From The Suggestion Box with Nicole R. Smith, CVA

Amira Barger; The Price of Nice

In this episode, Amira Barger, and I discuss her book, what it really means to lead and communicate with intention, her 12 Promising Practices, and the importance of the

Leaning into the Leader You Were Designed to Be

Leadership isn't about becoming someone else—it's about becoming more fully yourself. In this episode, we dive into a refreshing approach to leadership that challenges co

What HR Professionals Should Know About Leaders of Volunteers: Leaders of Volunteers in Nonprofit and Corporate are 1st Cousins

In this episode, we discuss why HR professionals should take a closer look at leaders of volunteers for open roles, especially given their strengths in people management,

Let’s Make Volunteering Hot (and go viral)

Today, we informally talk about informal volunteering. If you are not someone who is steeped in the nonprofit or volunteer engagement world, how do you organize to do som

They Call it Growing Pains for a Reason: Don’t Be Afraid to be Broken - Featuring Tray Deadwyler

If someone told you, “You are a fish out of water and are living a fragmented life,” how would you respond? Are you sure you are a good leader? How do you know? This sess

Is Everyone Welcome?

Title: Is Everyone Welcome?  Description: Faiza Venzant, CVA and Mark Hager return to share updates and insights regarding their recent research study funded by AmeriCor

HR For Volunteers?

An invigorating conversation, Dr. Helen Timbrel, Rob Jackson and Chris Wade share various perspectives on the idea that “volunteer engagement professionals are just HR fo

Scarcity Mindset and Uncomfortable Truths in Nonprofit with Jessica Pang-Parks

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.

From Skeptic to Raving Fan

Podcast Episode Description:    Anshul, Blood Bank of Delmarva Volunteer, joins Angela Williamson, CVA and I to share how his views on volunteerism have drastically cha

Let Go of Perfection: How to Be an Accessibility Asset

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 acknowledgin

Knowing Your Worth and Adding Tax

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 impo

Is DEAI Still Even Relevant? ADEVI Research Reveals Fascinating Results

Faiza Venzant, CVA, and Mark Hager share fascinating insights regarding their recent research study funded by AmeriCorps surrounding Assessing Diversity and Equity in Vol

Jerome Tennille, MLS, CVA; The Man, The Myth, The Legend – Transforming Disruption to Impact

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 mana

Pity Will Never Take You to the Next Level of Impact - Shifting the Focus Back on the Community

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

2022 ALIVE Impact Award Winners

2022 AL!VE Impact Award Winners Angela Williamson, CVA, and Susan Sanow CVA share about their Impact Award Winning Experience. Resources from the episode: Engage Journa

Title: Strategic Foresight: Predict the Future of You Volunteer Program With Adriane and Eric

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 resp

Welcoming Neurodivergent Volunteers: Easier Than You May Think

Title: Welcoming Neurodivergent Volunteers: Easier Than You May Think Description: Sarah discusses the magic of Chat GBT, helps us to understand the difference between N

S.E.E. Differently and Improve Your Volunteer Program

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 deve

People Don't Really Want to Hear About What I Have To Say...Do They?

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

Erin Spink: New Voices and Perspectives

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 MATT