Complete Idiots Guide To Recruiting And Managing Volunteers

Author : John L. Lipp
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101140615
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Recruiting and Managing Volunteers written by John L. Lipp and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-10-06 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advice on the unique challenges of managing a volunteer workforce Volunteers provide vital services to millions of people each year. However, because of their work's special nature, they're one of the most challenging work forces to manage and retain. Lipp has managed these workers for over 20 years and shares his experience in recruiting, balancing paid and volunteer staff, creating schedules that work, addressing the transient nature of volunteers, motivation, and retention. • Expert author in the field • There is a growing need for volunteer workers as budgets are cut • Most current book on the subject • Clear, jargon-free text full of anecdotes and step-by-step advice

Author : John Lipp
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781336104518
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Complete Idiot's Guide to Recruiting and Managing Volunteers written by John Lipp and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Nancy Sakaduski
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 265 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Managing Volunteers written by Nancy Sakaduski and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2013-03-21 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volunteers are the backbone of many an organization. This practical, hands-on guide, filled with useful tips and everyday examples, will help those responsible for volunteers successfully recruit and manage this invaluable resource. Anyone who supervises volunteers will find this book an indispensable guide for navigating the intricacies of managing unpaid workers. Underlying the content is the message that volunteers are a vital part of an organization's workforce and should be treated as valuable members of the team. Volunteers can work alongside paid staff members to help the organization run smoothly and efficiently—and cost effectively. The book is packed with easily implemented advice and proven techniques for successfully handling common situations. Concise and easy to read, it assumes neither previous volunteer management experience nor familiarity with business practices, yet even experienced volunteer managers will come away with fresh ideas and new approaches. To augment her own expertise and increase the diversity of viewpoints, the author interviewed volunteer managers from various types of organizations and shares their stories. Quotes and anecdotes throughout the book help readers relate to common problems and illustrate the challenges and rewards of managing volunteers.

Author : Tracy D. Connors
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118127420
Total Pages : 484 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Volunteer Management Handbook written by Tracy D. Connors and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-23 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Completely revised and expanded, the ultimate guide to starting—and keeping—an active and effective volunteer program Drawing on the experience and expertise of recognized authorities on nonprofit organizations, The Volunteer Management Handbook, Second Edition is the only guide you need for establishing and maintaining an active and effective volunteer program. Written by nonprofit leader Tracy Connors, this handy reference offers practical guidance on such essential issues as motivating people to volunteer their time and services, recruitment, and more. Up-to-date and practical, this is the essential guide to managing your nonprofit's most important resource: its volunteers. Now covers volunteer demographics, volunteer program leaders and managers, policy making and implementation, planning and staff analysis, recruiting, interviewing and screening volunteers, orienting and training volunteers, and much more Up-to-date, practical guidance for the major areas of volunteer leadership and management Explores volunteers and the law: liabilities, immunities, and responsibilities Designed to help nonprofit organizations survive and thrive, The Volunteer Management Handbook, Second Edition is an indispensable reference that is unsurpassed in both the breadth and depth of its coverage.

Author : Carol Costa
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101195460
Total Pages : 476 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guides to Starting and Running a Thrift Store written by Carol Costa and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-01-05 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thrifty offering for the prospective thrift-store owner . . . In economic times like these, thrift stores have seen a 35% increase in sales in 2008; so what better time to start one? While fairly cheap, it is complicated, however. Here, two experts cover the entire process, including such vital topics as how to: set up the store on a nonprofit basis; choose a location; get funding; get the word about donations of saleable items; recruit and manage volunteer staff; sort, price and recycle donations. • Practical, step-by-step approach to the process • Troubleshooting tips and best practices that really work • Funding by and partnering with community organizations

Author : Robert Sofia
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101149531
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Business Success In Your 20s & 30s written by Robert Sofia and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-11-03 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Calling all go-getters! Even in this economy, an outstanding business career for 20- and 30- somethings is possible, and this book can help get them on the fast track to success. It includes: finding motivation; setting goals; networking; how to work with and rise through management; and overcoming specific obstacles. ? Addresses an age-specific set of obstacles and issues ? Author has experience with early business success ? Even more necessary during the recent economic downturn

Author : Waddy Thompson
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101463104
Total Pages : 17 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Mini Guide to Writing and Winning a Grant written by Waddy Thompson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-11-02 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winning a grant is tougher than ever with the increased competition out there. You know that writing a great proposal is essential to your goal. You will gain all the tools you need to write a convincing case and win that grant.

