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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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1997 "Full Circle" Volunteering
Energize, Inc. Susan J. Ellis Article Download
2007 A Board's Business: Training and leadership of your most vital volunteers
The NonProfit Times, June 2007 Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1983 A Few Tips on Motivating People to Volunteer
Energize, Inc. Susan J. Ellis Handout / Fact Sheet Download
1979 Accountability: Food for Thought
Energize, Inc., Philadelphia, PA Susan J. Ellis Handout / Fact Sheet Download
2007 Address It WWV: An update on technology and volunteers
The NonProfit Times, May 2007 Susan J. Ellis Article Download
Advisory Volunteers
"On Volunteers" column in The Nonprofit Times Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1977 Agency Volunteer Directors Voice Issues, Concerns, New Project Ideas
SYNERGIST, Winter 1977 Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1998 An Internet Dialogue: Mandatory Student Service, Court-Ordered Volunteering, and Service Learning
Journal of Volunteer Administration Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1995 Are You Managing Volunteers as a Part-Time Responsibility?
Energize, Inc. Susan J. Ellis, Katherine H. (Noyes) Campbell Handout / Fact Sheet Download
1993 Are You Using Volunteers Effectively?
The NonProfit Times, May 1993 Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1992 Association Community Service...An Exchange of Benefits
Society News, Pennsylvania Society of Association Executives, Vol. 14, No. 3, June 1992 Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1985 Assuring Teamwork Between Volunteers and Salaried Staff: The Vital Key to Success
Delaware Valley EXCHANGE, Spring 1985 Susan J. Ellis Article Download
Barriers to Volunteering: Hidden Messages in Your Recruitment
"On Volunteers" column in The Nonprofit Times Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1983 Barter and Collaboration: Expanding Our Horizons
Journal of Volunteer Administration Susan J. Ellis Article
2010 Beyond Lip Service: 10 indicators of true commitment to volunteers
The NonProfit Times, April 2010 Susan J. Ellis Article Download
2001 Brain Picking: Thinking about an advisory committee
The NonProfit Times, May 2001 Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1997 Broadening the Membership Base of Your DOVIA
Energize, Inc. Susan J. Ellis Handout / Fact Sheet Download
1996 Budget Cutting and Volunteers
The NonProfit Times, January 1996 Susan J. Ellis Article Download
2007 By the Numbers: What donors can learn from volunteer statistics
The NonProfit Times, September 2007 Susan J. Ellis Article Download
2005 By the People: A History of Americans as Volunteers, New Century Edition

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.

Energize Susan J. Ellis, Katherine H. (Noyes) Campbell Book Download
2003 Capacity Building in the Digital Age through Volunteer Involvement
WorldWide Volunteer, December 14, 2003 Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1984 Children As Volunteers: Learning Early to be Contributors
What's New in Home Economics, January 1984 Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1984 Children as volunteers: To serve is a chance to grow
PTA Today, March 1984 Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1991 Children As Volunteers: Preparing for Community Service

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. 

Energize Katherine H. (Noyes) Campbell, Susan J. Ellis Book Download
1983 Children Should Be Seen AND Heard -- as Volunteers
Voluntary Action Leadership, Summer 1983 Susan J. Ellis Article Download
2002 Church Puzzle Game

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.

Energize, Inc. Susan J. Ellis Book Download
Committee Leadership: 10 tips for getting the most
The NonProfit Times, December 2004 Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1994 Considering the Board as Volunteers
The NonProfit Times, March 1994 Susan J. Ellis Article Download
2010 Control and Confidentiality: Behold the evil twins of volunteer management
The NonProfit Times, January 2010 Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1985 Corporate Volunteer Recognition Programs: Some Things to Consider
Energize, Inc. Susan J. Ellis Handout / Fact Sheet Download
1994 Creating Great Volunteers
The NonProfit Times, July 1994 Susan J. Ellis Article Download
Creative Volunteer Roles
"On Volunteers" column in The Nonprofit Times Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1995 Cyberspace Isn't Infinity
The NonProfit Times, September 1995 Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1985 Daytime Volunteers: An Endangered Species?
Journal of Volunteer Administration Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1997 Delegate to Delegate: 'We Have to Do Something' (opinion related to Presidents' Summit for America's Future)
Unknown Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1990 Distinguished Member Service Award Acceptance Speech: Susan J. Ellis
Journal of Volunteer Administration Susan J. Ellis Article Download
2008 Divining A Skills Set
The Nonprofit Times, December 1, 2008 Susan J. Ellis Article Download
2003 Do Volunteers Deserve the Board's Attention?
Nonprofit World, Society for Nonprofit Organizations, January/February 2003 Susan J. Ellis Article Download
2003 Do Volunteers Deserve the Board's Attention? Yuppies change priorities.
Nonprofit World, January-February 2003 Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1999 Doing Training: do volunteers welcome or resist?
The NonProfit Times, May 1999 Susan J. Ellis Article Download
2002 Donors and Volunteers -- More Alike Than Different
Energize, Inc. Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1996 Eight Important Trends Facing Volunteerism...Are You Prepared?
Energize, Inc. Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1983 Elements of a Successful Volunteer Program
Energize, Inc. Susan J. Ellis Handout / Fact Sheet Download
2005Susan Employee Volunteering: Tips for working with business volunteers
The NonProfit Times, June 2005 Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1987 Evaluation of Volunteer Efforts
The Journal of Arts Management and the Law, Summer 1987 Susan J. Ellis Article Download
2003 Family Volunteering: Put this good idea to work
The NonProfit Times, May 2003 Susan J. Ellis Article Download
2000 Fleeting Opportunity: Volunteerism year is in danger
The NonProfit Times, November 2000 Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1999 Focus on Volunteering KOPY KIT®

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.

Energize Susan J. Ellis Book Download
1999 Focus on Volunteering Kopykit
Energize Susan J. Ellis Book Download
1981 Food for Thought: Whither Volunteerism?
Energize, Inc. Susan J. Ellis Handout / Fact Sheet Download