Search Database
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.
Displaying 1 - 50 of 170Year | Title | Source Sort descending | Author | Type | File | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2001 | Institute for Advanced Studies in Volunteer Management (curriculum handouts) |
Susan J. Ellis, Stephen H. McCurley, Rick Lynch, Sue Vineyard | Handout / Fact Sheet | |||
2009 | The Giving of Thanks: A ceremony worth little if everyone isn't engaged |
Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | ||
1996 | Volunteerism-Specific Values: A Proposal for Discussion |
Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | ||
1987 | Town Meeting Simulation (An Exercise) |
Susan J. Ellis | Handout / Fact Sheet | Download | ||
Volunteering Is Inherently Risky |
"On Volunteers" column in The Nonprofit Times | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | ||
2001 | The History of Volunteer Involvement in Seven Stages |
"On Volunteers" column in The Nonprofit Times | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
Tapping the Small Business Community for Volunteers |
"On Volunteers" column in The Nonprofit Times | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | ||
Creative Volunteer Roles |
"On Volunteers" column in The Nonprofit Times | 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 | ||
Advisory Volunteers |
"On Volunteers" column in The Nonprofit Times | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | ||
1995 | Fundraising by Any Other Name: "Time Tithing" and Other Ways to Get Volunteers Involved |
"On Volunteers" column in The Nonprofit Times, July 1995 | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
1994 | When Recognition Isn't Enough |
"On Volunteers" column in The Nonprofit Times, May 1994 | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
1995 | Missed Opportunities for Good Help |
"On Volunteers" column in The Nonprofit Times, May 1995 | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
1997 | Volunteers Are Not Free |
501-c-3 Monthly Letter, Volume 17, Number 7, July 1997 | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
1989 | Harriet Naylor Distinguished Member Service Award: Acceptance Speech -- Susan J. Ellis |
Association for Volunteer Administration | Susan J. Ellis | Download | ||
2005 | Valued Volunteerism: Tracking Volunteer Trends |
ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT, January 2005 | 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 | |
1999 | Focus on Volunteering Kopykit |
Energize | Susan J. Ellis | Book | Download | |
2010 | Leading the Way to Successful Volunteer Involvement: Practical Tools for Busy Executives 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.
|
Energize | Betty Stallings, Susan J. Ellis | Book | Download | |
2003 | The Volunteer Management Audit The Volunteer Management Audit is a unique tool for analyzing the effectiveness of an organization's approach to and procedures for involving volunteers. It's designed to be administered by a team of staff and volunteers. The Audit provides a step-by-step guide to planning, conducting, and following-up the assessment process, with complete Scoresheets and instructions.
|
Energize | Susan J. Ellis | Book | Download | |
2002 | The Volunteer Recruitment Book The book first shows how to design the best assignments for volunteers as the initial step to recruit the most qualified people. What follows is a wealth of information on topics ranging from how your organization's image affects your success in recruitment to where to look for new volunteers, including your own backyard. The Volunteer Recruitment (and Membership Development) Book also offers a whole chapter on membership development for all-volunteer organizations, including how to get current members "off the rolls and on their feet." The Appendix,"Outreach in Cyberspace," explains the Internet as a powerful recruitment tool. |
Energize | Susan J. Ellis | Book | Download | |
2003 | Proof Positive: Developing Significant Volunteer Recordkeeping Systems, 21st Century Edition A step-by-step guide to the basic elements of a volunteer recordkeeping system. Includes the why and how of application forms, volunteer data files, assignment records, time and activity reports - for individual volunteers, groups, and off-site service, too. Lots of sample forms, ideas for documenting hard-to-track activities, and ways to demonstrate the work you do in managing volunteer involvement. |
Energize | Susan J. Ellis, Katherine H. (Noyes) Campbell | Book | 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 | |
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 | |
2004 | Stalking the Elusive Executive A Dozen Tips for Getting Top Decision-Makers to Read (and Learn from) Volunteer Management Literature |
Energize | Susan J. Ellis | Pamphlet / Booklet | 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 | |
1990 | Volunteer Recruitment Guidelines |
Energize Associates, written for OIC of Philadelphia, PA | Susan J. Ellis | Pamphlet / Booklet | Download | |
1983 | Elements of a Successful Volunteer Program |
Energize, Inc. | Susan J. Ellis | Handout / Fact Sheet | Download | |
1984 | Some Thoughts on Hard-to-Keep Volunteer Records |
Energize, Inc. | Susan J. Ellis | Handout / Fact Sheet | Download | |
1999 | Understanding Our Different Perspectives |
Energize, Inc. | Susan J. Ellis | Handout / Fact Sheet | Download | |
1993 | Thoughts on the National Service Proposals: A Volunteerism Perspective |
Energize, Inc. | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
1989 | Professionalism and Volunteer Administration |
Energize, Inc. | Susan J. Ellis | Handout / Fact Sheet | Download | |
1980's | Some Variables that Affect the Involvement of Citizens as Volunteers on Behalf of Local Government |
Energize, Inc. | Susan J. Ellis | Handout / Fact Sheet | Download | |
1980 | The 7 Deadly Sins of Directing Volunteers |
Energize, Inc. | Susan J. Ellis | Handout / Fact Sheet | Download | |
1982 | Voluntarism -- Volunteerism (definitions) |
Energize, Inc. | Susan J. Ellis | Handout / Fact Sheet | Download | |
2001 | Volunteerism in Cyberspace |
Energize, Inc. | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
1997 | "Full Circle" Volunteering |
Energize, Inc. | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
1980 | Monthly Report Guidelines and Narrative for Volunteer Programs |
Energize, Inc. | Susan J. Ellis | Handout / Fact Sheet | Download | |
2010 | (Help!) I-Don't-Have-Enough-Time Guide to Volunteer Management, The Presents a step-by-step framework for creating a team approach to volunteer management, includes how to map the boundaries of the leader's job and clarify expectations, find administrative volunteers and put them to work in vital ways, and share ownership and the work of the volunteer involvement with everyone in your organization. Includes an appendix of electronic volunteerism resources and a detailed task analysis of what it takes to lead volunteer involvement successfully. Paperback/Kindle version is available for a cost on Amazon: US | UK |
Energize, Inc. | Katherine H. (Noyes) Campbell, Susan J. Ellis | Book | Download | |
1997 | Broadening the Membership Base of Your DOVIA |
Energize, Inc. | Susan J. Ellis | Handout / Fact Sheet | Download | |
1996-2001 | National & International Resource Lists (1996 - 2001) |
Energize, Inc. | Susan J. Ellis | Handout / Fact Sheet | Download | |
1996 | Six Smart Tips for Powerful Volunteer Leadership |
Energize, Inc. | Susan J. Ellis | Handout / Fact Sheet | Download | |
2001 | Global Perspectives on Volunteerism |
Energize, Inc. | Susan J. Ellis | Handout / Fact Sheet | Download | |
2003 | Ideas for Online Direct Client Service |
Energize, Inc. | Susan J. Ellis | Article | Download | |
2002 | Donors and Volunteers -- More Alike Than Different |
Energize, Inc. | 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 | |
2000 | Leadership Positioning: Educating Up |
Energize, Inc. | Susan J. Ellis | Handout / Fact Sheet | Download | |
1996 | Eight Important Trends Facing Volunteerism...Are You Prepared? |
Energize, Inc. | 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 | |
1982 | Short-Term Volunteer Job Description |
Energize, Inc. | Susan J. Ellis | Handout / Fact Sheet | Download |