Finding the Right People: Recruitment Strategies for NFPs (Webinar)
Date: 01 Jul 2026
Wednesday 1 July | 1:00–2:00PM AEST | Online | Recorded
Presented by Community Directors | $99 Member Price
Finding good board members, volunteers and supporters is one of the hardest jobs in community organisations, and waiting until a seat is empty rarely makes it easier. The strongest recruitment starts with the people already connected to your organisation: donors, event attendees, occasional volunteers and supporters who quietly believe in your work. This practical webinar explores how to turn stakeholder engagement into a pathway from interested to involved to leading, with strategies for nurturing supporters, spotting future leaders early, and revitalising boards that have lost momentum. You’ll leave with a clearer picture of what an engaged community around your organisation looks like, and practical steps to start building one.
At this training, you'll learn:
- how to map the journey from supporter to volunteer to board member
- practical ways to keep people meaningfully engaged with your organisation
- strategies for building stronger connections with supporters and stakeholders
- common mistakes that quietly drain board and volunteer engagement
- ways to revitalise and re-energise a tired board
Key details
Date: Wednesday, 1 July
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm AEST
Location: Online | Recorded
Price: $99 ($120 for non-members)
This training is for people who work in or lead community organisations - particularly those responsible for governance, volunteer coordination, or stakeholder engagement. That includes executive directors, board chairs, committee members, and staff or volunteers who manage relationships with donors, supporters, and event attendees.
Melbourne, Sydney, Hobart, Canberra, Brisbane: 1pm to 2pm
Adelaide, Darwin: 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Perth: 11am to 12pm
This session is recorded and a copy is sent to all who register within hours of the completion of the session.
Yes. We will share a copy of the slides will all who register for this session.
Your presenter
Nina Laitala | Training lead
B Music, M Education (Music), Dip Gov, FICDA
After completing her Master of Education, Nina discovered her passion for working with communities and empowering them through music-based education programs. In 2016, Nina joined the Victorian Student Representative Council as a training and project manager, and she was later appointed CEO. As CEO, she led the organisation through a time of significant change, from being an auspice agency to becoming a charitable company limited by guarantee. It was during this time that she honed her skills as an executive manager, educator and advocate with a strong focus on strategic planning, mentoring and governance.
Nina excels in strategic and change management, particularly in bringing diverse stakeholders along for the journey. Her agile management style and unwavering energy and commitment enable her to build strong teams that thrive under challenging situations.
Nina is a passionate advocate for ensuring all people, particularly those from marginalised communities, have accessible platforms, opportunities and spaces where they can be heard and supported to create positive change in the world.
Nina works with the training team to develop new training materials and deliver the full range of ICDA programs, including the Diploma of Governance.
What people say...
"Use of real-life examples is always good as it helps you understand and offers an avenue for further research."
"Great host, clear communication and relevant case studies. Managed the hour really well."
"Very worthwhile course, thank you"
"Thank you! Greatly appreciate these sessions."
"Thank you for affordable, quality professional development"
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