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This is the master database of all items in the Archive, including the books, journal articles and Timeline items referenced elsewhere on this website. This database is searchable by title, author, type, and topic. Special tags also exist for Research, Non-US/International items, and documents specifically related to the history of the Association for Volunteer Administration (AVA). All PDF documents may be downloaded for free. If you identify errors, please contact us immediately so we can make the necessary corrections.

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Year Title Source Author Type File
1985 The Ingredients of Volunteer Leadership: A Capability Analysis for the Careerist
 Yellowfire Press, Boulder, CO January 1985 Ivan H. Scheier Handout / Fact Sheet Download
1981 The People Approach Handbook
 Yellowfire Press, Boulder, CO Ivan H. Scheier Pamphlet / Booklet Download
1989 The Revolution In Recruiting Involves...
 The Center for Creative Community Ivan H. Scheier Article Download
1981-82 The Strategy Exchange
 The Journal of Volunteer Administration, Winter 1982-3 Susan J. Ellis, Ivan H. Scheier, Eva Schindler-Rainman, Marlene Wilson Article Download
1980 The Task Enrichment Checklist
 Ivan H. Scheier Handout / Fact Sheet Download
1980s Things the Evaluator Needs to Evaluate For Planning
 The Center for Creative Community Ivan H. Scheier Article Download
1975 Top Management Self-Checklist in Regard to Volunteer Programs
 National Information Center on Volunteerism, Inc. (NICOV), Boulder, CO Ivan H. Scheier Handout / Fact Sheet Download
1985 Trainers and Consultants in Volunteerism: A First Registry
 Yellowfire Press, Boulder, CO September 1985 Nita Moots Kincaid, Ivan H. Scheier Report / Study Download
1975 Values in Volunteerism - Time to Reconsider
 Voluntary Action Leadership, Summer 1975 Ivan H. Scheier Article Download
1996 Volunteer Administration: An Emerging Misnomer
 Grapevine newsletter, Nov/Dec, 1996 Ivan H. Scheier Article Download
1971 Volunteer Courts in America: The New Decade 1971-1979
 The National Information Center on Volunteers in Courts, Boulder, CO Ivan H. Scheier, Louise H. Allen Pamphlet / Booklet Download
1975 Volunteer Feedback Form
 National Information Center on Volunteerism, Inc. (NICOV), Boulder, Co Ivan H. Scheier Handout / Fact Sheet Download
1992 Volunteer Program Failures, Goals and Policy (3 short pieces)
 The Center for Creative Community Ivan H. Scheier Article Download
1973 Volunteer Training for Courts and Corrections
 Scarecrow Press Ivan H. Scheier, James D. Jorgensen Book Download
1985 Volunteers in Neighborhoods
 Journal of Volunteer Administration Ivan H. Scheier Article Download
1985 Volunteers in Neighborhoods: An Introduction
 Yellowfire Press, Boulder, CO 1985 Ivan H. Scheier Handout / Fact Sheet Download
1979 Volunteers: A Priceless Resource? Two Professionals Offer Some Penetrating Insights
 Foundation News, July/August 1979 Ivan H. Scheier, Susan R. Greene Article Download
1992 When Everyone's a Volunteer: The Effective Functioning of All-Volunteer Groups

Provides an innovative framework for successfully leading an  all-volunteer effort, whether it's a service club, community group, PTA, or religious congregation. Scheier challenges conventional wisdom  about boards, fundraising, and membership development when applied to  grassroots volunteer efforts. A highlight of the book is a collection  of easy-to-conduct group interaction exercises.

 Energize Ivan H. Scheier Book Download
1978 Winning With Staff: A New Look at Staff Support for Volunteers
 National Information Center on Volunteerism, Inc. (NICOV), Boulder, Co Ivan H. Scheier Pamphlet / Booklet Download