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Stop Chasing Volunteers. Start Leading a Movement.

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Season 5 | Episode 2:

Stop Chasing Volunteers. Start Leading a Movement.

Guest Speaker: Nicole R. Smith, Executive Director of AL!VE

Instead of just looking for hands to help, it's time to build a community that feels like home.

Join us for an episode of Face to Face and learn how to Stop Chasing Volunteers. Start Leading a Movement. This session explores how to reimagine leadership as the steady pulse that makes your community thrive and keeps your mission sustainable.

Featuring Nicole R. Smith, Executive Director of AL!VE, we are moving beyond being a "program cheerleader" to becoming the visionary heart of your organization—creating a foundation where every volunteer feels seen, valued, and ready to stay.

You’ll Learn How To:

Simplify the Welcome: Enhance the onboarding journey so new volunteers are warmly embraced instead of lost in the shuffle.
Flip the Recruitment Script: Learn how a well-tended internal garden is what truly helps your community bloom.
Nurture the People-Power Connection: Navigate the overlap between "people operations" and volunteer leadership to create a more harmonious, unified culture.
Move Beyond the Pom-Poms: Step into your role as a purposeful leader who advocates for the professional soul of your program.

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Meet this episode's expert guest: Nicole R. Smith

Executive Director of AL!VE

Nicole is a dynamic leader in volunteer, intern and community engagement with over two decades of experience in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors. As a Certified Volunteer Administrator (CVA) and recognized thought leader, Nicole has been at the forefront of creating scalable, impactful and capacity building volunteer and internship programs that emphasize recruitment, engagement, retention, and mentorship. She has developed recognition programs that have strengthened organizational cultures and volunteer experiences. Her professional background brings a creative and innovative approach to her leadership in the nonprofit and volunteer sectors.