Susan J. Ellis

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The NonProfit Times, March 2002
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The NonProfit Times, July 1996
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Each section of Leading the Way focuses on a key aspect of involving volunteers in which it is crucial for executives to take a lead role, such as fund development, planning and policy development, and evaluation. Checklists, worksheets, idea stimulators, real-life examples, self-inquiry assessments, and other practical tools can be used immediately to guide planning and decision-making. 

 

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Energize
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The NonProfit Times, September 2005
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The NonProfit Times, July 2004
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The Nonprofit Times, November 1996
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The NonProfit Times, August 2000
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Energize, Inc., Volunteer Management Update, July 1, 2015
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"On Volunteers" column in The Nonprofit Times, July 1995
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Energize, Inc.
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Energize
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Contains 117 formatted, ready-to-print and copy pages, each about a specific volunteering subject such as working with volunteers, the history of volunteering, and trends in volunteerism. The KOPY KIT also includes a section of ready-to-use graphics including "thank you" and "we miss you" letters, certificates and awards, recruitment flyers and even greeting cards.

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The NonProfit Times, November 2000
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The Journal of Arts Management and the Law, Summer 1987
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The NonProfit Times, June 2005
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Energize, Inc.
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The NonProfit Times, May 1999
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Nonprofit World, Society for Nonprofit Organizations, January/February 2003
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The Nonprofit Times, December 1, 2008
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Journal of Volunteer Administration
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Journal of Volunteer Administration
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The NonProfit Times, September 1995
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The NonProfit Times, July 1994
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An interactive group activity for religious leaders for analyzing how their congregations work, conducting an organizational analysis of their organization, and identifying areas that deserve further attention. Though The Church Puzzle Game uses the word ‘‘church” in its title and instructions, the content of the Game was written with the intention to help any faith community, religious body, or house of worship.

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Energize, Inc.
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Voluntary Action Leadership, Summer 1983
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How to incorporate  children into an adult volunteer program and find creative ways to use  children's fresh perspectives. Includes examples of actual volunteer  projects accomplished by youngsters, models of child-adult teams and  tips on family volunteering.  Learn how to recruit, train and design  assignments for volunteers under the age of 14. 

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What's New in Home Economics, January 1984
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WorldWide Volunteer, December 14, 2003
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By the People remains the only book available presenting the full scope and depth of volunteer activity throughout three centuries of American history. Originally published in 1978, Susan Ellis and Katie Campbell reissued this revised New Century Edition in 2005. The book challenges misunderstandings about the role of volunteers and illuminates the impact of volunteers throughout history.

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