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151. Reimagining Nonprofit Membership & Volunteer Engagement with Alice Glenn

February 27, 2025 • Tobi Johnson, MA, CVA

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In this episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast, Tobi Johnson is joined by Alice Glenn, President of the Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI). Tobi and Alice delve into innovative approaches to nonprofit membership and volunteer engagement, particularly within associations, chapters, and membership-based nonprofits.

Alice shares insights into developing volunteer leadership pipelines and modernizing governance models. She emphasizes the importance of aligning volunteer experiences with personal skill development and community impact.

They also explore the crucial role of advocacy and cross-sector partnerships in addressing community needs, highlighting practical strategies for effective volunteer-fueled advocacy, and share guidance on how to attract and retain committed volunteers while adapting to contemporary challenges.

Full show notes: 151. Reimagining Nonprofit Membership & Volunteer Engagement with Alice Glenn

Tobi Johnson announces the 90-Day Recruitment Roadmap, a focused course in which you will learn how to build a high-converting, repeatable system that floods your organization with quality, committed volunteers and firmly establishes your nonprofit as the “go to” place to serve. Join here at: https://volpro.mykajabi.com/recruitment-roadmap

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