Author : Robert J. Rosenthal
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118931904
Total Pages : 387 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Volunteer Engagement 2.0 written by Robert J. Rosenthal and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-05-04 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: VolunteerMatch taps expert knowledge from today's volunteerism professionals to help nonprofits take a more inventive approach to volunteer engagement Volunteer Engagement 2.0: Ideas and Insights Changing the World shows you many of the innovative approaches to engaging volunteers that are reshaping nonprofits, volunteer programs, and communities around the world — and how you can bring these changes to your own organization. Curated and edited by VolunteerMatch, the Web's most popular volunteer engagement network, these transformative strategies and practices are already being used by innovative nonprofit, government, and business sector leaders in volunteering — and they represent many of the future trends in volunteerism. This insightful collection contains actionable advice on strengthening volunteering at your organization as well as broader explorations on the nature of opening organizations to volunteers to show you how to create a new volunteerism model that supports your organization's mission and programs. Among other things, you'll learn how to attract millennials and baby boomers to your cause, the best ways to partner with corporate and pro bono volunteer programs, why micro volunteering may be the future of online giving, what's new in national service, why your supporters are a largely untapped goldmine of fundraising success, and what trends will drive volunteering in the future. For more than 15 years VolunteerMatch has had unprecedented access to leading innovators in the nonprofit, government, and corporate sectors. In this book, you'll share that access as you explore the ideas, strategies, and insights that will boost volunteer engagement today and in the future. Learn what trends and ideas are reshaping volunteer engagement today Reconsider your volunteer model to reflect your organization's mission Find out what the leading thinkers predict will drive volunteering in the future Optimize volunteer recruitment, screening, orientation, and training Understand and cater to the motivations of your volunteers The world of volunteering is changing and there has never been a better moment to engage the time and talent of those who support your cause. How will your nonprofit grow and thrive with the help of volunteers? Volunteer Engagement 2.0: Ideas and Insights Changing the World provides the innovation and inspiration, you just need to supply the action.

Author : Kristy Van Hoven
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442262524
Total Pages : 147 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Recruiting and Managing Volunteers in Museums written by Kristy Van Hoven and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-01-07 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We are in the middle of a museum paradigm shift and a new type of museum volunteer is emerging from the community. Non-profit volunteers are looking for unique and satisfying ways to engage in their communities and museums are primed to offer just the experiences these volunteers are looking for. Here’s a practical exploration of the differences between the “then” and “now” volunteers and solid advice on volunteer recruitment, communication, and retention strategies. Kristy Van Hoven and Loni Wellman will help you answer the questions: What are new volunteers looking for? What is their motivation? How can you spot the hidden gems in your local community? How can you develop a successful relationship with potential volunteers? How do you keep the museum volunteer motivated and happy? What can teens, adults and retiring professionals bring to your organization? How can your museum support a robust and active volunteer program? How do you reward volunteers and keep them for the long term? and, most importantly, How can you meet volunteer’s needs and still benefit from their work? The Guide highlights successful projects, incentives, and general museum culture which support volunteer activities and includes examples of Volunteer Job Descriptions, Calls for Volunteers, Evaluation forms, as well as volunteer project outlines. Written in a light hearted spirit, Recruiting and Managing Volunteers in Museums: A Handbook to Volunteer Management will engage and inform any professional tasked with developing and managing a volunteer program at their institution. Museums offer an amazing array of volunteer opportunities that help create a greater sense of belonging and purpose for the volunteer. With a growing number of retiring professionals and students looking for professional experiences, now is the time to embark on developing a volunteer program that will thrive in the years to come.

Author : Susan Ireland
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9780028644400
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Resume written by Susan Ireland and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-12 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes tips on writing an effective resume, creating an accurate yet impressive job statement, networking, using software programs and other resume technologies, and making the most of your experience.