The Volunteer Management Handbook

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"Until now we and other nonprofits had to find out the hard way by trial and error that garnering the energies of today s volunteers means answering their special needs. That s where The Volunteer Management Handbook comes in with helpful practical and proven solutions to the often overlooked problems of effectively managing volunteer efforts." From the Foreword by Kathleen Behrens Executive Director New York Cares The VolunteerManagement Handbook Drawing on the experience and expertise of recognized authorities on nonprofit organizations The Volunteer Management Handbook offers the nonprofit manager a complete guide to establishing and maintaining an active and effective volunteer program. In one handy reference volume the Handbook offers practical guidance on such essential issues as: Motivating people to volunteer their time and services Developing a detailed Volunteer Management Policy Manual Recruitment orientation and retention Training volunteers Recognition and reward systems for volunteers Volunteers and the law: liabilities immunities and responsibilities Designed for all nonprofit and fund-raising professionals as well as volunteer leaders The Volunteer Management Handbook is an indispensable reference that is unsurpassed in both the breadth and depth of its coverage.