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158. Nonprofit Capacity Building with the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond

April 17, 2025 • Tobi Johnson, MA, CVA

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In this episode of The Volunteer Nation Podcast, host Tobi Johnson sits down with Diana Villarreal and Gail Cavallaro from the Community Foundation for greater Richmond to explore how strategic volunteer engagement is shaping the future of nonprofits.

Diana and Gail share the foundation’s mission and walk us through its inspiring history, along with the wide range of programs designed to support nonprofit growth at every level—from individuals to entire networks.

Whether you're a nonprofit leader, volunteer manager, or simply passionate about community building, this episode offers valuable insights into what’s possible when philanthropy and volunteerism work hand in hand!

Full show notes: 158. Nonprofit Capacity Building with the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond

Nonprofit Capacity Building - Episode Highlights

[00:32] - Introduction to Today's Topic: Nonprofit Capacity Building
[03:12] - Meet the Guests: Community Foundation for Greater Richmond
[04:51] - The Importance of Volunteerism
[13:00] - About the Community Foundation for Greater Richmond
[21:07] - Programs and Strategies for Volunteer Engagement
[29:10] - Educating Volunteers for Maximum Impact
[32:30] - The Give Back Guide and Civic Circle
[36:17] - Organic Program Development
[37:51] - Community Foundation's Impact and Collaboration
[40:18] - Hybrid Model for Volunteer Management
[44:03] - Course Design and Implementation
[55:26] - Tips for Implementing Volunteer Programs

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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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Tobi Johnson, MA, CVA

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