126. 8 Ways to Empower, Not Rescue Nonprofit Employees & Volunteers

In this episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast, Tobi shares the 8 ways to empower, not rescue nonprofit employees and volunteers. She discusses the importance of coaching skills for nonprofit professionals who work with volunteers, highlighting key lessons and frameworks that help improve performance. Tobi outlines how nonprofit organizations can effectively support their teams without resorting to 'rescuing' them, enabling real growth and transformation by focusing on fostering accountability, reframing mindsets, and enhancing leadership skills. Full show notes: 126. 8 Ways to Empower, Not Rescue Nonprofit Employees & Volunteers 2026 is flying by. Still have doubts about your volunteer strategy? Join Tobi Johnson's Game Changers Q&A on Aug 27. Free registration. Get clarity.Register nowThanks for listening to this episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast. If you enjoyed it, please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review so we can reach more people like you who want to improve the impact of their good cause.  For more tips and notes from the show, check us out at TobiJohnson.com. For any comments or questions, email us at [email protected].