsworth High School where he accomplished many school records in football and track and field. Had an opportunity to play college football but on his road to stardom, he found his way to Homestead Florida to finish his education. Mike Lee has been a motivational speaker since 1984 when he had a brush with the law which has changed his life forever. He has spoken at several High Schools throughout Broward and Dade County as well as Bethune Cookman University and Riverside Transition Half Way House. Speaks within the prisons to include: Everglades, Desoto, Charlotte, South Bay, Everglades Work Camp, Martin CI. Michael is a huge advocate for mentoring our youth. He works very closely with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department with their At-Risk Program. Awards include: Community Award by OIC for all his hard work with the youth. 2014 Father of The Year of Broward County in which he was nominated by Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies. Organizations: In 2013 Michael formed an Organization called Operation Heal in which he caters to youth and the homeless. He passed out 1,300 new blankets to the homeless during the winter months and fed over 300 homeless men and women. " IF YOU CAN’T MAKE MY LIFE BETTER THEN IT WAS YESTERDAY, I DON’T NEED YOU IN MY LIFE" Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 29 Mar 2021 | From The Suggestion Box - Episode #22 People Who Help People Help People with Adam Janes, CVA | 00:58:20 | |
Adam Janes, CVA from Christie Lake Kids shares gems with his insights on bullying, the importance of self-care, and the new volunteer appreciation app! He shares the story about how he and Rob Jackson are selfie twins and the secret behind the “Behind the Bake Sale” podcast. In his words, leaders of volunteers are “the people who help people help people”. You don’t want to miss this! Social Media: Twitter: @adamdjanes Engage Article: https://engagejournal.org/volume-xxi-issue-1-october-2020/we-werent-ready-we-still-arent-ready-voluntary-sector-post-covid-19 BIO - Adam Janes CVA is a Volunteer Engagement Professional from Ottawa On, Canada. He is passionate about community building and bringing people together for good causes. He is currently serving as the Director of Volunteer Engagement at Christie Lake Kids, a grassroots program for Children and Youth in Ottawa. He also is a part of the team at Beyond the Bake Sale, a platform to bring innovative and effective ideas to help people raise more time, talent, and treasure for the causes they care about most. Check out www.BTBS.ca today. Adam is on the Ottawa Administrators of Volunteer Resources (OAVR) board as the engagement and membership lead. He also takes time to lead workshops at Volunteer Ottawa and beyond. At home, Adam is Daddy to three very fast-growing children and an amazing wife that puts up with his dad jokes, loud music, and coffee and craft beer snobbery. Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 05 Apr 2021 | From The Suggestion Box - Episode #23 with Coleen LaCosta, CEO | 00:54:04 | |
Coleen LaCosta, CEO of Speak Up for Kids. She will have you in stitches as she shares with you the best feedback she has ever received, gives you tips on getting buy-in from your CEO and the strength of a volunteer board. Contact Info:
Facebook (2) Speak Up for Kids Palm Beach County | Instagram - Speak Up For Kids PBC (@speakupforkidspbc) • Instagram photos and videos LinkedIn - (6) Speak Up For Kids of Palm Beach County, Inc. : Overview | LinkedIn BIO - Coleen LaCosta began her career in victim advocacy 25 years ago while working for the State Attorney’s office. That experience put her on the path of transition where she began seeking justice for child victims. A fire was ignited, and that flame morphed into a lifetime of determined, vocal advocacy for our most vulnerable. In all she does, LaCosta aims to break the cycle of abuse and neglect in our community. As the Executive Director for Speak Up for Kids of Palm Beach County, she works diligently to support local Guardian ad Litem child advocacy volunteers in the quest to herald the child’s best interest. Embracing Ralph Waldo Emerson’s quote, “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us”, LaCosta takes on each day with devotion and intensity, leading by example, and lighting the path for others who passionately defend the defenseless. Ultimately, her heart’s desire is to improve the life of each young victim of maltreatment; see pain replaced by kindness, sadness overcome by happiness, and silence eradicated by voices united to Speak Up. Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 19 Apr 2021 | From The Suggestion Box - Episode #24 There's Always Room at the Top w/ Andrea Hill | 00:43:29 | |
Is failure determined by your definition of failure or your definition of success? Andrea Hill, CVA shares profound knowledge that she learned from Kenny Rogers, talks about the importance of mentorship, how the 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon works in volunteer management and how volunteer management is similar to the NBA. Contact Info: Website: www.Volunteermemphis.org Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-hill-mpa-cva-28285818/ BIO - Andrea Hill has received her Bachelor of Science in Human Services Management from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and her Master in Public Administration from Kennesaw State University. She is certified in Volunteer Administration through the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration. In May 2020, Andrea was able to recertify through the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration because of her accomplishments in the field of volunteer engagement and management. Andrea is the Director of Volunteer Memphis. As Director, Andrea is a humble servant leader, knowledge and has a "work alongside you" attitude which makes her a powerful leader in our community. She has tremendous experience in the areas of volunteer