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New Arrivals & Recent Publications

Titles listed in descending order by publishing date. 

Book cover for 12 Key Actions12 Key Actions of Volunteer Program Champions, Revised (free PDF)

Free report on what real-life "Volunteer Program Champion" CEOs think, feel, and do to successfullly support volunteer involvement in their organizations.

It's Tough at the Top coverIt's Tough at the Top, 2ND EDITION

Second Edition for 2017. Practical, no-nonsense guide to upper-level management blending leadership theory with personality style and the ability to generate support from all sources.

book cover Measuring the Impact of VolunteersMeasuring the Impact of Volunteers

Presents the innovative Volunteer Resources Balanced Scorecard measurement and planning tool for aligning volunteer effort with organizational goals and effectively assessing the impact of that effort. 

Volunteer Engagement 2.0 book coverVolunteer Engagement 2.0

35 experts in volunteerism explore innovative volunteer engagement approaches that are reshaping nonprofits and their communities, and share how you can put these insights into action in your own organization. 

From the Top Down UK edition book coverFrom the Top Down, UK Edition

UK Edition of the best-selling book that identifies the critical link between the actions of an organisation’s senior management and the overall success of volunteer engagement.

Engaging the Head, Heart and Hands of a VolunteerEngaging the Head, Heart and Hands of a Volunteer

A guide on volunteer motivation and leadership skills for leaders of volunteers to feed the passion of those who choose to serve.

book cover imageThe LAST Virtual Volunteering Guidebook

Understand the concept and practices of virtual volunteering and integrate online service successfully into your overall volunteer involvement strategy.

Things We Love about VolunteersThings We Love About Volunteers

Twenty-five color cartoons that celebrate the commitment and compassion of volunteers.

Positive Ageing book coverPositive Ageing

Studies, first-hand stories, and example programs for volunteer-involving organizations wishing to broaden their appeal to older volunteers. 

Share of Mind, Share of HeartShare of Mind, Share of Heart

A compact guide providing insight into nonprofit marketing and practical tools for engaging volunteers and paid staff in shaping the organization's image and brand.

Volunteer Management in Cultural InstitutionsVolunteer Management in Cultural Institutions

Experience-based and thoughtful roadmap to creating and managing volunteers in arts settings, combining western best practice with the perspective of eastern Europe.

Complete Volunteer Management coverThe Complete Volunteer Management Handbook

The UK version of a classic text, covering every aspect of managing what can be your organization’s most valuable assets: volunteers.

The New BreedThe New Breed, Second Edition

Understand the wants and needs today’s “new breed” of volunteers, especially those who don’t respond to old management styles.

Volunteer Shelf LifeThe Volunteer Shelf Life

Recognize the temporary nature of volunteering and the many reasons why volunteers might leave.

Book coverLeading the Way to Successful Volunteer Involvement

Workbook of checklists, worksheets, idea stimulators, and other practical tools for senior-level leaders to incorporate volunteer involvement as a key ingredient in the overall strategy of an organization.

Patrons, Presidents and PersonalitiesPatrons, Presidents and Personalities

Unique and helpful guide to the challenge of working with celebrities who endorse or fundraise as volunteers for your organization – maximize the rewards, minimize the risks.