Rose Tatum
Founder & CEO at The Volunteer Leadership Lab | Creating a Culture of Service Through Intentional Volunteer Leadership
- Role
- Founder CEO at The Volunteer Leadership Lab
- Location
- Wilmington, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rose Tatum
I grew up relying on the generosity of nonprofits and volunteers to get by—an experience…
Experience
Founder CEO
Apr 2025 — Present · Wilmington, NC, US
As the Founder and CEO of The Volunteer Leadership Lab, I lead a mission-driven initiative focused on transforming how nonprofits design, lead, and grow impactful volunteer programs. Drawing from over a decade of experience in volunteer engagement—from local community-based efforts to global program management—I support organizations in building intentional, scalable, and sustainable service models.Key Responsibilities & Focus Areas:Develop and deliver training, courses, and consulting services that equip nonprofit leaders with practical tools for volunteer program design and management.Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on civic and volunteer engagement to inform program strategy and community alignment.Provide customized support to nonprofits in areas such as volunteer recruitment, onboarding, retention, leadership development, and recognition.Partner with local government, civic leaders, and community organizations to foster a citywide culture of service.Design systems and templates to help nonprofits operationalize volunteer engagement with clarity and consistency.Core Belief:Volunteers don’t just support the mission—they are part of it. At The Volunteer Leadership Lab, we help nonprofits treat volunteerism as a strategic asset, not an afterthought.
Education
Appalachian State University
BA- Global Studies - Peace, Conflict, Human Rights
2010 — 2013
Cape Fear Community College
Associate of Arts (AA)
2007 — 2010
Universidad Pablo de Olavide
International Relations and Affairs
2012 — 2012
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