In this episode of Volunteer Nation, Tobi Johnson dives into the key findings from the Giving USA 2025 report and uncovers the powerful link between volunteerism and philanthropy. Tobi explores how individual donors and volunteer leaders are shaping the future of nonprofit fundraising, and why community support has never been more essential.
Whether you're a nonprofit leader, volunteer coordinator, or board member, you'll walk away with actionable tips for harnessing the power of volunteers to boost giving and deepen your organization’s impact.
Full show notes: 170. My Top Takeaways from Giving USA 2025
Giving USA - Episode Highlights
- [01:36] - Introduction to Philanthropy and Volunteerism
- [03:07] - Key Insights from the Giving USA 2025 Report
- [06:17] - Deep Dive into Philanthropy Data
- [10:44] - Volunteerism's Role in Philanthropy
- [24:10] - Engaging Younger Generations in Philanthropy
- [28:06] - Breaking Down Silos for Better Community Engagement
Helpful Links
- Volunteer Management Progress Report
- VolunteerPro Impact Lab
- Volunteer Nation Episode #71: Partnering with Funders to Support Volunteer Engagement with Jane Justis & Betsy McFarland
- Volunteer Nation Episode #158: Nonprofit Capacity Building with the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond
- Volunteer Nation Episode #60: Giving Circles and Collective Philanthropy with Sara Lomelin
- Volunteer Nation Episode #163: New Research from Points of Light with Jennifer Sirangelo
- VolunteerPro Blog, 5 Surprising Myths About Volunteers and Donors
- Giving USA 2025
Thanks 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 WeCare@VolPro.net.
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