management, project and event management, fundraising, resource development, and youth development. She tirelessly strives to encourage volunteerism across the greater Memphis community. Her work fosters collaboration between various non-profits and corporations. She has been appointed to the Volunteer Tennessee board. She is a Community Foundation of Greater Memphis- GIVE 365 member, a board member of Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement, Leadership Memphis Alumni, and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. She is the 2017 Junior League of Memphis- Provisional of the Year. She has been named one of the 2017 Top 40 Under 40 Urban Elite professionals. She was also named one of the 2018 Memphis Business Journal Top 40 Under 40 professionals. Because of her community work, she was awarded the National Urban League Young Professionals Inaugural Heroes In The Movement Award. Andrea is also a 2020 Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement Exemplary Leader Impact Award recipient. Andrea is also a proud supporter of WKNO. Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 28 Jul 2021 | From The Suggestion Box - Episode #25 Why Internships Programs Are More Vital Than Ever w/ Dr Robert Shindell | 00:39:06 | |
Dr. Robert Shindell shares insights on imposter syndrome, vulnerability, brutal honestly, and why organizations should approach recruiting interns like drafting in the MLB. Laugh and learn with us he sheds light on why, now more than ever, the internship program is a vital DEAI pipeline tool for your organization through the principles of cultural transition, professional development, meaningful work, and mentorship. Total Internship Management Book - https://internbridge.com/shop/ Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 31 Jan 2022 | Celebrating National Mentor Month | 01:05:22 | |
This episode discusses the importance of mentorship, why you should become a mentor, overcoming imposter syndrome, how to get buy-in from your supervisor to mentor, how mentoring helps you to stay current and relevant in your industry, and tips on how to choose a mentor. See more about our speakers below: Andrea Cuevas (she/her/ella) Andrea Cuevas is currently the Director of Marketing & Communications at Hartford Stage in Connecticut and a very proud first-generation Bolivian-American. Throughout her career, Andrea has built creative and welcoming ways to share the arts with a wide range of audiences and pledges to continue finding ways to break down barriers so that everyone is welcome to engage with cultural projects. She has served on the planning committees for the APAP (Association of Performing Arts Professionals) and Thrive Arts Conferences, as well as volunteered for the New Jersey Theater Alliance's marketing and strategic planning committees. She also served on the executive committee for the New Jersey Arts & Culture Administrators of Color Network, on Tessitura's Community DEAI (Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion) Advisory Committee, and as a mentor for Tessitura's Early Career Development Program and for students in the Bronx via her alma mater, Fordham University. Andrea is thrilled to be the Board President of Sing Aphasia, a non-profit she helped to co-found in 2020, that empowers individuals and families affected by aphasia to find their voices again through music. Connect with her on: Instagram @andiecaves LinkedIn @Andrea Cuevas Facebook @Andrea Beatriz Cuevas-Ugrinovic Reynaldi Lindner Lolong is the Senior Manager of Annual Giving at Sesame Workshop, the non-profit organization that produces the T.V. show Sesame Street. Prior to Sesame Workshop, he was at The Public Theater for seven seasons, where he worked in marketing and fundraising, and started the organization’s first digital department. As Director of Digital Engagement, he oversaw digital communications projects including the redesign of The Public’s website, and producing/hosting The Public’s first institutional podcast, Public Square. Reynaldi has been a frequent presenter at the Tessitura Conference, speaking on topics that include revenue strategy, community engagement, and the joys of My Little Pony; a guest lecturer in arts marketing at Julliard; and a grant panelist for the New York State Council for the Art, National Alliance for Musical Theater, and the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. He enjoys baking, immersive theater, video games, the Spartan Race, and lives in Manhattan with his husband and a chihuahua-terrier mix named Kitu. MFA: Yale School of Drama, Theater Management. Connect with him on: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/reynaldi.lolong Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/reynaldil... Twitter.com/rlindnerlolonghare Filmora. Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||
| 07 Feb 2022 | The Only One In The Room | 00:29:32 | |
Nathan Gula, Director of Volunteer Services at Metropolitan Ministries, and I bond over being "the only one in the room" although for very different reasons. Nathan also shares why data is king when it comes to advocating for our programs! Connect with Nathan: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathaniel... E-mail: nathan.gula @metromin.org Bio: Service and volunteering have been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. After graduating from the University of South Florida with a double major in Psychology & Philosophy I started my professional career as an AmeriCorps VISTA tackling food insecurity in Pasco county. I transitioned from there to the role of Volunteer Coordinator at Metropolitan Ministries and found my calling and nonprofit niche in volunteerism. Most recently, I completed my Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management at the University of Tampa and have been promoted to the role of Director of Volunteer Services overseeing 27,000 volunteers across Tampa Bay. Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visit | |||